Holiday apartment in Cánovas: Esparto culture and historic paths

Cánovas is especially vivid when its sacred history and Esparto craftsmanship are considered together. A specific place that brings this to life is the Museo del Esparto in the local cultural centre: it displays around 500 pieces in two rooms covering approximately 60 m². The collection was entirely made and designed by Cándido García and includes Esparto sculptures such as a donkey with a cart, a nativity scene, and various Semana Santa procession groups.

Culture

The sacred history of Los Cánovas includes the Ermita de San Francisco de Asís. This religious building dates from the early 20th century and is considered the first religious building in Los Cánovas. It therefore places a clearly identified building at the heart of the local cultural history, while its name also refers to the veneration of Saint Francis of Assisi.

This veneration is also reflected in the festival calendar: in Los Cánovas, patron-saint festivities are held in honour of Saint Francis of Assisi at the beginning of October. Another festive highlight is the procession on the afternoon of Holy Saturday. Processional groups and figures made of Esparto by Cándido García, who lived in Los Cánovas, are displayed during the event.

History

The origins of Los Cánovas date back approximately to the 17th century. The settlement developed along the important Vereda from Cartagena to Lorca. This historic path is therefore directly connected to the history of the settlement, which can be traced not only through buildings and festivals but also through old routes.

Paths and surroundings

Los Cánovas is located near the Sierra de Carrascoy, an area known for leisure activities and excursions. One specific route connection is the PR-MU 98 trail: on its way from Villa Eulalia to Cuevas de Reyllo, it crosses the Vereda de Los Cánovas near Emilia's houses.

Archaeological sites are also part of the immediate surroundings. The Cueva Pagán near Los Cánovas contains archaeological sites dating from Roman times. There are also archaeological sites from Roman times near Los Muñoces. Each of the two places represents a separate archaeological connection and adds to the historical traces around Cánovas.

For travel connections through the area, route 41C runs from Los Cánovas via Fuente Álamo to Cartagena, stopping at the Cánovas (Los) stop as stop number 1.

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