Ceutí offers a range of ways to enjoy a stay: an artist’s house, traces of the canning industry, Arab history and a variety of routes. You can explore art, local history and outdoor activities as separate highlights.
An artist’s house, industrial history and Arab heritage
The Casa Museo Antonio Campillo is housed in one of the few stately buildings from the 19th century still standing in Ceutí’s traffic-calmed historic quarter. The collection traces the artist’s career through clay sculptures, bronzes and plaster works, as well as busts, miniatures, drawings and sketches. The different types of work offer insight into the various forms of his artistic practice.
The Museo 7 Chimeneas, by contrast, focuses on the history of Ceutí, particularly the vegetable canning industry and everyday life. The house, dating from the late 19th century, once served both as a canning factory and as a home. While the Casa Museo explores an artist’s career through his works, the Museo 7 Chimeneas combines industrial history with objects from daily life.
The Ruinas Árabes represent nine centuries of Ceutí’s history, from the Islamic period in the 11th and 12th centuries to the present day. They are one of the gateways to the Arab alquería of the former Ceptí. The ruins can be seen from outside through a glass enclosure and can also be visited inside. A municipal nativity scene is set up there especially at Christmas; this seasonal display may vary.
La Conservera adds contemporary art to the mix. The art space’s halls have a combined area of 4,800 m². This means Ceutí brings together historical heritage and a venue for contemporary art as distinct cultural highlights.
Walks and route distances
The Museo al Aire Libre comprises three walks and can be visited around the clock. Works in public buildings are subject to the opening hours of the respective buildings. This distinction is useful when planning: the general access rule applies to the outdoor visit, while a work inside a building can only be seen during that building’s opening hours.
Another option is the 10.000 pasos route. It is 6.3 km long and starts at the Muralla Árabe in Ceutí. The Ceutí Carril Bici is 10 km long and received the Sendero Azul award in 2023. The two options can be distinguished by their stated distances; each figure refers to a separate route or piece of infrastructure.
More heritage and an annual event
In Los Torraos stands the Noria del Boticario, also known as the Noria de Los Torraos. Its original construction dates from 1789. The noria has a diameter of 11 metres and is described as having 14 spokes and 56 zinc buckets. Its date, dimensions and components offer a tangible insight into this example of local heritage.
The annual Bajá de San Roque takes place on 7 August. This night pilgrimage leads from the Ermita de San Roque to the Iglesia Santa María Magdalena. If you would like to plan your trip around this event, check the event details before setting off. This lets you factor the pilgrimage into your plans, while museums, art venues and routes offer other highlights for your stay.
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