World Hippopotamus Day shines a spotlight on one of nature’s most fascinating giants World Hippopotamus Day, marked every year on Saturday February 15, is a chance to celebrate one of Africa’s most iconic animals and at Terra Natura Murcia, the..

From scents to puzzles, the park’s creative activities help animals stay active, curious and content in their natural habitats Terra Natura Murcia is taking animal care to the next level with its ongoing environmental enrichment programmes designed..

Terra Natura is the only theme park in the Region of Murcia to hold the SICTED seal Terra Natura Murcia has renewed its SICTED tourism quality award once again, keeping the national seal for the eighth year in a row. The recognition comes from..

The Avenida Miguel Induráin in Murcia city is currently closed for emergency sewer repairs An emergency repair operation is under way on Avenida Miguel Induráin in Murcia capital after serious damage was detected in one of the city’s main..

Four colourful days of costumes, crafts and fun await families at the Murcia zoo's special Animal Carnival Fancy a Carnival celebration that's a bit different this year? Terra Natura Murcia has got something truly special lined up. Over two weekends..

The humble beginnings of the poet who died for his political beliefs The former home of poet Miguel Hernández, who died in 1942 while imprisoned for his outspoken opposition to the nationalist cause in the years following the Spanish Civil War, has..

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 "Zooinmersi..

This sculpture was produced in 1695 and still parades in the Semana Santa processions “La Diablesa” or “El Triunfo de la Cruz”, was produced by Nicolás de Bussy in around 1695. De Bussy was from Strasbourg, but settled in the south-east of..

Suggested routes in Orihuela: Route 1, following the Moors Every area is defined by those who inhabited it, and although Orihuela is filled with rich Mediaeval and Baroque monuments, the outline structure and core identity of the city relate to its..

La Santa Iglesia Catedral del Salvador y Santa María de Orihuela Orihuela Cathedra is a striking and imposing monument which dominates the centre of the Old Quarter of Orihuela city and is one of two Cathedrals in the Diocese of Orihuela-Alicante..