Pozos de la Nieve
Morrón de Espuña • 30850 LA SIERRA (TOTANA)
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These are cylindrical structures—some topped with a dome—that were used during the 17th and 18th centuries to store snow and produce ice. This ice was utilized during the hot summer months to preserve food and drinks, and for therapeutic purposes. Their construction in the Sierra Espuña began around the 16th century, with the aim of storing snow that could then be distributed as ice to hospitals and cities throughout the Region of Murcia. They were built in the Sierra Espuña due to its high altitude (1,400 meters) and the heavy snowfall common at that time, which allowed the ice to be preserved for longer periods. The pits were constructed using locally available materials, such as stone, wood, and gypsum. Snow would cover the entire structure of the pit.
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