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TOTANA MULA
Have we found Troy? Who was living better, us or the Romans?
The Roman Villa of Villaricos had a thermal area, domestic spaces and work areas
La Bastida is the most important archaeological site known from the Argaric where oil and wine were made. In fact, this town houses the largest excavated oil mill
culture. Check out what the utensils of the time were like through the finds in Spain. Discovering the customs of Hispania through the remains of this Roman
of copper, bronze, silver, stone, bone and ceramics. You will surely be villa will be even more fun than history class at school.
surprised by the imposing fortification that has given the town the nickname + Info
of the Troy of the West. Although the famous wooden horse is missing,
there are plenty of stories to tell. Just 10 kilometres from the centre of Mula you can enjoy with your family a small
oasis that preserves Roman sites related to the use of water: the Fuente Caputa
+ Info spring. Its name comes from the Latin “caput” which means collection or storage.
It’s always a good time to learn something new. Isn’t it?
The magical shapes of clay + Info
You are in the land of pottery and ceramic crafts. A deep-rooted activity Estrecho de la Arboleja
that has left its mark on traditional Arab ovens. Visiting a pottery workshop
is entering a magical world where you can create clay objects. Would you From here you can take an excursion to the Estrecho de la Arboleja.
like to try it? In addition to the potter’s demonstrations, you can participate Emblematic natural space formed by a small “canyon” that for thousands
in workshops on this ancient craft. of years the water has been sculpting on the limestone rock that houses
+ Info small water sources and small lagoons, turning this place into a natural
paradiseof unmatched beauty.
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