Águilas
31 DIC - 31 DIC
From embroidery to medieval castles, from wineries to railway engineering, just some of the fascinating visits on offer in the Region of Murcia With the lifting of pandemic restrictions there has been a huge resurgence of interest in joining guided tours in the Region of Murcia, and now that the weather at last appears to be making activities out of doors an attractive proposition there are a myriad of visits to choose from. From wine tours in the north to railway history visits in the south-west of the Costa Cálida, passing through..
Calasparra
17 ENE - 31 DIC
A green oasis of nature and wildlife in Calasparra in northern Murcia The tourist information point of Cañaverosa in the municipality of Calasparra is located at the entrance to the astonishing Sanctuary of the Virgen de la Esperanza, alongside the River Segura. It provides information regarding the nature reserve of "Sotos y Bosques de Ribera de Cañaverosa¿ including wildlife protection, protected areas and landscapes and walking routes in the area. The reserve, which was created in 1992, occupies an area of approximately 225 hectares..
Alhama de Murcia
20 ENE - 31 DIC
Restaurants in the Region of Murcia included in the Michelin Guide The Region of Murcia boasts a typically Mediterranean culinary and gastronomic tradition, with plenty of delicious dishes to choose from ranging from the simple Ensalada Murciana to a wide variety of fish and seafood specialities, and it is no surprise that there are various restaurants to have been awarded the prestigious Michelin stars. The Michelin Guide is the oldest restaurant and hotel guide in Europe, providing an annual compendium of the most prestigious eateries..
Mazarrón
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..
Cartagena
17 FEB - 31 DIC
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Alhama de Murcia
10 MAR - 31 DIC
A range of mountain and beach activities in Murcia designed to reduce stress and anxiety levels The Costa Cálida and the Region of Murcia are probably best-known to visitors for the climate, the beaches, the gastronomy, the landscape and the variety of sporting and active leisure attractions, but there are also a host of ¿sensorial tourism¿ and mindfulness activities which are rapidly gaining in popularity. Some of those promoted by the regional tourist board are available only in Spanish (click here for the full selection) but those..
Lorca
01 ABR - 31 DIC
Simple ingredients, simple cooking and simply delightful results to round off your Semana Santa lunches! Many of the gastronomic traditions of the Region of Murcia are highly localized, making use of the ingredients most easily found in different locations, and the range of sweet Easter treats illustrates the variety available perfectly. A real treat for both the eyes and the taste buds! 1. Torrijas Torrijas are a classic example of how many of Murcia¿s favourite dishes make the most of leftovers and are based on using the spare..
Campos del Río
05 ABR - 31 DIC
This typical Murcia sweet course is simple, unique and delicious The humble ¿paparajote¿ is one of the most emblematic foods instantly associated with the city of Murcia and the countryside of the Campo de Cartagena, prepared using simple local ingredients and standing as a symbol of the ¿huerta¿ (or market garden of Murcia) during the annual local fiestas held in the regional capital in the week after Easter. Unusually, the most important ingredient in a paparajote is one which is not to be eaten: a freshly picked lemon leaf. Leaves..
Mazarrón
10 ABR - 31 DIC
Offshore exploration of the Mediterranean and the Mar Menor along the Costa Cálida While enjoying the beaches, gastronomy, sunshine and landscapes of the coast of Murcia no-one should miss out on the opportunity to see the area from the other side of the shores which divide land and sea, and there is a wide variety of nautical experiences which allow visitors to see the Costa Cálida from the water. Of course, Murcia is blessed with two seas, the Mediterranean and the inland lagoon of the Mar Menor, making it a perfect location to take..
Cartagena
19 ABR - 31 DIC
The spotlight falls on Canada at La Mar de Músicas from July 14 to 22 Tickets and season tickets go on sale on Thursday April 20 for this year¿s La Mar de Músicas season of live concerts in Cartagena, immediately following the official presentation of the event. Sales will be online either here or here. This is the 28th edition of La Mar de Músicas and features a host of artists from this year¿s featured country, Canada. Concerts are to be held at various venues in the city: tickets for events in the patio of the old CIM building..
Archena
27 ABR - 31 DIC
Water sports and picturesque scenery on the banks of the River Segura in central Murcia Lush greenery, a wide, slow-moving river punctuated by rapids and weirs, a secluded valley hidden from the world by steep mountains¿ this may sound uncharacteristic of the Costa Cálida but it can all be found in the Ricote valley, a natural paradise just 35 kilometres or so from the city of Murcia. This idyllic area in the heart of the Region is full of history, having been known at one point as the ¿Morisco Valley¿ when it was one of the last..
Mazarrón
11 MAY - 31 DIC
There is a huge variety of views, from Yecla in the north to Águilas in the south, but is your favourite on the list? Choosing the best view in the Region of Murcia is an impossible task, partly because everyone is entitled to their own opinion but also because just when you think you¿ve decided on your answer, another one comes to mind! Nonetheless, the tourist board of Murcia have published their list of recommended viewing points, naming 17 ¿miradores¿ throughout the Region. The 17 locations are all spectacular in their own..
Alhama de Murcia
29 MAY - 31 DIC
Treasures not far from the beaches of the Costa Cálida, selected by the Murcia tourist board We all know that the most common reasons for visiting the Costa Cálida are the warm climate, the fabulous beaches and the clear waters of the Mediterranean in south-eastern Spain, but of course the Region of Murcia offers far more variety than the traditional sun, sea and sand which first catch the eye of many tourists. Different ways of exploring the region are to be found in all corners of Murcia, and the regional tourist board is constantly..
Mazarrón
12 JUN - 31 DIC
Half a dozen plans for a day away from the beach in the Costa Cálida! School¿s almost out for summer, and thousands of families will be heading from all over Europe to the Costa Cálida for their annual dose of sun, sea and sand, but of course the Region of Murcia consists of more than just the fabulous beaches of the Mediterranean and Mar Menor coastlines and there are plenty of fabulous options to break out of the beach routine for a day and explore what the area has to offer just a short drive inland. Water Parks, nature reserves..
Los Alcázares
04 JUL - 31 DIC
Places to let your four-legged friend to enjoy the Costa Cálida as much as you do! During the long, hot summer in the Costa Cálida most of us enjoy a trip to the beach to cool down in the Mediterranean or the Mar Menor, but some wish they could do so in the company of their four-legged friends. Unfortunately, the presence of dogs on the beach and in the water is not appetizing for other beachgoers, but in the Region of Murcia over the last few years various Town Halls have designated particular beaches as being ¿dog-friendly¿, waiving..
Alhama de Murcia
22 SEP - 31 DIC
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Mazarrón
28 SEP - 31 DIC
Look after yourself by letting the Region of Murcia look after you! There are, of course, many reasons for visiting the Region of Murcia but as well as the climate, the beaches, the golf courses, the countryside, the mountains, the water sports, the gastronomy, the historical and cultural heritage, one of the best options is to take advantage of an opportunity to disconnect from the stress of everyday life and treat yourself to a little health and beauty therapy. Murcia offers plenty of opportunities to visit thermal spas, thalassotherapy..
Mazarrón
23 OCT - 31 DIC
Icy cold springs, moonscapes, badlands and enchanted natural cities in the Costa Cálida! Far from being simply a stretch of coastline in the western Mediterranean, the Region of Murcia has a fantastically varied landscape, and the following selection has been made by the regional tourism institute (ITREM) to illustrate this wealth of natural beauty! Salto del Usero Just outside the town of Bullas is the popular beauty spot of the Salto del Usero, where icy cold water emerges from a rock face into a series of pools which have been..
Murcia
31 OCT - 31 DIC
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