Observe the night sky over the mountains of south-west Murcia in this extremely popular visit The municipality of Puerto Lumbreras in the south-west of the Region of Murcia features a variety of contrasting landscapes, and one of the most attractive..
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 for Aidemarcha 2026 opened on 1st May..
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 the number of visitors, both from elsewhere in..
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 is to book yourself in on one of the free tours..
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 festivities have only just ended, but already..
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 get excited with the launch of monthly coach trips..
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 which hit the city of Lorca on 11th May 2011..
Fenicios, Mercaderes del Mar show some of the items found on board the Bajo de la Campana wreck which was found off the coast of La Manga The ARQVA national museum of underwater archaeology in Cartagena is holding a special exhibition concerning the..
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 to the Most Holy Cross in the town, and the year..
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 celebrated chefs to La Manga Club this year, offering..
“Personajes de la DANA, Memoria compartida" at the El Pósito venue in Alhama Running from 10th April to 30th May, this exhibition at the El Pósito venue in Alhama by Antonio García López takes an in-depth look at the effects of memory and..
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 the 28th edition of the San Javier Jazz festival..
Four guided visits every weekend with something for both adults and children! As of Friday 1st May the opening hours of the Roman Theatre Museum in Cartagena, by some distance the most popular of all the museums in the Region of Murcia, is extending..
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 edge of Jumilla, and the medieval castle which stands..
The “milana” with a sardine was actor Paco Rabal’s favourite snack! May 2026 in Águilas features the latest in a series of events commemorating the birth of the town’s most famous son, the internationally renowned cinema Francisco (“Paco..
“Tú Pinta” at the Casa de la Cultura Francisco Rabal in Águilas The Casa de la Cultura Francisco Rabal in the centre of Águilas is welcoming this exhibition of artwork by painter Cristina Gómez under the title of “Tú Pinta” from 4th to..
The embroidered harnesses and shawls are works of art in themselves and can be seen at the Compañía de Jesús venue in Caravaca The decorative harnesses and shawls in which the Wine Horses of Caravaca de la Cruz were dressed for the fiestas which..
15 local bars and restaurants with delicious tapas on offer in and around La Manga Club The official presentation has been made of the 5th edition of the LOVE tapas route in La Manga Club, which begins on Friday 15th May and lasts until Sunday 24th..
Top sailors from all over Europe compete in the Mar Menor The sequence of top water sports events in Los Alcázares continues between 19th and 24th May, when the European Funboard Championship comes to the Mar Menor for a few days of action-packed..
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 city of Lorca, bringing with it a total of 50 large-scale high..
Traditional local produce in an evening full of flavour and culture at the Casa del Artesano in Lorca The occasional series of gastronomic events at the Casa del Artesano in the heart of Lorca returns on Friday 22nd May with an evening full of flavour..
The Coen Brothers classic in a new season of Cineforum screenings in Los Alcázares The Asociación Eco Cultural de Los Alcázares and the Culture department of the Town Hall have launched another “Cinefórum” season of classic cinema screenings..
Adult entertainment with music and dance at the Casa de la Cultura Francisco Rabal in Águilas Anyone expecting a quiet night of two fat ladies and clickety-click as they pore over their bingo cards should stay well away from the Casa de la Cultura..
The tranquil setting of the Virgen Blanca viewing point is perfect for an evening yoga session! What better place to relax, breathe deep and enjoy stunning scenery as you practise your yoga than the Sanctuary of La Santa in the foothills of the Sierra..
Agatha Christie’s classic at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena in Águilas Recreating Agatha Christie’s 1934 masterpiece, made more famous still by two star-studded film productions, this production (in Spanish) features a cast of eleven actors..
Entertainment, stands, stalls, sevillana dancing and a tapas route for seniors of all nationalities in Los Alcázares Following the great success of last year’s inaugural event, Los Alcázares is holding its second International Seniors Fair on..
Music and motorbikes outside the La Merced visitors’ centre in Lorca The motorcycle charity fundraising event “Custom Lorca” is returning to the area outside the La Merced visitors’ centre in Lorca over the weekend of 23rd and 24th May to..
Discover the history and most important buildings of San Javier The free “Vía Herculea" guided tour starts at 9.30 on Saturday 23rd May at the San Javier Museum, where participants can learn about the town's history from the very early days..
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 Espuña, was a new addition to the schedule of guided visits..
The sounds of Africa in the Plaza de las Américas in Alhama! As a late addition to the anual events commemorating Museums Day in Alhama de Murcia this concert entitled “África, Voces de la Esperanza y el Tambor” (Africa, voices of hope and the..
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 new addition to the schedule of guided visits in..
50 new artworks have been added to the mural gallery of the centre of Los Alcázares! Few visitors to Los Alcázares will have failed to notice that the town is packed with examples of urban art mural paintings, and in fact this is one of the aspects..
More than 50 craft set off around Cabo de Palos from the Puerto Tomás Maestre in La Manga This year’s 15th edition of the “Regata Solidaria Carburo de Plata” (a fundraising event named after silver acetylide, a reference to the substances mined..
A new troupe named Usambara erupts onto the Carnival scene for the summer festivities in July The scale of the Carnival celebrations in Los Alcázares, without matching those in nearby Santiago de la Ribera, continues to increase, and on Saturday..
The 5km seaside fitness experience will combine walking, music and dance with wireless headphones Mazarrón is set to launch a brand new fitness and leisure event later this month, bringing together sport, music and outdoor fun in a single seaside..
Support the circular economy and responsible consumerism at the Parque El Romeral in Los Narejos The Parque El Romeral in Los Narejos, alongside the CAR, is the venue for this second-hand and vintage market on Sunday 24th May, a great way to pick..
The Origins of the Mar Menor tour traces the ancient and modern history of La Manga This 5-kilometre walking tour in La Manga begins at the bridge of El Estacio and the channel which enables boats to pass between the Mar Menor and the Mediterranean..
A 7.5-km route along the south-westernmost stretch of the Mazarrón coastline This hiking route runs along the largely flat coastline between Percheles in Mazarrón and Puntas de Calnegre, which is just the other side of the boundary with the municipality..
The visit follows the track bed of the old railway line which linked Yecla with Cieza and Alicante The Vía Verde del Chicharra is a greenway which has been created, like many others, by making use of an old disused railway trackbed, this one running..
The picturesque old centre of Cehegín becomes even more welcoming in late May! The town of Cehegín in north-west Murcia is renowned for its picturesque beauty and stunning landscape all year round but is especially attractive at certain times of..
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 fortress of San Juan de las Águilas which..
The restored snow wells in Alhama and Totana show how ice was created and stored for the city of Murcia in the past This unusual tour takes visitors to the snow wells near the highest point of the Regional Park of Sierra Espuña, centuries-old structures..
A gastronomic treat for seafood lovers in Los Alcázares and Los Narejos The Atlantic blue crab, Cannectes sapidus, is, as its name suggests, a native of the western Atlantic, particularly the Chesapeake Bay, Louisiana and New Jersey, and is widely..
The charity event at Pino’s Bar will raise funds for Los Infiernos Dog Shelter and its ongoing rescue work Animal lovers and bargain hunters are invited to support a fantastic local cause later this month as Los Infiernos Dog Rescue hosts a..
Lorca castle hosts a combination of lepidopterology and music Every spring the hill on which the castle stands above the city of Lorca welcomes an outburst of butterfly life as the insects enter the last and most spectacular phase of their lives..
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 “Paso Azul” group which is one of the main protagonists..
San Javier welcomes the friendly bikers to the shore of the Mar Menor The last weekend of May sees the arrival of the Hot Rally motorcycle and music event at the Explanada Barnuevo in Santiago de la Ribera, on the shore of the Mar Menor in the municipality..
Jute footwear is one of the emblematic products of Caravaca The 10th Youte Festival for professionals in the footwear sector is being held from May 29 to June 1 at the Patio de los Jesuitas in Caravaca de la Cruz, further consolidating the Region..
A university course featuring visits to wineries and show cooking sessions! The University of Murcia is holding its annual initiation course concerning the communication and promotion of wine in the digital age on 30th and 31st May, and has reached..
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 30th May at the San Javier Museum, where participants can learn about the town's history..
