The Island of Alboran is an islet of volcanic origin located in the Mediterranean Sea, half way between the Coast of Almeria and North Africa.
The area of the Mediterranean Sea from Gibraltar to Cabo de Gata is named “Sea of Alboran”. It is located 48 nautical miles south of Adra and 35 n.m. from Cape Tres Forcas. The islet of La Nube and another little group of rocks is found 100 m to the north east of Alboran.
