San Patricio is alongside the tourist information centre in Lorca Visit the emblematic Excolegiata (or Antigua Colegiata) de San Patricio, which was originally built to commemorate a victory in..

“Imaginario” is open to visitors at the Museo de Fuente Álamo Artist Eva Poyato is currently showing a selection of her work at the Museo de Fuente Álamo under the title of “Imaginario”...

One of Murcia’s best-known artists passed away 20 years ago last year Approximately 50 works by the Murcia painter José María Párraga have been put on display at the Muram regional modern..

Located in the Museo Municipal of San Javier The municipal museum in San Javier hosts an exhibition dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the Air Academy until the 10th June, with an interesting..

Manolo Pardo presents his latest works themed on museums in the centre of Murcia An exhibition of works by painter Manolo Pardo is running until the end of June in the Sala Logia of the Museo de..

Exposición Colectiva en blanco y negro A collective exhibition showing the architecture and wooden structures of the Mar Menor, in the temporary exhibitions hall of the Museo del Mar. Address..

In the sala de exposiciones temporales of the Auditorio y Palacio de Congresos Infanta Doña Elena Until 10th June, an exhibition by Ukrainian artist, Nataliya Salyha, with a variety of mediums..

An exhibition by José Mª Cánovas Vera This exhibition can be visited in the El Pósito exhibitions room until the 3rd June. Normal Opening Hours during exhibitions are : Tuesday to Saturday..

The display concerns Cartagena in the 1930s during the Second Republic and the Civil War Anyone with an interest in Spanish 20th century will be keen to visit an exhibition which is being held..

Artist: Gaspar Lozano The exhibition "Artesanía en Madera" can be visited in the Sala de Usos múltiples in the ethnographical section of the Museo Jerónimo Molina in Plaza de la Constituci..

“El Latido de las Piedras” features images of works which can be seen in France, Rome and Tunisia “El latido de las piedras”, which is on display at the Roman Theatre Museum in Cartagena..

Artistic t-shirts can be purchased with all funds raised going to the autism charity Asteamur Entries in the second “Artistas en Camiseta” competition run by autism charity group Asteamur are..

Queries about any of the events mentioned here can be directed to the Tourist Office in Águilas (call 968 493285), where staff will also be happy to help deal with questions about hotels and hostelries..

Aspects of daily life in the Middle Ages are revealed by ceramics This exhibition at the “Jerónimo Molina” municipal museum of Jumilla takes a look at everyday life in the Middle Ages through..

90 historic images of Spanish artists at work in their studios at the Centro Cultural Las Claras An exhibition of photographs from the archives showing artists at work in their studios is running..

Treat yourself to great savings on spa packages, beauty and therapeutic treatments, and short breaks Call 968 688022 to book or CLICK HERE FOR ONLINE BOOKING Click here to see a virtual tour..

Surrealist works on display at the Palacio Consistorial in Cartagena Local artist Tomás Mendoza Arraco is displaying some of his surrealist works at the Palacio Consistorial in Cartagena until..

“Catulli Carmina, Odi et amo” tells the story of the poet Catullus and his love for Lesbia An exhibition entitled “Catulli Carmina, Odi et amo”, which is running this spring and early summer..

Fascinating environmental education visits for groups and families in the mountains just outside Murcia One of the cluster of facilities located near the visitors centre of the El Valle y Carrascoy..

MUDEM Molina de Segura Find out how Rome was illuminated 2,000 years ago with this itinerant exhibition which was awarded an important national prize in 2015 as the best travelling exhibition in..

Follow a 2.3km circular route through the forest of the Sierra Espuña and photograph what you see Activities for all the family are available in the regional parks this month. Murcia possesses..

5000 hectares of peach trees burst into flower for the spring From the middle of February to the middle of April, the Murcian municipality of Cieza is transformed into a sea of sweet smelling pink..

Treat a loved one to a number of beauty, relaxation and short break packages with a Balneario de Archena gift voucher Call 968 688022 or click here to book Thermal Spa waters in Archena flow..

The spectacular embroideries of Semana Santa in Lorca can be seen throughout the year in these four museums Lorca embroideries are famed throughout Spain. Every town and city in the Region of..

Every Wednesday from 17:00 to 19:00 The Concejalía de Cultura in Alhama de Murcia is running a ceramic making workshop for beginners on Wednesday evenings between the 11th April and 20th June, taking..

Following post-earthquake restoration the most imposing religious building in Lorca is open to the public again Of all the historic and monumental buildings in Lorca perhaps the most important..

An enjoyable exhibition by Yeclan photographer and artist Sonia Muñoz Venue. Centro Cultural Plaza Vieja Opening times: Tuesday to Saturday from 17:00 to 20:00. Yeclan artist Sonia Muñoz..

A series of events in Spanish in San Javier, Santiago de la Ribera and La Manga del Mar Menor A series of book readings and presentations is being held in the municipality of San Javier during..

Pozo Aledo fiestas, sports, theatre, markets, beach fun for children and a motorcycles and music festival on the agenda in the municipality of San Javier The municipality of San Javier offers a..

The Museo del vino celebrates its 15th anniversary Click for full information; Museo del Vino in Bullas Bullas is celebrating not only International Museums day, but also the 15th anniversary..

Movies related to Kafka, Kerouac and Max Perkins at the municipal library of San Javier A series of film screenings is under way at the municipal library in San Javier, with admission free of charge..

Lorca Imprescindible offers a 90-minute whistle-stop tour of some of the treasures of Lorca Activity only available in Spanish. As part of the scheduling in Lorca for the spring of 2018 a new..

Live entertainment every week at the Hotel la Encarnación Visitors to the Hotel La Encarnación in Los Alcázares can enjoy an evening of mixed  music courtesy of Juan Angel, performing music by..

Deadpool 2, Film Stars don´t die in Liverpool, Roman J. Israel Esq, Rebel in the Rye and Death Wish offer varied entertainment at Las Velas Ex-pats living in the Murcia Region can still enjoy the..

This week: Deadpool 2 and 12 Strong Every Tuesday the cinema shows English language originals The Hornillo multicine shows a full range of Spanish language films throughout the week with English..

Enjoy an atmospheric dinner at the oldest hotel in Los Alcázares Every Wednesday evening the historic La Encarnación Restaurant in Los Alcázares offers a special Mexican atmosphere, with live music..

Murcia Tres Culturas 11th to 26th May Musicians, singers and dancers from different countries, including Spain, Morocco, Tunisia, Greece, France, Venezuela, Israel, Belgium and Palestine, offer..

Free line dance classes are held every week at the Camposol Cultural Centre South-west Murcia has an enthusiastic country music club which holds monthly dances on the first Friday of every month and..

Spangles Ladies’ Barbershop Harmony Chorus  If you love singing come along and see what we do and perhaps even consider joining us! We rehearse every Thursday between 10:00 and 13:00 at the Centro..

Visits are on offer every Thursday at the Fortaleza del Sol in Lorca during May in English Lorca castle, the Fortaleza del Sol (Fortress of the Sun), is open to the public every day in May:..

Murcia Tres Culturas 11th to 26th May Musicians, singers and dancers from different countries, including Spain, Morocco, Tunisia, Greece, France, Venezuela, Israel, Belgium and Palestine, offer..

The screening forms part of the cinema's Ballet and Opera Season The Las Velas cinema in Los Alcázares will be screening the opera Macbeth filmed at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden as part..

Every week the Hotel in Los Alcázares offers a musical accompaniment to dinner Each week the hotel la Encarnación in Los Alcazares offers background jazz for diners at the hotel restaurant on a Thursday..

The last of the activities for International museums day Click for full information; Museo del Vino in Bullas Bullas is celebrating not only International Museums day, but also the 15th anniversary..

The Parque Almenara shows English language original films every Thursday Every Thursday an ENGLISH LANGUAGE ORIGINAL FILM is shown at the Parque Almenara multiscreen complex in Lorca. There..

Route name: ABANILLA, UNA VENTANA AL CIELO Departure point: Plaza del Ayuntamiento in Abanilla at 20.30pm A free nocturnal visit to the area known as el Lugar Alto where the Moors built a castle..

Organised by the Asociación Cultural y Artística del Rastrillo Solidario de Águilas Taking place at the Hotel Puerto Juan Montiel. With classes for singing, dancing,magic, humour or interpretation..

May Forthcoming Events Friday 11th May – Table Top Sale, Camposol Sector B, 9am – 1pm, outside Mercer´s office: Donations always welcome Friday 25th May – Table Top Sale, Camposol Sector..

Live music, family fun, motorcycle tours and bikes galore at the annual Hot Rally event The 15th edition of the Hot Rally-San Javier event for bikers, which is being held in Santiago de la Ribera..

Murcia Tres Culturas 11th to 26th May Musicians, singers and dancers from different countries, including Spain, Morocco, Tunisia, Greece, France, Venezuela, Israel, Belgium and Palestine, offer..

Taking place in the Biblioteca Pública Miguel Galindo Cuentacuentos for children in English and Spanish Start time: 17:30 Venue: Biblioteca Pública Miguel Galindo Click for more information..

Every week the Hotel in Los Alcázares offers a musical accompaniment to dinner Each week the hotel la Encarnación in Los Alcazares offers a sevillanas show for diners at the hotel restaurant on Friday..

Keep the mozzies at bay this summer with easy-to-fit screens! The weekly free workshops at the Leroy Merlin store in the Nueva Condomina shopping centre in Murcia continue on Saturday 19th and..

Keep the mozzies at bay this summer with easy-to-fit screens! The weekly free workshops at the Leroy Merlin store alongside the Espacio Mediterráneo shopping centre in Cartagena continue on Saturday..

Route name; LA RICA HUERTA DE ABANILLA Y SU DESIERTO A 5km free guided route to discover the Huerta area of Mahoya and the lunar landscapes of the “Paisaje Lunar” A 5 km (circular itinerary..

The Observatorio Astronómico de la Jara is an interesting family night out Route name: VISITA NOCTURNA AL OBSERVATORIO ASTRONÓMICO DEL CABEZO DE LA JARA Visit the Puerto Lumbreras Observatory..

Every Saturday the Hotel in Los Alcázares offers a musical accompaniment to dinner Diners at the Hotel La Encarnación in Los Alcázares can enjoy some musical accompaniment courtesy of The Tenors..

Cehegín is in the north-west of the Murcia Region On 26th May the tourist office of Cehegín is offering a 2 euro guided tour exploring its own roots, starting at 11:15 alongside the Begastri..

Murcia Tres Culturas 11th to 26th May Musicians, singers and dancers from different countries, including Spain, Morocco, Tunisia, Greece, France, Venezuela, Israel, Belgium and Palestine, offer..

This monthly free tour explores some of the mysteries of historical Lorca Route name: Visita Teatralizada La Daga Roja Lorca is a city rich in history, its strategic position above the Guadalent..

Learn more about the magnificent meaty Melva This free workshop is taking place in the Restaurante Americo Mediterráneo, in Bolnuevo, Mazarrón, and is hosted by chef Americo D'Abramo, who will..

The Argaric complex in Totana dates from 4,000 years ago Tour name: LA TROYA DE OCCIDENTE, YACIMIENTO ARGÁRICO DE LA BASTIDA The La Bastida Argaric site in Totana is open at the weekends for..

This is part of the celebrations of European International Parks day This free family activity is being run by the Cobaticas visitors centre within the Calblanque regional park and is free of charge..

Beach and water sports activities, music, Zumba, food trucks, artisans and entertainments….and football! During the weekend of the 26th and 27th May the Playa de la Isla beach in the Puerto de..

Sung by Ana Mochón and performed by the Cartagena Symphonic Youth Orchestra Flamenco Cantaora Ana Mochón, who has a sweet, soft tone to her flamenco vocal, joins the Symphonic Youth Orchestra of..

Children’s fun fair, located in Plaza Antonio Cortijos. Each weekend out of season a children’s funfair is open in the Plaza Antonio Cortijos, which is opposite the large free parking area..

These guided tours run on Saturdays and Sundays MUDEM: Museo del enclave de la Muralla Route title: VISITA GUIADA AL MUDEM (MUSEO DEL ENCLAVE DE LA MURALLA) Molina de Segura was an important..

The tour includes a visit to the castle and cave houses in Puerto Lumbreras Route name: Visita guiada a Medina Nogalte Route schedule for January to April 2018. Puerto Lumbreras in the South..

Run by Eventos Zombies Zombies will once again return to Los Alcázares on 26th May, turning the streets into a place of terror, so don´t worry if you stumble across a diosorientated Zombie while..

Cost 5 euros for adults and 2 euros for children This is a guided family nature walk in Cehegín, north-west Murcia, with commentary in Spanish. The route visits the Peña Rubia, the nearest mountainous..

This route is described as being of medium difficulty CAMINOS CON FORTUNA: RUTA POR RAMBLA SALADA This is an 8km long route which is described as being of low difficulty level, although a reasonable..

Spanish language tour: See the best views of Alhama de Murcia from high above the town The castle which dominates the skyline of Alhama de Murcia can be visited by joining one of the regular monthly..

This guided 4 kilometre coastal walk explores the flora, fauna and geological peculiarities of this stretch of coastline The Águilas tourist office is offering a new guided walk for spring of..

Discover the snow houses of the Sierra Espuña regional park This is part of the celebrations of European International Parks day This free family activity is being run by the Ricardo Codorn..

This is the oldest hotel in Los Alcázares Every Sunday evening the historic La Encarnación Restaurant in Los Alcázares offers a Flamenco dance show given by members of the Raquel Peña association..

Music by Tchaikovsky, Glière and Beethoven at the Murcia auditorium The Region of Murcia Symphony Orchestra (OSRM), under the baton of resident conductor Virginia Martínez, are joined by harpist..

The screening forms part of the cinema's Ballet, Opera and musicals Season The Las Velas cinema in Los Alcázares will be screening Broadway musical An American in Paris as part of the spring 2018..

A popular programme in the Águilas auditorium The Promúsica concerts at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena in Águilas are run by a non-profit-making association which aims to offer a complete..

Urban bicycle routes in Los Alcázares offer a mixture of history and urban art On 2nd June Los Alcázares continues with its programme of guided urban cycling routes to see some of the urban art..

This is taking place in the setting of the Cafetería Las Caballerizas del Castillo Artist and sculptress Miriam Tudela is leading this activity, which takes place in the setting of the Cafetería..

The baths were used by first the Moors and then the Romans As part of its guided tours of the municipality schedule, the cultural department of Alhama de Murcia offers a free guided tour in SPANISH..

Learn about the important figures who shaped the history of the municipality. This free guided route is hosted by novelist Paco López Mengual and visits the cemetery of Molina de Segura, the tombstones..

See the Roman Baths and fabulous views from Águilas castle On the first Sunday of every month the municipality of Águilas offers visitors a chance to visit the historical sites within the town..

The route follows the PR-MU91 This guided senderismo route visits the Monte Arabí, a site protected as being of cultural interest and a heritage site. There are countless tales and legends..

This annual bands bonanza is always a sell-out Tickets 5 euros Call Jackie on 634 358 529 Rocking in Roda is an annual fundraiser for HAH Help at Home Mar Menor and is always hugely popular..

Águilas has been inhabited from prehistory and even the British played a part in the development of the municipality This free tour lasts for one and a half hours, visits the principal historical..

The former leader of Presuntos Implicados on stage at the Murcia auditorium Soledad Giménez Muñoz, to give her full name, is a Spanish-French singer-songwriter who for over 20 years was the leader..

Part of the fiestas programme on Hacienda del Álamo in Fuente Álamo Click for more information about Hacienda del Álamo Start time 21:00 Entry free of charge   Join the South West Murcia..

The Discantus children’s choir perform at the Murcia auditorium The Discantus children’s choir, directed and conducted by Ángel L. Carrillo, present “Thriller”, a show which consists of three..

An easy walk, great scenery and a chance to take a dip at the coves of Bolnuevo The Gatos Abandona2 group, which aims to find homes for stray and abandoned cats in the Region of Murcia, is holding..

Part of the fiestas programme on Hacienda del Álamo in Fuente Álamo Click for more information about Hacienda del Álamo Start time 10:00 Entry 9 euros for adults, 4 euros for children including..

Part of the fiestas programme on Hacienda del Álamo in Fuente Álamo Click for more information about Hacienda del Álamo Start time 12:30 In the Pueblo Español Further information from Sandra..

The fifth walk of the Sendalhama season is in the municipality of Bullas The Town Hall of Alhama de Murcia continues the 2018 edition of the popular “Sendalhama” guided walks program, which..

A lunchtime concert in the “Con cierto sabor” cycle The last in the cycle of concerts in the "Con cierto sabor" cycle which include classical music followed by jazz and gastronomic tasters..

A guided trip of the Mar Menor by boat As a promotional exercise to encourage visitors to other areas to come and explore the fabulous Mar Menor, the tourist offices of San Javier are offering..

At Roda Civic Centre, San Javier Stalls open from 2pm Auction of clothing from 3pm, with volunteers modelling the clothing. Wide selection of clothes and bric a brac on sale, with all proceeds..

The electronic music festival of the Region of Murcia This year Animalsound returns for its fifth year and is taking place over a two- day period at the La Fica showground alongside the Victor Villegas..

This free Spanish language guided tour highlights some of the many beautiful buildings in the centre of Lorca NB; The tourist office is able to arrange English language tours for groups by prior..

The Region of Murcia offers a series of free guided routes to discover the best of the region The Region of Murcia offers a series of guided walks and visits to places of historical and natural interest..

This free ENGLISH language guided tour highlights some of the many beautiful buildings in the centre of Lorca Lorca is a city rich in history, its strategic position above the Guadalentín Valley..