Murcia
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..
Murcia
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..
Lorca
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..
Cartagena
01 MAY - 31 MAY
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Alhama de Murcia
10 MAY
Discover the crypto-wetland birdlife site near the road from Camposol and Condado to Alhama World Migratory Bird Day is celebrated on 9th May and on the following day this special guided walk is being held to welcome the summer avian visitors which arrive every year at the saline wetlands of the Guadalentín valley, at a site in the countryside between Totana, Alhama de Murcia and Mazarrón. Starting at 10.00 and lasting approximately three and a half hours, this free guided walk is along a 7-km route described as being of low difficulty..
San Pedro del Pinatar
10 MAY
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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..
10 MAY
The Pearl of the Mar Menor tour in Spanish illustrates the history of Santiago de la Ribera through its most important buildings This relaxed tour takes in the locality of Santiago de la Ribera on the shore of the Mar Menor and includes some of the most important historical buildings in the area. These include the tower of Torre Mínguez, which was the forerunner of the fishing village we know today, the Academia General del Aire (the officer training centre of the Spanish air force, whose alumni include the present King of Spain, Felipe VI..
Alhama de Murcia
16 MAY
The village is a hub for rural tourism in the mountains of Alhama de Murcia This tour of the village of El Berro, in the foothills of Sierra Espuña, was a new addition to the schedule of guided visits in Alhama de Murcia last autumn and this latest edition begins at 18.00 on Saturday 16th May in the car park of the Sierra Espuña campsite (click for map) on the edge of the village and lasts around two hours. Although the village might not be ¿quaint¿, it boasts some charming little corners and streets and of course enjoys great views..
Alhama de Murcia
16 MAY
The village of El Berro is a hub for rural tourism in the mountains of Alhama de Murcia This tour of the village of El Berro, in the foothills of Sierra Espuña, was a new addition to the schedule of guided visits in Alhama de Murcia last autumn and rapidly proved very popular, and this latest edition on 16th May begins at 10.00 in the car park of the Sierra Espuña campsite (click for map) on the edge of the village and lasts around two hours. Although the village might not be overly ¿quaint¿, it boasts some charming little corners..
Águilas
16 MAY
A 2-hour walk on the environmentally friendly route along the seafront of Águilas town centre The network of ¿Senderos Azules¿ is an initiative promoted in Spain by ADEAC, the Association of Environmental and Consumer Education, to recognize and promote sustainable and environmentally friendly walking paths, this contributing to the enjoyment and preservation of nature and ethnographic heritage. The ¿Tres Bahías¿ (Three Bays) route in Águilas has been named as one of these routes, and this guided walk on Saturday 16th May along..
Mazarrón
16 MAY
Discover some of the most significant sites in the history of Mazarrón and the Miracle of Bolnuevo! Among the wide range of free tours in Mazarrón during the spring of 26 is this visit to the most important locations in Bolnuevo, including the 16th-century watchtower of Torre de los Caballos and the legend of the ¿Miracle of Bolnuevo¿ and the Virgen de la Purísima Concepción, the patron of Mazarrón. The tour, which is held in Spanish, begins at 10.00 and lasts approximately one hour. Participants will need to make their own way..
Moratalla
16 MAY
The intimate atmosphere of this old fortress town in northern Murcia harks back to the Middle Ages The town of Moratalla in north-west Murcia has an atmospheric and complete old quarter with winding streets clustered around the foot of the castle and plenty of noble homes which used to belong to local landowners, dating back first to the times when Moorish invaders built castles and watchtowers in the area and then when the Christian armies of the Reconquista took control. These medieval roots are complemented by the baroque churches of..
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..
Alhama de Murcia
23 MAY
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Alhama de Murcia
23 MAY
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San Javier
23 MAY
Discover the history and most important buildings of San Javier The free ¿Vía Herculea guided tour starts at 9.30 on Saturday 23rd May 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 attractions in San Javier as well..
