Spanish Culture, Gipsy Culture, Style, Authenticity and Passion. Qualities
you will not fail to appreciate after a visit to the Gipsy Cave in Abanilla.
Situated in Murcia, a Province rich in agriculture famous for its production
of oranges, lemons, almonds and olive-trees, you will also find in the
mountains around Abanilla, lots of caves. It is a desert with an oasis of
palm trees, often referred to as the “Murcian Palestine”.
Abanilla is a very old village with steep, narrow streets and no traffic
lights. It’s a taste of Spain from the last century where, at any minute,
you might expect to bump into a vintage car or even a donkey. You will meet
lots of friendly, kind and helpful people in the village which even has a
renovated washery where some women still wash their clothes by hand.
In the heart of the village you will see an imposing Statue of Jesus on the
summit of a mount. Behind & beneath the Statue, will be found the Gipsy
cave, La Toná. Upon entering the cave you immediately feel the energy
radiating from within. The decor in the cave is traditionally Spanish and
complements our flamenco show. The most important thing for us is to convey
to you, our audience, the passion of the Spanish and, in particular, that of
the flamenco culture.
Before the show there will be a brief explanation, in English, about the
history of flamenco, the difficult life of the Gypsies and the meaning of
the Gypsy cave.
Inside the cave it is like a small theatre, enabling you to see, in every
detail, the expressions on the faces of the artists and the movements of
their hands and feet. Our guests feel a part of the show itself, enjoying
every moment, which culminates in an explosion of energy experienced by
everyone.
If you are interested in the real Spain and the real flamenco, then come to
the Gypsy cave La Toná and experience a night full of passion and emotion.
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