The origins of Carboneras lie in the 17th century, following
the construction of the castle of San Andrés and
the distribution of lands to soldiers who guarded the coast
against raids by Berber and Turkish pirates.
In 1583, Felipe II approved the construction of the castle
. In 1688 the fortress passed into the property of the House
of Alba, and at the time Carboneras began to expand beyond
the castle walls.
By the 18th century, the town was developing economically,
with farming and fishing the chief industries. In 1813,
Carboneras left the municipality of Sorbas and became independent.
