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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Castalla

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Castalla, Spain

Updated March 23, 2020

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The replica gypsum furnace.

Castalla, Spain

La Foia de Castalla

This site is both a remarkable reminder of the town's mining history and a fantastic government blooper.
Vida de las Palmeras.

Castalla, Spain

Sculptural Wall of Vida de las Palmeras

This elaborately decorated wall is an homage to the history, beauty and lore of the palm tree.
Xorret de Cati Hill Cycling Sculpture

Castalla, Spain

Xorret de Cati Hill Cycling Sculpture

This statue celebrates the winners of one of the most popular mountain stages in the Vuelta a España cycle race.
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Dolls.

Onil, Spain

Museo de la Muñeca

Learn how dolls are made in this fascinating museum inside a 19th-century mansion.
2 miles from Castalla
The sculpture.

Ibi, Spain

Ibi Toy Locomotive Sculpture

An enormous roadside attraction in the heart of Spain's toy-making hub.
4 miles from Castalla

Ibi, Spain

Pozo de Nieve Roundabout

A replica of the ice houses that once formed the basis of a local ice cream industry sits proudly in the middle of traffic.
5 miles from Castalla
Centenary Tree of Plaça de la Palla

Ibi, Spain

Centenary Tree of Plaça de la Palla

This beloved ancient tree is the pride of this city center.
5 miles from Castalla
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