Natural areas
San Pedro del Pinatar
The Salinas y Arenales in San Pedro del Pinatar Regional Park is a wetland located between the Mar Menor and the Mediterranean Sea, which has 856 hectares of land, distributed between the towns of San Javier and San Pedro del Pinatar. Download Brochure Regional Park Salinas de San Pedro Guide Regional Park of the Salinas de San Pedro Map Guide Regional Park of the Salinas de San Pedro
Lugares de interés
Santiago de La Ribera (San Javier)
Park located very close to the Faculty of Sports, comprising a gym area, a children's play area, and a dog park.
Monuments
Murcia
Horario: De lunes a viernes: 10 a 12:30 horas y de 19 a 20:30 horas Sábados: 10 a 12:30 horas y de 18 a 20:30 horas Domingo: 9:30 a 13:30 horas y de 17:30 a 20:30 horas.
Monuments
Abarán
The church of San Pablo, dedicated to the "Conversion of San Pablo", stands out for its neo-baroque altarpiece. This temple dates back to the 16th century and received its current layout in the 18th century. It has a basic structure of three naves with transept and dome, opening at the entrance to the temple into a sottocoro with a semicircular arch. It houses outstanding works such as a lying Christ and a Saint Peter by the sculptor José Planes. The current altarpiece is a replacement for a splendid 18th century one. The door of the tabernacle, attributed to Juan de Juanes, is also important. The sacristy houses the chasuble of Cardinal Belluga, which was exhibited in "Huellas": historical exhibition in the Cathedral of Murcia.
Guided visits
Caravaca de La Cruz
Punto de partida, Plaza de la Catedral (frente a la oficina de turismo) Visita guiada al centro histórico de Murcia (lugares clásicos y otros no incluidos en los tradicionales circuitos turísticos) con finalización en la Plaza de la Flores degustando nuestro histórico pastel de carne.
Monuments
Cieza
Fue construído en el año 1887 en terrenos en parte cedidos por D. Diego Marín-Barnuevo, de ahí su original nombre de Paseo de Marín-Barnuevo. Tras su construcción, comenzó en torno a él a extenderse la población por la nueva zona del ensanche, proliferando edificios públicos y nuevas casas de la burguesía emergente debido al desarrollo de la industria espartera. Con el correr de los años ha sido objeto de numerosas remodelaciones, siendo la última la efectuada en el año 1986 y en la que el artista ciezano José Lucas realizó una magnífica exposición abierta, (30 columnas y 12 paneles cerámicos en homenaje a poetas y escritores, músicos y pintores de renombre). Una obra en la que lo visual y lo literario se funden en perfecta armonía con el entorno y el paisaje urbano.
Lugares de interés
Albudeite
La naturaleza se extiende a lo largo de este paseo fluvial por el que se puede llegar hasta el acueducto "del Arco". Desde ahí se riegan las huertas del paraje de Las Viñás. El paseo llega hasta la carretera comarcal MU-531, que enlaza con Campos del Río y la Rambla de Albudeite.
Lugares de interés
Santiago de La Ribera (San Javier)
Perhaps the most beautiful seaside promenade along the Mar Menor coast, spanning two kilometres, flanked by century-old palm trees, and mostly pedestrian. Along this promenade, apart form enjoying, the beach and sea on one side, you can admire various summer houses from the late 19th and early 20th centuries: Chalet Barnuevo, Casa Conde Lisea, Villa San Franciso Javier, Torre Javiera, Villa la Pinada… Amidst these historc buildings, there are no more than half a dozen apartment towers, giving Santiago de la Ribera a unique skyline. The Yacht Club stands out as a prominent visual landmark on the promenade, with its side elevations resembling the shape of a sailboat. It’s quite common to witness the club’s activities, including regattas and a lively maritime sports atmosphere or competitive events featuring numerous international athletes. Throughout the promenade, there are numerous open terraces and kiosks, operating almost year-round, offering the opportunity to enjoy a meal, dinner, ice cream, or simply a refreshment in a highly pleasant seaside ambiance. However, the unique feature in Santiago de la Ribera is the Tiflológico Aeronautical Museum, a new outdoor space accessible. The current exhibits in the MAT (Aerospace Tiflológico Museum) include a three-dimensional photocall, scale models of the most iconic airplanes throughout the history of the airbase, and benches designed to capture the essence of each aircraft, reproducing their distinctive colors and aircraft insignia. The exhibits consist of: 1. Dornier J”Wal” 2. Beechcraft T-34 “Mentor” 3. North American T-6 “Texan” 4. Hispano Ha-200 “Saeta” 5. CASA C-101 “Mirlo” 6. Patrulla Águila Flight Helmet 7. Aircraft T-12 Casa-212 “Aviocar” 1974-2003 Navigation School 8. Aircraft ENAER T-35 C “Pillan” 1996-2025 Elementary Flight Trainer 9. Aircraft E-3-B Bucker 1945-1976 Elementary Flight Trainer 10. Aircraft Beechcraft F-33 “Bonanza” 1974-1994 Navigation Flight Trainer 11. Autogiro C-4 1922-1923 Experimental Autogiro built by Juan de la Cierva 12. Aircraft Casa C-352-L Junkers 52 1947-1973 Navigation School 13. Aircraft Polikarpov I-16 “Mosca” or “Rata” High-Speed Flight School 14. Aircraft Pilatus PC-21 Elementary and Basic Flight Trainer. In May 2024 we started a municipally run air festival (FASJ) which takes place on our beaches and can be enjoyed along the promenade of Santiago de la Ribera. PLAYA DE LA HITA. Between Santiago de la Ribera and Los Alcázares, you will find Playa de La Hita (La Hita Beach), abandoned old salt flats which stand out for their coastal reedbeds. Rich vegetation covers its coasline and is home to little wetlands where the everlasting flower stands out. If you have a pair of binaculars with you, you will be able to observe the small stork or the small tern, amongst other birds. This beach is listed as ZEPA (Specially Protected Area for Birds) by the European Union since it is one of the redoubts where we can find the original fauna and flora in the Mar Menor.
