The city of Murcia begins two weeks of fiestas with a marathon of penitential processions Holy Week in the Region of Murcia is a memorable occasion and the Semana Santa celebrations have been awarded International Tourist Interest status due to the..
50 artistic masterpieces at the Convento de San Esteban in Cehegín The touring exhibition “El Prado en las Calles” is set for a few months in various locations in the Region of Murcia this spring and early summer, beginning with the town of Ceheg..
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..
Las Vírgenes de la Leche at the Casa de la Cultura Francisco Rabal in Águilas The local Breastfeeding and Child-rearing Association of Águilas is holding an exhibition of artistic representations of the Nursing Madonna at the Casa de la Cultura..
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..
270 images by 66 photographers at 14 points in the busy streets of Cartagena Images taken by 66 photographers have been placed on display around the centre of Cartagena, where they will remain in public view until 12th April as the annual FotoFest..
A series of activities in the crop-growing area of Marina de Cope, Garrobillo and Custa de Gos Agriculture, and particularly tomato and vegetable farming, is one of the mainstays of the economy in the municipality of Águilas (as it is in the Region..
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..
Nuestra Señora de la Esperanza has featured in the Semana Santa processions of Jumilla since the year 2000 The annual Easter Week processions are being prepared once again in Jumilla, where the event has been awarded International Tourist Interest..
Striking images of the 600-year-old Easter traditions in Jumilla This is the 43rd annual exhibition of photographs entered into the Luis Canicio photography competition related to the Semana Santa celebrations of Jumilla, and can be visited at the..
The Blues and the Whites show off some of the finest locally embroidered items of the 20th century One of the many aspects of the spectacular Semana Santa parades in Lorca which have led to the celebrations achieving official International Tourist..
Liven up your shopping trips with a fun show for the youngsters! The “Dinosaurios Autómatas” exhibition is being held free of charge at the Centro Comercial Águilas Plaza during normal opening hours (9.00 to 22.00) until 23rd April, giving..
Alhama de Murcia celebrates Easter Week with processions, flowers and sweets Semana Santa (Holy Week or Easter) is probably the most important few days in the religious calendar of the Region of Murcia and is full of processions, flowers and music..
The traditional Easter processions of Yecla date back to at least the 16th century As in many other parts of the Region of Murcia Semana Santa is a very important week in the calendar of Yecla and a number of impressive processions are held featuring..
The Easter Week processions and traditions are upheld in Totana (Note: if and when tickets for stands in the streets go on sale, details will be added here. Alternatively, seek information from the tourist office of Totana in the Plaza Balsa Vieja..
The major Semana Santa processions in Aguilas take place between Maundy Thursday and Easter Sunday The Semana Santa week processions and events in Águilas take place during the whole of Easter Week, concluding on Resurrection Sunday (or Easter Sunday..
The traditional Easter processions in Mazarrón go back to the 16th century The documented history of the Semana Santa processions in Mazarrón goes back to 1579, and the oldest “cofradia” or brotherhood taking part in the events is that of Nuestro..
Easter processions in both Puerto de Mazarrón and Isla Plana Friday March 27 (Viernes de Dolores, Friday of Sorrows) 18.00: Children's procession starting at the Manuela Romero primary school and reaching the parish church. 19.00: The figure..
Lorca celebrates Easter week in inimitably spectacular style Semana Santa in Lorca is an extraordinarily flamboyant event, the most important element of which is the famed biblical processions, a unique manifestation of faith which features the exquisite..
Colourful processions in the Ricote Valley with the highlights on Good Friday and Easter Sunday The Easter Week processions of Abarán in the Ricote Valley are among the most colourful of all those held in the Region of Murcia and have enjoyed Fiesta..
The Jumilla Easter celebrations date back at least 600 years and are among the oldest on record in Spain With a history which dates back over six hundred years the Easter celebrations in Jumilla are among the oldest in Spain, documentary records..
The main processions in Caravaca are on the Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of Easter Week In the Holy City of Caravaca de la Cruz the first known documentary references to the celebration of Semana Santa, or Easter Week, date back to the 16th century..
The Easter Week processions in Cartagena are the first to get under way in Spain Recommended: Friday March 27, Day of the Patrona: the floral offering at 17.00 and the Via Crucis later. Sunday March 29, Palm Sunday: the Procession of the..
Visitors can explore the 15th-century Santa María in Águilas A full-scale replica of the Santa María, the ship Christopher Columbus captained on his 1492 voyage to the Americas, is visiting the port of Cartagena from 29th March to 5th April..
Nine stands and stalls as La Manga comes to life over the Easter holidays The popular arts and drafts market which for so many years has been at the centre of the social life of the southern end of La Manga del Mar Menor is returning to its usual..
Children aged 3-12 become planet guardians with animal adventures over Easter week and beyond at the Murcia wildlife park Fancy giving the kids an Easter holiday treat? Terra Natura Murcia has just opened bookings for its Spring School 2026, covering..
The visitors’ centre, the Palacio de Guevara and the magnificent castle of Lorca all in one easy-to-manage package! While Lorca celebrates its famed Easter Week parades other tourism opportunities are plentiful in the city, and this year a special..
Semana Santa is ending but Águilas awaits plenty of spring visitors as the temperatures gradually rise! The winter in Águilas doesn't drag on for long, and although this year the Carnival celebrations were a rather chilly affir the weather has already..
The 33rd annual Easter artisans’ market is being held in the Plaza de Calderón in Lorca The annual Semana Santa arts and crafts market in Lorca is being held this year between April 1 and 5 in the Plaza de Calderón de la Barca, with stalls..
Metamórfosis en Águilas at the Casa de la Cultura Francisco Rabal in Águilas The painting exhibition “Metamórfosis en Águilas”, featuring works by local artist Yolanda Calle, can be visited at the Casa de la Cultura Francisco Rabal from 1st..
Enjoy discounts of more than 50% this Easter in Santiago de La Ribera The Santiago de la Ribera Outlet Fair returns to the Explanada Barnuevo this Easter for its 16th edition, with lots of shopping bargains to be had along with fun and activities..
4 days of fun, entertainment and bargain hunting at the marina of Puerto de Mazarrón Easter in Puerto de Mazarrón is being accompanied this year by a 4-day medieval market in the marina, billed as “four days full of magic, history and fun by the..
San Javier is co-host of the ZBK tournament along with La Unión and Cartagena The international ZBK youth basketball tournament is being held in three coastal municipalities of the Costa Cálida between 2nd and 15th April, featuring more than 1,400..
88 craft compete in the Mar Menor with World Championship places at stake The municipality of Cartagena is proud to welcome the Spanish Cup competition in the Snipe sailing class between Maundy Thursday and Easter Sunday, when more than 80 yachts..
Join the medieval knights defending the impregnable fortress above the city of Lorca! Throughout the long weekend of Easter a special activity for all the family is being held at the “Fortaleza del Sol”, the imposing castle which has stood on..
Download the Espacio Mediterráneo app and you could walk away with Easter eggs, plush toys and more Espacio Mediterráneo is marking the arrival of spring with its Catch Spring promotion, running from April 3 to 19 and packed with games, themed..
Discover how salt production was wind-powered at the northern end of the Mar Menor! On Good Friday and Easter Saturday the tourist office of San Pedro del Pinatar is organizing two free guided tours of the windmills which are dotted around the salt..
Photo opportunities a-plenty in the unique environment of the salt pools of San Pedro On Good Friday and Easter Saturday the tourist office of San Pedro del Pinatar is organizing two free guided tours of the salt flats which lie between the Mar Menor..
Pick up something special and support Age Concern at Mariano's Camposol A Spring Artisan Fair is coming to Mariano's on Calle Madrid in Camposol on Saturday April 4, running from 11am to 3pm with entry costing just €1. The event is..
Discover the mining history which has shaped the town of Mazarrón over the last two millennia This tour of the old mines of Mazarrón in the mountains behind the town illustrates various stages of the area’s mineral, economic, social and cultural..
Free entertainment at the main fairground of Los Alcázares The annual Berber Pirate Raids fiestas begin in Los Alcázares on Thursday 2nd April and one of the highlights of the Saturday evening (4th April) is this concert given by Orquesta La Tentaci..
The barraca restaurants return and the main events include the Bando de la Huerta on April 7 and the Entierro de la Sardina on April 11 After the week of Semana Santa and the Easter holidays the majority of Spain returns to its normal routine, but..
10,000-year-old paintings in the rock shelters of Calar de la Santa The town of Moratalla in north-western Murcia is working hard on increasing the tourist attractions and activities in the municipality, a good example being this guided tour to some..
Find out how Águilas has attracted settlers and developed over the course of its history This Easter Saturday tour, which is easy to manage for those of limited mobility, reveals to those joining it a little of the history of Águilas, taking..
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 the shore of the Mar Menor and includes some of the..
