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The Atlas Obscura Guide To El Campello

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in El Campello, Spain

Updated October 18, 2018

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Illeta dels Banyets.

El Campello, Spain

Illeta dels Banyets

The legendary bathing site of a Moorish queen is actually part of a Roman fish farm.

El Campello, Spain

El Campello Moors and Christians Festival

In this coastal town, the time-honored tradition of reenacting the struggle between the Christians and Moors includes the arrival of the Moorish fleet.
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Ethnic Music Museum of Busot

A private collector gathered these sound machines and musical instruments across five continents.
3 miles from El Campello

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Lucentum

A well-restored ancient archaeology site gives a real feel for life during the Roman age.
4 miles from El Campello

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Aguas de Busot Spa

Once a spa resort, then a tuberculosis sanatorium, and now a crumbling ruin.
5 miles from El Campello
Iberian Gallery.

Alicante, Spain

Archaeological Museum of Alicante (MARQ)

Fascinating exhibits of prehistoric and ancient artifacts displayed with a uniquely modern touch.
6 miles from El Campello
Hogueras de Alicante

Alicante, Spain

Hogueras de Alicante (Bonfires of Alicante)

A celebration of solstice followed by a fiery purging of evils.
7 miles from El Campello
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