Cascarots

The Cascarots (Kaskarotuak) are a Romani-like ethnic group from Spain who settled in parts of the Basque Country after the end of the fifteenth century.

History
The Cascarots are record from the fifteenth century in Spain and France, around the Basque country. They are believed to be the descendants of marriages between Basques and Romani people.

Historic documents mention the Cascarots living in ghettos, for example in Ciboure and occasionally entire villages such as the village of Ispoure.

Name
In some sources the name for the Cascarots is recorded as Carraques.

Culture
The Cascarots are traditionally known as good dancers, with the Kaskarotak March being a particular dance seen in the Pyrenean valleys.