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Rojales
Rojales grew beside the River Segura, where water engineering sustained the huerta and cave dwellings became a living craft quarter.
A place in two parts
River below, caves above
The historic centre sits beside the Segura, where a weir, waterwheel, irrigation channels and stone bridge reveal how the surrounding huerta was watered.
South of the river, paths climb through the Cuevas del Rodeo. Homes cut into the hillside between the eighteenth and twentieth centuries now hold workshops, exhibitions and an ecomuseum.
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Two ways into the town
Rojales and the River Segura: a walk through its water heritage
Follow the weir, irrigation channel, waterwheel and stone bridge which made the river part of the town.
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The Cuevas del Rodeo: Rojales beneath the surface
Explore the rock-cut homes which now form an ecomuseum, workshop complex and cultural meeting place.
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Plan the two stories together
Begin by the river
The hydraulic works are close to the centre and make the geography of Rojales easier to understand.
Climb to the caves
Uneven paths and steps lead through the cave quarter, so comfortable shoes are a sensible choice.