Mazarrón
26 ABR
From the top of Peñas Blancas it is possible to see as far as the Sierra Nevada in Granada! Peñas Blancas is the name given to the highest point in the municipality of Cartagena, reaching 627 metres above sea level, and there are two great ways to admire the abrupt chalk face which rises above the land below. The first is to take a hike along the Rambla del Cañar, a reed-filled water channel which runs from the village of Tallante to the coast between Isla Plana and La Azohía. Here the landscape is dominated by the steep rock face..
Lorca
17 ABR - 19 ABR
Food, festivities, wine and music in the Plaza de España in Lorca The ¿In Terra¿ gastronomic festival which was to be held in Lorca between 6th and 8th March but was postponed due to adverse weather conditions is instead taking place between 17th and 19th April, bringing a varied range of events to the Plaza de España as well as open-air bars and restaurants to sample the typical fare of the Region of Murcia. The produce on offer is not only regional, though, and the establishments taking part include Kodai (sushi), internationally..
Lorca
19 ABR
A 2,500-euro bonus prize for anyone who can beat the course record in Lorca! The 38th edition of the annual half marathon in Lorca, which coincides with the 50th anniversary of the local A.D. Eliocroca athletics club, is being held on Sunday 19th April, with registration now open online here until 14th April. Racing begins at 9.30 and apart from the main events secondary races are being held over distances of 7 km, 14 km and 21.1 km (the ¿military half marathon¿. The price for registration is currently 13 euros for members of the Murcia..
Puerto Lumbreras
18 ABR - 19 ABR
Coins, stamps, vinyl discs¿ a treat for collectors as they show off their wares in Puerto Lumbreras! The 11th edition of this popular event in Puerto Lumbreras is being held at the municipal sports complex over the weekend of 18th and 19th April, with the doors opening to the public from 10.00 to 21.00 on the Saturday and from 10.00 to 15.00 on the Sunday. Admission is free of charge and inside the chief decorative feature this year is a giant Playmobil tableau occupying over 1,000 square metres. The main interest, however, resides in..
Murcia
04 JUL - 31 DIC
Places to let your four-legged friend to enjoy the Costa Cálida as much as you do! During the long, hot summer in the Costa Cálida most of us enjoy a trip to the beach to cool down in the Mediterranean or the Mar Menor, but some wish they could do so in the company of their four-legged friends. Unfortunately, the presence of dogs on the beach and in the water is not appetizing for other beachgoers, but in the Region of Murcia over the last few years various Town Halls have designated particular beaches as being ¿dog-friendly¿, waiving..
Caravaca de La Cruz
18 JUN - 31 DIC
Enjoy the city centre as you discover some of the favourite snacks of Caravaca! In 2025 the Town Hall of Caravaca de la Cruz has joined forces with local restaurants to launch a series of five easily affordable gastronomic routes in and around the city under the name of Sabores del Camino, enabling visitors (and locals!) to enjoy the local cuisine whether they are exploring for the first time or retracing familiar ground. One of these routes is the ¿Camino de la Vera Cruz¿ (The Way of the True Cross), named after the holy relic housed..
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Calasparra
35 €
Mazarrón is set in a wide bay which opens up into the Mediterranean Sea. Its coast used to be visited by Phoenician traders, fishermen of every era and by former miners, who used it to unwind after their hard day's work. It's one of the best places to holiday for sun and beach lovers!
The municipality of Cehegín is located in the heart of the north-western district. Prehistoric, Iberian, Roman, Visigoth, Arab and Christian settlers left their legacy in these landscapes with ever-changing nature, a legacy everyone enjoys today.
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.
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 a region where parties are held every month of the year, it's more than likely that your visit will coincide with at least one of them, and if not, there is bound to be a festival. Music, theatre, dance... whatever takes your fancy, we have something for you.
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.
Bullas has been traditionally considered as the entrance to the North West of Murcia. Life in this village revolves around wine, making possible a "perfect match" between culture and vine, history and a green and mountainous nature
If there is a place where the sensitivity of the Moorish culture can still be found it is Valle the Ricote. The twisting irrigated areas, the river and a special charm make this valley a real delight for explorers and people looking for genuine experiences. If you are an enthusiast of good food, cultural visits, and outdoor sports such as hiking, rafting or climbing then you are at the right place.
