Cartagena
18 AGO - 31 DIC
Few cities can match the heady mix of history, culture and tradition in the September fiestas of Cartagena! Every year in September, when the heat of summer is beginning to die down, the city of Cartagena goes back to a time more than 200 years before the birth of Christ when in the space of a few years it was known first as Qart-Hadast and then as Carthago Nova, as it celebrates the annual fiestas of the Carthagineses y Romanos. Held to commemorate the rich history of the city, the fiestas have now become an essential part of Cartagena..
Cartagena
05 JUN - 07 JUN
A weekend showcasing the latest sounds in modern and traditional Spanish folk music with plenty of other activities for all the family Year after year the annual free folk music festival in Cartagena grows in size and popularity, and for the 2026 edition, which takes place in the Parque de la Rambla (close to the football stadium) between 5th and 7th June, a mouth-watering array of live performances has been lined up: Friday June 5 20.30: Pájaro Guía, followed De Ninghures, one of the most promising new Galician folk bands at present..
San Javier
04 JUL
A legendary saxophonist and the music of the Mississippi on a double bill at the open-air auditorium of Parque Almansa in San Javier TICKETS FOR THE 28th SAN JAVIER INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL ARE NOW ON SALE ONLINE HERE (both season tickets and individual concerts) Camille Thurman, New York-born saxophonist, vocalist, and composer, is acclaimed as one of the most brilliant jazz artists of our time and was the first woman in over thirty years to be hired as a saxophonist by the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, led by the great trumpeter..
Murcia
31 OCT - 31 DIC
Enjoy a true bird¿s eye view of the Costa Cálida as you sample these adventure tourism offers Source: ITREM regional tourist board From time to time it¿s always good to look at things from a new perspective, and the regional tourist board of Murcia is encouraging both locals and visitors to take a look at the area from above with a series of airborne adventures which are well withing the budget of almost everyone! The first recommendation is to get the adrenaline pumping through the body with a little hang-gliding in the mountains..
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..
31 JUL
The emblematic heavy rock festival returns to Mazarrón after an absence of 43 years! After an interval of no less than 43 years the Mazarock Fest, which in the late 70s and early 80s became one of the most important summer rock festivals in Spain, returns to Mazarrón at the height of summer on the evening of 31st July. On the bill are heavy metal rockers Mägo de Oz, Medina Azahara, Barón Rojo, Obús, Turbina and Malagente, with the music starting at 20.30 and going on well into the early hours. Tickets for this iconic festival..
Yecla
27 JUN
The tales handed down over centuries by the people of Yecla are brought to life during a stroll around the town! }The town of Yecla in northern Murcia is full of signs of its history, primarily through the architecture but also through the stories of illustrious sons and daughters of Yecla and the evidence of its culture, religious devotions and gastronomic traditions, and this tour brings some of those aspects alive. This is achieved through the revisiting of a series of local myths and legends which have been passed on from generation..
Murcia
17 JUN - 31 DIC
From boat trips to kitesurfing, choose your relaxing or exciting preference at the beaches of the Region of Murcia this summer! With its calm seawater and warm climate the Region of Murcia is a perfect place for water sports all year round, and this summer the regional tourist board (ITREM) is promoting a wide range of activities on both the Mediterranean and Mar Menor coastlines. Let¿s start with sailing, where the Mar Menor is an exceptional destination for those taking their first steps in the sport due to the prevailing breezes and..
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This area has an overstory which is thought to be the biggest in the region and one of its most emblematic natural settings: Sierra Espuña Regional Park. Scene of fights between Moors and Christians, pottery area par excellence, active tourism sanctuary¿ Sierra Espuña is one of the greenest and thickest areas in the southeast of Spain and a real temptation for nature enthusiasts.
San Pedro del Pinatar is at the touristic heart of the Costa Cálida. Situated between the Mar Menor and the Mediterranean Sea, this small seaside town is famous for its fishing background, therapeutic mud baths, salt flats and vast stretches of sand.
At 7 miles from Murcia and situated in a fertile valley, this small town of unique character is found. Mula fuses its Arab structure with noble mansions, a castle, palaces and monuments whose origin goes back to the time in which the Marquis of Los Vélez dominated these territories.
Much more than a transit point, Puerto Lumbreras is a rural and cultural destination of virgin nature; one of those beautiful places where you should stop. The municipality, a close neighbour to the Andalusians, now shows its main attractions.
Reading the menu in a Murcia bar or restaurant can be, to say the least, perplexing for a foreigner. You could submit the waiter to an intensive questioning, play eenie meenie miney moe or have a look at our glossary, but really don't worry! Whatever you choose, it's sure to be the right decision.
In Valencia, they have paella; in Madrid, cocido (stew); and in Galicia, pulpo (octopus) - but what about in Murcia? Here we don't have just one typical dish; we have loads. And the truth is that one tasty bite is worth its weight in gold. That's why we're giving you ten of our best dishes that are eaten with a knife and fork. These dishes should be tasted whilst sitting down calmly because each bite is an explosion of flavour. Don't try and rush through them all if you don't have time to try every single one. Simply read the description, choose the one you feel like eating and get ready for quite a feast!
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.
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.
Regarded by many authors as the "Palestine of Murcia", this municipality, thanks to its climate and the good work of its inhabitants, has come to be an oasis in the Murcian desert
