CM Museu Etnològic de Pego

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Find out how locals lived in Pego in the olden days with an exploration around this museum of ethnology.

CM Museu Etnològic de Pego, Pego Ethnological Museum, is one of many reasons to visit this picturesque town in the province of Alicante, tucked away in the county of La Marina Alta.

The museum allows you to delve deep into the local Valencian culture, with the history of the area’s rice cultivation a significant feature. Find out all about the orange-growing industry here and the unusual pastimes that have turned into traditions over the years. La Marjal de Pego-Oliva Natural Park is the home of many of these fascinating stories, and the museum unveils how Pego’s inhabitants have lived alongside this biodiverse wetland for centuries.

Pego Ethnological Museum exhibits objects kindly donated by locals from the area, such as old photographs that paint a picture of what life was like before. Learn how the mills worked and explore the exhibition that combines old artefacts and engaging projections. Step into the past and feel like a Pego local as you wander around the museum.

Interested in a getaway to Pego? Get ready to be enchanted by its historic centre and the nearby wetlands, perfect for a spot of birdwatching.