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January 28 Guided visit to the ancient Argaric settlement of La Bastida in Totana

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A chance to see the 4,000-year-old “Troy of the West” just outside the town of Totana

January 28 Guided visit to the ancient Argaric settlement of La Bastida in Totana One of the most fascinating ancient archaeological sites of south-eastern Spain is La Bastida, which was an Argaric settlement just outside the modern town of Totana as long as 4,000 years ago.

This is a chance to visit the site, which it is believed was at one time one of the most powerful Bronze Age towns in western Europe and has even been described as The Troy of the West. The visit begins at the site itself (coordinates 37°45'40''N, 1°33'37''W, 37.761111°, -1.560278°, UTM 4180286 626816 30S or google maps here) and participants are asked to arrive beforehand so as to avoid delays.

Comfortable clothes and footwear are recommended, as is drinking water, and prior registration is required here. Children up to 12 years old may visit free of charge, and the tour begins at 12.00.

Further information is available from the tourist office of Totana (Plaza de la Balsa Vieja, telephone 968 418153 Monday to Saturday 9.30 to 14.00, email info@conexioncultura.es), or from Conexión Cultura (telephone 968 069202, email info@conexioncultura.es).

The standard charges are 5.60 euros for adults and 2.80 euros for older children, with a 4-euro price for large groups, large families, pensioners and disabled visitors.

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Address

Plaza de la Balsa Vieja 30850 TOTANA

Tel: 968 418 153

Oficina de Turismo de Totana

Totana Tourist Information Office The Tourist Information Office in Totana is in Plaza de la Balsa Vieja, having moved from its former location in the the Town hall, and is right in the heart of the older quarter of Totana, a one minute walk from the main underground carparking.

The tourist office is able to supply town maps, and information about the walking options within the Sierra Espuña and places of local interest to visit. The town has a number of churches and monuments which offer a pleasant walk with a stop-off for coffee and the weekly town market is popular with local expats.

Totana is famous for its local ceramic manufacturers, and the Tourist office can supply a list of working ceramicists and locations where local ceramic products can be purchased. These are surprisingly well-priced, and the local artesans are able to manufacture personalised designs and housename plaques to order.

The most important tourist attraction in Totana is the La Bastida Argaric archaeological site, which can be visited by groups or individuals by prior arrangement with the tourist office.

Totana Tourist information office
Plaza de la Balsa Vieja
30850
Totana (Murcia)
Tel: 968 418 153 (calls go through the town hall, ask for the Oficina de Turismo)

Fax: 968 418 183

Totana Tourist Office Opening Hours:
From Monday to Friday 08:00 to 15:00, Saturdays from 09:00 to 14:00 and closed on Sunday

Where is Totana?
Totana Tourist Information Office Totana is in the South-west area of Murcia, 40 minutes from the capital City of Murcia, 30-40 minutes from the San Javier airport and about 1.15 minutes from Alicante airport. It is 30km from the coast and the beaches of Mazarrón. At the foot of the Sierra Espuña, it is in the heart of the Guadalentin valley, and well connected, both by road and rail.

It borders with Mula to the north, Alhama de Murcia to the east, Mazarrón and Lorca to the south and Aledo to the west.
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