Cartagena
15 JUL - 31 DIC
Cheese, coffee, artisan beer and liqueurs are among the products featured in the list of Cartagena gastro-experiences! Within the gastronomic tourism package put together by the regional tourist board of Murcia under the title ¿1,001 sabores de la Región de Murcia¿ the municipality of Cartagena offers six activities through which both visitors and residents can get to know more about local specialities from coffee to cheese! The range of visits presented on Thursday by Mayoress Noelia Arroyo is designed to appeal to all tastes, adding..
Lorca
07 FEB - 31 DIC
Tuesday afternoon visits to the most outstanding monuments in the historic city of Lorca If you speak enough Spanish then one of the best ways of starting to learn about the old city centre of Lorca is to book yourself in on one of the free tours offered on Tuesdays and Fridays at 17.00. The visit lasts around 90 minutes and the only requirement is that a minimum group size of 34 people is reached, so if you take part in a group of four then even if only one of you speaks Spanish it will be possible to understand a good deal of information..
Los Alcázares
02 OCT - 24 OCT
Highlights include the Día del Caldero on October 12 and the Gastromar festival the following weekend Los Alcázares celebrates 43 years of municipal independence on October 13 Every October the local fiestas of Los Alcázares are held around 13th October to commemorate the anniversary of the town being granted municipal independence in 1983, and this year the festivities are programmed to last from October 2 to October 24. However, the fiestas don't officially begin until Friday 9th October in the Plaza Manuel Floreal Menárguez..
Alhama de Murcia
24 OCT
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Alhama de Murcia
29 MAY - 31 DIC
A 14-kilometre route in Sierra Espuña, a spectacular rock wall, pine forests and views as far as the Mediterranean! There are many ways to experience and enjoy the beauty of nature first hand, whether it¿s on land, in the water or even by air, but probably the best for most people (and of course, the most affordable!) is to take a walk ¿ or a hike if you prefer ¿ in the countryside. There are literally hundreds of places in the Region of Murcia where this can be a rewarding experience for all the family, but among them the Spanish..
Murcia
16 DIC - 31 DIC
Festive flavours for every palate in the Costa Cálida! Almost everywhere in the world the tastebuds recognize the flavours of Christmas with foods which are normally not seen during the rest of the year, and while in the UK that might mean mince pies, turkey with sprouts, Christmas pudding or dessert wines, the Region of Murcia also has its own festive culinary traditions, mainly appealing to those with a sweet tooth. Among the typical ingredients at this time of year are almonds, nougat and plenty of sugar, and these examples have been..
Murcia
16 FEB - 31 DIC
A medieval-looking fortification housing massive Vickers guns in the mountains between Cartagena and Mazarrón Hidden away at the far end of the headland of Cabo Tiñoso, invisible to those in the nearby villages of La Azohía and Campillo de Adentro, is a remarkable fortress, built in the 20th century but with all the arrow slits and crenelations associated with medieval castles, which hardly anyone in the Region of Murcia was aware of until the 1990s ¿ except the young men doing their (compulsory) military service there! The gun batteries..
Murcia
28 NOV
Works by Wagner, Richard Strauss and Mahler at the Murcia auditorium Renowned soprano Ainhoa Arteta is offering this recital at 20.00 on 28th November in conjunction with the UCAM Symphony orchestra under the baton of conductor Salvador Pérez, featuring a programme of post-romantic works by 19th-century composers Richard Wagner, Richard Strauss and Gustav Mahler. More specifically, the pieces performed are the Funeral March and Siegfried¿s Funeral from Wagners¿ Götterdämmerung, the Four Last Songs of Strauss and Mahler¿s monumental..
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Calasparra
If you're going with family or friends, as a couple or alone... We have beaches of all types, from small and hidden coves to long stretches of fine sand, and to top it off, they are spread out over two seas. Don't worry, we have the beach you are looking for!
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.
It is said that the Northeast is like a Castilian knight: elegant and filled with nobility. This area of countless possibilities has broad plains, vineyards and magnificent mountain ranges; it is proud of its history, culture and festivities.
Come and visit the most awesome natural spots in the region. Beaches, mountains, canyons, valleys... Here, we'll show you the best places to escape to, where to breathe clean air and to enjoy the amazing spectacles of nature.
Found on the shores of the Mar Menor, this town has for generations been considered the ideal place to relax as you enjoy its beaches and water sports. Today, Los Alcázares is one of the top tourist destinations in the whole region.
Lorca: the city of the sun, the city of one hundred shields... or one hundred names. Whatever you may call it, it definitely stands out for being packed with monuments: a Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque city.
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!
Archena is crossed by the Segura River and is the entrance to the Ricote Valley. This fertile oasis surrounded by mountains is notorious for the therapeutic power of its thermal waters and for a history which dates back to the Iberian period
Having a swim under the sunshine at sandy beaches, nicknaming hidden coves, challenging the wind on a board, taking a wetsuit instead of your sunshade... These are just some suggestions for you to be in your element.
