Monuments
Balsicas (Torre Pacheco)
The Castle of Ros was commissioned by the monastic order of St. Philip Neri. At first it was property of the Balsicas estate, then it became property of the State and was donated to the General Mr, Antonio Ros de Olano and Peroinya. Queen Isabel II granted this gentleman the title of Viscount Ros de Olano and Marquis of Gaud-el-Yehi, with Spanish greatness. The building underwent several reforms carried out by Mr. Antonio de Vega y Ros de Olano, grandson of the General, who inherited the estate from his mother Mrs. Isabel Ros de Olano y Quintana de Romo, and the title of Viscounty. The building is an old mansion with a crenelated tower. Currently, it is privately owned.
Festivities
Blanca
The Rosaries of the Dawn have been held on Sundays in October in Blanca since between 1573 and 1585, when the brotherhood “Nuestra Señora Virgen del Rosario” was in charge of this tradition.
Monuments
La Ñora (Murcia)
Esta noria tiene más de medio siglo de vida. La construyó en 1936 la empresa de metales Industrias Metalúrgicas con el objetivo de reemplazar una mucho más antigua, de 1399, que se había quedado obsoleta. Se sitúa, por tanto, sobre la acequia Mayor y tiene unos 10 m. de diámetro aproximadamente.
Lugares de interés
Cehegín
Although in ruins, due to its destruction by the French army during the War of Independence, the chapel has become a very attractive tourist attraction. It was built in the 15th century and is situated in a strategic location, being a crossroads between the town, the river, the district of Canara and the border town of Calasparra.
Festivities
Blanca
Running of the bulls in the streets of the town, in honour of San Roque. In August 2024 there are 4 encierros scheduled: Traditional Encierro, Saturday 10 at 15:00 hours. Running of the bulls on Gran Vía, Monday 12th and Tuesday 13th, at 12:00 noon. Wednesday 14 at 15:00h.
