Guadix - Thurs 21st May

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Guadix

Thursday 21st May
17 € per person

Guadix – Day Trip 21st May 2015

Itinery
Arrive approx 10.45 at the Purullena Caves

Approximate cost to enter 2,50€ per person

The Purullena caves are from Arabic origin. 30 Years ago everyone in this town lived in caves, which is why Purullena is known as the Troglodytic City.

Constuction of Purullena caves



The houses in the caves are dug out of the mountains. They didn't use any construction materials, only painted them with white chalk, which is a natural porous paint that helps prevent humidity in the cave.
On the inside it is not possible to put doors, because the air needs to circulate so they use curtains to separate the rooms. There are also chimneys through which the air can enter and circulate.

The ceilings are dome-shaped to avoid collapse and also to distribute the weight towards the outer side of the walls. These have to be very thick so they can support the great pressure of the hill.

The material from which the caves have been made is arcilla (special clay). The arcilla is a very compact but soft soil: very easy to dig a hole. Also it is an impermeable soil, which stops the rain from entering the cave.

Leave Purullena for Guadix City at 12.45

   

Time to take a leisurely lunch, stroll the streets and visit historical sites such as the Cathedral and Plaza Mayor

Leave for return journey at 17.00



Pick-Ups From:
Los Gallardos - 0800
Hotel Overa - 0820
La Alfoquía - 0830
Arboleas - 0840
Albox - 0850
Return leaves at 17.00

Coach trips run in conjunction with Parra Tours and operate subject to a minimum number of people booking.

Tickets available from Total Entertainment Albox and Arboleas.

Please pop in, contact us on 950 121 318 (Albox), 678 009 051 (Arboleas) or email contact@totalentertainment.es for more details or to book.