Villanueva de las Torres: Culture, Landscape and Thermal Baths

Culture and History

The archaeological sites of Baños de Alicún have been classified as Bien de Interés Cultural (BIC) since 2008. This classification was extended in 2018. Eight dolmens were found at the sites. Other traces discovered there include flint remains, arrowheads, knives, pottery vessels and graves. Remains have been found in the archaeological area of Baños de Alicún. These remains include a Roman villa and a medieval Hispano-Muslim alquería. The archaeological evidence therefore includes both individual objects and burials, as well as structural remains from two different historical contexts. The chronological span extends from the dolmens and their associated finds to Roman and medieval architecture; the BIC classification and its subsequent extension form part of this interpretation of the site.

Landscape

The Glacis de la Mesa de Bacaire is designated as LIG 16. It is shared with Fonelas and Guadix. The Bentonitas del Cortijo Victoriano are designated as LIG 32. The Badlands del Negratín geological area is shared with Gorafe. Peñón del Fraile is a hill. The hill is located in the immediate vicinity of Villanueva de las Torres. Peña Cambrón is a mountain. The mountain is located in the wider regional surroundings of Villanueva de las Torres.

Thermal Baths and Route

Balneario Alicún de las Torres is a thermal spa. It is located in a natural setting and surrounded by megalithic remains. In summer, Balneario Alicún de las Torres includes a thermal bath complex with outdoor pools. The PR-A 425 route passes through Villanueva de las Torres and Gorafe. It is a desert route. Mirador de la Magdalena is a viewpoint. The viewpoint is located in the wider regional surroundings of Villanueva de las Torres. Mirador Las Cuevas is also a viewpoint. This viewpoint is likewise located in the wider regional surroundings of Villanueva de las Torres.

Cuisine and Wine

The rural cuisine of Villanueva de las Torres includes, among other dishes, Papas a lo pobre, Ajoblanco and Conejo en fritada. The same cuisine also includes Pipirrana, a chickpea and bean stew, Gachas and Migas. Villanueva de las Torres has a small production of Ribera del Fardes wine.

Other Cultural Destinations

Restos arqueológicos Teatro romano is an ancient site. It is located in the wider regional surroundings of Villanueva de las Torres. Palacio de los Marqueses de Villalegre is a palace. It is located in the wider regional surroundings of Villanueva de las Torres. Palacio de Peñaflor is also a palace. It too is located in the wider regional surroundings of Villanueva de las Torres. Cueva Museo de Alfarería La Alcazaba is a museum. The museum is located in the wider regional surroundings of Villanueva de las Torres.

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