Murcia Turistica Find Your Way

Murcia and Spanish news round-up week ending 24th June 2017

Calasparra aquifers called into service as Murcia fights the drought

Heat alerts return to the Costa Calida this weekend
Murcia bucks the Spanish national trend as births outnumber deaths by 4,700
Murcia bucks the Spanish national trend as births outnumber deaths by..

Economic crisis becomes demographic crisis as Spanish birth rate drops by 21 per cent in 8 years Over the last 40 years, since the death of General Franco and the transition to democracy, the face of Spanish society has changed drastically..

Ten drug arrests in Cartagena follow shooting at Sangonera cockfight
Ten drug arrests in Cartagena follow shooting at Sangonera cockfight

A rare combination of crimes culminates in house searches in Cartagena Ten people were arrested in Cartagena in connection with drug dealing during..

Murcia farmers criticize “extreme” Mar Menor protection measures
Ten drug arrests in Cartagena follow shooting at Sangonera cockfight

The agriculturalists of the Campo de Cartagena feel their opinions have not been heard The regional government in Murcia is committed wholeheartedly..

Three wild fires in two days in the Region of Murcia
Three wild fires in two days in the Region of Murcia

Small blazes extinguished in Alhama, Villanueva and Puerto Lumbreras As the Region of Murcia braces itself for another hot weekend, with temperatures..

Retrieved Bullas Roman statues could be returned to private ownership
Retrieved Bullas Roman statues could be returned to private ownership
A legal loophole appears to support the claims of the family from..
Swimming costumes in class as Murcia government agrees to install air conditioning in schools
Swimming costumes in class as Murcia government agrees to install air conditioning in schools
Classroom temperatures hit 36 as longer summers force investment..
Salto del Usero access restricted in Bullas this summer
Salto del Usero access restricted in Bullas this summer
Prior reservations are required this summer to visit the Salto del..
Murcia braced for even longer and hotter summer than usual
Murcia braced for even longer and hotter summer than usual
June heatwaves are a precursor of the summer of 2017 in the Costa Calida..
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Mar Menor:Government backs technology to make agriculture compatible with protection
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Hunters lament failure of bid to save the Barbary sheep in the Sierra Espuna
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Tinsa reports positive signs of property market recovery all along the Costa Calida
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More mayoral musical chairs: Cartagena invests new socialist mayoress
Tinsa reports positive signs of property market recovery all along the Costa Calida
Tinsa reports positive signs of property market recovery all along the..

Aguilas and San Pedro del Pinatar lead the way as construction activity reappears on the Murcia coast Leading Spanish property valuation firm Tinsa has published its coastal market review for..

Coastal property market recovery gains momentum on the Spanish Mediterranean..
Coastal property market recovery gains momentum on the Spanish Mediterranean

13 per cent more building licences were granted on the Spanish coast last year Leading Spanish property valuation firm Tinsa have published their coastal market review for the first quarter of this..

La Manga Builders servicing La Manga Club and Mar Menor
La Manga Builders servicing La Manga Club and Mar Menor

Home and garden maintenance, kitchen and bathroom fitting, plumbing, air conditioning in the Mar Menor area. La Manga Builders is a well-established building and property maintenance company, which..

CBRE forecasts Spanish property price increase of up to 6 per cent this year
CBRE forecasts Spanish property price increase of up to 6 per cent this year
Demand is also expected to increase for new-build and off-plan properties..
Notaries confirm Easter effect on activity in the Spanish property market
Notaries confirm Easter effect on activity in the Spanish property market
Spanish property sales were down by 2 per cent in April while prices..
Choosing the right company to recover your Off-Plan Property Deposit
Choosing the right company to recover your Off-Plan Property Deposit
When Sheldon Grossmith set up Off-Plan Property Deposit Refunds s.l..
Murcia property developers prefer timid recovery to wild speculation
Murcia property developers prefer timid recovery to wild speculation
The increase in residential construction in Murcia is slow but sustainable..
Property prices up by 0.9 per cent across Murcia
Property prices up by 0.9 per cent across Murcia
Residential property prices rise in all 17 regions of Spain Estimates..
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Late Easter lies behind disappointing April property sales figures in Murcia
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KT Maintenance
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Who is Off-Plan Property Deposit Refunds S.L?
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Courting the Low Countries and why agents and developers in Spain need to be European
Get 15% off EVERYTHING at Leroy Merlin Cartagena on Monday 26th June
Get 15% off EVERYTHING at Leroy Merlin Cartagena on Monday 26th June

Save 15% on thousands of home, garden and outdoor products, this Monday only Leroy Merlin Cartagena are offering a 15% discount on their entire range of products this Monday 26th June. The discount..

Enjoy a night out at Destinesia in La Manga club
Enjoy a night out at Destinesia in La Manga club

Destinesia is a stylish bar based on La Manga Club, Murcia’s premier luxury resort. Anyone looking for a night out in stylish surroundings during their stay at La Manga Club should look no..

Murcia school year dates announced for 2017-18
Murcia school year dates announced for 2017-18
The first pupils return to class in Beniel and Murcia on 5th September..
Adventure Divers and Activity Center based in the South of the Mar Menor in La Manga Club resort
Adventure Divers and Activity Center based in the South of the Mar Menor in La Manga Club resort
The centre is based on the five star La Manga Club resort and offers..
Los Balcones Rural Guest House Restaurant and Activity Centre
Los Balcones Rural Guest House Restaurant and Activity Centre
Los Balcones Accomodation, Restaurant and Activities Cantareros Murcia..
Galaxy Golf Superstore Los Alcazares and Campoamor for widest range of golfing equipment
Galaxy Golf Superstore Los Alcazares and Campoamor for widest range of golfing equipment
Galaxy Golf is guaranteed to make golfers of all ages and experience..
Fix your broken mobile, laptop or tablet with iPhone Repairs Costa Calida in Puerto de Mazarrón
Fix your broken mobile, laptop or tablet with iPhone Repairs Costa Calida in Puerto de Mazarron
Repairs of Iphones and all other makes of mobile phone, tablet and laptop..
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BigMat City open new store in Murcia city offering building material, supplies and equipment hire
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High quality PE rattan garden furniture at Oceans Rattan Furniture Cartagena
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Treat yourself this summer with great deals at La Manga Club
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English speaking dentist in San Pedro del Pinatar Murcia
Alhama de Murcia opens summer swimming pool
Alhama de Murcia opens summer swimming pool

Piscinas de Verano - Complejo Deportivo Guadalentín Along with most municipalities lacking a coastal location, Alhama de Murcia has an open-air summer swimming pool, which is located in..

Adventure Divers and Activity Center based in the South of the Mar Menor..
Adventure Divers and Activity Center based in the South of the Mar Menor in La Manga Club resort

The centre is based on the five star La Manga Club resort and offers many diving courses as well as other watersport activities If you want to make your holiday an unforgettable one, get in touch..

Puma SS17 collection and Motocaddy electric trolleys now in store at Galaxy Golf
Puma SS17 collection and Motocaddy electric trolleys now in store at Galaxy Golf
New products and great deals at Galaxy golf   Galaxy..
Amazing Spring Getaway deals at La Manga Club
Amazing Spring Getaway deals at La Manga Club
Treat yourself this Spring with a short break at La Manga Club..
Bargain 3 for 2 deals on spring and summer clothing at Galaxy Golf
Bargain 3 for 2 deals on spring and summer clothing at Galaxy Golf
Get ready for the sunshine with amazing deals on our new spring andamp..
24th June sporting Summer Party in Lorca
24th June sporting Summer Party in Lorca
A morning of free sporting fun for all ages The Complejo Deportivo..
24th June free guided medium difficulty senderismo route Sierra de las Herrerias Mazarron
24th June free guided medium difficulty senderismo route Sierra de las Herrerias Mazarron
There are two senderismo walking routes and a visit to the Mines of..
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24th June Alhama de Murcia Triathlon and Women’s Triathlon
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24th June 10km Falcotrail race in Cehegin, north-west Murcia
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1st and 2nd July Geocaching in Torre Pacheco: Geopacheco 2017
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2nd July, free guided 5km walk along the River Chicamo in Abanilla
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9th July free 4km evening walk San Pedro del Pinatar: Posidonia Oceanica
Save money when converting to euros with these 10 tips from Berry FX
Save money when converting to euros with these 10 tips from Berry FX

Whether you're buying a house in Spain, transferring your savings or making an international payment, these tips from currency exchange experts, Berry FX, can help you save money Preparing..

Expert conveyancing and Spanish property law advice from PALS solicitors..

Legal experts in conveyancing, property law, escritura registrations, wills and inheritance laws. Buying a house in Spain can be a daunting prospect, especially for those not familiar with..

Post Brexit financial planning for expats by Blacktower Financial Management (int.) Ltd.
Post Brexit financial planning for expats by Blacktower Financial Management (int.) Ltd.
Blacktower Financial Management (int.) Ltd. examine whether expats..
Investment and asset advice for expats in Spain, from Blacktower Financial Management (Int.) Ltd.
Investment and asset advice for expats in Spain, from Blacktower Financial Management (Int.) Ltd.
Financial tips for expats in Spain: Automatic exchange of information..
Save money buying Spanish property with Berry FX currency exchange
Save money buying Spanish property with Berry FX currency exchange
Currency exchange services save money transferring pounds to euros..
Expert income advice for expats in Spain from Blacktower Financial Management (Int.) Ltd.
Expert income advice for expats in Spain from Blacktower Financial Management (Int.) Ltd.
Top tips to make sure youand#39;re getting the most out of your shares..
Blacktower Financial Management (Int.) Ltd open new office at Cabo Roig covering Murcia and Alicante areas
Blacktower Financial Management (Int.) Ltd open new office at Cabo Roig covering Murcia and Alicante areas
The financial management experts continue their expansion with a new..
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Blacktower Financial Management (Int.) Ltd open new office at Cabo Roig covering Murcia and Alicante areas
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Make proper plans to use your pension pot wisely. Blacktower Financial Management (International) Ltd
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New Year New Career with Avalon Europe
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Get Your Off-Plan Property Purchase Deposit Back!
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What is Pension Freedom? by Keith Littlewood DipPFS Blacktower Financial Management (International) Ltd
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Could Brexit be Guy Fawkes in disguise?
What's on round-up for this coming week in the Murcia Region
What's on round-up for this coming week in the Murcia Region

Jump over a bonfire for San Juan and see in the summer CLICK TO READ THIS WEEK'S ROUND UP OF FORTHCOMING EVENTS

The night of San Juan brings festivities to San Javier, Santiago de la..
The night of San Juan brings festivities to San Javier, Santiago de la Ribera and La Manga del Mar Menor

La Noche de San Juan is traditionally a night for fireworks and parties This year the municipality of San Javier has three separate events for the Noche de San Juan, with music, fireworks and bonfires..

Until 28th August, exhibition by artist Valle de Aybar at the Museo Teatro Romano in Cartagena
Until 28th August, exhibition by artist Valle de Aybar at the Museo Teatro Romano in Cartagena
Cantica Canticorum contains 40 works by the Cartagena-born artist..
22nd to 25th June Fiestas of San Pedro in San Pedro del Pinatar
22nd to 25th June Fiestas of San Pedro in San Pedro del Pinatar
Folk Festival, talent competition, night of San Juan and lots more over..
23rd Noche de San Juan party in Los Alcazares
23rd Noche de San Juan party in Los Alcazares
Come and celebrate the arrival of summer in Los Alcandaacute;zares..
23rd to 25th June Fiestas in Cañadas del Romero (Mazarron municipality)
23rd to 25th June Fiestas in Canadas del Romero (Mazarron municipality)
Fiestas patronales Caandntilde;adas del Romero Mazarrandoacute;n..
25th June free flamenco in Puerto Lumbreras
25th June free flamenco in Puerto Lumbreras
La Maestranza Festival Flamenco Puerto Lumbreras hosts a free..
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Every Tuesday: Expat community activities across the region
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30th June IV Festival de Danza Academia Maria Teresa Lazareno in Puerto Lumbreras
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1st to 30th June, flying mammals workshop and exhibition in the regional park of Sierra Espuna
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Whatand#39;s on in Aguilas during June
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Exhibition: A nuestro Aire. Exposicion Colectiva in Aguilas
Half metre long Roman horn of plenty, star guest at Cartagena Archaeological Museum
Half metre long Roman horn of plenty, star guest at Cartagena Archaeological..

This is the featured exhibit in the Museo Arqueológico Municipal de Cartagena Enrique Escudeo de Castro for this quarter Although the municipal archaeological museum in Cartagena has a..

Murcian mudbathing in the company of flamingos and seagulls
Murcian mudbathing in the company of flamingos and seagulls

San Pedro del Pinatar is the home of the Baños de Lodo There are many pleasant ways to spend a summer evening in the Murcia Region, one suggestion being a free beauty treatment in the..

Holy Year or Jubilee Year 2017 in Caravaca de la Cruz
Holy Year or Jubilee Year 2017 in Caravaca de la Cruz
Plenary indulgence can be obtained by those making a pilgrimage..
Cartagena Roman Theatre Museum
Cartagena Roman Theatre Museum
Where to go in Cartagena, Roman Theatre Museum, Museo Teatro Romano..
Experience 43 a fascinating half-day guided tour to the Licor 43 Factory and Museum Cartagena
Experience 43 a fascinating half-day guided tour to the Licor 43 Factory and Museum Cartagena
Learn the secrets of Spains favourite liqueur!andnbsp;Licor 43 The..
Monte Arabí in Yecla, prehistoric rock art, and a multitude of legends
Monte Arabi in Yecla, prehistoric rock art, and a multitude of legends
Rock art at the sites in Yecla show several different periods of Prehistoric..
The Via Crucis in Totana, stunning sculpture set in the beautiful Sierra Espuna
The Via Crucis in Totana, stunning sculpture set in the beautiful Sierra Espuna
La Maestranza Festival Flamenco Puerto Lumbreras hosts a free..
Where to Go:
Weekly street markets in San Javier
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Terra Natura Murcia opens its waterpark: Visit twice for the price of one entry until 30th June
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What to see in Puerto Lumbreras
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Recommendations for what to visit in Totana
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Casa Museo de Los Caballos del Vino Caravaca de la Cruz
Los Balcones Rural Guest House Restaurant and Activity Centre
Los Balcones Rural Guest House Restaurant and Activity Centre

Los Balcones Accomodation, Restaurant and Activities Cantareros Murcia. Swimming pool open to all from Mid June until end September.  Open every day from  11 a.m till late.  For..

La Tropical Restaurant Los Alcàzares
La Tropical Restaurant Los Alcàzares

La Tropical Restaurant Los Alcazares La Tropical is one of the Region´s oldest family restaurants and has been under the ownership of the same family since 1936, serving tapas, typical Murcian..

Sabores del Sur, coffee shop and home-made cakes in Camposol
Sabores del Sur, coffee shop and home-made cakes in Camposol
Coffee and cocktails accompany homemade Spanish and English bakery products..
La Almazara Restaurant Torre Pacheco Murcia
La Almazara Restaurant Torre Pacheco Murcia
Where to Eat Torre Pacheco Murcia In a beautifully converted old..
Piccolo restaurant, vast international menu in Camposol
Piccolo restaurant, vast international menu in Camposol
Eat your way around the world at Piccolo restaurant in Camposol..
Tennis Club Restaurant Totana
Tennis Club Restaurant Totana
Top value lunchtime Menu del dandiacute;a and evening Menu de noche at..
Authentic Italian Ice Cream and desserts at Gelatissimo in Puerto de Mazarrón
Authentic Italian Ice Cream and desserts at Gelatissimo in Puerto de Mazarron
Cool off with a genuine Italian ice cream and fantastic sea views in..
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El Faro Cafe Bar Puerto de Mazarron
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Restaurant La Chara Isla Plana
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Busy entertainments and top value catering at The Arches Los Alcazares
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Casa Beltri restaurant Cartagena housed in a beautiful listed building
We Need You Recruitment days in Granada Spain for Care and Support Workers UK
We Need You Recruitment days in Granada Spain for Care and Support Workers..

Full / Part time permanent roles (These involve a mixture of early and late shifts, working alternate weekends) Typical annual earnings c.£18,000 a year. St Elizabeth’s Centre was established..

Every Tuesday: Expat community activities across the region
Every Tuesday: Expat community activities across the region

Regular Community events across the Murcia Region There are lots of community activities taking place every day throughout the Murcia Region. The What's on section contains specific dated..

Holy Year or Jubilee Year 2017 in Caravaca de la Cruz
Every Thursday: Expat community activities across the region
Regular Community events across the Murcia Region There are lots..
Every Friday: Expat community activities across the region
Every Friday: Expat community activities across the region
Regular Community events across the Murcia Region There are lots..
Every Saturday: Expat community activities across the region
Every Saturday: Expat community activities across the region
Regular Community events across the Murcia Region There are lots..
Every Sunday: Expat community activities across the region
Every Sunday: Expat community activities across the region
Regular Community events across the Murcia Region There are lots..
Every Monday: Expat community activities across the region
Every Monday: Expat community activities across the region
Regular Community events across the Murcia Region There are lots..
Every Wednesday: learn to line dance on Camposol
Every Wednesday: learn to line dance on Camposol
Free line dance classes are held every week at the Camposol Cultural Centre..
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Every Wednesday: learn to line dance on Camposol
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Every Wednesday: Expat community activities across the region
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28th June Camposol Fiesta fundraiser; day trip to Benidorm
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12th July sociable evening meal with Mazarron ex-Servicemenand#39;s Association
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9th August sociable evening meal: Ex-Servicemenand#39;s Association Mazarron district
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Murcia City
Until 9th July, international urban art and graffiti exhibition at the Mubam in Murcia
Until 9th July, international urban art and graffiti exhibition at the Mubam in Murcia

Work by 85 artists from 23 countries at the Museo de Bellas Artes in Murcia The Museo de Bellas Artes in the city of Murcia unveiled a new exhibition on Wednesday 5th April containing works..

Murcia traditions : All Saints and All Souls, 1st and 2nd November
Murcia traditions : All Saints and All Souls, 1st and 2nd November..
Centro de Visitantes La Luz Murcia
Centro de Visitantes La Luz Murcia
Cartagena
8th and 9th July Carmen ballet at El Batel Auditorium in Cartagena
8th and 9th July Carmen ballet at El Batel Auditorium in Cartagena

The National Dance Company's modern reworking of Carmen will be performed in Cartagena this July Spain’s national dance company, the Compañia Nacional de Danza, will be performing..

The Spanish National Dance Company to perform their spectacular ballet Carmen in Cartagena
The Spanish National Dance Company to perform their spectacular ballet..
Weekly Markets Cartagena and La Union
Weekly Markets Cartagena and La Union
La Manga Club
Amazing Spring Getaway deals at La Manga Club
Amazing Spring Getaway deals at La Manga Club

Treat yourself this Spring with a short break at La Manga Club Welcome Spring to La Manga Club   We are welcoming Spring to La Manga Club with this new exclusive..

Treat yourself this summer with great deals at La Manga Club
Treat yourself this summer with great deals at La Manga Club
La Manga Club to host 4th annual World Golf Awards
La Manga Club to host 4th annual World Golf Awards
Alhama de Murcia
24th June Alhama de Murcia Free entry Sound Beats Summer Festival
24th June Alhama de Murcia Free entry Sound Beats Summer Festival

SOUND BEATS SUMMER FESTIVAL Welcome in the summer with this free entry electronic and hip-hop music festival taking place in the Alhama de Murcia municipality. The festival starts at 6pm and..

24th June Alhama de Murcia Triathlon and Women’s Triathlon
24th June Alhama de Murcia Triathlon and Women’s Triathlon
Three wild fires in two days in the Region of Murcia
Three wild fires in two days in the Region of Murcia
Águilas
Molino Sagrera windmill and viewing point in Águilas
Molino Sagrera windmill and viewing point in Águilas

The restored windmill in Águilas is part of a tour through the old fishermen’s quarter The Molino Sagrera is a restored windmill in the heart of the old town of Águilas..

Railway and bus stations in Águilas
Railway and bus stations in Águilas
The CIMAR museum and aquarium in Águilas
The CIMAR museum and aquarium in Águilas
Los Alcázares
5th August Antonio Orozco in Los Alcazares
5th August Antonio Orozco in Los Alcazares

Top pop act Antonio Orozco performs in Los Alcázares as part of the Destino Tour 2017 Antonio Orozco brings his gravelley tones to the Polideportivo Municipal(municipal sports centre) of..

1st to 2nd July Playa Libros literary weekend in Los Alcázares
1st to 2nd July Playa Libros literary weekend in Los Alcázares
30th June free live transmission of opera on the beach in Los Alcazares
30th June free live transmission of opera on the beach in Los Alcazares..
Mazarrón
Introduction to Mazarrón beaches
Introduction to Mazarrón beaches

Urban beaches, nudist beaches, dog friendly beaches and lots of wild coves in the Mazarrón municipality Mazarrón is blessed with an extraordinarily rich selection of beaches..

Mazarron Tourist Office
Mazarron Tourist Office
Bolnuevo erosions or Gredas de Bolnuevo
Bolnuevo erosions or Gredas de Bolnuevo
San Pedro del Pinatar
28th July free photographic route in the Salinas of San Pedro del Pinatar
28th July free photographic route in the Salinas of San Pedro del Pinatar

Capture the Salinas Regional park  with a digital camera Route name: "DESCUBRE EL PARQUE REGIONAL A TRAVÉS DE UN OBJETIVO" This photographic route is for over 18 year..

21st July free guided 9km night walk in Salinas regional park
21st July free guided 9km night walk in Salinas regional park
9th July free 4km evening walk San Pedro del Pinatar: Posidonia Oceanica
9th July free 4km evening walk San Pedro del Pinatar: Posidonia Oceanica..