Sensorial tourism on the Region of Murcia: mindful hiking and yoga experiences enable you to reconnect with Nature in the Costa Cálida!
A range of mountain and beach activities in Murcia designed to reduce stress and anxiety levels The Costa Cálida and the Region of Murcia are probably best-known to visitors for the climate, the beaches, the gastronomy, the landscape and the variety..

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An 11-kilometre hiking route from Alhama to the mountain village of Gebas
The route from Alhama includes the Sierra de la Muela and ends in the foothills of Sierra Espuña This hiking route from the centre of Alhama de Murcia (Jardín de los Patos) to the Mirador or viewing point of Gebas in the foothills of Sierra Espu..

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Walking in the Lorca countryside, the Rambla de Las Calaveras route in Avilés
A family-friendly 5-kilometre route in the Tierras Altas area of the vast municipality of Lorca This is a 5-kilometre walk in the environs of Áviles, a small village in the Tierras Altas area of the vast municipality of Lorca, which usually takes..

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Mountain biking in the Lorca countryside, the Los Tornajos route in Avilés
A 51-kilometre route in Lorca which reaches around 1,350 metres above sea level This is a 51.5-kilometre bike ride starting and ending in Áviles, a small village in the Tierras Altas area of the vast municipality of Lorca, reaching a maximum altitude..

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Walking in the Lorca countryside, the Calares de Cambrón route in Avilés
A 13-kilometre route in Lorca which reaches around 1,350 metres above sea level This is a 13.5-kilometre walk in the environs of Áviles, a small village in the Tierras Altas area of the vast municipality of Lorca, which usually takes around 5 hours..

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The rice fields of Calasparra, a unique day out in the Region of Murcia!
Calasparra is one of only three areas in Spain with Denomination of Origin status for locally grown rice Despite rice being one of the commonest foods on the planet it is a relatively rare sight to see the product being cultivated in Europe, but in..

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Sierra Espuña, a Mecca for nature enthusiasts, adventure sports and relaxation!
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..

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Until May 31 Fund-raising walking route in the regional park of Monte Arabi in Yecla
Enjoy spectacular views, healthy exercise and a photography challenge in the north of Murcia The “Natur-Activate Yecla” initiative has been organized in collaboration with the local AYAC cancer sufferers’ charity and offers a chance to enjoy..

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217 kilometres of cycling on the EuroVelo 8 route as it passes through the Region of Murcia
Easily manageable sections of the 7,560-km route which runs from Cádiz in south-western Spain to Athens and Cyprus! The Region of Murcia has long been a preferred destination for cycling holidays, the varied terrain attracting tourists from all over..

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June 4 Mountain hike from the Alhama de Murcia village of Las Cañadas
A 16-kilometre climb in the hills and mountains of the Sierra de Carrascoy in Alhama A demanding guided hike is being held on June 4 in the village and outlying district of Las Cañadas in the municipality of Alhama de Murcia, featuring various stops..

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June 4 Sendalhama expedition to north-west Murcia hiking to Peña Jarote on the boundary with Albacete
A tough climb to an altitude of almost 1,500 metres above sea level The latest Sendalhama 2023 event organized by hiking enthusiasts in Alhama de Murcia is a coach trip to the north-west of the Region of Murcia to walk to the Peña Jarote, a mountain..

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June 4 Free bird-spotting walk in the salt flats of San Pedro del Pinatar
A morning of ornithological sightseeing in the Regional Park of San Pedro In the course of this gentle three-hour walk around the salt flats of the regional park of San Pedro del Pinatar there are plenty of chances to observe some of the most representative..

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June 11 Free Marina de Cope walking tour on the coast of Aguilas
Explore the wonderful coastline of the unspoilt plain in eastern Águilas This walk takes place in the spectacular countryside of the regional park of Cabo Cope, allowing participants to enjoy the natural scenery on offer, as well as walking past..

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June 11 Guided walk around Monte Arabi and its rock prehistoric art in the Yecla countryside
The mystical mountain of Monte Arabí is at the centre of numerous local legends The imposing rocky bulk of Monte Arabí stands out from the surrounding countryside and has for centuries been revered as a strange, beautiful and even mysterious place..

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July 16 Free Marina de Cope walking tour on the coast of Aguilas
Explore the wonderful coastline of the unspoilt plain in eastern Águilas This walk takes place in the spectacular countryside of the regional park of Cabo Cope, allowing participants to enjoy the natural scenery on offer, as well as walking past..

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August 13 Free Marina de Cope walking tour on the coast of Aguilas
Explore the wonderful coastline of the unspoilt plain in eastern Águilas This walk takes place in the spectacular countryside of the regional park of Cabo Cope, allowing participants to enjoy the natural scenery on offer, as well as walking past..

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Five spectacular sunsets to admire in the Region of Murcia!
Great places to watch the sun go down in the Costa Cálida In the promotion of Murcia’s gastronomy the Region has been advertised as “The Region of 1,001 Tastes”, but it would be equally true to refer to it as “The Region of 1,001 Colours..

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Five great walks in the Region of Murcia!
From the Costa Cálida in the south to the mountains of Jumilla, fabulous landscapes and fascinating sights! Throughout the Region of Murcia and the Costa Cálida there are countless attractive walking routes, popular with those exploring the..

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Walking in the Lorca countryside, the Las Atalayas route around the village of Coy
A 14-kilometre route in Lorca which reaches 1,100 metres above sea level This 4-hour walking route is based in the village of Coy, one of the furthest north in the huge municipality of Lorca, about 850 metres above sea level on the southern slopes..

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Walking in the Lorca countryside, the Cabezo del Carretón route around the village of Coy
A family-friendly 6.8-kilometre route in Lorca which reaches 931 metres above sea level This family-friendly walking route is based in the village of Coy, one of the furthest north in the huge municipality of Lorca and is at about 850 metres above..

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Walking in the Sierra del Carche in Jumilla
Dramatic scenery above the vineyards and salt mines of south-eastern Jumilla The regional park of Sierra del Carche occupies an area of 5,942 hectares, and includes the Cabezo de la Rosa – a saline diapir of great geological interest – and..

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Walking in Sierra de la Cingla in Jumilla
Prehistoric rock art and spectacular scenery in the mountains of Sierra de la Cingla The main walking routes in the mountains of Sierra de la Cingla, the ridge which runs along the northern side of the N-344 road between Jumilla and Yecla, are..

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Walking in Sierra de La Pedrera in Jumilla
Caves with a story to tell and other sights which illustrate history and pre-history The Sierra de la Pedrera may reach no higher than 765 metres above sea level, but the area is covered in esparto glass and aromatic plants and is home to historic..

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Walking in Sierra de Santa Ana in Jumilla
Spectacular scenery, prehistoric archaeology, the monastery of Santa Ana and thick pine woods in the mountains outside Jumilla The mountains of Sierra de Santa Ana are just 6 kilometres south of the town of Jumilla, and offer not only a stunning..

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Walking in Jumilla: the Cañada Real from Murcia to Cuenca
46 kilometres of the old drovers’ road run through the municipality of Jumilla The “Cañadas Reales” are the long-distance transhumance farming paths, or drovers’ roads which were traditionally used to drive livestock from one location..

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The Via Verde de Mazarrón walking and cycling route: first section
The 14-kilometre Vía Verde welcomes walkers and cyclists between Mazarrón and La Pinilla When it was decided in the early 20th century that a railway should be built linking Mazarrón to the intended line between Cartagena and Totana the engineers..

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The wetlands of Las Moreras in Mazarron
A protected nature reserve and Ramsar site between Mazarrón and Puerto de Mazarrón The landscape in and around Mazarrón is generally dry, but there is a pocket of 72 hectares of land near the coast between Puerto de Mazarrón and Bolnuevo which..

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Rambla de El Cañar, Isla Plana-Tallante
A 7km walk along the Rambla del Cañar, Tallante-Isla Plana, PR-15 Level: Easy The rambla, a floodwater channel which is usually dry, runs from the coast at Isla Plana through inland to the village of Tallante, and the route is classified..

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The Salto del Usero in Bullas
The Bullas waterfall and rock pools offer an inland bathing alternative in the north-west of the Murcia Region The Salto del Usero is one of the most widely enjoyed natural beauty spots in the Region of Murcia, and during the summer is used as an..

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Sendero Azul gentle walking route from Cartagena port to Cala Cortina
The “Sendero Azul”runs alongside the port and past the docks The Sendero Azul del Puerto de Cartagena is a gentle coastal walking route which runs from the Yacht club (next to the cruise ship port) on the main waterfront in the city down to..

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Calblanque regional park
A great area area for walking with several wild and picturesque beaches 1,882 hectares of land in Calblanque have been a protected nature reserve since 1987 in recognition of the fact that the area is one of the most typical of the coastline of..

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The nature reserve of the riverbank woodland in Cañaverosa
A lush green environment on the banks of the upper reaches of the Segura in Calasparra and Moratalla Cañaverosa is the only one of the three nationally recognized nature reserves in the Region of Murcia to be located on land, with the other two both..

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The PR-MU 41 walking route in Sierra Espuña, the Senda de los Siete Hermanos
A lineal 3.3-kilometre walk in the mountains of Sierra Espuña This 3.35-kilometre lineal walk in the mountains of Sierra Espuña takes walkers along a route between two of the most popular places in the regional park, namely the Ricardo Codorn..

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3.85km walk to Punta Negra from Playa de las Cañas in the regional park of Calblanque
A 3.85-kilometre stretch of the GR-92 walk on the coastal plain of the eastern Cartagena coastline Sendero del Mirador de Punta Negra. Distance: 3.85km, lineal walk. This gentle walking route on an unspoilt stretch of the Cartagena coastline..

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The PR-MU 1 walking route on Cabezo de la Fuente in the regional park of Calblanque
A 7.8-kilometre walk with spectacular views of the Mediterranean coastline in Calblanque Sendero Circular al Cabezo de la Fuente PR-1 This circular route around the 336-metre mountain of Cabezo de la Fuente in the regional park of Calblanque, on..

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The Ricardo Codorníu walking route in the Sierra Espuña 2.2km
A short 2.2-kilometre route starting and finishing at the Sierra Espuña visitors centre in the regional park The Sendero Ricardo Codorníu (SL-MU 1), which is named after the man responsible for repopulating the forests of Sierra Espuña in the..

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The Cuatro Calas coastal walk in Águilas SL-MU18
Four beaches and a fascinating array of flora and fauna on a short coastal walk in Águilas Details of the SL-MU 18 Cuatro Calas walk Start and finish: Playa de Calarreona Distance: 4 kilometres including detours, 2.8 km without detours..

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Walking in Águilas: the headland of Cabo Cope
The PR-MU 104 route offers spectacular views from the lower slopes of Cabo Cope Cabo Cope is the imposing headland which juts out into the Mediterranean next to the village of Calabardina, in the municipality of Águilas, reaching a height of..

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The GR-92 Mediterranean coastal path in Águilas
A 22-kilometre stretch of the route follows the Águilas coastline As well as being home to various recommended rural walking routes, the municipality of Águilas is also one of the many visited by the GR-92 route which runs along the whole of..

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Walking in Águilas: the Sendero del Baladre route in Águilas
The PR-MU 112 walk is in the mountains which stand to the north of Águilas The route lies within an area which is included in the Natura 2000 network as a Site of Community Importance and is a ZEPA birdlife protection zone, due to the presence..

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Walking in Águilas: the Marina de Cope route
The SL-MU 23 walk includes wild beaches, a Roman jetty and a nuclear spring! The route lies entirely within the Regional Park of Cabo Cope y Puntas de Calnegre, and allows walkers to appreciate the natural and cultural heritage which make the..

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The Camino del Agua walking route in Águilas
The PR-MU 113 route is an 18-kilometre walk from the mountains behind Águilas to the town centre This route is named after the old water supply channel from Tébar to Águilas, a canal which was built on the orders of King Carlos III in the 18th..

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The Camino de la Romería walking route in Águilas
The walk follows the route of the annual Romería del Rocío in Águilas This is a linear walk rather than a circular route, running from the Plaza de la Guardia Civil in the town of Águilas to the Molino del Saltaor beauty spot, and the route..

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The source of the River Chícamo, a 3-kilometre walk in Abanilla
The Chícamo provides a geology lesson taking in the last ten million years! The River Chícamo in Abanilla is one of the best known beauty spots in the landscape of Murcia, and is of special interest not only to walkers but also to naturalists and..

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The volcano of El Carmoli on the shore of the Mar Menor
An interesting geological walk in El Carmolí with spectacular views over the Mar Menor The volcanic plug of El Carmolí, which rises to an altitude of 113 metres above sea level, is one of a series of 7-million-year-old andesite plugs which include..

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Marchamalo and Amoladeras nature reserves in Cabo de Palos
Saltflats and native plantlife alongside Stone Age remains between the Mar Menor and the Mediterranean At the southern end of the heavily built up area of La Manga del Mar Menor is a zone where there are practically no buildings at all, just a series..

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Murcia: Chocolate from the monks and a visit to La Morenica
The Chocolate de la Luz can once again be purchased from monks in the mountains outside Murcia Here's an enjoyable morning out which is suitable for those who enjoy a spot of sightseeing and a good view, as well as for those who enjoy a not too taxing..

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El Valle Visitor Centre Murcia
The El Valle Visitor Centre Murcia The El Valle Visitor’s Centre is located in the heart of the regional park, the Parque Regional del Valle y Carrascoy, which runs alongside the capital city of Murcia, and is home to a number of monuments relating..

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8-kilometre geological walk around Cabezo de la Fuente in Calblanque regional park
A circular geological route in the Cartagena countryside Sendero Circular Cabezo de la Fuente: Length: 8 km Difficulty: medium Start point: Las Cobaticas information centre The Calblanque regional park (Parque Regional de Calblanque..

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4-kilometre geological walk from Cala Reona to Salinas del Rasall in Calblanque regional park
This pleasant walk in Calblanque is of considerable interest to geologists Distance: 4km, one way Start point: Cala Reona Difficulty level: medium This 4-kilometre route, which begins in Cala Reona and ends at the Salinas del Rasall in..

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Guided walking in the Sierra Minera with the Fundación Sierra Minera
This foundation offer guided routes through the mining area of La Unión The Fundaciòn Sierra Minera is a non-profit organisation which works to preserve the heritage of the Sierra Minera, and also engages in a number of educational activities..

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PR-MU 88 Route 33 a 7km walk between La Unión and Portmán
A seven-kilometre walk through the mountains and history of Portmán and La Unión The Carretera del 33 is a seven-kilometre walk through the mountains of the Sierra Minera between La Unión and the coastal town of Portmán, taking walkers on a journey..

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10km walking/cycling route, leaving from Cieza town
Route 1 La Isla– El Horno, from Cieza town This is a cycling and walking route through Cieza which is an ideal way to discover the beauty of the Ciezan countryside enjoy the fruit orchards and agricultural areas of the municipality, including..

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Cycling, walking, driving route 2, Cieza routes
Route 2 La Brujilla This route could be cycled, walked or driven through the Cieza municipality.  The route passes through the peach orchards and agricultural cultivated areas which make Cieza such an attractive location to visit, particularly..

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Driving route of Cieza to see La Floración
Route 3 La Parra –El Horno -  El Acho This is a drivable tarmac route through Cieza and is designed for those who want to enjoy a drive through the peach orchards during La Floración, although can also be driven at any time of the year to..

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Walking Routes Cieza, the PR MU-11, to Medina Siyasa
Sendero PR-MU 11: Medina Siyâsa (Route PR-MU 11) See Wikilocks map: Click here The PR-MU 11, Medina Siyâsa, is an 8.5km long walking route in the municipality of Cieza, a signposted circular walk which runs alongside the Vega del Segura river..

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Walking routes Cieza, the PR-MU 25
Almadenes – Almorchón, 13.3 kilometres Click here for Wikilocs The PR-MU 25, Almadenes - Almorchón, is a medium length popular walking route in Cieza and is a well sign posted, circular route through one of the most characteristically Ciezan..

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Cartagena, Cenizas and Negrete Military Batteries
Cartagena Spain, The Cenizas Battery and Negrete Anti-aircraft Battery Cartagena military batteries   These are within a very short drive of the La Chapa Battery (click La Chapa) which is just down the road in the Bay of Portmán, so it is..

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