Monuments
Torre Pacheco
Windmills were introduced throughout the Campo de Cartagena from the 16th century onwards. They are of the Mediterranean type and lateen sail. The presence of flour mills was more frequent from the 18th century to the middle of the 20th century and, together with the mills dedicated to the extraction of water, they were essential to the economy of our region. Those preserved in the municipality of Torre Pacheco stand out due to the restoration and conservation projects carried out by the Town Hall itself. These actions have returned these giants to their full monumentality and importance. This area has a great agricultural tradition for centuries, with many Roman villas dedicated to the cultivation of cereals documented. Due to this important agrarian tradition, the presence of mills is absolutely necessary to convert wheat into flour or to extract water from the subsoil for irrigation through the conversion of wind power. The Windmill of “Tío Facorro” is located in the centre of Torre Pacheco, within its framework. Despite the disappearance of this type of construction and the urban expansion, this mill has survived and has become one more building in the urban landscape. Its floor plan is circular, while its truncated cone shape rises to about 12 m. Its construction is based on the use of stones joined with a mixture of lime and sand, creating walls of sufficient thickness to be able to withstand the wind and the weight of all the machinery. Its deck, called chapitel, is made up of a series of wooden boards attached to an axis that allow the sails to move in the direction of the wind so that they can blow. This canopy is revolving, a fundamental piece being the guide mast which is the one that moves the spire and gets the sails. Its interior has three chambers, in which the necessary machinery for the process of manufacturing flour is distributed. These floors were built by beams and covered with wooden boards. Part of its story is known to us thanks to the documentation in the municipal archive. In 1838, its existence is reflected for the first time. From that year onwards, the owner paid the taxes on the property without interruption until 1843. Nothing more is known about this construction until 1851, being from that year its new owner Gregorio Sánchez Egea until 1874. From that date onwards, several owners followed one another until Mariano Sánchez Victoria, who was its last owner until the middle of the last century when industrial grinding machines definitively replaced the windmills. The Town Hall of Torre Pacheco restored it for the first time in 1997, and later several interventions have been carried out since these constructions need continuous maintenance.
Monuments
Jimenado (Torre Pacheco)
Windmills were introduced throughout the Campo de Cartagena from the 16th century onwards. They are of the Mediterranean type and lateen sail. The presence of flour mills was more frequent from the 18th century to the middle of the 20th century and, together with the mills dedicated to the extraction of water, they were essential to the economy of our region. Those preserved in the municipality of Torre Pacheco stand out due to the restoration and conservation projects carried out by the Town Hall itself. These actions have returned these giants to their full monumentality and importance. This area has a great agricultural tradition for centuries, with many Roman villas dedicated to the cultivation of cereals documented. Due to this important agrarian tradition, the presence of mills is absolutely necessary to convert wheat into flour or to extract water from the subsoil for irrigation through the conversion of wind power. The mill is located next to the road from El Jimenado to Los Navarros. It is located on a plain surface in the middle of a threshing floor, about 100 m from the farmhouse to which it belongs. It is a three-chamber flour mill. It is known that the first miller was Francisco Álvarez, from 1838 to 1860, and he was known as "El Tío Paco". It had several owners until 1910, the last miller being Virgilio Mateo Rebollo from 1933 to 1936, when the mill stopped working. In the 90s, the mill was cleaned and consolidated to prevent it from deteriorating further, as it had been abandoned since it stopped working in 1936. It is now fully restored and belongs to the Torre Pacheco city council.
Música
Molina de Segura
El Ciclo Músicas Clásicas, organizado en colaboración con la Asociación Pro Música de Molina de Segura, ofrece la segunda cita de la temporada el viernes 27 de marzo, a las 20.00 horas, en el Teatro Villa de Molina (en Avenida del Chorrico, nº 10), con el CONCIERTO DE MÚSICA CLÁSICA ROMÁNTICA, a cargo del Trío MERAKI. El precio de la entrada es de 9 euros. El Trío MERAKI está compuesto por tres jóvenes músicos italianos que destacan en el panorama musical internacional por sus interpretaciones de la música romántica. Margherita Dalfovo (clarinete), Giovanni Facchinelli (violonchelo) e Isotta Colasanti (piano), se hallan entre los mejores intérpretes de su generación, habiendo recibido numerosos premios (Salzburgo, Verona, o el del Festival A. B. Michelangeli). Con un programa dedicado a Beethoven y a la música romántica, este trío ofrece un concierto para disfrutar. La venta anticipada de las entradas puede hacerse de lunes a viernes, en las oficinas del Teatro (en Avenida del Chorrico, nº 10, o en el teléfono 968 64 02 68, en horario de 09.00 a 14.00 horas), y en la taquilla del Teatro, teléfono 968 64 02 68, martes y jueves, de 17.00 a 19.00 horas, y dos horas antes del inicio de cada espectáculo También pueden adquirirse a través de internet, en la dirección www.bacantix.com/entradas/?id=molina .
Golf courses
Baños Y Mendigo (Murcia)
Its exceptional location in a natural valley, surrounded by setting of limestone rocks with fabulous waterfalls and predominance of autochthonous flora, making this golf course a unique showpiece in the Region. Technically, the course of El Valle Golf rewards above all the intelligence of the player, something that has allowed the fairway course to host the Spanish Professional Competition and the European Tour School Stage 2, in 2010 and 2011.
Rural houses
Pozo Estrecho (Cartagena)
Casa grande cerca del campo con apartamento independiente dentro del recinto INCLUIDO en el recinto. Dispone de PISCINA, zona de cocina exterior con barbacoa y segundo salón para reuniones. Cerca de Torre Pacheco e IFEPA (feria de Torre Pacheco).
Rural houses
Salmeron (Moratalla)
En tierra de arrozales, donde se unen los ríos Segura y Mundo, encontramos la aldea de Salmerón. Allí localizamos "El viejo granero" un caserío de 450 m2, reformado con todas las comodidades, ideal para grupos grandes con niños, donde poder disfrutar del tiempo libre en plena naturaleza. INSTALACIONES: La casa dispone de 6 habitaciones con 6 baños, 2 cocinas totalmente equipadas con vitroceramica, horno, lavavajillas, frigorífico, microondas y lavadora, 3 salones (uno destinado a zona infantil con juegos), todos ellos con televisión, calefacción y aire acondicionado en toda la casa, 2 chimeneas (leña incluida), jardín, barbacoa, serpentin de cerveza, piscina, y bicicletas. EXCURSIONES Y RUTAS: Volcán del Monegrillo: Es una ruta de 2 h. aprox. para niños mayores de 6 años, de fácil ascenso, dode podrás contemplar las bonitas vistas de toda la huerta, al coronar la cima. Camino a la Virgen de la Esperanza de Calasparra: El Camino pasa justo por delante de la casa, es una ruta de 15 km. hasta el santuario, donde se puede disfrutar de la belleza del paisaje a lo largo de todo el trayecto. Cañón de los Almadenes: Es un paraje único, un desfiladero de 4 km. de longitud, por donde fluye el río, con paredes verticales de increible altura.
Street markets / holy week
Bullas
El próximo 05 de abril de mes se celebra El Zacatín y en esta ocasión al coincidir el Domingo de Resurrección con el primer domingo del mes, el Mercadillo traslada de su lugar habitual del entorno de Plaza vieja hasta el de PLAZA DE ESPAÑA. Junto a la venta y exposición de gran variedad de artesanías, la destilación de plantas aromáticas y el conocimiento de sus usos y propiedades serán los protagonistas en el puesto central de demostraciones y darán la bienvenida a la primavera.
Holiday accommodation
Fuente Álamo
Bienvenido a esta elegante y confortable villa en el tranquilo Hacienda Del Álamo Golf Resort, Murcia, considerado uno de los mejores resorts de golf del sur de España. Tiene la maravillosa ventaja de estar a solo 15 minutos del Aeropuerto Internacional de Murcia en Corvera. La villa cuenta con 3 dormitorios y 2 baños, y cuenta con piscina compartida (solo 12 propiedades). El resort cuenta con numerosos restaurantes, bares y una gran variedad de entretenimiento. Varias playas se encuentran a 35 minutos del resort. Encuéntranos en AirB&B para más información y reservas.
