Alicante Water Museum and Garrigós Wells
The museum is spread over 3 floors. It is a cultural and educational space where visitors can learn about the history of water in the city.
The ‘Pozos’ or Wells of Garrigós are next to the museum. Although there are still question marks over the origins of these wells, it is believed that at least one of them dates from the times of Moorish rule while the others are from the 16th century. However, they were given their current layout in the 19th century, in an attempt to lessen the effects of the prolonged droughts suffered by the city.
They were used until 1898, when water began to be piped in from the nearby town of Sax.
Excavated from the rock, these wells can hold 141,000 dm3, 275,000 dm3 and 425,000 dm3.
Opening Hours
From June to to August
- Tuesday to friday from 10 am to 2pm and 6pm to 9pm
- Saturday and sunday from 10 am to 2pm
From September to May
- From tuesday to friday from 10 am to 2pm and 6pm to 8pm
- Saturday and sunday from 10 am to 2pm
Free admission
Address
Museos de Aguas – Pozos de Garrigós.
Plaza Arquitecto Miguel López, s/n (Plaza del Puente, Casco Antiguo).
Alicante 03001
- Teléfono: 965 143 787
- http://www.museoaguasdealicante.es/