Águilas
28 JUN - 31 DIC
From La Manga to Águilas the Region of Murcia boasts some of the finest dive sites in Europe Much is made these days of the need to create and promote ¿green tourism¿, but the regional tourist board of Murcia is campaigning to attract visitors by promoting ¿blue tourism¿ during 2022. The phrase ¿blue tourism¿ refers to the huge range of opportunities to enjoy diving and scuba at the many sites of interest along the Costa Cálida, from Cabo de Palos in the east to Águilas in the south-west, with the clear water of the Mediterranean..
Murcia
10 AGO - 31 DIC
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Murcia
12 SEP - 31 DIC
Ideas for making the most of the green heart of Murcia in the mountains of Sierra Espuña If you count yourself as a lover of nature and of escaping the daily routine to breathe pure air and indulge in open-air sports, the Region of Murcia offers many options but the jewel in the crown is without doubt the Regional Park of Sierra Espuña. These mountains are sometimes known as the ¿green lung¿ of Murcia, and are located in the west of the Region, reaching a maximum altitude of 1,583 metres above sea level. The regional park is protected..
Murcia
01 OCT - 31 DIC
Get away from it all at thermal spa resorts and thalassotherapy centres in the Costa Cálida Now that the summer holidays are over many of us are getting back into the routine of everyday life, but the Region of Murcia offers plenty of opportunities to get away from it all and de-stress for a couple of days. It¿s not hard: just take a look at some of the places recommended by the regional tourist board to allow yourself to be pampered, including thermal spa resorts and thalassotherapy centres (thalassotherapy being the use of seawater..
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..
Murcia
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..
Murcia
17 JUN - 31 DIC
From boat trips to kitesurfing, choose your relaxing or exciting preference at the beaches of the Region of Murcia this summer! With its calm seawater and warm climate the Region of Murcia is a perfect place for water sports all year round, and this summer the regional tourist board (ITREM) is promoting a wide range of activities on both the Mediterranean and Mar Menor coastlines. Let¿s start with sailing, where the Mar Menor is an exceptional destination for those taking their first steps in the sport due to the prevailing breezes and..
Murcia
31 OCT - 31 DIC
Enjoy a true bird¿s eye view of the Costa Cálida as you sample these adventure tourism offers Source: ITREM regional tourist board From time to time it¿s always good to look at things from a new perspective, and the regional tourist board of Murcia is encouraging both locals and visitors to take a look at the area from above with a series of airborne adventures which are well withing the budget of almost everyone! The first recommendation is to get the adrenaline pumping through the body with a little hang-gliding in the mountains..
Caravaca de La Cruz
14 OCT - 31 DIC
Explore the region¿s scenic wonders with cycling and walking trails for every season Murcia¿s network of ¿Greenways¿ offers more than 170 kilometres of dedicated cycling and walking trails that make the most of the region¿s varied landscapes. From dramatic coastal promenades to peaceful vineyards and pine forests, these routes showcase the best of Murcia¿s nature and history, making them perfect for locals and visitors of all ages. Seaside and Industrial Heritage: Hornillo de Águilas Pier Greenway If you love coastal..
Mazarrón
10 MAY
A 3-hour walk in the mountains between Camposol and Pinilla The second section of the Vía Verde in the municipality of Mazarrón starts in El Saladillo, very close to the Camposol development, and continues through the undulating terrain of El Algarrobo and the Campo de Cartagena to the municipality of Fuente Álamo, where the greenway forks in two directions. This 9.3-kilometre walk on 10th May, organized by the tourist office of Mazarrón, is a return trip in the Majal de Gracia area of the mountains, branching off onto the PR-MU 100..
Murcia
17 MAY
Beauty on the banks of the River Segura between Moratalla and Calasparra The Cañaverosa nature reserve was created in 1992 and occupies an area of approximately 225 hectares in the far north-west of the Region of Murcia, straddling the municipal boundary between Moratalla and Calasparra and following the course of the River Segura. Starting at 10.00 and lasting approximately three and a half hours, this free guided walk is along a 5-km route described as being of medium difficulty (not recommended for under-9s), enjoying the best-preserved..
San Pedro del Pinatar
17 MAY
Learn about the colourful birdlife in the dunes and salt flats of San Pedro! Starting at 11.00 and lasting approximately 2 hours, this free guided walk is an easy 2-km stroll for all the family in the salt flats and sand dunes of San Pedro del Pinatar, with the focus on the spectacular bird species plants which thrive in the unusual environment and which bring variety to the landscape throughout the year, attracting birdwatchers in all seasons. Registration is available online here. The walk begins at the entrance to the Regional..
Mazarrón
24 MAY
A 7.5-km route along the south-westernmost stretch of the Mazarrón coastline This hiking route runs along the largely flat coastline between Percheles in Mazarrón and Puntas de Calnegre, which is just the other side of the boundary with the municipality of Lorca, passing the beaches of Palazuelos and Los Cloques on the way. It covers a distance of 7.5 km and is expected to last approximately 3 and a half hours, starting at 9.00 at a point of which participants will be notified after they have completed registration (which is available online..
Yecla
24 MAY
The visit follows the track bed of the old railway line which linked Yecla with Cieza and Alicante The Vía Verde del Chicharra is a greenway which has been created, like many others, by making use of an old disused railway trackbed, this one running from Yecla in the north of the Region of Murcia through Villena and on to the town of Biar in the Alto Vinalopó area of the province of Alicante. The word ¿chicharra¿ means ¿cicada¿, and the story goes that when the train was first brought into service in 1887 a local farmer, on hearing..
Águilas
31 MAY
A chance to learn about history and local wildlife on the fascinating coastline of Águilas The Los Cocedores Blue Trail in Águilas takes its name from the numerous pools in which esparto Grass was tried and treated prior to weaving in times gone by. These were known as ¿cocedores¿ (literally cookers!) and played an important part in an industry which was vital to the local economy for hundreds of years, giving the material its distinctive colour and texture. Once dried, the grass was cut into finer strips before use, and in the..
Caravaca de La Cruz
06 JUN
The Caravaca countryside hosts its annual test of strength and resilience The details have been confirmed for this year¿s ¿Desafío Arcilasis¿ event in the village of Archivel, where competitors will put to the test their strength, resilience and resourcefulness in a series of energy-sapping challenges based on those faced by Roman soldiers 2,000 years ago. Archivel, in the countryside of Caravaca de la Cruz, is a fitting setting for such an event as most of the built-up area stands on top of an old Iberian burial ground and on..
