The grand Cabalgata de los Reyes Magos begins at 18.00 on Sunday 5th January The arrival of Baltasar, Melchor and Gaspar, the "Reyes Magos", is a huge event in the capital city of the Region of Murcia, and the parade which is held on the eve of their visits to all of the homes in the city is the largest in the region and one of the most important annual events in the regional capital...

All the very latest in the world of motorhomes and caravans at one of the largest fairs of its kind in Spain Free overnight parking for up to 100 motorhomes! Although it has been running for only five years, the annual “Salón del Caravaning y Tiempo Libre del Levante” fair at the IFEPA centre in Torre Pacheco has already become one of the largest shows of its kind in Spain, and this year..

The 21-tonne sand sculpted scene will sit in the Plaza de la Paja throughout the Christmas period   This Christmas, the city of Murcia is hosting a wonderfully unique event in which the creation of a gigantic sand nativity scene will take place. The large-scale sand project will use 21 tonnes of sand brought in from – of all places – landlocked Albacete.   The mayor of Murcia..

The music icon will take to the stage in Murcia in 2025 for the first time in 20 years Prepare yourselves music fans, as the iconic Carlos Santana, hailed as one of the greatest guitarists in music history, is set to make a grand return to Spain after more than two decades.   Fans of the Mexican maestro can look forward to four electrifying performances in the summer of 2025, including..

The 1,200th anniversary will celebrated next year in Murcia by dedicating each month to one of the 12 centuries of the city’s history   Next year, the city of Murcia will celebrate 12 centuries of existence since it was founded on a small elevated area on the banks of the Segura River by the Andalusian emir Abderramán II in 825.   Originally named Madina Mursiya, the city of Murcia..

The world’s best 100 coffee shops contest will reveal the list of the best cafes next February Murcia café Vértigo y Calambre has made the list of nominations for the 100 best coffee shops in the world for 2025. The well known cafe in the centre of Murcia city is run by Laura and María, who opened the café in March 2023.   The rise in popularity in the café has been unbelievable..

From fiestas in Yecla to diving in the Med, passing through wine tours, cultural days out and medieval and Christmas markets in the Region of Murcia With national holidays falling on both 6th and 8th December, and the latter being a Sunday and postponed to the Monday, Spain is preparing for its annual long holiday weekend, the “Puente de la Constitución, and the regional tourist board of Murcia..

Contact your guide and arrange a visit to the city of Murcia whenever you like! During the remainder of 2024 the tourist board of the Region of Murcia has organized a series of guided tours which can be contracted on any date and at any time by groups of between 2 and 29 people. These tours are all free of charge except where admission fees to museums and other establishments are payable, and..

The taste of Christmas in the Costa Cálida Christmas sweets are as much a part of the festive season in the Costa Cálida as the tree, the presents, Midnight Mass, the sound of sleigh bells and “Love Actually” on the TV, and while the Region of Murcia is rightly renowned during the rest of the year for its seafood, meat dishes and range of fresh fruit and vegetables, as the year draws to a..

Locations to send chills down your spine even in the heat of the Costa Cálida summer! The Region of Murcia is renowned for its sunshine, the warmth of its climate and its people, the good living and the delicious food, but even the Costa Cálida has its darker, colder side…   1. The Sanatorium of Sierra Espuña Throughout the western world in the early years of the 20th century many..

From embroidery to medieval castles, from wineries to railway engineering, just some of the fascinating visits on offer in the Region of Murcia With the lifting of pandemic restrictions there has been a huge resurgence of interest in joining guided tours in the Region of Murcia, and now that the weather at last appears to be making activities out of doors an attractive proposition there are..

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”, such is the variety not only of its food, but also of its landscapes and of course the spectacularly colourful sunsets. The setting of the..

Terra Natura Murcia, water and wildlife park Terra Natura Murcia is one of the most important animal and nature parks in Spain. It is one of a new generation of wildlife parks, in which visitors can discover the concept of what is known as "Zooinmersión." The aim of this is recreate a habitat which gives an experience of being at one with the wildlife viewed in the park, so to..

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 regional park in the mountains just outside the city of Murcia is the Centro de Recuperación de Fauna Silvestre de El Valle, which is the regional government's wildlife recovery centre and is a..

Guided tours in Cartagena and Murcia Mediterranean Cartagena Tours is one of the few fully legal and qualified companies offering group outings, guided tours, and hiking excursions around the Region of Murcia and the province of Alicante, not only in English but also in a number of other languages. The company aims to ensure that visitors have an enjoyable experience and learn about the traditions..

Monteagudo has been home to numerous civilizations over the last 4,000 years The San Cayetano Visitors Centre in Monteagudo is located below one of the most instantly recognizable monuments in the Region of Murcia, the 14-metre-high statue of Christ which towers over the “huerta” farmland from its plinth on top of the mountain behind the town of Monteagudo, but most of the exhibits are..

The 17th January is the day of Saint Antón Abad, usually associated with the protection of animals. The key activity related to San Antón is a blessing of the animals, which usually takes place following mass. This is a popular, family activity in which participants bring along their pets, and in some areas, horses, donkeys, goats and chickens are present, along with the more conventional..

A local holiday in Murcia City as part of the Fiestas de la Primavera Murcia City celebrates its major Spring Fiestas directly after Easter, launching straight into party mode before the last Nazareno has even had time to hang his capirote in the cupboard after a hard week of Easter parades and carrying heavy pasos through the streets of the city. The Spring Fiestas start on the Sunday immediately..

The mountain sanctuary of the patron of Murcia, the Virgen de la Fuensanta One of the most popular days out among residents of the city of Murcia, and one which is highly recommended to visitors to the Region, is to take the car and head for the hills to the south of the city, where dense pine forests offer a refreshingly cool change from the heat which can gather in the valley below. Among..

The Visitor centre of La Luz is on the outskirts of the city of Murcia in the Carrascoy and El Valle regional park The visitor centre of La Luz is located in the Carrascoy y El Valle natural park, 7 kilometres outside the capital city and contains an interesting exhibition relating to the Iberian culture which occupied this strategic site overlooking the river valley below, prior to the birth..

A personal view of the first Saturday of Semana Santa in Murcia capital Semana Santa totally transforms the City of Murcia, which boasts a magnificent collection of sculptures, homed in a series of fine Baroque churches, a rich heritage complemented by a fascinating cultural tradition. During Semana Santa the centric plazas of the city are abuzz with activity, the Cofradías preparing for..

The Wednesday night parade of the Coloraos Miercoles Santo, the parade of the Coloraos Each town, village and city in the Region of Murcia has its own personality, unique traditions and curiosities which make every event a journey of discovery, Semana Santa or Easter week being one occasion during which these differences can be seen at their most marked. Those who have witnessed Semana Santa..

Several parts of the original Moorish wall can still be seen today In the year 825 Abderramán II decided that the capital of the Cora of Tudmir was to be a new settlement which he named Madina Mursiya, and which was to be located in the heart of the fertile flood plain of the River Segura. One of the first steps towards making this a permanent administrative centre in Tudmir was to ensure..

This belén is a total contrast to the Salzillo belén and is well worth a visit Spanish noble families have been building monumental beléns for centuries, and the Museo Salzillo in Murcia City has two completely different large-scale beléns on show, one by the master sculptor himself and this second belén which was acquired for the museum in 2014. The Neapolitan nativity scene was..

Grown adults fought shamelessly for a fat red pepper or a handful of broad beans With Semana Santa, austerity and lent over and done, the City of Murcia launches straight into the Fiestas de Primavera, the spring fiestas celebrating the bounty and traditions of the fruit and vegetable orchards which surrounded the city and gave Murcia a reputation for being the “vegetable garden of Spain..

The Conjunto combines Moorish, baroque and contemporary Murcia The Conjunto Monumental of San Juan de Dios represents three distinct elements of Murcia's history; the Moorish occupation, the baroque splendour of the 18th century and the contemporary city. These three different experiences within one complex combine to present a fascinating snapshot of three distinct episodes in Murcia's history..

Murcia Casino Casinos can best be described as social clubs, locations where the elite, ambitious and monied can gather to socialise together in an exclusive environment. Membership is by subscription and many casinos still operate throughout Spain in this fashion today, amongst them the glorious casino in Murcias Capital. Most Casinos are for members only,  but the Casino in Murcia can..

Romeria de la Virgen del Fuensanta Part 1 This is one of the most important Romerias on the Murcian calendar, the Virgin of la Fuensanta being the Patrona of the Capital of the region of Murcia, Murcia City. There are 2 parts to this Romeria, the Thursday before the feria when she is brought down from her sanctuary,(bajada) which is high on the hillside driving into Murcia, and then on the..

Iglesia Catedral de Santa María en Murcia Murcia Cathedral The glorious Baroque fachada of the Cathedral dominates the atmospheric Plaza del Cardenal Belluga and is one of the most emblematic images associated with the City of Murcia. It´s a riot of exquisite detail, both inside and out, with elements of Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture, each part with its own unique personality..

Murcia, the museum of the City of Murcia This museum is dedicated to the history of Murcia, and helping its visitors to understand the fascinating history of the city and how it evolved. Its located in a beautiful 19th century building and is about a 10 minute walk from the main Town Hall on the waterfront if youre planning a route on foot, and is close to the Salzillo Museum, so both could..

Museo Arqueológico de Murcia, Murcia The Archaeological museum is a veritable treasure trove and holds a remarkable collection of finds from sites across the region, laid out in a logical and carefully considered display. It aims to show the pre-historic occupation of the modern-day Murcia Region from the Paleolithic to the pre-Moorish occupation of the 7th century and divides the exhibits..

Murcia watermill museum, the Molinos del Río Located on the banks of the River Segura, which flows through the centre of Murcia, this is an atmospheric, working watermill museum, a vital cog in the food chain which supplied Murcia and thecapital in the days before food production became so heavily mechanised.  But it's more than just a museum, it's a centre for music, art, photography and..

Murcia, the end of the Spring Fiestas The burial of the sardine in Murcia. A night of fire, of madness, of hands stretched aloft in an act of supplication, a night of masked figures fighting back a screaming mob with flaming torches, of dragons, monsters, smoke and sparks. El Entierro de la Sardina. The last night of the spring fiestas. An act of cleansing. The night when misrule..

This parade features the most important pasos of master sculptor Francisco Salzillo A personal view of the Procession of the Salzillos in Murcia on the morning of Good Friday. Good Friday. The most important day of the week, when the largest processions take place both in the morning and evening. Friday morning began with the Procesión de los Salzillos, not important because of its..

Lunes Santo, Holy Monday, Murcia The Barrio of san Antolin It´s a surprise to many visitors to the Region of Murcia to learn that this was once a thriving centre of silk production. Murcia was a Moorish City, it´s strong walls and structure built by the Moors on the banks of the river, providing irrigation, protection and rich soil on which to build a thriving agricultural economy..

Centro de arte, Palacio Almudí The Palacio Almudí today is a noble and imposing building which houses administrative offices, and two exhibition spaces, although its original function was as a grain store. The main structure of what we see today dates from the 17th century, having undergone significant modifications throughout its chequered history.  The first Almudí, a municipal grain..

The Salzillo Museum celebrates the work of Francisco Salzillo The Museo Salzillo, the Salzillo Museum Francisco Salzillo is a name synonymous with Baroque sculpture in Murcia, working at a time when the exuberance and drama of Baroque art and architecture was changing the city during a period of notable economic and social expansion. Click here to read an introduction to Francisco Salzillo..

El Centro de Visitantes San Antonio el Pobre One of the great undiscovered treasures of the Region of Murcia is the whole area which lies just a few kilometres from the heart of Murcia capital, the Parque Natural El Valle. The park area itself is 16,724 hectares, a vast area to which thousands of murcians flock at the weekends, to enjoy its open spaces, beautiful views and interesting walks..

Murcia, the parade of the Three Kings 2011 2011-01-06 Last nights spectacular Cabalgata de los Reyes Magos in Murcia was more than just a parade of the Three Kings, it was a spectacle of magic, theater and entertainment, as befits an event in the Regions´capital.   It´s always deeply frustrating that all the Cabalgatas  and major events all take place at the same time across the..

Antonio Campillo is one of Murcias best loved sculptors El Parque Escultórico Antonio Campillo, an open air sculptural park featuring 9 pieces by the murcian sculptor after whom it was named, and one by Marta Balmaseda ,his student and friend, the work being of Campillo  himself, was inaugurated in November 2010.   Antonio Campillo is on of the regions best known sculptors, having produced..

Murcia, The Murcia Museum of Fine Art The MUBAM, Museo de Bellas Artes Murcia, is a carefully compiled collection of art which transverses centuries of murcian culture, capturing the essence of each epoch with examples representative of the most important architectural and social movements of the time. Its not a large collection by gallery standards, but somehow this makes it all the more..

Where to go in Murcia, follow the trail to real saffron and gastronomic goodies. Indoor markets are a murcian tradition , fresh food and produce being of vital importance to Spanish housewives, who will ruthlessly maul through the produce and complain vociferously if the quality is low or the price high. Markets of any type are a joy to visit, and the permanent indoor markets in cities such..

Where to go in Murcia, Museo Ramón Gaya Ramón Gaya is one of the most popular and famous artists Murcia has ever produced, and this museum has been dedicated to his memory as a showcase for his works. A little information about Ramón Gaya. Born in 1910, he showed a prodigious talent, exhibiting in 1920 in a regional Fine Arts Society exhibition and by the age of 18 was in Madrid, mixing..

What to do in Murcia, sample the Pastel de Carne. The Murcian Meat pie, the Pastel de Carne, is one of the great historic dishes of the city and is still made today using the same recipe as was laid down in a 1695 Ordananza, which imposed strict conditions for its manufacture. The Ordananza goes into extraordinary detail, defining the quality of the flour which is to be used and the exact measures..

Where to go in Murcia, Museo de la Ciencia y el Agua, Museum of Science and Water This museum is designed to make children think about their environment and explain basic scientific principles in relation to the earth and natural surroundings. Its a fascinating museum for children as each point is made clearly using moving models, so there are a myriad of wonderful buttons to press which show..