TOURISM
PURE HANDCRAFT
As it says its own motto, "Totana is craftswoman and potter", and that is that you are in one of the most active peninsular centers in this area, with a rich Muslim heritage. You should not leave without attending a demonstration in the workshops of the Barrio de las Ollerías, where the pottery trades were once located.
Aromas of AZAHAR
Entering the Huertos de Totana without direction or guidance and losing yourself among the typical stately homes, the almond, orange and lemon trees, is a real delight for the senses. The charm of this walk reaches unsuspected levels in spring, when the good weather and the orange blossom fragrance are more intense.
TOTANA ORIGIN
In Totana, cakes of ground pepper, mantellina and santiaguitos are typical. The first ones are ideal for breakfast and lunch, the mantellina is the traditional liquor that is drunk in the pilgrimage of Santa, with honey, lemon and anise, and the santiaguito is a pastry delicacy made with marcona almonds. Bon Appétit!
THE GOOD TABLE
The historical and cultural intensity of the streets and orchards of Totana is evident in its cuisine. You will verify that it is closely linked with seasonal and holiday cycles and that it is based on the food provided by the earth combined in a simple way. They highlight dishes such as crumbs with tripping and rice with rabbit and snails.
A DIFFERENT PASSION
You will only understand Holy Week in Totana if you live it. One of the peculiarities of this holiday is that both neighbors and outsiders, although not part of any Brotherhood, can participate in the processions. Surprising to see how the Nazarenes, dressed in black, leave the ranks to refresh themselves in bars and bars or friends and family houses that prepare their own food of these dates such as the pipirrana, paparajotes and empanadillas.
MONUMENTAL ROUTE
Totana can be easily explored on foot so, if you are passionate about culture and architecture, you will be captivated by this pleasant walk that will take you to the points of interest of the town. The Temple of Santiago, the Fountain of Juan de Uzeta and the Arch of the Olleries are a must. During the itinerary you will have as reference one of the greatest symbols of Totanero identity, the Tuscany Tower.
SANTIAGO TOWER MUSEUM
The museum is divided into five levels. The first level houses the chapter room that refers to the delivery of the lands of Totana to the Order of Santiago. The second level is the church choir, which shows the Mudejar coffered ceiling of the temple and the explanation of its chapels. The next level is known as the "room of the bride and groom", which was the old bell house, which shows the old clock tower, whose sound has marked the life of the people. The fourth level is not accessible, as it contains the current current clock. And the last level is the bell tower, where the second oldest bell of the Diocese is located, dating from 1470, with curiosities that only visitors can discover.
Local Police Museum
It houses a collection of national and international police arm emblems exceeding 1,600 units, distributed mostly in paintings throughout the police units, in addition to original Metal Plates, very good collections of police pins, more than 100 headwear from different national and international police officers, unused weapons, on the 10 complete uniforms of police officers from different bodies, the first municipal police motorcycle that worked in the municipality, license plates for mopeds, bicycles, cars, old photos of chillies, etc. . In addition to a very emblematic book such as the organic regulation of the municipal serene of Totana, from 1904, etc. Something really curious to see.
Juan de Uzeta Fountain
It is an 18th-century baroque work, unique in the region. Throughout Totana history it has been divided into two neighborhoods: that of Seville and that of Triana; Water did not reach the neighborhood of Seville and to alleviate the problem, the Council agreed "to drive the water from the Carrasca fountain to the town square" (1750). This baroque fountain was built for this, according to the design of the Granada-based sculptor based in Lorca and which gives it its name. The trace of the local artist, Silvestre Martínez, was followed for this.
