2024 will bring thousands of walkers to the north-west of Murcia as they hike to Caravaca As Caravaca de la Cruz prepares for its 7-yearly Holy Jubilee in 2024 and gets ready to welcome thousands of hikers and religious pilgrims there are various..

Sustainable tourism in the green heart of the Region of Murcia If what you need it to get away from it all and breathe the fresh, clean air of the mountains while leaving the stress of everyday life behind you, the perfect destination is the natural..

Last year marked the centenary of the death of the man who reforested Sierra Espuña This exhibition is a small sample of the work produced by local secondary school students in Totana on a project to commemorate the death of Ricardo Codorníu, the..

A tour of the architectural treasures of the historic city of Mula The "Churches, Heritage and Stories" guided tour of Mula (held in Spanish) is a visit back through the history of the town’s churches, revealing the solemnity of the of..

Numerous bird species return to Sierra Espuña for the summer at this time of year This is the time of year when numerous migratory bird species return for the summer to the mountains of Sierra Espuña, and to observe them this free guided walk is..

See protected species of flora and fauna in the heights of Sierra Espuña This free 7-kilometre hike in the mountains of Sierra Espuña includes explanations of some of the less well-known treasures of the highest peaks in the range, including some..

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 the delicious food, but even the Costa Cálida..

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 in open-air sports, the Region of Murcia offers..

Saturday is market day in Mula: fresh fruit and veg and a range of other goods For many expats and visitors, one of the great joys of shopping in Spain is the opportunity to buy fresh products and bargain clothes in the weekly local markets, which..

A public building used for theatrical, musical and cinematographic events The Teatro Lope de Vega in Mula serves both as theatre and cinema and has been the main theatre in the town of Mula since the first building with this name was constructed..

This exhibition space shares a building with the Municipal Archive and public library of Mula The municipal archive of Mula is on the lower ground floor of a building located in the Plaza del Hospital, on the left-hand side of the road which crosses..

The Casa Pintada is home to a permanent exhibition of works by this Mula-born artist Mula is the home of the Casa Pintada, an exhibition centre dedicated to the work of artist and sculptor Cristóbal Gabarrón, who was born in Mula. Gabarró..

Costaleros struggle to carry their unwieldy burdens through the narrow streets of the old quarter Maundy Thursday: Jueves Santo in Mula Semana Santa in Mula is an intimate affair, the parades winding down through the narrow streets of the..

The strategic location and natural resources of Mula shape its rich history Water resources and strategic importance have defined the history of Mula from prehistory to the modern day, its natural water sources and position as the gateway to the..

The Casa Pintada and Fundación Cristóbal Gabarrón Mula The Casa Pintada in Mula is an essential stop-off point for anyone enjoying a street tour of the historic old quarter of Mula, being not only an attractive and emblematic building in its..

The clock tower of Mula  The clock tower in Mula is one of the few remaining structures of its kind in the Region of Murcia and was used in a pre-digital era for communication in a largely rural community. This bells chimed out the hour and marked..

The Glorieta square in Mula is full of character The Glorieta in Mula is an oasis of cooling green shade, with established, mature trees, plants, seating areas and quiet corners, surrounded by a blend of historical and contemporary buildings...

Museo de Arte de San Miguel Arcángel Right next to the Church of San Miguel in the centre of Mula is the Museo de Arte de San Miguel Arcángel, which holds a collection of religious artworks donated by Pedro Luis Blaya and Pilar de la Canal in 1942..

This small chapel is located 3 km from the centre of Mula This little chapel is located in El Niño de Mula, a small hamlet about 3 kilometres from the centre of Mula. The village owes its name to the figure of El Niño de Balate and a sculpture..

San Miguel Arcángel is the main parish church of Mula The Iglesia de San Miguel Arcángel (the church of Saint Michael the Archangel) is the main parish church of Mula and is located in the urban centre of the town in Plaza Mayor and opposite..

Museo de Arte Ibérico El Cigarralejo, Mula The El Cigarralejo Museum in Mula houses finds from the El Cigarralejo Iberian site 4 kilometres from the centre of the town, in a strategic position overlooking important prehistoric communications networks..

The story behind the Fiestas de el Niño de Mula Every year Mula celebrates the Fiestas de El Niño de Mula, with a Romería in two stages: the "bajada", in which the image of the Niño de Mula is carried down from his sanctuary into the..

Mula, Fortaleza de la familia Fajardo This castle is the foremost landmark of the city of Mula, perched on top of the hill which protects Mula from its neighbours to the north, dominating the skyline with the town at its feet. It was built..

Mula, el Castillo de Alcalá The town of Mula as we know it today owes its location to the Moorish invasion and occupation of southern Spain, which began in this area in 713 AD with the Pact of Tudmir and effectively ended in 1243 with the treaty..

Easter Week in Mula includes the Tamborada Once heard, never forgotten! The Semana Santa celebrations in Mula combine the typical religious processions found throughout the Region of Murcia with the Night of the Drums (Noche de los Tambores..

Mula, Villa Romano de Los Villaricos The municipality of Mula is the location of a major, large scale Roman agricultural villa in the area of Los Villaricos, close to the banks of the River Mula. This is one of the most important villas of its..