Jumilla
15 AGO - 23 AGO
An influx of visitors head for Jumilla every August for the Fiestas de la Vendimia The annual ¿Fiestas de la Vendimia, which coincide with the start of the grape harvest in the wine-producing area of Jumilla, begin in earnest on 13th August and last ten days, bringing thousands of visitors to the north of the Region of Murcia as they join in the fun, musical events and wine-tasting, not to mention the famed wine-soaked parade on Saturday 22nd! In response to the influx of visitors, the main year-round tourist attractions in the town are..
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
13 AGO - 23 AGO
The wine battle in the streets takes place this year on Saturday August 22 Jumilla celebrates its annual fiestas in August, combining the celebrations of the feast day of the Virgen de la Asunción (the patron of the town) with the grape-picking fiestas (the Fiesta de la Venidmia, which is being held for the 53rd time this year), a folk music and dance festival and the Moors and Christians celebrations, although unfortunately this year the Moors and Christians events are not being held concurrently. There are a variety of events and processions..
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..
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Calasparra
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.
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.
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.
