ABANILLA, MONUMENTS AND PLACES OF INTEREST
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9 natural swimming pools in inland Murcia!Northern Murcia is dotted with heavenly locations in water ranging from jacuzzi temperature to icy cold! We are now in the middle of the “dog days” of summer, the month from mid-July to mid-August when the heat is relentless, the beaches are more..
Five spectacular sunsets to admire in the Region of Murcia!Great places to watch the sun go down in the Costa Cálida In the promotion of Murcia’s gastronomy the Region has been advertised as “The Region of 1,001 Tastes”, but it would be equally true to refer to it as “The Region..
1.3 million year old fossils at the Quibas site in Abanilla 1.3-million-year-old fossils can be seen at an interpretation centre in the town of Abanilla In late 1994 a group of walkers in the Sierra de Quibas, in the north–west of the municipality of Abanilla, stumbled across a collection of fossilized bones..
The public washhouse in Abanilla Abanilla boasts one of the few remaining operative wash-houses in the Region of Murcia The “lavadero” of Abanilla is one of the last public wash-houses to be in full working order in the Region of Murcia, and although it is used by only a..
The Santa Cruz, the Holy Cross of Abanilla The fragment of the Holy Cross is believed to have appeared in Abanilla in the 17th century One of the defining elements in the character of the town of Abanilla and its inhabitants is the existence in the parish church dedicated to San José of..
The fountain on Calle Mayor in AbanillaThe Fuente de la Calle Mayor was the main water supply of Abanilla from 1792 to 1880 One of the most attractive spots to stop on a stroll around the town centre of Abanilla is the Plaza de las Cortes, just 30 metres or so up the Calle Mayor from the Plaza..
The castle, the image of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Lugar Alto in AbanillaPanoramic views and the historical origins of the town of Abanilla On the top of the hillside behind the town of Abanilla is an area which is known simply as the “Lugar Alto” (the high place), and which is a must for visitors on account of the..
The Casa Cabrera in Abanilla This huge residence illustrates the wealth generated by agriculture in Abanilla in the past The Casa Cabrera is a palatial baroque residence in the centre of Abanilla, next to the parish church of San José, which was either built or widely remodeled..
The church of San José in AbanillaLa Parroquía de San José contains a relic of the lignum crucis The church dedicated to San José is in the heart of the town of Abanilla, and dominates the Plaza de la Purísima which stands in front of it. The building also plays..
The monument to the Moors and the Christians in Abanilla The statue pays homage to those who take part in the annual fiestas of Abanilla on and around 1st May In the Plaza de la Purísima in the centre of the town of Abanilla, just a few metres from the Church of San José and the old wash-house..
Ayuntamiento de Abanilla; Town Hall of Abanilla The main Town Hall building stands in the Plaza de la Constitución in Abanilla The main Town Hall building of Abanilla dates from 1762, and is located in the Plaza de la Constitución, at the foot of the hill on which the remains of the Moorish..
The Casa Pintada in Abanilla The 16th century residence of a wealthy family in the centre of Abanilla The Casa Pintada (painted house) is the name given to the oldest of the mansion-style residences in the town of Abanilla, on account of its deep red exterior. This noble home..
The Casa de la Encomienda in Abanilla Municipal services, the lending library and an occasional events venue in the centre of Abanilla Just a short stroll down the Calle de San José from the Town Hall of Abanilla is the Plaza de la Encomienda, which houses the largest building in the..
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