Abanilla

This village is known as the Murcian Palestine because of its low soil humidity and dry riverbeds, next to which the surrounding palm trees make visitors feel as if in a little oasis. The name Abanilla derives from the Arabic al-Banyla, meaning "White City". It was the Arabs who built a fortress in Lugar Alto (High Place) to protect the town. Up until its independence in the 19th century, Abanilla was under the Order of Calatrava. The commander levied taxes and tithes from the Commandery House, which stands proudly today.

Around the town, water scarcity has shaped a breathtaking desert landscape, with the Rambla del Chicamo being its most striking feature.
 

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