Includes Semana Santa, free guided tours, cultural and sporting activities Go to ÁGUILAS TODAY for full information in English about the municipality of Águilas. Queries about any of the..

The man who built the Embarcadero del Hornillo and the railway network which serviced it If you happen to be in Águilas between the 8th February and the 12th May 2019, have a look at the exhibition..

There are hundreds of free and paid routes on offer throughout the year for those who enjoy exploring There are literally dozens of options on offer every month for those interested in exploring..

From dolphin spotting to quad biking and a host of events in the Region of Murcia throughout the year. The Region of Murcia has a lot more to offer than the sun, sea and sand of the Costa Cálida..

15 bodegas are affiliated to the Ruta del Vino and offer a wide range of guided visits The wineries and vineyards of the Ruta del Vino in the municipality of Jumilla can be enjoyed and visited..

A host of events including concerts, artisans’ days, exhibitions and plenty of activities for children The late winter and early spring is marked throughout Spain by Carnival and the Easter celebrations..

Alhama de Murcia, a morning out visiting the historic spa town Alhama de Murcia has enjoyed tremendous success with its free guided tours of the town throughout the last few years, as many local..

There are always a considerable number of exhibitions on display throughout the Murcia Region in dedicated exhibition spaces and public buildings, all of which are free of charge to visitors. See..

There are additional activities in the castle during Semana Santa week General entry is only 6 euros Lorca castle, the Fortaleza del Sol (Fortress of the Sun), is open to the public every day during..

Various ways of enjoying a tour of the Roman city of Carthago Nova and other historical sites in Cartagena The Semana Santa celebrations in Cartagena begin earlier than any others in Spain in the..

The Bando de la Huerta, the "barraca" outdoor bar-restaurants and the Entierro de la Sardina bring the joy of spring to Murcia The Fiestas de Primavera take place in Murcia this year..

Typical Murciano cuisine at affordable prices in traditional open-air gardens The Semana de Primavera fiestas in the city of Murcia, which are held every year in the week following Easter, are..

The 5ª Ruta de Carrozas: Un Paseo entre Papelicos Each year the most northernly municipality in the Murcia region, Yecla, holds its annual Fiestas Patronales in honour of the patron saint of agriculturalists..

This week Alhama de Murcia continues to offer free daily ENGLISH language audiotours and there are fiestas in the outlying district of Las Cañadas Free audioguide in English available throughout..

Caravaca gears up for the annual running of the wine horses The main events in the annual fiestas of Caravaca de la Cruz, including the running of the wine horses, take place in the first couple..

This includes the Running of the Wine Horses on 2nd May The core fiestas take place between the 1st and 5th May, with the preliminary activities beginning on 24th April. The Running of the Wine..

This is a fascinating step back into the mining history of the Sierra Minera The Mina Las Matildes is an interesting morning out for anyone interested to learn about the history of the Sierra Minera..

Street markets all over the Region from San Javier to Blanca The following weekly markets are held in the Region of Murcia on Thursdays. The listing was updated in May 2018. Markets may be..

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 Compañía Murciana de Danza perform a work originally written by García Lorca The sixth in the cycle of 7 dance performances during the 2018/19 season at the Auditorio Víctor Villegas in..

The main Romería takes place on the 3rd May As in many other areas of the region, there are two different fiestas combining in these celebrations: the religious celebration in honour of the Sant..

This is part of the celebrations of the Fiestas del Escudo During the annual Fiestas del Escudo in Cieza a Mediaeval Market is held in the centre of the old town, providing a colourful backdrop..

Street markets all over the Region from Puerto Lumbreras to Calasparra The following weekly street markets are held in the Region of Murcia on Fridays. The listing was updated in May 2018...

This is an outlying district of the Alhama de Murcia municipality The pedania of La Molata (Cañadas de  Alhama) holds its annual fiestas patronales in honour of the Virgen de la Cabeza, these..

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..

This is part of the Pro-music cycle at the auditorium The 2019 Promúsica concerts at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena in Águilas are run by a non-profit-making association which aims to offer..

The flamenco rocker takes to the stage at the main theatre of Lorca Marcos del Ojo Barroso, better known as "El Canijo de Jerez", is renowned mainly for his singing voice but is also..

This is the fifth edition of the Jornadas Gastronómicas de la Gamba Roja de Águilas The fifth “Gamba Roja de Águilas” festival is being held in the south-westernmost municipality of the..

Los Alcázares is hosting this artisan market monthly throughout the year Los Alcázares is hosting an artisan market on Saturday 27th April in the Paseo Carrión which runs behind the Carrión..

The Burial of the Sardine is the biggest parade of the year in the city of Murcia The Entierro de la Sardina in Murcia is for many people the highlight of the Fiestas de la Primavera, which take..

Fiesta de los Molinos, Torre Pacheco This weekend Torre Pacheco celebrates its tradition of agricultural  production, and, more specifically, the windmills which are dotted around in the countryside..

The Torre de la Iglesia de Santiago has been converted into a museum about the church The tower of the Iglesia de Santiago El Mayor in Totana has been converted into a museum on five levels, and..

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..

This site contains prehistoric rock art remains and was also used as a burial site Further information available in Spanish about the site on www.abrigodelmilano.es The prehistoric site of el..

From small to large, from vegetables to household appliances, markets in Murcia over the weekend The following weekly markets are held in the Region of Murcia on Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays..

An open-air performance suitable for a family audience 21:00 Free Circus Street Theatre. A spectacular featuring contemporary circus acts including jugglers, dance and something described only..

The tour includes a visit to the castle and cave houses in Puerto Lumbreras Route name: Visita guiada a Medina Nogalte This route is offered most weekends by the tourist office of Puerto Lumbreras..

Discover the secrets of Roman Cartagena in English Mediterranean Cartagena tours is a company specialising in English language guided tours of the Region of Murcia, using a fully qualified and..

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..

Jumilla also offers many bodegas which can be visited on the same day Route name: OLD TOWN OF JUMILLA AND ETHNOLOGICAL MUSEUM Language: ENGLISH (see feed below for dates of other English  and..

Tips on soils, planting seasons, and how to make the most of limited indoor space The latest in the series free Saturday morning workshops at the Leroy Merlin stores in Murcia and Cartagena on..

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..

Held in honour of the patron saint of agriculture Each year the most northernly municipality in the Murcia region, Yecla, holds its annual Fiestas Patronales in honour of the patron saint of agriculturalists..

Theatre in Spanish. Spanish language theatre "La Vida es Sueño" by Calderón de la Barca. Start time: 21.00 Tickets: From 10 euros Click for map, box office and ticketing information..

The "I Love Zombie" event is run by Eventos Zombies Zombies will once again return to Los Alcázares on Saturday the 27th April , turning the streets into a place of terror, so don´t..

The IX Muestra Infantil de folklore “Tío Pillo” Start time: 21.00 Venue: Convento de la Merced in Lorca (NB: there is parking alongside the convent.) Click for map: Convento de la Merced..

Moratalla celebrates the day of its patron, el Día de Jesucristo Aparecido, Patrón de la Villa on the 27th April. The day of  Jesucristo Aparecido is celebrated every April in the north-westerly..

Featuring evocative African music and poetry Organised by the concejalia for equality this is an event combining the music of Sirifo and Sakar Kouyate and the poetry of Inma Pelegrin and Katy Parra..

This guided tour is to raise money for the  Asilo de los ancianos A Spanish language guided visit to the historic Remedios cemetery in Santa Lucia, Cartagena, is being run on Saturday 27th April..

Special goggles transport visitors to the 1st century BC in the Roman city of Carthago Nova A new project to design and provide virtual reality tours at the Roman Theatre Museum in Cartagena, transporting..

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..

Villa de Alcantarilla artisan market The next “Villa de Alcantarilla” arts and crafts market is taking place on Sunday 28th April next to the Plaza de la Constitución, commonly known as the Jard..

Discover the part played by the British in the railway history of Águilas During the spring of 2019 Águilas continues with its extremely popular monthly guided visit, the RUTA DEL FERROCARRIL..

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..

Afterwards there’s time for a visit to one of the Bodegas for which Jumilla is so famous The English language tour departs at 10:15 from the Tourist Information Office. Please note that no transp..

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..

The castle above Jumilla is open on Saturday and Sunday mornings during the winter With the winter nights drawing in visiting times at the medieval castle which stands above the town of Jumilla..

Groups from Torre Pacheco and Molina de Segura at the Murcia auditorium This lunchtime concert features the Banda Escuela de Torre Pacheco under the baton of Daniel Martínez and their counterparts..

Begastri was a major Visigoth settlement in north-west Murcia The important archaeological site of Begastri, 3 kilometres from Cehegín, is offering a Spanish language tour of the remains of the..

At La Zona Bar from 10:00 to 13:00 Join the Mar Menor group on Facebook for info about Los Alcázares, San Javier, San Pedro del Pinatar, Torre Pacheco, La Unión and Cartagena and keep up to date..

Make new friends in the Los Alcázares area of the Mar Menor Join the Mar Menor group on Facebook for info about Los Alcázares, San Javier, San Pedro del Pinatar, Torre Pacheco, La Unión and..

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..

Street markets all over the Region from Los Belones to Jumilla The following weekly markets are held in the Region of Murcia on Tuesdays. The listing was updated in May 2018, and should any changes..

Visit a Murcian artisan brewery and enjoy the flavour of hand-crafted beers Every Tuesday at 5pm: booking essential! Another Planet is an independent micro-brewery which strives to supply the..

Half price admission for children for this performance at the main theatre of Lorca This musical version of Aladdin in Spanish, based on the tale first told in the Book of a Thousand and One Nights..

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..

Street markets all over the Region from Totana to Yecla The following weekly markets are held in the Region of Murcia on Wednesdays. The listing was updated in May 2018. Markets may be cancelled..

This year the "Noche de los Museos" is on the 18th May. The Night of the Museums is a huge event in Cartagena, with many of the museums open until the early hours of the morning, combined..

Click here to see full programme of events within the Fiestas of la Vera Cruz in Caravaca de la Cruz, north-west Murcia. Free music and DJ sets in the Recinto Festero which is alongside the Salones..

Plenty of free folk is on offer during this important festive weekend XIX Alhama en Concierto Folk- Fiestas de Los Mayos 2019 As part of the Los Mayos celebrations in the municipality of Alhama..

The minibus picks up from Los Alcázares and Torre Pacheco - Friday 3rd May: SCENIC WINE TOUR (Secret Moorish Valley + Jumilla Winery) Mediterranean Cartagena tours specialise in English language..

Theatre in Spanish. Spanish language theatre "Fedra" . Start time: 21.00 Tickets: From 12 euros Click for map, box office and ticketing information: Auditorio Infanta Elena Águilas..

A wide variety of collected items are on offer. The fifth edition of the annual Collector's Fair in Puerto Lumbreras is being held at the town’s municipal sports centre over the weekend of 4th..

Lorca Judía, Cristiana y Califal includes the 15th century synagogue, a 10th century Moorish palace and the church of San Patricio A full day in Lorca with entry fees paid for just 12 euros!..

The church contains spectacular murals and the remains of a 10th-century Moorish palace Please note: commentary on this tour is in Spanish. Now that restoration work on the main historical and..

Afterwards there’s time for a visit to one of the Bodegas for which Jumilla is so famous There are two Spanish language tours at 10.00 and 11.30 on each of the two dates.Cost 2.10 euros including..

Spanish Mother’s Day falls on the first Sunday of May: great ideas for homemade presents The latest in the series free Saturday morning workshops at the Leroy Merlin stores in Murcia and Cartagena..

Theatre in Spanish. Spanish language theatre "Cantajuegos" , family fun with storytelling, music and games. Start time: 18.30 Tickets: From 6 euros Click for map, box office and..

Costumed actors accompany visitors on a tour of the principal historical attractions of the town Throughout the year the tourist information office in Águilas offers a series of free guided tours..

La Villa Vieja, which means old town is the location of the first true settlement in the area which is now Calasparra. This settlement was inhabited during the occupation of the area by the Moors..

Tchaikovsky’s 1st Piano Concerto and Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet at the Murcia auditorium The last event of the Grand Concerts cycle at the Auditorio Víctor Villegas in Murcia features the..

Learn about the punishing bombardments of Cartagena during the Spanish Civil War - Wednesday 8th May : CIVIL WAR TOUR (also including 20th Century Cartagena) Mediterranean Cartagena tours specialise..

The church contains spectacular murals and the remains of a 10th-century Moorish palace Please note: commentary on this tour is in Spanish. Now that restoration work on the main historical and..

Actress Aisa Boaa at the contemporary arts centre in the regional capital The Centro Párraga focuses on the emerging arts and encouraging the development of contemporary artists offering a dynamic..

A free route uncovering some of the monumental treasures in central Lorca Lorca is a city rich in history, its strategic position above the Guadalentín Valley having attracted human settlers for..

This is the home of the "Eagle patrol" acrobatic squad and the training centre for the Spanish Air Force. The San Javier Air Base and Military Academy ( the academia general del aire)..

Two performances at the emerging arts centre in the regional capital In “Aguanta”, Daniel Hernández and Mario García Sáez collaborate to produce a dance work bringing together their radically..

The free music continues in Abanilla as the fiestas come to an end Abanilla celebrates its principal fiestas around the May Bank Holiday, but the following weekend there are still a number of free..

This is the last free concert in a cycle of three Tickets are free of charge and can be collected from the town hall of Los Alcázares during normal opening hours Three free entry chamber music..

Get the water in your pool in tip top condition in preparation for the height of summer! It may be taking a little longer than usual this spring, but very soon the Costa Cálida and the Region..

Jumilla also offers many bodegas which can be visited on the same day Route name: CONVENTO DE SANTA ANA (IN SPANISH) CONVENT OF SAINT ANNE (MOUNTAIN) Although Jumilla is best known for its..

A weekend for gamers and Manga fans in Cartagena The 2019 edition ( the VII) of the Salón del Manga y la Cultura Japonesa de Cartagena (Cartagena se Remanga) which caters for fans of the “manga..

Jumilla also offers many bodegas which can be visited on the same day Route name: CONVENTO DE SANTA ANA (IN SPANISH) CONVENT OF SAINT ANNE (MOUNTAIN) Although Jumilla is best known for its..

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

Discover more about the historical roots of this popular seaside port This free tour lasts for one and a half hours, visits the principal historical sites of the centre of Águilas town and is..

Theatre in Spanish. Spanish language theatre "Murcia attacks" , with an attack of humour. Start time: 21.00 Tickets: From 10 euros Click for map, box office and ticketing information..

Discover the part played by the British in the railway history of Águilas During the spring of 2019 Águilas continues with its extremely popular monthly guided visit, the RUTA DEL FERROCARRIL..

A wide range of artisan products alongside plenty of food and family entertainment Throughout the weekend following the main Los Mayos celebrations, Alhama de Murcia holds a Medieval market in the..

Trió Romea, Dúo Rodríguez-Valero and LCD Funk perform at the Murcia auditorium Following the success of the first season of Sunday lunchtime events in the “Con Cierto Sabor” cycle, a second..

Jumilla also offers many wine-producing bodegas which can be visited on the same day Route name: CASCO ANTIGUO DE JUMILLA +MUSEO ARQUEOLÓGICO Language: Spanish (see feed below for dates of..