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Calasparra

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The geographical location and history of this municipality make it especially appealing. With four rivers and two reservoirs Calasparra enjoys a privileged status, as these waters are a source of attraction for visitors, not only for the luxuriant countryside but also for the variety of activities that are possible here (potholing, canyoning...). Its more than six hundred years of existence and the historical legacy it still preserves provide visitors with numerous surprises: caves with rupestrian paintings, declared World Heritage by the UNESCO, and archaeological sites ranging from Palaeolithic to Hispano-Muslim, with artefacts housed in the Archaeological Museum (former Encomienda building).

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Its more than six hundred years of existence and the historical legacy it still preserves provide visitors with numerous surprises: caves with rupestrian paintings, declared World Heritage by the UNESCO, and archaeological sites ranging from Palaeolithic to Hispano-Muslim, with artefacts housed in the Archaeological Museum (former Encomienda building). A special mention must go to Nuestra Se�ora de la Esperanza, or Our Lady of Hope, the patron saint of Calasparra, whose Shrine excavated in the rock face forms part of a beautiful spot on the banks of the Segura. Rice is another of the attractions in this municipality; the quality of the different varieties has given Calasparra rice worldwide fame (the first rice in Spain with Denominaci�n de Origen).

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The rice fields of Calasparra, a unique day out in the region of Murcia!

From 30 September to 31 Diciembre

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From 17 Enero to 31 Diciembre

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Calasparra, surrounded by four different rivers and two marshes, has one of the most amazing natural landscapes in the north-west. You will be amazed by its cave paintings, archaeological sites, culture, outdoor sports and its rice, which could be probably the best you�ve ever tasted.

01 - THE SACRED CAVE

The Sanctuary of the Virgen de la Esperanza (Our Lady of Hope) in Calasparra has an incomparable feature: it is situated in a cave, a natural and beautiful environment close to the Segura River. This temple, erected in the 12th century and carved in rock, houses two statues of the Virgen de la Esperanza known as La Peque�ica (the Tiny one), found by a shepherd in these caves, and La Grande (the Big one). This is a magnetic place characterised by the Marian devotion. During the night from 7th to 8th September, thousands of visitors go to the sanctuary to behold the Virgin and celebrate the well-known pilgrimage.

02 - UNDERGROUND WORLD

Located 5 miles away from Calasparra, you will find the Cueva del Puerto, which is 3 miles long and 114 metres deep, being the largest cave of Murcia. This area is fitted out to do caving or guided tours and there is an illuminated walk of 300 metres with background music. You will get goose bumps from penetrating into a hidden world, where you will find galleries, impressive halls, astonishing stalactites and stalagmites formations, tunnels, jellyfish, chickpeas, false floors and more natural wonders with intriguing names.

03 - THE GREATEST CANYON

Are you fond of wild and unmodified landscapes? Visiting the Almadenes Canyon will be an unforgettable experience. Poplars, ashes, willows and animals such as the Eurasian eagle owl, the short-toed eagle and the otters live in this protected natural area. In Calasparra this area is only accessible by inflatable boat or kayak. The canyon waters are extremely calm; in other words, fun is guaranteed for adults and children... you are going to repeat over and over again.

04 - PREHISTORIC DOODLES

If you are interested in cave paintings, two must-see places are: the�Abrigo del Pozo�and the�Cueva de Los Monigotes (the Cave of Doodles). The cave paintings of Calasparra, dated from the Eneolithic (Cooper Age) to Bronze Age, belong to the Iberian schematic art. The most dynamic way to enjoy this cultural heritage is making a descent of the Segura River, stopping to visit the Abrigo del Pozo in the middle of the tour. This adventure is suitable for the whole family.

05 - FESTIVAL OF HOPE

Everybody knows that when you enjoy the big festivals of Calasparra, you always want to repeat. From 2nd to 8th September, the whole town is focused on the activities organised in honour of the Virgen de la Esperanza. These days, you can�t miss the Flamenco Festival, the International Folklore Festival and the Concert of Calasparra's Band. Another interesting event is the Bull-fighting Rice Festival, with important training fights, traditional bull-running and the pilgrimage up to the Sanctuary of the Virgen de la Esperanza. This event attracts thousands of pilgrims, who walk from different parts of the city.

06 - SAINT ABDON AND SAINT SENNEN

The celebrations in honour of the saint martyrs Abdon and Sennen take place in the last week of July. At this time, the two patrons of Calasparra, who protect farmers and crops against disasters, are remembered by its inhabitants through actions such as the Saints' procession-an open-air dance at Barrio de los Santos-, the rice tasting and bullfights at the traditional bullring La Caverina. These days, people usually make groups, then prepare and eat the famous "migas" (flour crumbs with pork or fish) and drink "cuerva", a fascinating mixture of wine with peach.

07 - MEDIEVAL DAYS

On 7th, 8th and 9th of June, Calasparra remembers the donation of Calasparra to the Order of Saint John of Jerusalem. This event, established in 1989 to celebrate its 700th anniversary, recalls how the Order of Saint John of Jerusalem Hospital inherited the castle and all its stipulation from the King Sancho IV. Lots of activities take place and have the power to take us back to another age: the Medieval Market, popular dishes, medieval dinner, vintage parades, the performance of the Donation and many more.

08 - HAVE A BLOW-OUT

In Calasparra, everything revolves around its best product: rice. This grain obtained the Designation of Origin and appears in most of the local dishes: rice with chicken, vegetables, rabbit and snails, or beans. There are other traditional dishes as "caldereta de toro" (bull stew), famous in the Bullfight Festival, asparagus soup, "migas", "jarullo" ("migas" with peppers and meat) and the typical Holy Week meal with cod meatballs. If you're still not convinced, you won't be able to refuse the Ruta de la Tapa y del C�ctel, a gastronomic tour celebrated annually from the middle of October to the middle of November.

09 - FORMER MERCHANTS

On the third Sunday of every month the craft market La Esperanza takes place in the main square of the Sanctuary of the Virgen de la Esperanza. On this day, the sanctuary combines tradition, piety and a wide range of handicrafts based on its customs. The matter is different every year, which means a fantastic opportunity to enjoy activities and supplementary workshops suitable for all the ages.

10 - AN EDUCATIONAL HOLY WEEK

The Holy Week of Calasparra stands out not only for the huge involvement of the inhabitants, but also for its teaching and enriching nature. This celebration, which began in the 15th century and was declared of Regional Touristic Interest, holds some remarkable ceremonies, such as the Capture of Jesus. This performance occurs on the streets on Holy Wednesday and a group of romans called "los Picas" plays the leading role. On Easter Sunday, after "El Caracol", a parade of bands formed by cornets and drums, locals usually go to the countryside to eat the traditional "Hornazo" (a meat pie).

01 - THE SACRED CAVE

02 - UNDERGROUND WORLD

03 - THE GREATEST CANYON

04 - PREHISTORIC DOODLES

05 - FESTIVAL OF HOPE

06 - SAINT ABDON AND SAINT SENNEN

07 - MEDIEVAL DAYS

08 - HAVE A BLOW-OUT

09 - FORMER MERCHANTS

10 - AN EDUCATIONAL HOLY WEEK

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Responsible Company �we are committed to sustainable tourism� our sustainability is linked to our environment. Trailblazing experience from Qalat Naturaleza y Aventura. Three marvels of nature joined by water: the Tourist Descent of Ca��n de Almadenes, Abrigos del Pozo and Cueva de los Monigotes and the Visit to Cueva del Puerto including the Luminescent Mineral Chamber, the Jewel of Underground Tourism. Includes tickets to the cave and the stop at the small caves with Cave Art and Abrigos del Pozo, declared a World Heritage Site.�Enjoy these activities and make the most of your day by complementing your stay with a rice tasting. We offer a single package which joins together two unique places in the north-east of the Region of Murcia. Ideal for families and for all types of people. Tourist descent down Ca��n de Almadenes with a visit to the Abrigos del Pozo which has a sequence of cave art which has been declared World Heritage, and that same morning, a tourist visit to the only cave prepared for tourism in the Region of Murcia, considered the Jewel of Underground Tourism, where we go deep inside the Cueva del Puerto cave.Longest-stretching underground cavity in the Region of Murcia and the only one adapted for visitors. We recommend that you visit our Geostore, with representation and sales of minerals from around the worldThe duration of the activities is approximately four hoursThe meeting point to start the descent is located at RM 714, km 36.Comfortable clothing and footwear. Discounts for children, pensioners, large families, groups and schools.Ask us where to eat, we�ve got various vouchers and discounts.Qalat Recommends:When choosing who we want to carry out a tourist activity with, it is necessary to understand a series of basic premises before hiring the service, which assures us that the company is compliant.Registered Company on the Register of Companies and Touris

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The touristic descent down the Segura river. The Ca��n de Almadenes passes a natural protected space of riparian forest, where some of the last otters in the Region live. During the activity, which is carried out on rafts or kayaks, visitors will be able to enjoy the plants and wildlife of this unique place in the Region of Murcia. A stop will be made halfway to visit Abrigo del Pozo, declared a World Heritage Site, where different panels of schematic cave art are found scattered across the wall. Sightings of the Mediterranean terrapin, Grey heron and many species native to Ca��n de Almadenes make this activity an unforgettable experience. Enjoy safe tourism in a safe setting. We draw upon the guidelines and recommendations for Active Tourism and Ecotourism. Enjoy safe tourism in a safe setting. We draw upon the guidelines and recommendations for Active Tourism and Ecotourism.Qalat carries out these activities according to the guidelines defined by the Regional Environmental Agency, aimed at avoiding the degradation of this natural space. Includes photo souvenirs.�Comfortable clothing and footwear.You should be at the place shown 10 minutes before.You should wait for booking confirmation from the company, which may be altered or modified according to the atmospheric conditions or force majeure.Qalat Recommends:When choosing who we want to carry out a tourist activity with, it is necessary to understand a series of basic premises before hiring the service, which assures us that the company is compliant.Registered Company on the Register of Companies and Tourist Activities CATALOGUE NUMBER T.MU.002. Safeguards users' rights and safety. It is the users' duty to ensure that they are participating in an activity with a legally established company which meets all the standards and regulations (training, standardisation and maintenance of materials, information to the user, registration on the corresponding re

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Agenda de Eventos

Eventos en Calasparra

The rice fields of Calasparra, a unique day out in the region of Murcia!

Ca�averosa tourist information point at the sanctuary of the Virgen de la esperanza in Calasparra

Discover the natural paradise of the river argos in north-western Murcia

Top 10 CALASPARRA

01 - THE SACRED CAVE

02 - UNDERGROUND WORLD

03 - THE GREATEST CANYON

04 - PREHISTORIC DOODLES

05 - FESTIVAL OF HOPE

06 - SAINT ABDON AND SAINT SENNEN

07 - MEDIEVAL DAYS

08 - HAVE A BLOW-OUT

09 - FORMER MERCHANTS

10 - AN EDUCATIONAL HOLY WEEK

01 - THE SACRED CAVE

02 - UNDERGROUND WORLD

03 - THE GREATEST CANYON

04 - PREHISTORIC DOODLES

05 - FESTIVAL OF HOPE

06 - SAINT ABDON AND SAINT SENNEN

07 - MEDIEVAL DAYS

08 - HAVE A BLOW-OUT

09 - FORMER MERCHANTS

10 - AN EDUCATIONAL HOLY WEEK

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BAR LA ESQUINICA

LA TASCA DE NOAH

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Star package: ca��n de Almadenes tourist rafting, abrigos del pozo, cueva de la nutria and Cueva del Puerto. experiences joined by water

A river of experience. ca��n de Almadenes tourist rafting, cueva de los monigotes and cueva de la nutria

Star package: ca��n de Almadenes tourist rafting, abrigos del pozo, cueva de la nutria and Cueva del Puerto. experiences joined by water

A river of experience. ca��n de Almadenes tourist rafting, cueva de los monigotes and cueva de la nutria

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