Rabita

Guardamar del Segura, Spain

The mediaeval Islamic Caliphate Rabita (Ribat in English) is situated in Park Alfonso XIII next to the site of the Phoenician city of La Fonteta near the River Segura’s mouth.

It is the only monastic Islamic monument from the Umayyad Andalusian period (10th-11th century AD) preserved almost completely. It consists of 23 praying cells, with its own Mihrab, organised around two main streets. In this monastery, you would have found religious men, the faithful who stayed here and pilgrims performing the Ribat. They were all attracted by the spiritual retreat required by Islam to its followers.

The finding of this Rabita is remarkable for its uniqueness. It is the first example of this type of religious building in the Iberian Peninsula.

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Founded: 10th century AD
Category: Prehistoric and archaeological sites in Spain

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Garry James Butterfield (10 months ago)
Amazing so see the architecture of time so long ago.... Great walk... Abit hilly if your not a great walker.

Vanesa García Pamies (14 months ago)
I'm glad that you can enter with dogs and that it's free.... ?❤️

Aurora Solstad (2 years ago)
Open Tuesdays to Saturdays 09:00-14:30. It's an old Muslim Monastery from 944AD

SD BG (2 years ago)
Historical place to walk and learn from our ancestors. Free entry, the guy at the entrance was super friendly and polite. They also do cultural tours from the park for a reduced price.

Melony Morgan (3 years ago)
Interesting place in Guardamar

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