WASHHOUSES OF ABENGIBRE

Abengibre preserves two traditional washhouses, located between the Huertos Secos path and the Albacete road, supplied by the spring of the Cueva de la Chaparra.
The first was built in 1929 and was used until 1967, when a new, larger washhouse building was constructed next to it, as at that time it was used by all the inhabitants and the previous one had become too small. Fortunately, the original building was not demolished and was used as a municipal storage facility, which has allowed it to be preserved. Currently, the second building is still in full use, as there are still some residents of Abengibre who prefer to use the traditional washhouse. The old building has been restored to create a water interpretation centre, where visitors can learn about the importance of water and its use in the traditions of Abengibre, and also serves as the starting point of a hiking route that runs through the springs, ponds, and orchards that were once so important to the inhabitants and supported many families.
Between both buildings is the Fountain of the Six Spouts. It is a usual stop for those who want to refill water on their way to or from agricultural work, as well as for cyclists who arrive exhausted after climbing the long slope towards the town centre from the bottom of the ravine.