'Old' Spain

Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2018 11:11am

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erniemossity

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Hi,

Can anyone recommend any typical old style Spanish villages/towns in the area to visit? I'm in Villamartin and would like to experience real Spain rather than the urbanizations from time to time. Looking for places with a nice square with a few bars and cafes, or a castle, or nice old church. I know Cartagena is nice, but just wondered if anyone had visited anywhere closer that fits the bill. Got a car so happy to drive inland for 45 mins or so.

Thanks in advance....

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Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2018 11:28am

Kenneth1

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Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2018 11:28am

You could try some of the local tour companies, they do a lot of cheap day trips to some of the older towns. Would save you driving, and you will see a lot more during your trip.

https://www.viajesrosatours.com

https://www.coachtripsonline.com

Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2018 12:21pm

271935

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Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2018 12:21pm

SMDS right on your doorstep. We go frequently it's a nice change from Villamartin

Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2018 2:23pm

mark7862

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Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2018 2:23pm

Where's that

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Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2018 2:24pm

jimtaylor

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Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2018 2:24pm

I think the old town in Orihuela would fit what you're looking for. So would Elche old town. They're both well worth looking around.

Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2018 2:49pm

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Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2018 2:49pm

mark7862 wrote on Sat Sep 15, 2018 2:23pm:
Where's that

San miguel de la salinas. About 4 miles away from Eagles Nest

Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2018 1:47pm

Davebev1

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Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2018 1:47pm

Plenty of traditional places nearby - Los Montesinos, Benijofer, Algorfa, San Miguel, Jacarilla, Bisastro, Callosa, San Javier. All have older village/town centres and traditional squares.

Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2018 2:21pm

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Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2018 2:21pm

Jacarilla has an old Palace and gardens which are being renovated

Novelda - lovely monastery

Bullas, Mula, .Calasparra All worth visiting. The more inland you go the more Spanish villages and towns you will find

Also worth visiting is the Moroccan tea room. Opens after dusk but beautiful place - difficult to find.

Http://www.carmendelcampillo.com

Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2018 11:54am

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Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2018 11:54am

Davebev1 wrote on Sun Sep 16, 2018 1:47pm:
Plenty of traditional places nearby - Los Montesinos, Benijofer, Algorfa, San Miguel, Jacarilla, Bisastro, Callosa, San Javier. All have older village/town centres and traditional squares.

Formentera del Segura