ABOUT

Albudeite is an arabic term meaning "the place that lacks water" since the River Mula, which passes through the town, flows far from abundantly at this point. Situated in the lands along the River Mula, this small town is to be found in a landscape of gulleys and dry river beds which provide a sharp contrast to the oasis formed by the lush vegetable and fruit-growing areas of its neighbours.

This area was very probably founded by the Moors who built a castle here, from which they could control a large part of the meadowland along the River Mula, as well as the main communication route from this area to that of the also irrigated River Segura lands. The remains of this fortress are semi-hidden beneath the present-day houses, but even today some walls, which have been re-used as foundations for the newer buildings, are visible and have been declared of artistic and historical interest.