Great music and loads of fun in the Plaza Antonio Cortijos in Águilas! As the end of the summer season draws near the Paso Encarnado Semana Santa group in Águilas is hosting a 60s and 70s fusion party at 21.30 on Thursday 27th August in the Plaza..
Raquel Tours is running a special evening excursion to Jumilla's Fiestas de la Vendimia on Saturday August 22, priced at just €35 per person Summer in the Region of Murcia brings plenty of excuses to get out and celebrate and few events capture..
The museum is running extra activities throughout August, including two night time tours The Roman Theatre Museum in Cartagena is running an expanded programme of activities throughout the August bank holiday weekend, with guided tours, family..
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..
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..
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..
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 Museum in Cartagena, by some distance the most..
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 options open to all in San Javier, Santiago..
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 in Los Alcázares this summer, with a wide range..
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 ready for another summer full of adventure as its..
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 the beaches of La Manga del Mar Menor and Santiago..
The popular summer markets continue with live music, food stalls and family entertainment every Wednesday and Friday evening throughout July and August Live music returns to La Torre Golf Resort this week as LEXI SOLO performs during the resort..
Pick up bargains during your evening stroll on Thursday and Saturday evenings! During July and August 2026 a series of arts and crafts markets are being held at two locations on La Manga del Mar Menor, offering a wide range of handmade items and foodstuffs..
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 is the big wheel which has been set up alongside..
Ave Oriens at the archaeological museum of Cehegín One of the main events of the Holy Jubilee Year in Cehegín in 2025 and 2026, which is being held to celebrate the 300th anniversary of the arrival of the figure of the Virgen de las Maravillas in..
A great night of sunset chilling in the beautiful natural harbour of Cartagena This a great way to enjoy an evening out in Cartagena, with dusk trips out into the harbour and a special atmosphere as you cruise around the historic harbour and enjoy..
A huge variety of guided tours, musical events and fun on the beach as locals and holidaymakers enjoy August by the Mediterranean! As is the case almost everywhere along the coastline of Murcia the summer season is definitely at its peak now, with..
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 its doors and actively welcomes visitors after..
Enjoy a complete and memorable evening at the historic Fortress of the Sun in Lorca There was a time when Lorca castle, now a fascinating tourist attraction and a rich source of historical information, was an active military fortification on the..
One of the best and 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 has been the chance to enjoy a romantic..
50 artistic masterpieces on the seafront promenade in Puerto de Mazarrón The touring exhibition “El Prado en las Calles” has been spending a few months in various locations in the Region of Murcia this spring and summer, and moves on to Puerto..
Arts and crafts, food and drink and activities for children at the southern end of the Mar Menor The Sunset Market in Playa Honda, at the southern end of the Mar Menor, opened for the first time this summer on Thursday 23rd July, and will remain the..
The exhibition at the Museo Barón de Benifayó marks the 25th anniversary of the museum An unusual exhibition is being held this summer at the Museo Barón de Benifayó in San Pedro del Pinatar, where a collection of memorabilia related to Michael..
Family fun days and great sport for all ages! The Squalos Mar Menor rugby club is holding free beach rugby evenings every Friday during the summer, with all ages and levels invited to come and enjoy some healthy fun alongside the Club Náutico in..
3,000 years of history in Cartagena seen through images of the city’s architecture An architectural photography exhibition entitled “Paisaje del Tiempo” (The Landscape of Time) is now open at the Roman Theatre Museum in Cartagena, showing images..
Jumilla para el Recuerdo features entries in the annual photography competition in Jumilla The Jerónimo Molina museum of Ethnography and Natural Science is hosting its 35th annual exhibition from August 4 to 30 of photographs which were entered..
Partying, music and a variety of food including Full English Breakfasts as Roda honours the Virgen de los Remedios The annual fiestas of Roda in the municipality of San Javier are held every year in August in honour of the Virgen de los Remedios..
Visitors explore a Phoenician ship centre, Roman remains and an ancient fish-salting factory Puerto de Mazarrón is giving history lovers the chance to explore some of the area's most fascinating archaeological treasures during a guided cultural..
Combine the history and heritage of Lorca with the local wine and gastronomy A new attraction has been added to the range of tours and visits in Lorca for the summer of 2026, enabling visitors to combine the historical and architectural heritage..
Discover the secrets of Águilas museums with the help of medium guides Isabella and Fidel! This original tour of the main museums of Águilas on Wednesday 26th August allows you to discover some of the mysterious secrets they contain, with the visits..
Meryl Streep, Pierce Prosnan, Colin Firth and the music of Abba light up the night in the Plaza del Espejo! Year after year goes by but for many of us – and not only the generation who remember Abba in their heyday – the film of the musical Mamma..
The route begins at the beach of El Rihuete before heading inland and uphill This 8-kilometre hike, which begins at 18.00 and is expected to last three hours, is described as being “very simple”, although it includes a climb to the Cabezo del..
Find out how Águilas has attracted settlers and developed over the course of its history This guided tour (in Spanish), which is easy to manage for those of limited mobility, reveals to those joining it a little of the history of Águilas, taking..
The Trouper Swing Band at the sports complex between Mazarrón and Puerto de Mazarrón The Trouper Swing Band are a Spanish outfit who have become one of the leading “neo-Swing” groups in Europe, led by Franco-Spanish inspiration and with elements..
This week’s Thursday film in English at the Parque Almenara cinema in Lorca is 'The Dog Stars' The movie showing in its original English-language version with Spanish subtitles at the Cinemax cinema in the Parque Almenara shopping..
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..
Enjoy the unusual scenery 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 moon and follows a route from the Molino de..
Retrospectiva Marina at the Casa de la Cultura in Águilas The Casa de la Cultura Francisco Rabal in Águilas is holding an exhibition of works by Rosa González Caro under the title of “Retrospectiva Marina” until 2nd September, containing a..
A great way to round off August: catch the full moon and the stars on the inspoilt coastline beyond Bolnuevo As the peak summer season draws to a close in the Costa Cálida there are few better ways to ensure you take away great memories of the..
Play for a good cause this summer and help raise funds for rare disease research at the VIII Isabel Gemio Foundation Tournament Registrations are now open for one of the most anticipated charity sporting events of the summer. The eighth annual golf..
The Taylor Swift Eras Tribute at the sports complex between Mazarrón and Puerto de Mazarrón Born in 1989 like the singer she has made a name imitating, Katy Ellis is the star of the worldwide hit show The Taylor Mania. Not only does she look like..
A great all-round experience with internationally acclaimed piano duo Naira and Vicente at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena in Águilas! The show “Momentum” has captivated audiences in Brussels and at other main venues throughout Belgium and..
A great evening out for all the family in the historic setting of the ruined Roman sanctuary 2026 is a big year for those interested in astronomy, with a solar eclipse being visible in Spain on 12th August, immediately before the annual appearance..
The 20th edition of the festival brings folk traditions from all over Spain to the north-west of Murcia The “A la luna de Barranda” season of open-air concerts is being held for the 20th time this year at the Ethnic Music Museum in the village..
Enjoy the sunrise on the still water of the lagoon! This is a great way to round off the month of August in the early hours of Saturday 29th, with a kayak trip on the still morning water of the mar Menor setting out to coincide with sunrise from the..
