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
13 MAY - 28 JUN
An exhibition at the Jerónimo Molina Archaeology Museum in Jumilla Could there really be a secret tunnel leading from the ¿Casón¿, the 4th-century burial chamber or mausoleum on the southern edge of Jumilla, and the medieval castle which stands high above the town to the north? What happened at the ¿incón de la Matanza¿ (literal translation ¿slaughter corner¿) to give the place its name? This exhibition at the Museo Arqueológico Jerónimo Molina in Jumilla, in the north of Murcia, seeks to illustrate and explain various..
Jumilla
07 JUN
This majestic church in Jumilla was built in the 15th and 19th centuries There is a rare chance on Sunday 7th June to enjoy a guided tour (in Spanish) of the majestic church known as the Iglesia Mayor de Santiago in the centre of Jumilla, beginning at 11.00 in the Constitución and including not only the building itself but also the immediate surroundings. The church dedicated to the Apostle Santiago is probably the most iconic building in the town itself (although it is overshadowed by the castle that stands above), and although construction..
Jumilla
06 JUN - 14 JUN
A medieval market, parades and reenactments as Jumilla commemorates the events of the Middle Ages The fiestas of the Moors and Christians have a long history in the town of Jumilla, with records showing that they were celebrated at least as long ago as 1614, and during the first years of this millennium they were included within the annual fiestas during August. However, for a variety of reasons including the pandemic, they were suspended for a few years from 2019, and when they were reinstated it was in a new slot in the local calendar..
Jumilla
14 JUN
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Jumilla
06 JUN - 14 JUN
A medieval market, parades and reenactments as Jumilla commemorates the events of the Middle Ages The fiestas of the Moors and Christians have a long history in the town of Jumilla, with records showing that they were celebrated at least as long ago as 1614, and during the first years of this millennium they were included within the annual fiestas during August. However, for a variety of reasons including the pandemic, they were suspended for a few years from 2019, and when they were reinstated it was in a new slot in the local calendar..
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.
