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..
Lorca
12 ABR - 31 DIC
The palatial residence contains antique furniture from the last 350 years and important works of art Almost 13 years after the Casa de Guevara was closed to visitors after being damaged in the earthquakes which hit the city of Lorca on 11th May 2011, the palatial residence has now been fully restored and converted into a museum which opened to the public on 28th February 2024. Entering through the main doorway, built in the style of an altarpiece, visitors can admire decorative elements and furniture, some of which date back to the time..
Lorca
11 JUN - 31 DIC
Visit and learn about the former Collegiate Church of San Patricio at your own pace A new tour is being offered in Lorca this summer of the former Collegiate Church of San Patricio, enabling both visitors and locals to enjoy the artistic heritage of the historic city every day of the week except on Mondays through visits in which audio guides are available in Spanish, English and French. These audio guides can be used either with headsets or through a QR code on smartphones. The tour includes both the exterior of the building and the..
Mazarrón
07 FEB - 31 DIC
Tuesday afternoon visits to the most outstanding monuments in the historic city of Lorca If you speak enough Spanish then one of the best ways of starting to learn about the old city centre of Lorca is to book yourself in on one of the free tours offered on Tuesdays and Fridays at 17.00. The visit lasts around 90 minutes and the only requirement is that a minimum group size of 34 people is reached, so if you take part in a group of four then even if only one of you speaks Spanish it will be possible to understand a good deal of information..
Mazarrón
01 MAR - 31 MAR
The fossa bestiaria was used to release wild animals and gladiators into the main arena 2,000 years ago The excavations of the Roman amphitheatre which are ongoing in Cartagena are to be open to the public at weekends during March 2026, enabling visitors to see the ¿fossa bestiaria¿, a tunnel from which wild animals and gladiators would emerge to do combat in the main arena. This opportunity is expected to generate widespread interest and the Town Hall will be setting up a booking system on the municipal website ¿ those successful..
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..
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..
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..
Águilas
20 MAR
Fishing has played a vital role in the life and development of Águilas over the centuries This guided tour takes participants on an informative journey through the history of fishing in Águilas, visiting two natural mooring sites which have been used by boats for centuries, marking the identity and way of life of the coastal town. The walk begins at the Puerto de Levante, the eastern port, where the first manmade structure was a simple stone jetty, and follows the Edge of the pay to the Puerto de Poniente, which provides natural shelter..
Bullas
20 MAR
St John of the Cross was canonized 300 years ago and made a Doctor of the Church 100 years ago San Juan de la Cruz (1542-91) was a Catholic priest and mystic and a Carmelite friar who spent various years in Caravaca, which he visited seven times, at times as an envoy of Santa Teresa de Jesús and at other times in his role as head of the Carmelite order in Andalucía. Among his work in the city of Caravaca was overseeing the spirituality of the convent of the barefoot Carmelites, founded by Santa Teresa de Jesús, and the founding of the monastery..
Mazarrón
21 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 Colorao, Paso Negro and the Paso Blanco. Insights are offered into the preparation for the highly choreographed processions, the religious..
Bullas
21 MAR
A great way to start a day exploring in and around the town of Calasparra The Villa Vieja just outside Calasparra in north-western Murcia is the area where the Moors first settled, and although it is now in ruins it is regarded as the origin of the town, located on a picturesque hill above a bend in the River Segura. This settlement was probably a farming community, an ¿alquería¿, which reached its peak in the 12th and 13th centuries. It is strategically located on a small hill next to the River Segura, about 6km by road to the north..
Los Alcázares
21 MAR
Discover the history and most important buildings of San Javier The free guided tour, which on this occasion is offered in Spanish, starts at 10.00 on Saturday 21st March at the San Javier Museum, where participants can learn about the town's history from the very early days as well as getting to know about some illustrious people born in the municipality. The items exhibited here, such as an aeroplane donated by the San Javier air base, take us on a journey through the past. The huge Nativity Scene (Belén), one of the main tourist..
