Festival of Sawdust Carpets for the Feast of Corpus Christi in Elche de la Sierra.

Trip details.

19 June: Thursday

We will leave Moraira and drive to Almansa where we will have free time. Lunch is included without drinks. We then drive to our Hotel Felipe 2 in Ayna which is rated 3.5 star. The reviews are excellent. Dinner and accommodation are included.

20 June: Friday

Transfer to Elche de la Sierra to visit the museum of the Serrín carpets.

Free time for lunch and return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.

21 June: Saturday

Transfer to Albacete. Free time to visit. Lunch included without drinks.

Transfer to Lietor for guided tour.

Transfer back to the hotel. Dinner and accommodation.

22 June: Sunday

Transfer to Elche de la Sierra to see the the Alfombras de Serrín and enjoy the Corpus Christi.

Transfer back to Moraira

In more detail below:-

The highlight of Almansa is its impressive castle, built on a large rock that crowns the city. Of Arab origin, it was rebuilt by Don Juan Manuel in the 14th century.

The old town, which has been declared a Historic-Artistic Site, is made up of narrow streets that surround the castle. Inside it, the palace of the Counts of Cirat stands out, also known as the Casa Grande, with a beautiful Mannerist doorway. Civil architecture is also represented by 17th-century manor houses, such as that of the Enríquez de Navarra or the Marquises of Montortal; the old granary, now the House of Culture; and the Town Hall. As for religious buildings, of interest are the parish church of the Assumption, from the 16th-19th centuries; the convent of the Augustinians, with a baroque façade; that of San Francisco and the hermitage of San Blas.

Serrin Carpets. Made of Sawdust. We visit the museum and then have free time for lunch before returning to the hotel.

Albacete. We visit the city in the morning and have free time before having lunch which is included but not drinks.

After lunch we visit Lietor. We will have a guided tour of this pretty little village and it’s hidden gems.

The last day we will transfer back to Eleche de la Sierra to see the making of and finished carpets. Times to be confirmed. It maybe be early before the ceremony starts so we can see the carpets in the making.

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Price includes

Coach for the duration of the trip

3 nights stay at the Hotel Felipe 2 in Ayna

3 dinners at the hotel

2 lunch meals with no drinks

Guide in Lietor

Tickets for the carpet museum

Tips

To book this trip please contact Coral Guise-Smith trip leader on coral.guise-smith@u3amoraira-teulada.org

The deposit is €50 paid by BACS to the U3A bank account. La Caixa Bank Moraira ES02 2100 7686 6602 0016 4581 BIC if necessary: CAIXESBBXXX.   Reference is your surnames, membership number and Carpets. If you intend to pay in Sterling, please contact me before doing so.

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