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..
Totana
25 MAY - 14 AGO
The Troy of the West hosts astronomy evenings under the night sky Throughout the summer of 2026 special visits are being held under the light of the moon and stars to the remains of La Bastida, a settlement which was inhabited by the Argaric culture between approximately 2200 and 1500 BC and which has been described as ¿The Troy of the West¿ due to its importance in early Western European civilization. During the visits knowledgeable astronomers Will guide you through some of the stars visible in the summer sky, including the Pole star..
Totana
23 JUN - 31 JUL
The Troy of the West hosts astronomy evenings under the night sky Throughout the summer of 2026 special visits are being held under the light of the moon and stars to the remains of La Bastida, a settlement which was inhabited by the Argaric culture between approximately 2200 and 1500 BC and which has been described as ¿The Troy of the West¿ due to its importance in early Western European civilization. During the visits knowledgeable astronomers Will guide you through some of the stars visible in the summer sky, including the Pole star..
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¿..
Lorca
03 JUL - 31 JUL
Enjoy the sights of the Fortress of the Sun in the cool of evening! During the two warmest months of the year Lorca castle, which remained closed to invaders from outside for so long in the past, opens its doors and actively welcomes visitors after dark, enabling them to enjoy the relative cool of the evening and take a look at the remarkable fortress which remained impregnable throughout the Middle Ages. From the 13th to the late 15th century Lorca castle stood on the frontier between two civilizations the Christian lands which had been..
Lorca
03 JUL - 31 JUL
A full evening package including guided tour and dinner in the Las Caballerizas restaurant inside the Fortress of the Sun Every summer the management of Lorca castle, one of the most iconic medieval fortifications in southern Spain, offers a selection of evening events to appeal to all members of the public, and 2026 is no exception with this complete package offering a great experience at the impregnable Fortress of the Sun. From the 13th to the late 15th century Lorca castle stood on the frontier between two civilizations the Christian..
Mazarrón
12 JUL - 01 OCT
Panoramic views of the Bay of Mazarrón and the coastline of southern Murcia Along with the lighthouse and the marina, one of the outstanding features of the seafront in Puerto de Mazarrón this summer is the big wheel which has been set up alongside the marina and which is open to the public until the beginning of October. At a height of 45 metres it is of course far smaller than the London Eye (135 metres) and a long way behind the Ain Dubai (a staggering 250 metres), but even so the 360-degree views are spectacular, out towards Cartagena..
Cartagena
23 JUL - 27 AGO
A great night of sunset chilling in the beautiful natural harbour of Cartagena This a great way to enjoy an evening out in Cartagena, with dusk trips out into the harbour and a special atmosphere as you cruise around the historic harbour and enjoy live entertainment on board the tourist boat. Every Thursday evening the boat sets sail at 21.00 from the Escala Real in the port of Cartagena and as the sun sets and darkness falls Laura Russin performs live for those enjoying the outing. Tickets are available from Cartagena Puerto de Culturas..
Totana
25 JUL
Astonishing revelations about life in the 6th century just outside the town of Totana There is no doubt that the archaeological site par excellence in the municipality of Totana is La Bastida, dating from around 4,000 years ago and sometimes referred to as ¿The Troy of the West¿, but this guided tour on Saturday 25th July offers a chance to see and learn a little about another fascinating place which has only recently begun to reveal the secrets of life in the area in the times of Moorish rule and beforehand, dating back to at least the..
Águilas
26 JUL
Learn about the 18th century Castillo de San Juan in the coastal town of Águilas This regular guided tour is held almost every month in Águilas, giving visitors a chance to enjoy the spectacular views from the fortress of San Juan de las Águilas which was built in the 18th century. The first known fortification was erected here as a 16th-century defensive fortress to protect against pirate attack, although it is likely that the Romans constructed some sort of structure on the site. There are also remains dating from the period of..
San Javier
26 JUL
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..
Águilas
29 JUL
Discover the secrets of Águilas museums with the help of medium guides Isabella and Fidel! This original tour of the main museums of Águilas on Wednesday 29th July allows you to discover some of the mysterious secrets they contain, with the visits conducted by two prestigious mediums, Isabella and Fidel, as they take visitors around the Archaeological Museum, the Carnival Museum and the Centro de Interpretación Paco Rabal. Along the route they pay homage to the achievements of various people associated with the museums, all of them much..
Caravaca de La Cruz
29 JUL
A great evening out for all the family in the historic setting of the ruined Roman sanctuary 2026 is a big year for those interested in astronomy, with a solar eclipse being visible in Spain on 12th August, but apart from that there are many other events to look forward to, and this is a chance to enjoy a magical night out with the family at this ¿Myths and Stars¿ event at the archaeological sites of the 1st-century Roman sanctuary in La Encarnación, deep in the countryside of Caravaca de la Cruz. The experts of Astroversia take you..
Lorca
29 JUL
Combine the history and heritage of Lorca with the local wine and gastronomy A new attraction has been added to the range of tours and visits in Lorca for the summer of 2026, enabling visitors to combine the historical and architectural heritage, gastronomy and wine culture of the historic city in just one relaxed guided tour of the old centre. The tour, organized by winery El Parloteo and Lorca Taller del Tiempo, begins at 20.00 at the Visitors Centre of La Merced and follows a route leading to the old city gate of the Porche de San Antonio..
Mazarrón
30 JUL
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Águilas
31 JUL
Experience the life of esparto grass harvesters and weavers in Águilas in centuries gone by Following the success of the dramatized guided tours of the museums of Águilas which were introduced two years ago, the tour resumes has been brought back in 2026, focussing on the Esparto Grass Museum in the Molino de Sagrera windmill, on top of one of the hills in the old town. The tours are being held on every Friday of the month of July, taking participants back to the time when, prior to the arrival of the railway and iron ore exports in the..
