Doña Blanca Castle Archaeological Site and Necropolis

Come and discover the Doña Blanca archaeological enclave! Located on a hill 31 meters above sea level, Between the Sierra de San Cristóbal and the Plain of the Guadalete River in the port of Santa María, This site offers an impressive view of the bay and the countryside.

This enclave of 6,5 hectares is part of an extensive protected archaeological area of ​​two million square meters, which includes the town of La Dehesa, THE HYPOGEO OF THE SUN AND THE MOON, and the necropolis of the peaks and the quarries. These historical vestiges reflect the various relationships that man has maintained with this environment over the centuries. The oldest remains date from the end of the III Millennium B.C., With evidence of Copper Age Cabañas. The place was abandoned and reoccupied in the seventh century B.C., becoming a walled city inhabited until the third century B.C., suffering several remodeling and constructions of additional walls. Posteriorly, It was briefly inhabited during the medieval Islamic era with an Alquería Almohade in the twelfth century.

Do not miss this opportunity to explore centuries of history in an incomparable natural environment. Live a unique cultural experience!

location: Puerto de Santa María
Activity schedule: 10:00 a 13:30
Difficulty: Baja
Precio: 12 € and under 12 years 5 €

WHAT INCLUDES:
– Professional history guide
– permission management
– sure of r. civil and accidents

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED:
– Displacement to the meeting point.
– Provisioning

Registration and information in Genatur:
📱676987031
✉️info@genatur.com
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