Segura River
In the Valle del Ricote (valley) the Segura River features some great swimming areas at the Playa del Arenal and the Embarcadero del Club de Piragüismo (Kayaking Club), both in Blanca; and the beach of El Parque de El Jarral, in Abarán.
In Cieza, the best options are the Fuente de El Gorgotón, across from Cañón de Almadenes Interpretation Centre; and Hoya García, next to the dam.
In Calasparra your best bet is to swim at the beaches that the Segura has carved out near the beautiful Santuario de la Esperanza (Sanctuary of Hope), under the cover of green branches and riverside trees.
