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San Telmo Aqueduct

The San Telmo Aqueduct runs for more than ten kilometres from the Guadalmedina river to Málaga, combining rural and urban stretches with a complex network of bridges, tunnels, distribution tanks (alcubillas) and historic mills linked to the channel. Along its route, visitors can see structures such as the Arroyo Humaina Bridge, seventy-five metres long and fifteen metres high, the Arroyo Hondo Bridge, and the San Telmo Mills, which retain their original brick and masonry architecture. The channel features different sections and technical solutions, such as a covered channel for drinking water and an open irrigation channel, adapting to the irregular terrain with bridges and steeply inclined drops. In the urban stretch, some of the most notable aqueduct bridges survive, along with the main distribution tank on Calle Refino, which supplied water to public and private fountains in the city.

Things to do at San Telmo Aqueduct: 14 missions

• Admire the Tempus Fugit FountainThe Tempus Fugit Fountain stands opposite the Cemetery of San Miguel.
• Discover the Bridge of the Five ArchesTake in the two visible arches of the Bridge of the Five Arches.
• Enjoy the Puente de La ApartáEnjoy the Puente de La Apartá at the San Telmo Aqueduct. Check conditions and availability at the source for this experience.
• Explore the San Telmo AqueductEnjoy a walk along the historic San Telmo Aqueduct.
• Explore the Arca Principal (Main Cistern)The Arca Principal (Main Cistern) stands at the junction of several central streets.
• Explore the Arroyo Quintana BridgeDiscover the longest bridge on the San Telmo Aqueduct.
• See the Patrocinio FountainThe Patrocinio Fountain stands at a crossroads of streets and avenues.
• Explore the Barrancas BridgeAdmire the white stucco decoration of the Barrancas Bridge.
• Enjoy the Arroyo Humaina BridgeEnjoy the Arroyo Humaina Bridge at the San Telmo Aqueduct. Check conditions and availability at the source for this experience.
• Enjoy the Olletas FountainEnjoy the Olletas Fountain at the San Telmo Aqueduct. Check conditions and availability at the source for this experience.
• Enjoy the Aceitero BridgeEnjoy the Aceitero Bridge at the San Telmo Aqueduct. Check conditions and availability at the source for this experience.
• Discover the Alcubilla at Plaza de la MercedThe Alcubilla at Plaza de la Merced has a glazed ceramic tiled roof.
• Get to know the Puente de los CiegosExplore the brick construction of the Puente de los Ciegos.
• See the Arroyo Hondo BridgeTake in the semicircular arches of the Arroyo Hondo Bridge.

Near San Telmo Aqueduct

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