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Cieza

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Cieza, in every street, path, garden or mountain displays its beauty, by opening up the traveller's appreciation of the senses. Its Palaeolithic and Neolithic remains are unique in the whole Mediterranean fringe and its examples of cave paintings have been declared World Heritage by UNESCO.

Cieza offers the chance to not only appreciate its culture but also to enjoy the risks of Nature. Near this town we can found one of the most remarkable natural beauty spots, the Almadenes Canyon, formed by the River Segura as it narrows creating a gorge with walls hundreds of metres high, which is ideal for practising adventure sports.

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The Iberians and Moslems also left their mark, the latter in the archaeological collection of Medina Siyasa. Evidence of these cultures are preserved in the Museum of Siyasa.

Other outstanding monuments are the Church of the Assumption from the eighteenth century; the Church of St. Joaquin, built in the seventeenth century; the Convent Church of the Clarissas, dating back to the eighteenth; the Hermitage of the St. Cristo del Consuelo (Holy Christ of Solace), with its Neogothic-Mudejar style, and last, but not least, the Hermitage of the Buen Suceso. Its artistic heritage is completed by the Balcon del Muro, a historical centre which consists of the ancient fifteenth century fort and the nineteenth century wall.

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Cieza is the entrance to the North of the Region of Murcia. Full of crossroads, it keeps a rich historical legacy inherited from different cultures that have occupied its territory since the antiquity. Beautiful landscapes, festivities, cave paintings, routes, museums, gastronomy and adventure turn Cieza into a destination for all ages.

01 - CAVEMEN SENSIBILITY

The Sima de la Serreta Cave is one of the most peculiar prehistoric sites of the Region and a visit not to be missed for every tourist who comes around this area. It opens to the impressing Almadenes Canyon with walls that at some points reach 303 ft of height over the river. This incredible cave was a Neolithic habitat, a cave painting sanctuary and a Late Roman shelter. Its walls conserve more than 50 paintings that are considered Heritage of Humanity for its good state of conservation and their peculiar pictorial treatment.

02 - ISLAMIC PAST

It's totally worthwhile following the trace that Islamic people left in Cieza. The trail will carry you to a hill where, as in a dream, one of the most emblematic and significant places of the Andalusian culture stands: the former Islamic settlement of Medina Siy�sa. This was one of the most significant placements of the Occidental Islam from the 11th to 13th century, and nowadays it's one of the most important references to know how the daily routine was like in Al-�ndalus. This visit is the perfect complement to the Medina Siy�sa Museum, where you'll find two life-size reproductions of their houses.

03 - KINGDOM OF FLOWERS

Spring bursts in Cieza with the Flowering Period, a unique spectacle in which fruit trees spread their colour and scent to the countryside. You'll fall for the white and pinkish mantles of this landscape, no matter you go on foot, by car or by bike. During this season there are different activities programmed in order to experiment this phenomenon, such as hiking and photographic routes, conferences, guided tours and river rafting.

04 - BRAVE WATER RIVER

One of the most exciting ways of getting in touch with the natural richness of the landscapes in Cieza is going rafting. In this area, the Segura River has clear and living waters, perfect for adventure lovers. The descent starts in Jard�n del Arenal, near the town centre. From there, guided by expert instructors, rafts descend with the current. These entertaining and diverse descents are for all ages, families and friends.

05 - IT'S ALL ABOUT PARTIES!

Cieza is famous for its vibrant festive calendar. Holy Week, declared event of National Tourist Interest stands out for its colourful parades and for the performance of the Auto del Prendimiento (Play of the Arrest). Festivities of the Escudo or "La Invasi�n", which take place during April, are a real play of Moors and Christians, which tell the story of the Moroccan victory. You'll be able to enjoy parades, medieval markets and other activities. However, it's in August when most festivities take place, like San Bartolom�, with concerts, parades and theatre plays, the International Festival of Folklore in Segura and the Fiesta del Lanzamiento de Hueso de Oliva, in which hundreds of villagers and visitants have a great time near of the olive-stone cemetery.

06 - FOR CULTURE LOVERS

Don't forget to stop and visit some of the museums of the city. The first one is the Medina Siy�sa Museum, one of the bests of its kind. You'll be astonished by the life-size replica of two houses in this former Islamic settlement. The Teodoro Mill, located at the outskirts, is one of those emblematic museums where you'll find an interesting machinery collection and tools used in the mills at those times. The Esparto Museum is another interesting place to visit, especially if you want to learn more about this material and the handicraft processes to create it. And finally, the Casa Museo de la Semana Santa (House Museum of Holy Week) and Museo del Centro de Folklore (Folklore Centre Museum).

07 - TASTE IT!

Cieza is the perfect destination for the devotes of recipes made with local products. Vegetables from Cieza, grown in its lands and orchards, are absolutely delicious for green lovers. Rice and rabbit meat, snails, "gachasmigas" (flour, water, olive oil and salt porridge with garlic and meat) and Cieza stew (beans, potatoes, chards and codfish) are also part of the gastronomic roots of this area. Remember: whatever you do, don't miss the "trenza ciezana" (puff pastry filled with peach and dried fruits), "tortas de pan dormido" (bread made with flour, milk, sugar and orange juice) and orange rolls. A special place in this selection is for the legendary peach from Cieza, not to mention the Mollar olive, one of the traditional products of the Region of Murcia.

08 - LA ATALAYA MOUNTAIN

This mountain deserves a special place on the list due to its rich, natural and historical values. In La Atalaya you'll find the former Islamic settlement and the castle that defended it in the 11th century. This natural surrounding is one of the identity marks of the municipality and a real interesting space for hiking lovers and out-door activities. It hosts the Hermitage of la Virgen del Buen Suceso, saint patron of Cieza, from where you'll be able to enjoy one of the best sights of the valley.

09 - THE PATH TO THE TREE HERMITAGES

If you're a down-to-earth person, here you have a perfect place to start walking. The Three Hermitage route, created during the Jubilee Year of the municipality, goes along fairy-tail landscapes, having three sacred places very loved by people from Cieza. It has as points of reference: the hermitages of San Bartolom�, of the Virgin of the Buen Suceso and of the Saint Christ. The itinerary is suitable for the laziest, since it's easily finished in less than two hours walking calmly.

10 - AT THE SUN GATE

Located next to the Hermitage of San Bartolom�, you'll find the historical site of Balc�n del Muro (Balcony of the Wall). Composed of the current wall and the old fortress of the 15th century, this place witnessed the bloody incursion leaded by Abu-l-Hassan over Cieza, and his granadine troops on April 6th, 1477. From that moment, when the village was sacked and the neighbours were caught, appeared the lemma of the shield of the locality: "We were killed for crossing the bridge". It's the heart of the primitive city and an open window to nature; we recommend you to visit this place and stare at an unforgettable sunset, and at one of the best views of the water meadow and the Segura River.

01 - CAVEMEN SENSIBILITY

02 - ISLAMIC PAST

03 - KINGDOM OF FLOWERS

04 - BRAVE WATER RIVER

05 - IT'S ALL ABOUT PARTIES!

06 - FOR CULTURE LOVERS

07 - TASTE IT!

08 - LA ATALAYA MOUNTAIN

09 - THE PATH TO THE TREE HERMITAGES

10 - AT THE SUN GATE

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01 - CAVEMEN SENSIBILITY

02 - ISLAMIC PAST

03 - KINGDOM OF FLOWERS

04 - BRAVE WATER RIVER

05 - IT'S ALL ABOUT PARTIES!

06 - FOR CULTURE LOVERS

07 - TASTE IT!

08 - LA ATALAYA MOUNTAIN

09 - THE PATH TO THE TREE HERMITAGES

10 - AT THE SUN GATE

01 - CAVEMEN SENSIBILITY

02 - ISLAMIC PAST

03 - KINGDOM OF FLOWERS

04 - BRAVE WATER RIVER

05 - IT'S ALL ABOUT PARTIES!

06 - FOR CULTURE LOVERS

07 - TASTE IT!

08 - LA ATALAYA MOUNTAIN

09 - THE PATH TO THE TREE HERMITAGES

10 - AT THE SUN GATE

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