October 16 to 18 Jumilla shows off its attractions at the Rueda Inland Tourism Fair in Totana

Wine, arts and crafts and history are the main features of the Jumilla presence in the event

October 16 to 18 Jumilla shows off its attractions at the Rueda Inland Tourism Fair in Totana The town of Totana in south-western Murcia is showcasing the inland charm of the Region of Murcia from 16^th to October when the Rueda Inland Tourism Fair returns for its third edition, bringing together 24 municipalities for a weekend of food, culture, crafts, nature and local traditions in the Plaza de la Constitución, and the northern municipality of Jumilla is playing its part as it has done in the last two years.

The tourist office is manning its own promotional stand, on top of which special events featured on the programme include the following:

Saturday October 17

11.55: A performance by the Grupo de Coros y Danzas Francisco Salzillo.

12.30: A workshop of painting with wine, run by Paqui Mateo.

Sunday October 18

16.30: Honey tasting with El Obrador de Fran.

17.30: Glass cutting decoration workshop with Redención Fernández

October 16 to 18 Jumilla shows off its attractions at the Rueda Inland Tourism Fair in Totana The website of the event summarizes Jumilla by mentioning its rich tradition (and prosperous present) in the field of wine production, and of course there are numerous wineries affiliated to the Jumilla Wine Route and offering guided tours and tastings as well as other activities.

In addition, mention is made of the regional park in the Mountains of Sierra del Carche and the charming old town centre, offering a blend of wine, history, nature and gastronomy.

The 24 municipalities taking part in the Rueda fair this year are Abanilla, Albudeite, Aledo, Alguazas, Alhama de Murcia, Archena, Blanca, Beniel, Bullas, Caravaca de la Cruz, Cartagena, Cehegín, Ceutí, Cieza, Fortuna, Jumilla, Lorca, Lorquí, Molina de Segura, Moratalla, Mula, Puerto Lumbreras, Santomera and Totana.

For more local news, events and visiting information please contact the local tourist office (968 780237) or go to the home page of Jumilla Today.

Address

Plaza del Rollo, 1 30520 JUMILLA

Tel: 968 780237 / 663 300779

Oficina de Turismo Jumilla

The tourist office in the centre of Jumilla is easily found by driving straight into the centre of the town along the Avenida de Murcia and following the signposts. The tourist office is alongside the Parque de Don Albano Martínez Molina, where there are a number of parking spaces.

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, and wine tourism has begun to attract visitors from other parts of Spain and the rest of Europe.

The tourist office is happy to provide a range of maps and leaflets showing the different bodegas which can be visited within the municipality. Some of these form part of the Rutas del Vino de Jumilla, the Jumilla wine route, and can either be visited as a guided tour or sell their produce directly to the public.(see feed below for more details)

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 tenth largest municipality in Spain.

Jumilla Tourist Office

These include the spectacular countryside and birdlife in the Sierra del Carche, the historic remains which range from cave paintings and a Roman mausoleum to the castle, the Iglesia de Santiago, the Town Hall and the Teatro Vico, and the gastronomy: rich stews are accompanied not only by the wines of the area but also by Jumilla pears, which also enjoy Denomination of Origin status.

Tourism in Jumilla is not as seasonal as it is in the coastal areas of the Region of Murcia, but 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 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 advised to include Jumilla in their schedule.