Alhama de Murcia
29 MAY - 31 DIC
A 14-kilometre route in Sierra Espuña, a spectacular rock wall, pine forests and views as far as the Mediterranean! There are many ways to experience and enjoy the beauty of nature first hand, whether it¿s on land, in the water or even by air, but probably the best for most people (and of course, the most affordable!) is to take a walk ¿ or a hike if you prefer ¿ in the countryside. There are literally hundreds of places in the Region of Murcia where this can be a rewarding experience for all the family, but among them the Spanish..
Cartagena
01 JUN - 15 JUN
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Lorca
01 JUN - 31 AGO
Artists and sculptors including Salzillo and Coronado are among those on display at the Semana Santa museum of the Paso Azul Ten years after the MASS museum (Muso Azul de Semana Santa, run by the ¿Paso Azul¿ group which is one of the main protagonists in the spectacular annual Semana Santa parades) first opened to the public, a special exhibition is being held until 31st August featuring some of the embroideries, paintings, sculptures and other exhibits which have been displayed over the last decade. ¿Memoria de una Decada¿ officially..
Cartagena
01 JUN - 27 SEP
Weekend events at the theatre museum ensure that there is something for all the family! The beginning of the summer season in Cartagena heralds the first of the 2026 evening tours at the Roman Theatre Museum in Cartagena, by some distance the most popular of all the museums in the Region of Murcia, while other weekend visits continue for all ages, making this a great destination for family outings. The schedule for the month includes the following tours, visits and activities: Saturday 13th June ¿ ¿AULAEUM, ABAJO EL TELÓN¿..
Cartagena
03 JUN - 07 JUN
4 days of potato celebration culminate in a giant Spanish omelette in the Cartagena countryside One of the facets of life in Spain which never ceases to surprise visitors and residents from northern Europe is the number of quirky (and, some might say, surreal) fiestas which take place during the year, and a good example of this is taking place over four days until Sunday 7th June in La Puebla. La Puebla is an outlying village in Cartagena between the city and the Mar Menor and the annual fiestas are held in June in honour of the Sagrado..
Jumilla
04 JUN - 09 JUN
6 days of great food and music at the Paseo Poeta Lorenzo Guardiola in Jumilla Once again the picturesque town of Jumilla in northern Murcia is hosting The Burger Week this year, with the six days of 4th to 9th June inclusive earmarked for the occasion. The ten or so food stalls (among them the local ¿Calmaneta¿ business) and trucks are open from 19.00 to 1.00 on Thursday 4th and Friday 5th, and then without interruption from 13.00 to midnight on the remaining days, making it easy for families to attend and enjoy the atmosphere and..
05 JUN - 09 JUN
Basque cooking on the seafront overlooking the Bay of Mazarrón The ¿Rojo & Red¿ gastronomic festival returns to the seafront promenade Paseo Agustín Herrerín in Puerto de Mazarrón over the long weekend of 5th to 9th June, featuring not only culinary treats but also live music, showcooking and workshops during both the morning and the afternoon. This edition of the annual event focuses especially on the renowned cooking of the Basque Country, three Michelin-starred chefs, a tapas zone and numerous other activities. The full programme..
Cartagena
05 JUN - 07 JUN
A weekend showcasing the latest sounds in modern and traditional Spanish folk music with plenty of other activities for all the family Year after year the annual free folk music festival in Cartagena grows in size and popularity, and for the 2026 edition, which takes place in the Parque de la Rambla (close to the football stadium) between 5th and 7th June, a mouth-watering array of live performances has been lined up: Friday June 5 20.30: Pájaro Guía, followed De Ninghures, one of the most promising new Galician folk bands at present..
Mazarrón
06 JUN
Discover the mining history which has shaped the town of Mazarrón over the last two millennia This tour of the old mines of Mazarrón in the mountains behind the town illustrates various stages of the area¿s mineral, economic, social and cultural history, much of which revolves around the periodic wealth generated by mining activity. The visit, which is held in Spanish, begins at 10.00 and lasts approximately two and a half hours, with participants advised to ensure they bring drinking water, adequate footwear and, of course, plenty..
Jumilla
06 JUN - 14 JUN
A medieval market, parades and reenactments as Jumilla commemorates the events of the Middle Ages The fiestas of the Moors and Christians have a long history in the town of Jumilla, with records showing that they were celebrated at least as long ago as 1614, and during the first years of this millennium they were included within the annual fiestas during August. However, for a variety of reasons including the pandemic, they were suspended for a few years from 2019, and when they were reinstated it was in a new slot in the local calendar..
Águilas
06 JUN
Find out how Águilas has attracted settlers and developed over the course of its history This tour, which is easy to manage for those of limited mobility, reveals to those joining it a little of the history of Águilas, taking in the port (with comments on the castle and the lighthouse of Punta Negra), the Plaza de España and various important monuments and buildings, such as the Ícaro (Carnival monument), the Monument to the Railway, the Archaeological Museum, the Roman baths, the Carnival museum and the church of San José in the..
Caravaca de La Cruz
06 JUN
The Caravaca countryside hosts its annual test of strength and resilience The details have been confirmed for this year¿s ¿Desafío Arcilasis¿ event in the village of Archivel, where competitors will put to the test their strength, resilience and resourcefulness in a series of energy-sapping challenges based on those faced by Roman soldiers 2,000 years ago. Archivel, in the countryside of Caravaca de la Cruz, is a fitting setting for such an event as most of the built-up area stands on top of an old Iberian burial ground and on..
Bullas
07 JUN
The June artisan market in Bullas features a historical reenactments of the moment Bullas was awarded the title of villazgo in 1689 Bullas is hosting its monthly El Zacatín artisan market on Sunday June 7 between 9.00 and 14.00 in the squares around the Plaza Vieja and Plaza del Castillo and along Calle San Antón. In 1689, Carlos II signed a Royal Privilege in which he granted Bullas the title of ¿Villazgo¿, and this officially came into force the following year. This historic event is recreated at 11.30 and 13.00 at the latest..
Jumilla
07 JUN
This majestic church in Jumilla was built in the 15th and 19th centuries There is a rare chance on Sunday 7th June to enjoy a guided tour (in Spanish) of the majestic church known as the Iglesia Mayor de Santiago in the centre of Jumilla, beginning at 11.00 in the Constitución and including not only the building itself but also the immediate surroundings. The church dedicated to the Apostle Santiago is probably the most iconic building in the town itself (although it is overshadowed by the castle that stands above), and although construction..
Torre Pacheco
11 JUN - 14 JUN
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Torre Pacheco
13 JUN
A fun guided tour of Torre Pacheco followed by a chance to taste the local wine Every year in the late spring Torre Pacheco celebrates its annual Fiestas Trinitario Berberiscas, commemorating the events which resulted in the creation and naming of the town, and this year a guided dramatized tour is being held on June 13 to bring to life the most salient events in the story. When the Moors were officially expelled from Spain in 1492 many joined gangs of Berber pirates, raiding the coastline of Murcia and sacking towns and villages for whatever..
Alhama de Murcia
13 JUN
The village is a hub for rural tourism in the mountains of Alhama de Murcia This tour of the village of El Berro, in the foothills of Sierra Espuña, was a new addition to the schedule of guided visits in Alhama de Murcia last autumn and this latest edition begins at 10.00 on Saturday 13th June in the car park of the Sierra Espuña campsite (click for map) on the edge of the village and lasts around two hours. Although the village might not be ¿quaint¿, it boasts some charming little corners and streets and of course enjoys great views..
Alhama de Murcia
13 JUN
The village of El Berro is a hub for rural tourism in the mountains of Alhama de Murcia This tour of the village of El Berro, in the foothills of Sierra Espuña, was a new addition to the schedule of guided visits in Alhama de Murcia last autumn and rapidly proved very popular, and this latest edition on 13th June begins at 10.00 in the car park of the Sierra Espuña campsite (click for map) on the edge of the village and lasts around two hours. Although the village might not be overly ¿quaint¿, it boasts some charming little corners..
Mazarrón
14 JUN
Panoramic hiIlltop views over the Mazarrón countryside and the Roman mines of Coto Fortuna The latest free guided walk of the summer in the municipality of Mazarrón follows a 9-kilometre route which takes in the village of La Atalaya, a few kilometres west of Mazarrón itself, and the remains of Roman mining activity on the hill known as Coto Fortuna. Now a small hamlet with no more than a couple of residents, La Atalaya was once of great importance for Mazarrón. There was undoubtedly pre-historic habitation relating to the Argaric culture..
