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Introduction to Jumilla

Jumilla, in the north of the Region of Murcia, has become internationally famous over recent decades due to the quality of the wines produced in the municipality, Jumilla and wine tourism has begun to attract more visitors from other parts of Spain and the rest of Europe. However, the town and the surrounding countryside have plenty of other attractions for visitors, and the popularity of Jumilla wines is leading more and more people to discover other facets of the area.

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Jumilla Despite having a population of only just over 25,000, Jumilla is, in geographical terms, the tenth largest of the 8,000 municipalities of Spain. Covering an area of 972 square kilometres, it includes the mountains and natural parks of the Sierra de la Pila and the Sierra del Carche, the highest point of which is 1,372 metres above sea level. This is 28 metres higher than Ben Nevis, and the wooded slopes provide not only a stunning landscape but also a habitat for a wide variety of wildlife, especially birds of prey.

Jumilla Within this extensive territory lie outlying villages such as Fuente del Pino, El Carche and Cañada del Trigo, but most of the population live in the town of Jumilla itself, which has been inhabited since the Bronze Age: the remains of Iberian and Roman settlements can still be seen on or near the hill on which the castle is located. This castle was built in the 15th century, more than two hundred years after Jumilla had been reconquered by the Christians from the Moors, who Jumilla ruled the area for five hundred years. Until the 19th century the Marquises of Villena were the feudal overlords of the area, and it was under their supervision that the first wines were produced here. Jumilla was awarded the title of “city” in 1911, after which the population barely increased until the early 21st century.

As a result the centre of Jumilla has not been excessively modernized, and among the most important monuments are the Iglesia de Santiago, the Santa Ana del Monte monastery and various secondary churches. Non-religious sites of interest include the castle, the Casón (a small late Roman mausoleum which dates from the 5th century), the Torre del Rico fortress, the Town Hall and the squares of the city centre. The old Town Hall is home to the archaeological museum, and the wine museum also receives numerous visitors throughout the year.

Jumilla Tourism in Jumilla is not as seasonal as it is in the coastal areas of the Region of Murcia. There are reasons to visit all year round, not least of them the hearty gastronomic offerings, which include the Gazpacho Jumillano: this dish is of Jewish origin, and includes game and snails on a wheat flour pastry base.

he main draw for visitors, though, are the 41 wineries which are included in the Denomination of Origin of Jumilla, although it shouldn’t be forgotten that the pears of the area also enjoy a similar status.

Jumilla The town is at its liveliest during the fiestas in Holy Week and the August Fair, which incorporates the grape harvest celebrations and the Moors and Christians parades.

The Altiplano of the Region of Murcia, which consists of the municipalities of Jumilla and Yecla, is often not visited by those who come to south-eastern Spain to enjoy the beaches and the Mediterranean. However, it is only just over an hour by car from the Mar Menor, Cartagena, Mazarrón, Torrevieja and Alicante, and anyone wishing to visit real inland Spain and world-class wineries is well-advised to include Jumilla in their schedule.

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12th to 21st April 2019 Semana Santa in Jumilla The Jumilla Easter celebrations are among the oldest in Murcia Jumilla has been observing the religious acts of Semana Santa for more than 600 years and is one of the most important celebrations within the Region of Murcia in terms of its history and..

31st March Guided tour to learn about Semana Santa in Jumilla Jumilla has been celebrating Semana Santa for more than 600 years Route name: RUTA SEMANA SANTA - CASCO ANTIGUO Language: Spanish (see feed below for other English language tours in Jumilla) Although Semana Santa (Easter week) is a hugely important..

31st March Jumilla Free guided tour of Archaeological Museum and old quarter Jumilla also offers many wine-producing bodegas which can be visited on the same day Route name: CASCO ANTIGUO DE JUMILLA +MUSEO ARQUEOLÓGICO Language: Spanish (see feed below for dates of other English and Spanish language tours) This..

29th and 31st March Jesus Christ Superstar Rock Musical in JumillaPart of the cultural programme for spring 2019 in Jumilla 29th March and 31st March Two charity performances of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s musical Jesus Christ Superstar, viewed by some as the finest rock opera ever, in the Teatro Vico..

23rd March FREE ENGLISH language guided tour of Jumilla old town and Archaeological Museum Jumilla also offers many wine-producing bodegas which can be visited on the same day Route name: OLD TOWN OF JUMILLA +ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM Language: English (see feed below for dates of other Englishand Spanish language tours) This FREE guided..

17th March Jumilla: Free guided tour of historical Jumilla and Ethnographical Museum Jumilla also offers many bodegas which can be visited on the same day Route name: CASCO ANTIGUO DE JUMILLA +MUSEO ETNOGRÁFICO Language: Spanish (see feed below for dates of English language tours) This FREE guided tour explores..

Thursday 14th March chamber music at the Teatro Vico in JumillaPart of the cultural programme for spring 2019 in Jumilla 20.00: The chamber music cycle at the Teatro Vico continues with a recital by pianist Pedro Valero. The first half consists of Julián Santos’ Suite Santa Ana, in deference to the..

Sunday 10th March Open doors crafts day at the Casa del Artesano in Jumilla Jumilla has so much more to offer than just wine bodegas Sunday 10th March 10.00 to 14.00: Open doors morning at the Casa del Artesano in Calle Rico, organized by the Jumilla Artisans Association. the "House of the artisan" is a centre focusing..

9th and 30th March guided tour of the Santa Ana monastery in Jumilla in English and Spanish Jumilla also offers many bodegas which can be visited on the same day Route name: CONVENTO DE SANTA ANA (IN SPANISH) CONVENT OF SAINT ANNE (MOUNTAIN) Although Jumilla is best known for its many bodegas and wine production, the municipality..

9th March Flamenco and copla at the Teatro Vico in JumillaPart of the cultural programme for spring 2019 in Jumilla 20.30: A night of copla and flamenco songs performed by Manuel Lombo, accompanied by the Asociación Musical “Julián Santos”, at the Teatro Vico. The programme includes..

3rd March Jumilla: ENGLISH LANGUAGE castle tour Afterwards there’s time for a visit to one of the Bodegas for which Jumilla is so famous The English language tour departs at 10:15 from the Tourist Information Office. Please note that no transpòrt is provided, so a vehicle is required...

Sunday 3rd March come and learn to weave esparto grass in Jumilla The Espartedeti event is free of charge and all are welcome! Everyone is invited to come along and join in with the March edition of Espartedeti in the house of the artisan in Jumilla, including those who either weave esparto grass or those with no experience..

1st March ENGLISH language daytrip to Jumilla artisan breweryPick-ups from Los Alcázares and Torre Pacheco: the daytrip includes transport, guide, tour, tasting and tapas. Mediterranean Cartagena Tours is a firm specialising in English language guided tours of the Region of Murcia, using a fully qualified..

23rd February Jumilla: FREE ENGLISH LANGUAGE guided tour of historical Jumilla and Ethnographical Museum Jumilla also offers many bodegas which can be visited on the same day Route name: OLD TOWN OF JUMILLA AND ETHNOLOGICAL MUSEUM Language: ENGLISH (see feed below for dates of other English and Spanish language tours) This FREE guided tour..

Yoga in Bodegas BSI in Jumilla on Thursdays Yoga in the winery every Thursday from 21st February to 11th April Bodegas BSI (Bodegas San isidro) in Jumilla is repeating the highly successful sessions of Yoga held in the atmospheric setting of the winery every Thursday between the 21st February..

21st February popular songs for soprano soloists JumillaPart of the cultural programme for spring 2019 in Jumilla 20.00: The chamber music cycle continues at the Teatro Vico in Jumilla with a recital by the Compañía Lírica Julián Santos and soprano Paloma Friedhoff, accompanied..

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