San Javier
28 JUN
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..
Murcia
31 OCT - 31 DIC
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Águilas
28 JUN
Learn about the 18th century Castillo de San Juan in the coastal town of Águilas This regular guided tour is held monthly in Águilas, giving visitors a chance to enjoy the spectacular views from the fortress of San Juan de las Águilas which was built in the 18th century. The first known fortification was erected here as a 16th-century defensive fortress to protect against pirate attack, although it is likely that the Romans constructed some sort of structure on the site. There are also remains dating from the period of Moorish rule..
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..
Cabo de Palos (Cartagena)
01 JUN - 15 JUN
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Murcia
06 SEP - 31 DIC
Wine, cheese, honey, beer, liqueurs, wild plants, coffee¿ just some of the gastronomic delights awaiting you in the Costa Cálida! Of course tourism in the three largest cities of the Region of Murcia (Lorca, Cartagena and the regional capital) depends to a large degree on the wealth of historical and architectural monuments and, to a certain extent, the beaches of the Costa Cálida, but at the same time the importance of ¿foodie tourism¿ is increasing all the time and there is a vast range of opportunities to discover the flavours which..
San Javier
17 JUL
A master jazz pianist and one of the prime examples of ¿Yacht Rock¿ at the open-air auditorium of Parque Almansa in San Javier TICKETS FOR THE 28th SAN JAVIER INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL ARE NOW ON SALE ONLINE HERE (both season tickets and individual concerts) Luca Filastro is considered one of the world's finest interpreters of Piano Stride, the language created by jazz pioneers such as Willie The Lion Smith and Fats Waller, and is a living encyclopedia of classic jazz styles, such as those created by Teddy Wilson, Oscar Peterson..
San Javier
04 JUL
A legendary saxophonist and the music of the Mississippi on a double bill at the open-air auditorium of Parque Almansa in San Javier TICKETS FOR THE 28th SAN JAVIER INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL ARE NOW ON SALE ONLINE HERE (both season tickets and individual concerts) Camille Thurman, New York-born saxophonist, vocalist, and composer, is acclaimed as one of the most brilliant jazz artists of our time and was the first woman in over thirty years to be hired as a saxophonist by the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, led by the great trumpeter..
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Calasparra
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Famous for its summer festivals and its dedication to agricultural and nautical activities, San Javier, located in the Mar Menor, goes way beyond the mere expectations of beaches. Cool air and the fresh taste of seafood provide alternatives to this area, whose main tourist hotspots are Santiago de la Ribera and La Manga del Mar Menor.
A trip to Murcia is incomplete without a visit to at least one of these monuments. Find curiosities and secrets hidden within which will no doubt leave you with a lasting impression of our region. After all, you cannot come to Murcia without learning a bit about our history!
Bullas has been traditionally considered as the entrance to the North West of Murcia. Life in this village revolves around wine, making possible a "perfect match" between culture and vine, history and a green and mountainous nature
This area has an overstory which is thought to be the biggest in the region and one of its most emblematic natural settings: Sierra Espuña Regional Park. Scene of fights between Moors and Christians, pottery area par excellence, active tourism sanctuary¿ Sierra Espuña is one of the greenest and thickest areas in the southeast of Spain and a real temptation for nature enthusiasts.
Lorca: the city of the sun, the city of one hundred shields... or one hundred names. Whatever you may call it, it definitely stands out for being packed with monuments: a Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque city.
Found on the shores of the Mar Menor, this town has for generations been considered the ideal place to relax as you enjoy its beaches and water sports. Today, Los Alcázares is one of the top tourist destinations in the whole region.
Alcantarilla is located just 5 miles away from Murcia. This town, famous for its "huerta" (vegetable garden), is a perfect combination of tradition and innovation and was settled by Iberians, Romans, Arabs and Christians.
The Region of Murcia's diverse climate, geography and soil types, along with its location¿the mid-point between Europe and North Africa - mean it has a great diversity of flora, reflected in the presence of almost 2,500 taxa (species and subspecies). Of these, almost a fifth are endemic to the Iberian Peninsula.
Floating with bubbles, regaining strength, relieving stress, improving your quality of life... You will get all this at our health and wellness centres. Are you ready to enjoy it?
Ideal activities in the Region of Murcia for nature lovers: kayaking, cycling, hiking, rafting, kite surfing ...
