These sensations encourage us to learn more about Archena’s historical and artistic heritage And the truth is, there is plenty to choose from: the Parish Church of San Juan Bautista, built at the end of the 18th century thanks to the efforts of all the residents, the Iron Bridge, one of the city’s iconic images the Casa Grande, a Renaissance mansion from the 15th century that now serves as the Town Hall or the Abastos Market, inaugurated in 1952 and recently renovated.

Don Mario’s castle, born as a dovecote and now a building with offices, the five early 20th-century brick chimneys, or the water wheels, especially the one at Acebuche, one of the largest in the Region of Murcia, are other attractions for visitors.

Cities that care about their past and traditions strive to preserve and exhibit their most precious heritage. That’s why there are the Archena Museum (with an important archaeological collection) and the Museum of Esparto and Antiquities The presence of a good archaeological collection is due to the existing sites, particularly the Cabezo de Tío Pío, from the Iberian period, where El Guerrero, a bronze statuette of a warrior on horseback found in 1905 and dated from the 5th century BC, comes from, which has become one of the most emblematic symbols of the region.

Archena, growing along the Segura River, shares the Murcian tradition of eating different forms of rice on Sundays (with rabbit or vegetables) and gachasmigas whenever it rains. Other traditional dishes include wheat with fennel or beans, michirones, chard stews, and the “Olla gitana” Also noteworthy are “pebre,” bread soups with lamb knuckle, and the typical garlic soups.

A paradise for your well-being, your curiosity, your taste for authentic gastronomy. Yes, Archena is your paradise. Yes, Archena is your paradise