The Huertos del Vicario venue houses a market and plenty of music and entertainment for all ages! There’s no doubt that the main musical event in Caravaca de la Cruz in June, or in the whole of the..

Rainbow Family Day launches on June 14 ahead of the main march on Gran Vía on June 20 The No te Prives collective has unveiled the full programme for Murcia's 2026 LGBTQ+ Pride celebrations, and..

The Plaza Bohemia is the hub of evening life in La Manga during the summer One of the most popular features of the summer in La Manga del Mar Menor springs into life on 15th June, when 30 stalls and..

These days there is a new generation of travellers who are seeking not photo opportunities but genuine sensations, people who prefer to have whatever the locals have for breakfast, wander along the streets..

With just two dates remaining this month, now's the time to grab your spot on the Region of Murcia's favourite summer excursion   If you've been meaning to book one of Raquel Tours' catamaran..

A 14-kilometre route in Sierra Espuña, a spectacular rock wall, pine forests and views as far as the Mediterranean! There are many ways to experience and enjoy the beauty of nature first hand, whether..

The exciting charity event, organised by the San Javier Sports Department, takes place on Saturday July 4 Get ready for the most eagerly anticipated night race of the summer in the Mar Menor. Registration..

Oficina de Turismo de La Unión The tourist information office of La Unión is located at the Museo Minero, Calle Jacinto Conesa 21 (click for map),  telephone number 968 541614, email turismo..

A scenic 4.6-km route just outside the city centre of Lorca The Cejo de los Enamorados walking or hiking trail is a 4.6-kilometre route heading west out of the city of Lorca from the La Merced visitors..

A huge range of destinations for two-wheeled travel in all corners of the Costa Cálida Cycling tourism is becoming more and more popular throughout Europe and, for various reasons, the Region of Murcia..

English language guides are available for these visits in Murcia, Caravaca, Cieza, Jumilla and Yecla Away from the magnificent beaches of the Region of Murcia, visitors can absorb thousands of years..

Open seven days a week with a takeaway service too, Annapurna is bringing something a little different to Los Belones If you haven't heard of Annapurna Nepali andIndian Restaurant in Los Belones..

This Caravaca cycling tour includes optional stops at two archaeological sites One of two recommended short cycling trips for those who are not accompanied by small children, this route is entitled..

After a winter break, Cabo de Palos’s favourite bar is reopening for the spring and summer season from this March Café Bar Yemanjá in Cabo de Palos will reopen its doors on Saturday March 14..

Too much to see, not enough time to see it – limit yourself to one day in Lorca and you’ll be back for more! Lorca, “The City of the Sun”, is one of those cities best enjoyed while taking a..

These protected treasures offer history, wildlife and whispers of the past, but you’ll need a boat to reach them Tucked inside the calm, salty waters of Murcia’s Mar Menor lagoon, five volcanic..

Tuesday afternoon visits to the most outstanding monuments in the historic city of Lorca If you speak enough Spanish then one of the best ways of starting to learn about the old city centre of Lorca..

A protected Regional Park which has barely been altered by human activity over the millennia The Regional Park of the Sierra de la Pila is an area of 8,836 hectares in the north-east of the Region..

Trace more than 2,000 years of history in Murcia with visits to these impressive archaeological digs and museum sites! While there is no doubting the marvellous sights and recommended visits to be..

ARCHIVED ARTICLE - The warmth of romantic settings more than makes up for the cold winter nights in the north of Murcia… It seems as though the extended Spanish Christmas, New Year and Three Kings..

A historic town in the captivating countryside of northern Murcia with unique gastronomic, wine-making and fiesta traditions! Yecla is the northernmost municipality of the Region of Murcia, and its..

The popular Murcia tour operator will run accompanied shopping excursions on the last Tuesday of every month in 2026 Taquilla Tickets is giving bargain hunters and market lovers a new reason to..

The castle and the Sagrera windmill both offer stunning views, and the CIMAR Aquarium and railway, Hornillo and archaeological museums all offer interesting journeys into the past... The municipality..

The palatial residence contains antique furniture from the last 350 years and important works of art Almost 13 years after the Casa de Guevara was closed to visitors after being damaged in the earthquakes..

Take your foot of the pedal as you wallow in the rhythms of Nature and local customs in rural Murcia! “Slow tourism” is a way of travelling which places the emphasis on tranquillity, getting in..

The town of Abanilla celebrates 500 years of devotion to the Holy Cross The town of Abanilla in the north-east of Murcia is celebrating a Holy Jubilee Year in 2026 to celebrate 500 years of devotion..

History, wine, breathtaking landscapes, a medieval castle and some of the most widely acclaimed Spanish wine! Jumilla, which lies in the “Altiplano” area in the north of the Region of Murcia, is..

Six guest chefs recognised by the Michelin Guide and Repsol will host exclusive dining experiences between March and November A new series of fine dining events will bring some of Spain’s most..

Active tourism, landscape and views, history and local gastronomy in the north-west of Murcia The town of Moratalla in the north-west of the Region of Murcia offers visitors a variety of rewarding..

A host of reasons to take a trip to this hidden valley just half an hour from the city of Murcia The Ricote Valley, with its green countryside and naturally isolated location, is in the heart of the..

Enjoy the city centre as you discover some of the favourite snacks of Caravaca! In 2025 the Town Hall of Caravaca de la Cruz has joined forces with local restaurants to launch a series of five easily..

Pat Metheny, Ludovico Beier, Camille Thurman, Young Gun Silver Fox, The Brand New Heavies and Carles Benavent top the bill at the 2026 San Javier Jazz Festival The full line-up has been confirmed for..

Guests booking directly through the website can now enjoy a complimentary breakfast Colina del Emperador, a family-run boutique beach house in La Manga del Mar Menor, has introduced a new benefit..

The “green heart” of the Region of Murcia is a must for lovers of the great outdoors all year round! The Regional Park of Sierra Espuña is one of the great natural treasures of the Region of Murcia..

An exhibition at the Jerónimo Molina Archaeology Museum in Jumilla Could there really be a secret tunnel leading from the “Casón”, the 4th-century burial chamber or mausoleum on the southern..

Few cities can match the heady mix of history, culture and tradition in the September fiestas of Cartagena! Every year in September, when the heat of summer is beginning to die down, the city of Cartagena..

An eco-friendly walking and cycling route at the western end of the Águilas coastline The network of “Senderos Azules” (Blue Trails) is an initiative promoted in Spain by ADEAC, the Association..

A curious vestige of plans to create a mini-Venice at the northern end of La Manga! The Puente de la Risa (the Bridge of Laughter) is one of the vestiges of an ambitious idea proposed by the pioneer..

Artists and sculptors including Salzillo and Coronado are among those on display at the Semana Santa museum of the Paso Azul Ten years after the MASS museum (Muso Azul de Semana Santa, run by the “..

The heat is on as Águilas welcomes the first of the summer visitors June is a month of transition in Águilas: on the one hand, the school year ends and many of the year-round activities begin a long..

Weekend events at the theatre museum ensure that there is something for all the family! The beginning of the summer season in Cartagena heralds the first of the 2026 evening tours at the Roman Theatre..

Northern Murcia is dotted with heavenly locations in water ranging from jacuzzi temperature to icy cold! We are now in the middle of the “dog days” of summer, the month from mid-July to mid-August..

Free beach fitness sessions in Santiago de la Ribera and La Manga! Full details have now been published of the municipal sports activities in San Javier for the summer of 2026, with a variety of attractive..

The event at the El Pósito venue in Alhama is organized by the Asociación Ceres An exhibition of dry cord and patchwork creations is being held by the Asociación Ceres at the El Pósito venue in..

Fun and healthy exercise for young and old alike throughout the municipality of Los Alcázares this summer The official programme has been presented for the sports activities being held for all ages..

Artwork from the Pedro Juan Rabal workshop at Cafetería-Pub Calderón This exhibition of paintings by members of the Pedro Juan Rabal workshop is being held at the Cafetería-Pub Calderón (Calle..

Tasty bar snacks with a distinctly local flavour in the city of Lorca! “Pimentón” is the typical Murcian round red pepper or paprika which is dried out and ground to make a rich, pungent red pepper..

Essences of the Region of Murcia at the Museo Municipal Palacio Barón Benifayó in San Pedro This exhibition, which pays homage to the Region of Murcia through a series of paintings depicted representive..

This week’s Thursday film in English at the Parque Almenara cinema in Lorca is ‘Disclosure Day.´   The movie showing in its original English-language version with Spanish subtitles at..

Free entry, 15 exhibitions, live cooking demonstrations and evening music make this a weekend worth clearing your diary for If your idea of canned food is still something you reach for when there is..

David Bisbal and Ana Torroja top the bill at the largest single summer event in north-west Murcia! The Noches del Camino music festival in Caravaca is being held for only the third time this year..

The fiestas are held in honour of San Juan, whose feast day falls on 24th June The village and district of Cañadas del Romero in the countryside of Mazarrón is holding its annual fiestas in honour..

El Prado en las Calles brings the Prado museum experience to the heart of the Region of Murcia The itinerant exhibition El Prado en las Calles has arrived for the next few weeks in the municipality..

St John of the Cross was canonized 300 years ago and made a Doctor of the Church 100 years ago San Juan de la Cruz (1542-91) was a Catholic priest and mystic and a Carmelite friar who spent various..

The music begins at 21.30 in the Plaza Calderón in Lorca The “Lorca Emergente” series of open-air concerts featuring talented young bands returns on 19th June with a show by Los Alegres Bandoleros..

Join in the relaxation on the Mar Menor at the Playa de Manzanares Among the activities being held in Los Alcázares during June are the latest paddle yoga sessions, including on on Saturday 20th June..

The Casino of Águilas plays host to the ongoing season of jazz evenings in the town The Jazz Amigos de la Cultura society is holding another of its hugely popular jazz events on Saturday 20th June..

Discover the history and most important buildings of San Javier The free guided tour, which on this occasion is offered in Spanish, starts at 9.30 on Saturday 20th June at the San Javier Museum, where..

See the spectacular Badlands of Gebas and experience the culture of this village in Alhama de Murcia This “Landscape and Culture” tour of the village of Gebas, in the foothills of Sierra Espuñ..

Registrations are open now for this special anniversary competition   This year, Roda Golf andBeach Resort in San Javier, Murcia celebrates its 20th anniversary in style: with a major golf tournament..

Clear air, great views and the spectacular badlands in the Alhama de Murcia village of Gebas This “Landscape and Culture” tour of the village of Gebas, in the foothills of Sierra Espuña, was a..

A 2-hour walk on the environmentally friendly route along the seafront of Águilas town centre The network of “Senderos Azules” is an initiative promoted in Spain by ADEAC, the Association of Environmental..

Help out the entire community at the beaches of Los Narejos and Carrión The Town Hall is organizing a morning of beach cleaning on Saturday 20th June with all members of the public, young and not..

Go back in time in the centre of Mazarrón as you visit an impressive collection of memorabilia and historical exhibits This special guided tour on 20th June at the Antonio Paredes Museum in Mazarr..

The cycle tours in Los Alcázares offer a mixture of history and urban art This popular bicycle tour of the centre of Los Alcázares is being held again on Saturday 20th June and includes some of the..

Over 6 hours of the best urban and rock music at the fairground venue in Alhama The Nueva Espuña fairground venue in Calle Miguel Ángel Blanco (click for map) in Alhama de Murcia is hosting this..

An architectural jewel created outside the city of Cartagena in the Modernist style A series of guided visits, events and exhibitions are being held in Cartagena this spring to celebrate the city’..

Welcome the summer of 2026 with a stroll around the picturesque town of Cehegín The summer officially starts this year on 21st June and to welcome the season the tourist office of Cehegín is holding..

Join in the relaxation on the Mar Menor at the Playa de Manzanares Among the activities being held in Los Alcázares during June are the latest paddle yoga sessions, including two on Sunday 21st June..

The Pearl of the Mar Menor tour 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..

Guest performers from the outskirts of Murcia at the winter theatre in Parque Almansa The 36th annual Festival de Folclore de San Javier is being held on Sunday 21st June at the Teatro de Invierno..

Three nights of non-stop fun, food, music and magic by the sea in La Manga del Mar Menor Murcia’s iconic midsummer festival returns to La Manga del Mar Menor this June with three evenings of music..

Celebrate Pride Month 2026 with events and activities promoting diversity and inclusion in Alhama   Alhama de Murcia is marking International Pride Day 2026 on June 28 with a programme of events..

The popular summer experience returns with daily water park access, animal encounters and activities designed especially for teenagers   Aqua Natura Waterpark at Terra Natura Murcia is getting..

The Night of Fire on the seafront in the centre of Los Alcázares Every 23rd June, around the time that the summer solstice marks the longest days of the year, Spain lights up for one of its most mystical..

A Madrid-based soul-funk-reggae band in the Plaza de España in San Javier There could be no better way to kick off the 28th edition of Jazz San Javier than by presenting fans with a concert in Plaza..

Plenty to eat, evening music and lots of fun and games, all in honour of Saint Peter! The annual fiestas of the village of La Costera in Alhama de Murcia, on the RM-603 road leading to El Palmar and..

Music, water sports and fun for all the family to welcome in the summer on the shore of the Mar Menor The seaside district of Santiago de la Ribera in San Javier welcomes the start of summer on 27th..

Grammy winning singer and pianist Nicole Zuraitis and the British acid jazz formation The Brand New Heavies on a double bill at the open-air auditorium of Parque Almansa in San Javier TICKETS FOR THE..

A key establishment in the aviation history of Spain and the history of Los Alcázares! The skies over Los Alcázares may be quiet these days, particularly since the closure to passenger flights of..

A tangy introductory session at the Plaza de Abastos in Alhama If you’re one of those who are quite happy to curtail their Walpoling activities and enter a place of purveyance to negotiate the vending..

Learn how to protect loggerhead turtles at the Playa del Coterillo in San Pedro del Pinatar Over the last few years, after a hiatus of around a century, female loggerheads have begun laying their eggs..

A free concert at the bullring of Caravaca de la Cruz An unusual summer concert is taking place on Saturday 27th June in the bullring of Caravaca de la Cruz, where the Town Band perform a nostalgic..

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..

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 2026 Conciertos Sentidos season continues with a Sephardic influence! The 2026 “Conciertos Sentidos” season in the Caravaca de la Cruz village of Barranda continues on Sunday 28th June with..

Discover the historical heritage of Yecla at the Town Hall and the church of El Hospitalico The town of Yecla in northern Murcia has a long and fascinating history dating right back to prehistoric..

A dramatized representation of the history of the 19th-century architectural jewels of Jumilla The Tourism department of the Town Hall of Jumilla is holding this free guided tour of the architectural..

Enjoy the salt flats of San Pedro under the gentle moonlight This unusual guided walk in the Regional Park of the Salt Flats and Dunes of San Pedro del Pinatar takes place under the light of the full..

A tenor sax great with an Italian pianist and a pair of exquisite vocalists paying tribute to Marvin Gaye on a double bill at the open-air auditorium of Parque Almansa in San Javier TICKETS FOR THE..

Enjoy the sights of the Fortress of the Sun in the cool of evening! During the two warmest months of the year Lorca castle, which remained closed to invaders from outside for so long in the past, opens..

Get into shape before a refreshing swim in Santiago de la Ribera and La Manga Once again this summer the Town Hall of San Javier is offering free fitness sessions for all members of the public on..

Find out how Águilas has attracted settlers and developed over the course of its history This tour, which is easy to manage for those of limited mobility, reveals to those joining it a little..

Experience the magic of TRIVOX in Los Alcázares as the summer season begins! The summer entertainment in Los Alcázares gets into full swing in July, and on Thursday 2nd, with an unforgettable evening..

Thousands of music fans are set to descend on Cartagena this July as one of Spain’s biggest rock festivals prepares for its busiest year yet The countdown is officially on for Rock Imperium Festival..

The enchanting voice of Cyrille Aimée and one of the greatest Spanish jazz musicians ever on a double bill at the open-air auditorium of Parque Almansa in San Javier TICKETS FOR THE 28th SAN JAVIER..

Start the summer with a massive conga party in the Plaza Antonio Cortijos in Águilas Have fun and join in what is being billed as the biggest conga of the summer of 2025 on Friday 3rd and Saturday..

One of the most popular ways to enjoy the warm summer nights in Lorca Among the many events held during the summer at the Fortaleza del Sol, the castle of Lorca, one of the favourites in recent years..

The music begins at 21.30 in the Parque de San José in Lorca The “Lorca Emergente” series of open-air concerts featuring talented young bands continues on 3rd July with a show by Outcrack in the..

A full evening package including guided tour and dinner in the Las Caballerizas restaurant inside the Fortress of the Sun Every summer the management of Lorca castle, one of the most iconic medieval..