Bullas
06 MAR - 12 ABR
50 artistic masterpieces at the Convento de San Esteban in Cehegín The touring exhibition ¿El Prado en las Calles¿ is set for a few months in various locations in the Region of Murcia this spring and early summer, beginning with the town of Cehegín in north-western Murcia from 6th March until 12th April. During the five weeks the atrium of the Convento de San Esteban is being transformed into an open-air art gallery as prints of some 50 paintings are displayed in the 16th-century church, including some of the most iconic and important..
Los Alcázares
11 MAR - 14 MAR
The Mar Menor Grand Prix in Los Alcázares is part of the ETF26 Series Spectacular catamaran sailing of the highest level returns to the Mar Menor off the beaches of Los Alcázares this week with six crafts from Canada, France and the UK competing in the first race of the season in the ETF26 Series. This class of racing features the ¿flying¿ catamarans and skilled sailors who can reach speeds of up to 35 knots (65 km/h), making for some of the most awesome water sport you could hope to see. The action can be viewed from the seafront..
Los Alcázares
12 MAR - 15 MAR
IFEPA hosts the 30th edition of the second most important annual horse show in Spain WIN FREE TICKETS - CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS! The 30th annual EQUIMUR International Thoroughbred Horse Show is being held from 12th to 15th March at the IFEPA exhibition and show venue in Torre Pacheco, along with an extremely wide range of events including equestrian shows, the Spanish national Purebred competition, cowboy riding, national and regional dressage competitions, the Alta Escuela Competition, a carriage or trap driving competition and many others..
Mazarrón
13 MAR - 15 MAR
The market forms part of the Fiestas of San José on the Paseo del Rihuete in Puerto de Mazarrón As part of the fiestas of San José in Puerto de Mazarrón a maritime market is being held on the Paseo del Rihuete over the weekend of 13th to 15th March. The stalls and stands at the market open at 11.00 on each of the three days, so if the weather's fine this is a nice leisurely way to enjoy it as you scan the offers on sale and maybe partake in a bite to eat and a little liquid refreshment! For more local events, news and visiting..
Mazarrón
13 MAR - 22 MAR
Music, fun for children and the traditional Falla and procession in Puerto de Mazarrón The annual Fiestas in honour of San José in Puerto de Mazarrón are being held from March 9 to 19 with a full program including concerts, a fairground, the procession on the feast day of the saint and a tapas route. The main focal point of the fiestas is Thursday March 19, the feast day of San José (and Fathers¿ Day in Spain), and on the previous evening a large ¿falla¿ (papier mâché figure) is ceremonially burnt at the fairground at the beach..
Mazarrón
14 MAR
A look behind the scenes of the Easter Week celebrations in Alhama de Murcia This free guided tour in Alhama de Murcia takes participants inside the world and the history of the Semana Santa (Easter Week) processions in the town and includes a tour of the church of San Lázaro Obispo and the headquarters of some of the brotherhoods who take part in the processions every year, on this occasion the Paso Azul and the Paso Morao. Insights are offered into the preparation for the highly choreographed processions, the religious images and figures..
Mazarrón
14 MAR
A look behind the scenes of the Easter Week celebrations in Alhama de Murcia This free guided tour in Alhama de Murcia takes participants inside the world and the history of the Semana Santa (Easter Week) processions in the town and includes a tour of the church of San Lázaro Obispo and the headquarters of some of the brotherhoods who take part in the processions every year, on this occasion the Paso Azul and the Paso Morao. Insights are offered into the preparation for the highly choreographed processions, the religious images and figures..
Murcia
14 MAR
This is the third time San Javier has been honoured to celebrate the prologue of the annual spring fiestas in the city of Murcia Every year on Easter Sunday much of Spain begins returning to normal after the religious fervour of the Easter processions, but in the city of Murcia Resurrection Sunday sees the city¿s parks and squares filling up with ¿barracas¿ or open-air restaurants as the city prepares for its own week-long Fiestas de Primavera, or Spring Fiestas. The culmination of these fiestas is the Entierro de la Sardina (Burial..
Águilas
14 MAR
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Los Alcázares
14 MAR - 17 MAR
Scratch card prize draws, live music, a parade and plenty of partying in Los Narejos and Los Alcázares! As has become something of a tradition in recent years the Town Hall of Los Alcázares is coordinating a series of events to celebrate the feast day of Saint Patrick, beginning on Saturday 14th March and ending three days later on the big day itself. During this period scratch cards will be handed out at the bars and restaurants taking part, giving you the chance to win prizes ranging from free beers to meals valued at up to 50 euros..
Los Alcázares
14 MAR
A free ride along the inland shore of the Mar Menor in Los Narejos and Los Alcázares This 90-minute free tour takes visitors around Los Alcázares on the tourist train, which sets off from outside the Town Hall at 11.00 (although participants are asked to arrive there 15 minutes beforehand). Along the route are some of the main tourist attractions of the municipality on the inland shore of the Mar Menor. Online bookings are available here and further information is available from the tourist office in Los Alcázares (Avenida 13 de..
Los Alcázares
14 MAR
Vocalists and the Unión Musical de Torre Pacheco at the CAES centre in the town ¿Eternamente Abba¿ is a symphonic pop show celebrating one of the most iconic bands in the history of popular music. Featuring the voices of Laia Benaches, Kevin Coll and Aisha Bordas accompanied by the musicians of the Unión Musical de Torre Pacheco. During the show they perform timeless hits including ¿Mamma Mia¿, ¿Dancing Queen¿, ¿Waterloo¿, ¿Fernando¿, ¿Gimme Gimme Gimme¿ and ¿Chiquitita¿, and the music is complimented by a..
Mazarrón
14 MAR - 22 MAR
A wide range of bar snacks and cocktails with prize draws for participants Alongside the Fiestas of San José which get under way in Puerto de Mazarrón on March 13 there is also an appetizing tapas route, starting on the following day and running until March 22. Taking part are the following establishments in and around the port: CAFETERÍA MAREA (Avda. Dr. Meca, 109, Zoubidón) PIZZERÍA MARCELA (Av. Costa Linda, 64, Canelón crujiente de cerdo meloso) LA ERMITA (C/ Carmen Odriozola, 2, Mar Entrehuertos) TABURETE COCO..
Murcia
15 MAR
15- and 11-kilometre routes with food and drink provided in the beautiful Ricote valley! This 18th edition of the Region of Murcia hiking day is a complete experience for lovers of the great outdoors, and is taking place in the small town of Abarán, in the heart of the beautiful Ricote valley half an hour¿s drive from the regional capital. The day begins with breakfast at 8.00 before walkers set out on the longer of the two routes (15 kilometres) at 9.00, with those opting for the shorter distance (11 km) starting at 9.30. Snacks..
Águilas
15 MAR
The route includes the flora, fauna and geological peculiarities of this stretch of coastline This walk along in the Cuatro Calas area, in the far south-west of Águilas and the Region of Murcia, includes a chance to appreciate the unique biodiversity which has made it a candidate to become botanical micro-reserve. Walkers set out fairly early in the morning at 9.30 from the beach of Calarreona, and visit the other three beaches in the area, which has been included by the European Commission within the Natura 2000 network as a Site of Community..
Los Alcázares
15 MAR
The Origins of the Mar Menor tour traces the ancient and modern history of La Manga This 5-kilometre walking tour in La Manga begins at the bridge of El Estacio and the channel which enables boats to pass between the Mar Menor and the Mediterranean, and continues to the lighthouse, where information is given about the long history of the area. After seeing the water storage facilities which were used in the past by lighthouse-keepers and their families the route returns to the port, where it is still possible to see the home of Tomás Maestre..
Mazarrón
15 MAR
See for yourself the legacy of the Romans, Phoenicians and other settlers in Mazarrón during previous millennia These days the municipality of Mazarrón is probably best known for its fabulous beaches on the Mediterranean coast, but for past civilzations including the Romans the area was a renowned source of material wealth due to its mines, fish and the salting process which enabled locals to produce the prized fish sauce known as garum. Remnants of the past still remain, and among them are the remains of a Roman house in Calle Era and..
Mazarrón
15 MAR
The route begins at the beach of El Rihuete before heading inland and uphill This 8-kilometre hike, which begins at 9.00 and is expected to last three hours, is described as being ¿very simple¿, although it includes a climb to the Cabezo del Mojón behind Isla Plana (officially in the municipality of Cartagena, although the event is organized by the tourist office of Mazarrón) which rises to 296 metres above sea level. The walk begins at the beach of El Rihuete in Puerto de Mazarrón and follows the coast along the new seafront promenade..
Blanca
15 MAR
Enjoy the wonderful scenery of the regional park of Sierra de la Pila This hike through the mountain scenery of central/eastern Murcia takes participants on a fairly tough 6.5-km route from the Mojón de las Cuatro Caras, where there is an old forest refuge (click for map) to the Cueva de la Excomunión, one of the favourite hideouts of bandit Jaime el Barbudo over 200 years ago. Most of the route is on forest paths with only a small section on paved surfaces, and only those used to mountain hiking should consider joining. The walk begins..
