Abanilla
10 OCT
The Discantus Choir and the Vila de Sant Joan Orchestra at the church of San José in Abanilla A special performance of W.A. Mozart¿s Requiem is being given at the parish church of San José in Abanilla, in north-eastern Murcia, on Saturday 10th October by the Discantus Choir and the Vila de San Joan Orchestra. Around 100 people are taking part in the performance of this work, which is acknowledged as one of Mozart¿s finest. He composed part of it in late 1791 but it was still not finished when he died in December, and was only definitively..
Yecla
19 ENE - 31 DIC
A historic town in the captivating countryside of northern Murcia with unique gastronomic, wine-making and fiesta traditions! Yecla is the northernmost municipality of the Region of Murcia, and its inland location means that it is often lower down the list of places to visit for those spending some time in the Costa Cálida, but there are plenty of reasons to consider an excursion to this part of the world, whether for a day or a weekend. Firstly, it¿s not as far away as it used to be! That¿s not to say that it has moved in terms of..
Jumilla
18 NOV - 31 DIC
History, wine, breathtaking landscapes, a medieval castle and some of the most widely acclaimed Spanish wine! Jumilla, which lies in the ¿Altiplano¿ area in the north of the Region of Murcia, is one of the many towns in Spain which are full of attractions for visited but which are too often ignored in favour of other destinations closer to the coast. It¿s true that it is a fair distance from the nearest beaches (between 75 and 90 minutes by car from the Vega Baja and most of the Costa Cálida), but it¿s one of those places that..
Jumilla
11 OCT
Fantastic views from the historic 14th-century fortress which oversaw the development of Jumilla over the centuries In the clear air of autumn the views which can be enjoyed in the vast landscapes of the north of Murcia are quite breathtaking, and few are more impressive than those from the castle of Jumilla, perched high above the town and looking out over flat plains and the mountains of Sierra del Carche and the other ranges in the Altiplano. These are just one of the reasons why this guided tour of the castle (in Spanish) on Sunday..
Yecla
08 ENE - 31 DIC
Discover the legends and mysteries of Monte Arabí in Yecla The tourist information point of Monte Arabí in the municipality of Yecla, very close to the boundary between the Region of Murcia and the province of Albacete, is in the old forest ranger¿s house at the foot of the mystical mountain. This location is just a couple of hundred metres from the remains of the prehistoric settlement of Arabilejo and the mysterious petroglyphs which were carved into the rock thousands of years ago for purposes which are not clear. The information..
Jumilla is one of the crucial stops in the North East region. Called 'the beauty' by the Arabs, it is famous for its wines with Designation of Origin (D.O.), its gastronomy, its gardens and its Iberian, Roman and Medieval legacy.
Yecla, one of the most exceptional destinations of the Region, is situated in the far North, or better said, in the far Northeast. This is a land of mountains, good wine, history, culture and legends. It is no wonder that Spanish writers such as Azorín or Pío Baroja were fascinated after getting to know it.
The municipality of Fortuna stands out by its vast horizons and its contrast between arid landscapes and green palm trees. The history of this land, surrounded by nature protection areas, is strongly linked with a thermal spring that's been really appreciated since the Iberian and Roman periods.
In the Northeast is al-Bayada, which means "the white town" in Arabic. Abanilla is known as the Murcian Palestine because of its desert landscapes, palm trees oasis and Muslim origin.
