Rábita califal de las dunas

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Travel back in time by stepping onto this fascinating archeological site that reveals so much about Guardamar del Segura's vibrant past.

Rábita Califal de las Dunas is an incredible archaeological site on the Mediterranean coast in Guardamar del Segura that is well worth a look when visiting this pretty seaside town in Alicante.

Rábita Califal de las Dunas features the remains of a "rábita", a religious sanctuary where worshippers resided in spiritual seclusion, which also served as a refuge for pilgrims and travellers passing through..

A stone tablet with Arabic inscriptions was the first artefact to be discovered on the site. The excavations that followed uncovered 23 interlinked praying rooms, a mosque and a few more rooms. The archaeologists also found ceramic utensils for both domestic and religious use. Adjacent to Rábita Califal de las Dunas lies La Fonteta archeological site, which dates back to the Phoenician era and is brimming with its own intriguing history. Plan a trip to Guardamar del Segura for a glimpse into ancient Valencian history, and don’t leave without sampling the scrumptious local cuisine. Stumble upon attraction after attraction as you explore the seaside town of Guardamar del Segura.