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of Iberian origin on one of the tributaries of the Río
de Aguas, which its houses overhang. Traces of its Arab
and Castilian past still remain in the town centre, with
distinguished noble houses. Important pottery tradition.
Inside its municipality lies the most important karst deposit
in Europe, declared Protected Natural Space. Area of beautiful
landscapes and great environmental interest.
Town Hall
Tel.: 950 364 109
Fax: 950 364 001
E-mail: al086reg@dipalme.org
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Areas
Los Molinos de Río de Aguas,
Los Perales, La Herrería, La Huelga, Marchalico-Viñicas,
Los Perales, Huelí, Gafarillos, Cariatiz, La Mela,
García Alto, Mochar, Moras.
Telephone Guide
Medical Asistence: 950 364 441
Police: 950 364 109
Tourism Office: 950 364 476
Taxis: 607 559 533, 950 364, 381
Fiestas
Virgen de Fátima (13 May)
San Isidro ( 15 May).
Street Market
Thursday.
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Places of interest
Church of Santa María, 16th
century
Town centre
Villaespesa Theatre, beginning of 20th century
Houses of the Duke of Valoig, the Duke of Alba and the Marquis of Carpio.
Hanging houses.
Pottery quarter
Castle viewpoint and Puerta del Lugar
Karst Deposit, over 1000 pits along 12 kms.
Río de Aguas riverbed, with pools, streams and luxuriant vegetation in
Los Molinos de Río de Aguas.
Art and Crafts
Pottery, forge and esparto grass
weaving.
Gastronomy
Local dishes. “Migas”, “Trigo” wheat
stew. “Gurullos”noodle stew. Home made sausages.
Cinema
Teatro Villaespesa 950 364 109
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