Hacienda del Álamo in the municipality of Fuente Álamo Hacienda del Álamo offers a wide variety of options for holiday rentals, holiday property or residential living, with different types of..
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A large, sandy, fully serviced "no smoking" beach in the town of Puerto de Mazarrón Blue Flag and Q for Quality at this 600-metre-long sandy beach Playa Rihuete is an urban Mediterranean..
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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..
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Panoramic views of the Bay of Mazarrón and the coastline of southern Murcia Along with the lighthouse and the marina, one of the outstanding features of the seafront in Puerto de Mazarrón this summer..
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A curving bay with a deep sand fringe and an interesting history The Playa de la Isla (“island beach” for obvious reasons) is a curving bay in an built-up area, with a long and interesting history..
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A glimpse into the lives of the wealthy merchants of Carthago Nova The Romans conquered the Carthaginian city of Qart Hadasht in 209 BC, renaming it Carthago Nova, and almost 150 years later (between..
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Cartagena Naval Museum The Museo Naval of Cartagena transferred to its new location in May 2012. The Museum is located in a building which is generally referred to as the CIM building, CIM standing..
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100 años de turismo en la Región de Murcia at the Palacio de Guevara in Lorca This exhibition at the magnificent venue of the Palacio de Guevara in Lorca is being held to celebrate 100 years of tourism..
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A family-friendly route on the Murcia-Almería border with shallow water throughout Right on the border between Murcia and Almería, south of Águilas, lies Los Cocedores, a beautiful beach that..
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Wellspring Victory Church The Wellspring Victory Church is based in Puerto de Mazarrón. They meet every Sunday at 11.00 am for worship on Camposol Sector B in the Event Room above Trevi Bar. Victory..
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Salt farming went on from the Roman era until the 20th century The entrance to the old salt farm channel Did you know that there used to be a large salt farm in the Port of Mazarrón during..
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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..
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One of a series of nudist beaches on the rocky coastline between Mazarrón and Cañada de Gallego One of 33 beaches which are to be found along the 35-kilometre coastline of Mazarrón between..
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A 200-metre cove near Percheles on the Mazarrón coastline One of the south-westernmost of the 33 beaches which are to be found along the 35-kilometre coastline of Mazarrón, Playa Ballenato is..
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This is opposite the Los Alcázares Burguete Air Base This interesting museum is located in a distinctive 1930s building, opposite the historical airbase in Los Alcázares. The museum opened in..
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Museo Arqueológico Municipal Enrique Escudero de Castro in Cartagena The archaeological museum of Cartagena is a fascinating place to visit in itself, having been built around the archaeological site..
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The easternmost of a series of rocky coves and nudist or wild beaches in Mazarrón One of 33 beaches which are to be found along the 35-kilometre coastline of Mazarrón between the municipalities..
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A centre of centuries-old craftsmanship in the city of Lorca Craftsmanship in Lorca has a long and rich history. In the past, most of the artisan workshops were established in what is now the historical..
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An eco-friendly walking and cycling route encompassing the three main bays of the Águilas coastline The network of “Senderos Azules” is an initiative promoted in Spain by ADEAC, the Association..
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The Sierra de las Herrerías in Mazarrón is perfect for walking, cycling and picnics The Sierra de las Herrerías is a little-known oasis within the municipality of Mazarrón which offers interesting..
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The lunar badlands of Gebas and the reservoir of Algeciras The village of Gebas is located in the Sierra Espuña and is popular with daytrippers and walkers, due partly to the cooling pine forests..
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A small museum, great views and an insight into the military history of the port of Cartagena For millennia Cartagena has been a safe haven for sailors on account of its natural protected harbour..
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Treasures not far from the beaches of the Costa Cálida, selected by the Murcia tourist board We all know that the most common reasons for visiting the Costa Cálida are the warm climate, the fabulous..
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Some of the most spectacular scenery in Murcia is hidden just below the surface of the Mediterranean! The Region of Murcia is well known for its warm climate and beautiful coastline, but hidden just..
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The Museo del Vidrio de Santa Lucía recognises Cartagena´s glassmaking traditions Cartagenas new glass museum, the Museo del Vidrio de Santa Lucía, has now opened its doors to the public and is..
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Top viewing points from La Manga del Mar Menor to Águilas Source: ITREM Wherever you go in the Mediterranean, if offered the choice you’ll always opt for a place with a balcony and a sea view..
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A semi-urban beach close to Puerto de Mazarrón A half hidden 160-metre-long cove close to the Puerto de Mazarrón Playa Negra is the third beach from the boundary between the munciipalities of..
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La Mina Agrupa Vicenta La Unión NOTE: THE PARQUE MINERO IS CURRENTLY CLOSED ALTHOUGH LOCAL POLITICIANS ARE LOBBYING FOR IT TO BE REOPENED (date May 10, 2022) Visitors to the Parque Minero go down..
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A seafront tour with a difference sheds light on the history of the coastline of Murcia The Faro del Estacio in La Manga del Mar Menor For millennia lighthouses have stood as guardians of the..
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Shopping and restaurant facilities on Hacienda del Álamo golf resort The Hacienda del Álamo resort has two commercial areas: the Spanish Village (Pueblo Español) and the Hacienda Resort Centre..
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A long wild beach on the Mazarrón coastline where dogs are welcome Among the south-westernmost of the 33 beaches which are to be found along the 35-kilometre coastline of Mazarrón, Playa Cobaticas..
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An 11th century fortification in Águilas which was strategically important in the conflicts of the Middle Ages Image: Consejo de Agricultura Ecológica de la Región de Murcia - Caerm The ruined..
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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..
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The living dead walk the streets of Águilas! The Youth department of the Town Hall of Águilas has presented the 9th edition of Viral Zombie Águilas, which is to be held on the night of 10th October..
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Cartagena has a good selection of monuments and museums which can be visited in combination with exhibitions, trips out or concerts. The long and varied history of Cartagena has attracted a succession..
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1.2 kilometres of soft sandy Mar Menor beach Playa Cavanna is a long, curving Mar Menor beach located between the Dos Mares marina and the Gola de Marchamalo, and is well equipped in summer, with access..
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La Bastida is an important Argaric settlement La Bastida is an important Argaric settlement in Totana and is frequently open for guided visits at weekends, with the times varying according to the time..
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The best-known of several windmills in San Pedro del Pinatar Windmills are a typical feature of the Mar Menor and ithe nland area of the Campo de Cartagena and in the past hey carried out a wide variety..
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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..
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The rewards scheme in Lorca represents a boost for both tourist accommodation businesses and visitors! The latest figures for tourism relating to 2025 in the city and municipality of Lorca show that..
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Q for Quality and Blue Flag at this popular sandy no smoking beach in Puerto de Mazarrón The Playa de Bahía is a semi-urban beach adjoining Playa de la Reya and is the first in an unbroken stretch..
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Crystalline Mediterranean waters and spectacular scenery and marine life make for great snorkelling beaches in the Costa Cálida Now that the heat of summer has reached the Costa Cálida there is no..
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1.5 kilometres of sandy beach at the northern end of La Manga del Mar Menor The Playa la Veneziola is close to the northern end of La Manga del Mar Menor, and services the residential development..
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The Kiev Ballet perform at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena in Águilas Four years ago, shortly after the conflict between Russia and Ukraine broke out, the Kiev Ballet embarked on its first tour..
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This Q for Quality beach lies in the San Javier end of La Manga del Mar Menor Playa Mistral is one of the most busiest La Manga del Mar Menor beaches, occupying an attractive proposition in a densely..
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This week’s Thursday film in English at the Parque Almenara cinema in Lorca is 'Heart of the Beast' The movie showing in its original English-language version with Spanish subtitles at..
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Find out how Águilas has attracted settlers and developed over the course of its history This guided tour (in Spanish), which is relatively easy to manage for those of limited mobility, reveals..
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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..
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An attractive wild cove on the Mazarrón coastline One of 33 beaches which are to be found along the 35-kilometre coastline of Mazarrón between the municipalities of Cartagena and Lorca, Cala..
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The imposing might of the Fortaleza del Sol in Lorca A visit to Lorca castle makes the centrepiece of a great day out for families or those with an interest in history, its spacious grounds hosting..
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The second in a run of spectacular rocky coves and wild beaches in Mazarrón One of 33 beaches which are to be found along the 35-kilometre coastline of Mazarrón between the municipalities of..
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El Calvario de La Pinilla La Pinilla is a hamlet located midway between Las Palas and the main road between Mazarrón and Alhama de Murcia, and although nowadays it is a sleepy little village it..
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Offshore exploration of the Mediterranean and the Mar Menor along the Costa Cálida While enjoying the beaches, gastronomy, sunshine and landscapes of the coast of Murcia no-one should miss out on..
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The 2,000-year-old Teatro Romano of Cartagena The Roman Theatre Museum is in many ways the jewel in the crown of Cartagena. It is the most visited museum in the whole of the Region of Murcia, a beautifully..
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900 metres of Mar Menor beach in the central part of La Manga Playa de Poniente runs between kilometres 7.2 and 8.1 on the Mar Menor side of La Manga in an area where the land has widened out sufficiently..
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Eerie abandoned buildings stand in a surreal landscape of red and ochre rocks just outside Mazarrón Just to the north of the town of Mazarrón is the eerie landscape of the abandoned mines which were..
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A Spanish Supreme Court judgment has changed the rules for holiday let registration, and PALS solicitors is ready to help you take advantage If you own a property in Murcia and have been thinking about..
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Holy Mass at Saint Joseph’s Parish, Puerto de Mazarrón Everyone is welcome to join. From June 19 2022, the religious feast day of Corpus Christi, every Sunday at 4.30pm Holy Mass will be celebrated..
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Where to see animals from whales to eagles in the Region of Murcia! Wild animals are all around is, of course, but so accustomed are we to small insects and birds that we rarely stop to remember that..
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The Excolegiata is a cathedral-sized church in Lorca built between the 16th and 18th centuries Of all the historic and monumental buildings in Lorca perhaps the most important is the Excolegiata (..
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Blue flag semi-urban beach, popular with windsurfers and fishermen 600 metres long with sand and shingle This is a semi-urban Mediterranean beach, and is the fourth beach in a line of 31 Mediterranean..
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Cheese, coffee, artisan beer and liqueurs are among the products featured in the list of Cartagena gastro-experiences! Within the gastronomic tourism package put together by the regional tourist board..
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A 1.7-kilometre-long Mar Menor beach with soft golden sand Playa Lebeche is one of a series of narrow beaches fringing the central area of La Manga on the Mar Menor side and runs for 1,700 meters..
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Cartagena Spain, El Museo Militar The Military museum, Cartagena Spain Anyone with an interest in military history or weaponry could lose themselves in this museum for days, as it is absolutely..
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The Calblanque beaches are within a protected regional park The municipality of Cartagena is home to a series of beaches on the Mediterranean coastline which fall within the protected natural park..
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Discover local history at the Museo de San Javier The San Javier Museum gives interesting insights into local life, showing the history of the municipality from pre-history through to its rô..
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Take your pick from the huge choice of beach locations and activities in the Costa Cálida With the weather warming up after a distinctly grim first three weeks of March, and the Easter holidays just..
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Rent your pet its very own private pet-friendly villa complete with 24-hour 1-to-1 care and attention close to Corvera airport Mountain View Kennels and Cattery are now offering a private villa..
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From ancient to modern, from naval history to Roman architecture, Cartagena boasts a rich history on display in its museums! The city of Cartagena is steeped in so much history that if you’re interested..
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The Refugio Museo de la Guerra Civil in the centre of Cartagena Looking at the serenity and beauty of the port in Cartagena today it can be hard to envisage the destruction that the city suffered..
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The resort has an 18-hole course, a 6-hole tuition course, golf academy and driving range Since it first opened in November 2004, the internationally recognised golf course at Hacienda del Álamo has..
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Expert solar solutions with top-quality equipment and personalised service If you’re thinking about solar energy, there’s never been a better time to go solar in sunny southern Spain. Ecocorp Solar..
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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..
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The Castle of Los Vélez in the town of Mazarrón This 15th century fortress is in the heart of the town of Mazarrón, on a small hill about 30 metres above the surrounding ground. This placed it..
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A long but little-used Mar Menor beach in La Manga Playa Matagordas is a long, thin Mar Menor beach which runs for a distance of 3.3 kilometres between kilometres 12.2 and 8.9 of La Manga del..
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Half a kilometre of sand near the Dos Mares marina in La Manga Playa La Isla runs for half a kilometre along the internal coastline of the Mar Menor and is the sourhernmost La Manga beach in the..
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A shingle and sand beach on the Mazarrón-Cartagena boundary which is also popular with surfers A 450-metre-long Blue Flag beach The Playa del Mojón is the easternmost beach in the municipality..
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The 18-hole par 72 golf course is in the Condado de Alhama resort The Condado de Alhama Golf Resort is constructed around a green gem: the Jack Nicklaus designed Signature Golf Course. Built..
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The family of Martín Lario García has been “playing with earth, water and fire” since 1561! For millennia, ever since human occupants began to inhabit the Guadalentín valley area of what is..
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Hotels hit 100% occupancy, the streets stayed safe and the daytime fair exceeded all expectations Lorca has just wrapped up one of the most successful editions of its annual fair in recent memory...
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An important sporting beach on La Manga del Mar Menor The Darsena de Dos Mares is an extremely important little sporting beach for all those who enjoy kitesurfing, windsurfing, dinghy sailing and..
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Where to go Mar Menor, walk up to the lighthouse at Cabo de Palos or enjoy an ice cream in the busy marina Cabo de Palos is a small peninsula which juts out into the Mediterranean sea, on one side..
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Plenty of desert course opportunities for golfers in the area around Águilas The town of Águilas in the south-west of the Region of Murcia is usually associated first and foremost with the spectacular..
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A 1400-metre Mediterranean beach with soft golden sand Playa Banco del Tabal is one of a series of glorious wide, open Mediterranean beaches which run down the Mediterranean coastal side of La..
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From tiny, humble structures to majestic and monumental buildings in the Costa Cálida The long and turbulent history of the Region of Murcia has left a legacy of fascinating architectural structures..
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The renowned trumpet maestro at the Auditorio Margarita Lozano in Lorca The renowned trumpeter Rubén Simeó has added an extra date to his tour in Spain in 2026, taking place at the Auditorio Margarita..
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This typical Murcia and Cartagena tapa is among the most representative of the Region Among the most popular tapas in the Region of Murcia is the emblematic “marinera”, which consists of a generous..
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The Bolnuevo erosions are natural sandstone sculptures One of the best known features of Bolnuevo are the erosions, or gredas, of Bolnuevo, sometimes known as the “enchanted landscape”, a curious..
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Minigolf, leisure entertainment, bargain meal and minigolf packages; as seen on A New Life in the Sun with Snooker, pool, darts and table tennis with a spacious bar lounge and outdoor terrace seating..
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The Playa de la Pava is a small, curving beach located in a semi-urban environment. The Playa de la Pava is a Mediterranean beach in the built-up area of Puerto de Mazarrón, one of a line..
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An attractive semi-urban sandy cove at the beginning of La Manga del Mar Menor Playa del Vivero is a sandy little gem, tucked away just around the corner from the better known and infinitely more densely..
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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..
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Icy cold springs, moonscapes, badlands and enchanted natural cities in the Costa Cálida! Far from being simply a stretch of coastline in the western Mediterranean, the Region of Murcia has a fantastically..
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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..
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Playa de La Gola beach is on the Mar Menor coast of La Manga The Playa de La Gola is located on the shores of the Mar Menor at kilometre 2.5 of the Gran Vía de la Manga, which is exit 19, just to..
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A 450-metre-long Mar Menor beach half way along La Manga Playa las Antillas is a Mar Menor beach located within a curving bay between two rocky headlands known as Punta del Pedrucho and Punta ..
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El Museo del Ferrocarril, Águilas The Railway Museum of Águilas was opened in 1985 by the “El Labradorcico” railway enthusiasts club, and is housed on the lower floor of the railway station in..
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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..
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Active tourism blends seamlessly with winding down by the pool in this hidden bay on the coastline of Cartagena El Portús is one of those places it’s easy to miss on a visit to the coast of the..
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Baños de Lodo, San Pedro del Pinatar Las Charcas, San Pedro del Pinatar Covering an area of 170km, the Mar Menor is the largest salt water lake in Europe, The water is only 7 metres deep at..
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Recommended excursions for groups or individuals La Unión lies within the Comarca del Mar Menor and is completely enclosed by the Cartagena municipality, so is an easy drive for anyone staying within..
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A 1-km walk with fabulous views alongside the Sanctuary of Santa Eulalia, Totana This Vía Crucis of Santa Eulalia is an unexpected gem set in the green hillsides of the Sierra Espuña. The road..
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Costa Cálida Mediterranean beaches: Playa de Bolnuevo in Mazarrón The Playa de Bolnuevo is a huge semi-urban Mediterranean beach running along the coastline of the village of Bolnuevo, and is one..
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The structure was in use until the late 20th century to supply water to farmsteads in El Alamillo Alongside the RM-332 as it skirts the north of Puerto de Mazarrón and just next to the El Alamillo..
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A gradual, accessible dive revealing pipelines, rock formations and rich marine life just off Playa de la Colonia On the western side of the headland that leads up to the Castillo de San Juan de..
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Your local Camposol shop for bedding, towels and everything you need to stay warm and comfortable As the cooler evenings settle in and the summer heat slowly fades, many of us naturally reach..
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Your trusted real estate experts in the Mazarrón area in the south of Murcia Since its founding in 2017 by Lee Fisher, Camposol Property Sales has been dedicated to making the process of buying..
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Capture the essence of the Costa Cálida in the course of a long weekend Are you taking advantage of the warm spring weather to spend a long weekend in the Costa Cálida? Or maybe you live here and..
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"Los Baños" Archaeological Museum The "Los Baños" archaeological museum of Alhama de Murcia, which is next to the church of San Lázaro at the foot of the hill on which the castle..
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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..
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A range of traditional one-pot dishes characterizes different areas of the Costa Cálida and Murcia Whether you want to call them stews, casseroles or hotpots, the dishes made by “throwing everything..
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Discover all the camping areas and caravan parks in Murcia! Camping and motorhome vacations are a more popular – and often cheaper – way to travel. Spain’s Murcia Region has nearly thirty..
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An English-speaking guide leads the route through Alhama de Murcia The tourist office in Alhama de Murcia is holding a guided walking tour of the town centre in English for the benefit of both residents..
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The beach of La Concha hosts the Club Náutico at the southern end of the seafront walk in Los Alcázares All beaches in Los Alcázares are on the shore of the Mar Menor and offer safe bathing..
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A temple to elevate the Emperor of Rome to the status of a deity in the city of Carthago Nova The Romans conquered the Carthaginian city of Qart Hadasht in 209 BC, renaming it Carthago Nova, and..
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One of three dog-friendly beaches in the municipality of Mazarrón Playa de las Moreras is a semi-urban Mediterranean beach, one of the 33 which are to be found along the 35-kilometre coastline..
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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..
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€335 million project will generate enough clean energy to meet the average annual needs of around 196,000 homes After 15 years of planning, changes and administrative hurdles, Lorca Solar is finally..
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Places to let your four-legged friend to enjoy the Costa Cálida as much as you do! During the long, hot summer in the Costa Cálida most of us enjoy a trip to the beach to cool down in the Mediterranean..
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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..
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The castles of Chuecos and Tébar protected the rural population of Águilas as long ago as the 12th century The castle of Tébar stands at an altitude of 486 metres above sea level on a hill next..
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An attractive wild cove at the foot of the Sierra de las Moreras in Mazarrón One of 33 beaches which are to be found along the 35-kilometre coastline of Mazarrón between the municipalities of..
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Get away from it all at thermal spa resorts and thalassotherapy centres in the Costa Cálida Now that the summer holidays are over many of us are getting back into the routine of everyday life, but..
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A simple way to dispose of used cartridges responsibly in your local community Are you wondering what to do with your used printer cartridges? At TJ Electricals, Euronics Camposol, recycling your printer..
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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..
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