Murcia
31 DIC - 31 DIC
From embroidery to medieval castles, from wineries to railway engineering, just some of the fascinating visits on offer in the Region of Murcia With the lifting of pandemic restrictions there has been a huge resurgence of interest in joining guided tours in the Region of Murcia, and now that the weather at last appears to be making activities out of doors an attractive proposition there are a myriad of visits to choose from. From wine tours in the north to railway history visits in the south-west of the Costa Cálida, passing through..
Lorca
12 ABR - 31 DIC
The palatial residence contains antique furniture from the last 350 years and important works of art Almost 13 years after the Casa de Guevara was closed to visitors after being damaged in the earthquakes which hit the city of Lorca on 11th May 2011, the palatial residence has now been fully restored and converted into a museum which opened to the public on 28th February 2024. Entering through the main doorway, built in the style of an altarpiece, visitors can admire decorative elements and furniture, some of which date back to the time..
Murcia
11 JUN - 31 DIC
Visit and learn about the former Collegiate Church of San Patricio at your own pace Among the many tourist sights in Lorca one of the most popular is the former Collegiate Church of San Patricio, where both visitors and locals can enjoy the architectural, historical and artistic heritage of the city every day of the week except on Mondays through visits in which audio guides are available in Spanish, English and French. These audio guides can be used with handsets or through a QR code on smartphones. The tour includes both the exterior..
Lorca
07 FEB - 31 DIC
Tuesday afternoon visits to the most outstanding monuments in the historic city of Lorca If you speak enough Spanish then one of the best ways of starting to learn about the old city centre of Lorca is to book yourself in on one of the free tours offered on Tuesdays and Fridays at 17.00. The visit lasts around 90 minutes and the only requirement is that a minimum group size of 34 people is reached, so if you take part in a group of four then even if only one of you speaks Spanish it will be possible to understand a good deal of information..
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¿..
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..
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..
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
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..
Jumilla
14 JUN
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Águilas
14 JUN
A chance to learn about history and local wildlife on the fascinating coastline of Águilas The Los Cocedores Blue Trail in Águilas takes its name from the numerous pools in which esparto Grass was tried and treated prior to weaving in times gone by. These were known as ¿cocedores¿ (literally cookers!) and played an important part in an industry which was vital to the local economy for hundreds of years, giving the material its distinctive colour and texture. Once dried, the grass was cut into finer strips before use, and in the..
La Manga del Mar Menor
14 JUN
The Origins of the Mar Menor tour traces the ancient and modern history of La Manga This 5-kilometre walking tour in La Manga begins at the bridge of El Estacio and the channel which enables boats to pass between the Mar Menor and the Mediterranean, and continues to the lighthouse, where information is given about the long history of the area. After seeing the water storage facilities which were used in the past by lighthouse-keepers and their families the route returns to the port, where it is still possible to see the home of Tomás Maestre..
Caravaca de La Cruz
19 JUN
St John of the Cross was canonized 300 years ago and made a Doctor of the Church 100 years ago San Juan de la Cruz (1542-91) was a Catholic priest and mystic and a Carmelite friar who spent various years in Caravaca, which he visited seven times, at times as an envoy of Santa Teresa de Jesús and at other times in his role as head of the Carmelite order in Andalucía. Among his work in the city of Caravaca was overseeing the spirituality of the convent of the barefoot Carmelites, founded by Santa Teresa de Jesús, and the founding of the monastery..
Alhama de Murcia
20 JUN
See the spectacular Badlands of Gebas and experience the culture of this village in Alhama de Murcia This ¿Landscape and Culture¿ tour of the village of Gebas, 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 on Saturday 20th June begins at 18.30 outside the Local Social (alongside the small village church) on the edge of the village, lasting around 3 hours. The village is very small but has become a centre for adventure and active tourism..
Alhama de Murcia
20 JUN
Clear air, great views and the spectacular badlands in the Alhama de Murcia village of Gebas This ¿Landscape and Culture¿ tour of the village of Gebas, 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 on Saturday 20th June begins at 10.00 outside the Local Social (alongside the small village church) on the edge of the village and lasts around three hours. The village is very small but has become a centre for adventure and active tourism in..
Águilas
20 JUN
A 2-hour walk on the environmentally friendly route along the seafront of Águilas town centre The network of ¿Senderos Azules¿ is an initiative promoted in Spain by ADEAC, the Association of Environmental and Consumer Education, to recognize and promote sustainable and environmentally friendly walking paths, this contributing to the enjoyment and preservation of nature and ethnographic heritage. The ¿Tres Bahías¿ (Three Bays) route in Águilas has been named as one of these routes, and this guided walk on Saturday 20th June along..
San Javier
20 JUN
Discover the history and most important buildings of San Javier The free guided tour, which on this occasion is offered in Spanish, starts at 9.30 on Saturday 20th June at the San Javier Museum, where participants can learn about the town's history from the very early days as well as getting to know about some illustrious people born in the municipality. The items exhibited here, such as an aeroplane donated by the San Javier air base, take us on a journey through the past. The huge Nativity Scene (Belén), one of the main tourist attractions..
