Well, it’s almost June already, can’t believe it! The temperature has certainly risen this month, especially in the evening and at night……..no more duvet required! The pool temperature is also a very enjoyable at 25 -26 making the after walk dip very pleasant indeed.
Last week we walked a route called El cano del Soriana. The route passes through an area steeped in history, including La Bastida an ancient settlement. (more of that later)
The walk follows the cano (watercourse), scrambling up the “siphon” gives some great views of the area of Lebor Blanquizarea and Antiguarejo, where previously more evidence of ancient settlements have been found. We also passed lots of evidence of wild boar, but did not come across any - not sure if that’s a good thing or not, depends how far away they are I guess! The walk also includes the impressive aqueduct on the Rambla de Lebor, this carries water which comes via canal from the north of Spain all the way down to the south. The canal passes through the towns of Alhama de Murcia, Totana and Lorca so you may hear more of it in future walks and excursions.
It was a great walk, but long trousers are a must……still got some scratches today! It was made even more enjoyable as there was lots of shade from the trees and a pleasant breeze.
Last week we walked a route called El cano del Soriana. The route passes through an area steeped in history, including La Bastida an ancient settlement. (more of that later)
The walk follows the cano (watercourse), scrambling up the “siphon” gives some great views of the area of Lebor Blanquizarea and Antiguarejo, where previously more evidence of ancient settlements have been found. We also passed lots of evidence of wild boar, but did not come across any - not sure if that’s a good thing or not, depends how far away they are I guess! The walk also includes the impressive aqueduct on the Rambla de Lebor, this carries water which comes via canal from the north of Spain all the way down to the south. The canal passes through the towns of Alhama de Murcia, Totana and Lorca so you may hear more of it in future walks and excursions.
It was a great walk, but long trousers are a must……still got some scratches today! It was made even more enjoyable as there was lots of shade from the trees and a pleasant breeze.
La Bastida
During the Bronze Age Argaric culture was developing in the southeast of the peninsula. Settlements were being established whose villages were situated on hills with good defences, water courses or water sources for their use. All these conditions were fulfilled to perfection in the Bastide town, located above a ravine on the Rambla de lebor. discovered in the 1900’s, this is said to be the first Argaric site. According to archaeologist Magdelana Garcia. The village had between 600 and 1000 inhabitants between the years 1675 and 1000 BC, occupying an area of about 30,000 meters. They worked the land and kept livestock to live, but also engaged in metallurgy and ceramics (ceramics is still the traditional industry in Totana, therefore could it be argued that this traditional industry is at least 3500 years old) Excavations carried out so far have uncovered burials and dwellings and it has been estimated that, so far, only one tenth of the area occupied by the town has been excavated. Works were indeed being undertaken this week as we passed by.
