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Special offer at Terra Natura wildlife park in July and August The deal includes entry,  lunch, food for the animals, a sun lounger and free entry on a second visit The wildlife park of Terra Natura in the northern outskirts of the city of Murcia is offering a cut-price all-in package for visitors during the..

Tours and activities and events at the Roman Theatre Museum in Cartagena July and August 2019 A host of morning, afternoon and evening tours at the Roman Theatre in Cartagena The Roman Theatre in Cartagena is offering a wide selection of tours and dramatized visits for all the family during the summer. Please note that all tour activities..

The Balneario at Archena is open until midnight during July July opening hours and tariffs for the Balneario de Archena Click here for full information about the hotel and Balneario complex in Archena: SPA Thermal swimming pools The swimming pools of the Balneario de Archena are filled.. 03/07/2019

Boat trips from La Manga with Solaz LinesBoat trips from La Manga Solaz Lines have been in operation since 1988 and operate 2 boats, running inexpensive trips in La Manga and from Mazarrón. During the summer months they operate boat trips on a regular schedule and the..

Summer 2019, open-air public swimming pools in the municipality of Murcia The main Murcia Parque pool is open from 18th June to 30th September With the school holidays about to begin and warm weather settling in the Region of Murcia the public open-air swimming pools in and around the city of Murcia are preparing to open.. 12/06/2019

Happy Retreats mindfulnness yoga and getaway retreats Archena Murcia 4- to 7- day therapeutic retreats in the soothing countryside of central Murcia The way Andi of Happy Retreats tells it, she had a dream. Joining her husband Terry as he fulfilled his own dream of retiring to Spain, she imagined finding the perfect..

Golf Delux is Continental Europe´s biggest artificial grass adventure golf course Los Alcazares This isn´t a Crazy Golf Course, although Golf Delux have got one of those on site as well, but a challenging mini golf course which is not only tremendous fun for the whole family, but also a challenging test of skills for those who enjoy a full size round..

Rafting, kayaking, canoeing, canyoning, buggy routes and 4-by-4 tours with MurciAventuraS in the beautiful Ricote valleyBook a choice of activities and fun days out for family and friends in the Ricote Valley, central Murcia. The beautiful Ricote valley in central Murcia boasts some of the most attractive landscapes in the Costa Cálida, and MurciAventuraS offers a variety..

Bike hire, cycling holidays, carbon road bike rentals and sales with Murcia Bike Hire Bicycle hire and sales for all levels of cyclists in the Costa Cálida Cyclists who have explored the Region of Murcia on two wheels often describe it as an undiscovered paradise for those who share their passion, with large expanses of both flat..

Open daily: La Ruta del Vino or Wine Route of Jumilla: visiting the wineries 15 bodegas are affiliated to the Ruta del Vino and offer a wide range of guided visits The wineries and vineyards of the Ruta del Vino in the municipality of Jumilla can be enjoyed and visited in a number of ways, either by individuals or by groups of..

Alhama de Murcia free English language guided audio tourAlhama de Murcia, a morning out visiting the historic spa town Alhama de Murcia has enjoyed tremendous success with its free guided tours of the town throughout the last few years, as many local residents had never ventured past the shopping centres..

Kayaking dates for May, June, July and August 2019; Hotel Mariposa and the Espuña adventure Top value kayaking excursions with lunch included The Espuna-adventure. These are our confirmed Kayaking dates so far this year, fantastically picturesque calm lake and we offer kayaking from 49€ inclusive of a hearty 4 course lunch at the La..

Night-time summer safari tours of Terra Natura Murcia wildlife park Twilight visits to Terra Natura include a moonlit bird of prey show Throughout summer the Terra Natura Murcia wildlife park is opening its doors at night once again between Tuesday and Saturday, giving visitors a chance to enjoy the wildlife park by moonlight..

July 2019 in Lorca Castle; opening times,special packages and prices Lorca Castle can be enjoyed in the evening via a number of special packages, with or without tapas supper and is open 7 days a week during the summer Enjoy the cooler evening air during the summer months in Lorca. Lorca castle is widely known as..

Boat trips in Puerto de Mazarrón with Solaz Lines A glass-bottomed boat offers various routes along the coast of Mazarrón Solaz Lines have been in operation since 1988 and operate 2 boats running inexpensive trips in La Manga and the Mar Menor and from Puerto de Mazarrón...

Totana alfareros see the future in the past The Barrio de las Ollerias in Totana has produced ceramics for over 2,000 years There is a long history of ceramics and pottery in the town of Totana, in the south-west of the Region of Murcia, and visitors to the municipality can clearly see evience..

Murcian Master Belenistas continue the tradition of centuries Manuel Nicolás Almansa, Juan Antonio Griñán Nicolas and Jesús Griñán Nicolás The Region of Murcia has been a focal point for artisan traditions for nearly four thousand years and was not only an important..

Torre Pacheco Club de Golf 9 hole Golf Course For more than a quarter of a century, Golf Torre Pacheco has been offering all comers the chance to play and practice their game. With a well-established nine holes Par 3, driving range, putting green, and practice area, if you want to improve your play, you&..

Craft Beer Tours and Tasting at Another Planet Brewery Torre PachecoFrom English Bests to American Ambers, take the brewery tour and discover the best craft beers in Murcia Another Planet is an independent micro-brewery which strives to supply the best in English and American craft beers to the Costa Cálida and the..

Eco-Finca Torrecillas offers birdwatching, and wildlife discovery experiences in the Murcia countrysideThe Finca also organises family walks, and traditional Murcian cookery experiences Finca Torrecillas is an eco-retreat in a privately owned country house with almost a million square metres of land in the foothills of the regional natural park of the Sierra..

El Valle Wildlife Recovery Centre: Centro de Recuperación de Fauna Silvestre de El Valle Fascinating environmental education visits for groups and families in the mountains just outside Murcia One of the cluster of facilities located near the visitors centre of the El Valle y Carrascoy regional park in the mountains just outside the city..

Opening times of museums and places of interest in Águilas The Castle and Sagrera Windmill both offer stunning views, families enjoy the CIMAR Aquarium and the Railway, Hornillo and Archaeological museums all offer an interesting journey into the past The municipality of Águilas offers a number of interesting..

Treat a loved one to some much needed relaxation with a Balneario de Archena gift voucher Treat a loved one to a number of beauty, relaxation and short break packages with a Balneario de Archena gift voucher Call 968 688022 or click here to book Thermal Spa waters in Archena flow from the ground at 52.5 degrees Celsius, and the thermal..

Introduction to the Lorca biblical embroideries and museums The spectacular embroideries of Semana Santa in Lorca can be seen throughout the year in these four museums Lorca embroideries are famed throughout Spain Every town and city in the Region of Murcia has its curiosities, quirks and unique traditions..

Cartagena Roman Theatre Museum Where to go in Cartagena, Roman Theatre Museum, Museo Teatro Romano The Roman Theatre Museum is the jewel in the crown of Cartagena, and the most visited museum in the whole of the Murcia Region, a beautifully structured museum with an impressively restored..

Accommodation at the Balneario de Archena thermal baths spa and hotel complex The thermal spa baths can be visited on their own or combined with a stay in one of the three hotels on offer at the Balneario de Archena Archena is home to a hot thermal springs complex which is believed to be among the oldest in Spain, having been in..

Thermal baths, spa circuit, swimming pools and beauty treatment at the Balneario de Archena The basic facilities of the Balneario de Archena Call 968 688 022 for reservations or further information. The thermal baths complex of the Balneario of Archena offers a wide range of medical, beauty and relaxation treatments in immaculate facilities..

Hotel La Mariposa; accommodation and adventure activities in the Sierra Espuña Quad biking, buggy hire, kayaking, hiking, mountain biking, laser clay pigeon shooting and rafting in the Sierra Espuña La Mariposa is a family-run hotel located in the village of Gebas, in the heart of the natiral park of the Sierra Espuñ..

The Museo Azul de la Semana Santa in Lorca; MASSLorca is famed for the embroideries featured in the annual biblical processions in Easter Week (Semana Santa) One of the most impressive and ebullient expressions of faith which can be seen anywhere in the Region of Murcia is the remarkable collection of..

The MuBBla embroidery museum in Lorca, embroideries of the Paso BlancoExquisite embroidery features in the annual biblical processions of Lorca Semana Santa (Easter week) in Lorca is an extraordinary week, as although the religious acts follow the similar pattern of processions charting the last acts of drama in the life of..

The “Nicolás Salzillo, Il Maestro” museum of the Paso Morado in LorcaThe museum contains pieces relating to the Semana Santa processions in Lorca Lorca has gained a fully justified reputation for artistic creativity due to the incredible biblical processions of Semana Santa week, the robes, standards and embroideries taking..

The MuPaEn embroidery museum in Lorca, the Paso Encarnado This is one of four museums dedicated to the embroideries of the Semana Santa processions in Lorca The Museo de Bordados del Paso Encarnado, often known by the acronym MuPaEn, is one of four museums in Lorca  dedicated to the remarkable embroideries..

Lorca tourist wristband offers big discounts for the main attractions in Lorca Lorca castle, the two principal Semana Santa embroidery museums of Lorca and more for only 8 euros The Lorca tourist wristband allows visitors to gain entrance to the principal tourist attractions in the city at a bargain price, offering fantastic value..

Ten things to see and do in ArchenaRelaxation, fiestas, history, food and countryside to enjoy in Archena Ten things to do in Archena! Located on the banks of the River Segura, Archena is inextricably linked with its history as a spa town and today the luxurious Balneario continues to..

Monte Arabí in Yecla, prehistoric rock art, and a multitude of legends Rock art at the sites in Yecla show several different periods of Prehistoric rock art The archaeological sites on Monte Arabí in the municipality of Yecla are considered among the most important in the Region of Murcia, containing prehistoric art..

The Via Crucis in Totana, stunning sculpture set in the beautiful Sierra EspunaA 1km walk with fabulous views alongside the Sanctuary of Santa Eulalia, Totana This Vía Crucis is an unexpected gem, set in the verdant hillsides of the Sierra Espuña. The road winds uphill for 1 kilometre from the picnic area of El Ang..

Weekly street markets in San Javier Regular markets throughout the municipality Spanish street markets are a great way to pick up some amazing bargains and offer an enormous range of products for sale, including clothes & accessories, shoes, beauty products, household items, soft furnishings..

Lorca Castle The Fortaleza del Sol The Fortaleza del Sol in Lorca A visit to Lorca castle is a great day out for families or those with an interest in history, its spacious grounds hosting several interesting displays which focus on Mediaeval Murcia and the many cultures which shaped the..

A walking tour of Abanilla Spend a morning in the characterful town of Abanilla Abanilla is an attractive and characterful town, its compact nature making it the perfect destination for a morning visit, followed by a good lunch and an optional walk in the countryside afterwards..

What to see in Puerto Lumbreras What to visit and what to buy when visiting Puerto Lumbreras The municipality of Puerto Lumbreras lies in the south-west of the Region of Murcia and features a landscape which alternates between mountains such as the Cabezo de la Jara (1,242 metres above..

The Cayetano de Mergelina archaeological museum in Yecla 150,000 years of history and pre-history at the archaeological museum of Yecla The Cayetano de Mergelina archaeological museum in Yecla documents history and pre-history in the Altiplano area in the north of the Region of Murcia between approximately..

Recommendations for what to visit in Totana What to see, what to try and what to buy! There are three distinct choices for those planning a visit to Totana: around town, La Bastida or the Sierra Espuña, each offering a completely different side of this attractive municipality. First..

The MUDEM museum and the medieval wall of Molina de Segura A highly interactive museum in Molina which makes medieval history fun! The Museo del Enclave de la Muralla (or MUDEM) in Molina de Segura was designed to house and display to the public the remains of the medieval wall which was built almost a thousand..

The Excolegiata de San Patricio in LorcaThe Excolegiata is a cathedral-sized church in Lorca built between the 16th and 18th centuries Of all the historic and monumental buildings in Lorca perhaps the most important is the Excolegiata (or Antigua Colegiata) de San Patricio, which was originally..

Casa Museo de Los Caballos del Vino Caravaca de la CruzA chance to see the incredible embroideries of the Running of the Wine Horses up close If you’re in the Region of Murcia on May 2nd then take the opportunity to witness one of the most memorable and unique fiestas to be seen anywhere in Spain and watch..

Medina Nogalte, the castle of Puerto Lumbreras The most important visitor attraction in Puerto Lumbreras The castle of Nogalte in Puerto Lumbreras in its current form is a reconstruction based on the remains of an Islamic fortress which was built by the Moors at some point in the late 12th or early..

How to book and navigate the Bullas Wine Routes, the Rutas del Vino Practical information to help you enjoy a visit to Bullas The wine installations and attractions of the Rutas del Vino of Bullas can be enjoyed and visited in a number of ways, either by individuals or groups of any size. There are five Bodegas.. 03/11/2016

Bullas wine route: The Casa-Museo Don Pepe Marsilla A step back in time on the Ruta del Vino to Bullas around the year 1900 The Casa-Museo Don Pepe Marsilla in Bullas occupies a house which was originally built in the year 1723, but was remodeled in the late 19th century by one of the town’s most illustrious..

Museo del Vino, the wine museum of Bullas The history of Bullas is inextricably linked with wine production Grapes and wine are an intrinsic part of the history, economy and entire way of life of the town of Bullas in the north-west of the Region of Murcia, to the extent where it is very difficult..

The Salto del Usero in Bullas The Bullas waterfall and rock pools offer an inland bathing alternative in the north-west of the Murcia Region The Salto del Usero is one of the most widely enjoyed natural beauty spots in the Region of Murcia, and during the summer is used as an inland..

El Ángel picnic and recreation area in the Sierra Espuña This is opposite the Sanctuary of La Santa One of the most popular picnic and recreation areas in the Sierra Espuña natural park is that of El Ángel, opposite the sanctuary of Santa Eulalia, or the Santuario de la Santa. The Sierra Espu..

El Grifo Picnic Area in the Sierra Espuña Área Recreativa El Grifo The Sierra Espuña is a vast wooded area spread across several municipalities including Totana, Alhama de Murcia, Aledo, Mula and Pliego, and is the ideal venue in which to enjoy walking and picnics throughout the year..

Caravaca de la Cruz, Archaeological Museum Museo Arqueológico municipal de la Soledad The Museo Arquelogico de la Soledad in Caravaca de la Cruz The Region of Murcia has an extraordinary history and pre-history, with rich archaeological remains at over 2,000 sites dating back to the earliest dawn of the existence of humans...

The Jerónimo Molina archaeological museum in JumillaAn impressive collection of items from various prehistoric settlements in Jumilla This important archaeological museum was founded on the suggestion of the man after whom it is named, Jerónimo Molina García, who in the 1950s was the first to..

Introduction to Águilas beaches36 beaches on the 28 kilometres of coastline in Águilas The municipality of Águilas, in the south-west of the Costa Cálida and the Region of Murcia, has much to offer to both visitors and residential tourists: a fascinating history..

Overview of the beaches of Cartagena 72 coves and beaches offer a wide choice in Cartagena The large municipality of Cartagena has the largest number of beaches of any municipality in the Region of Murcia, and until the water quality problems increased in the Mar Menor was also the recipient..

The CIMAR museum and aquarium in Águilas A free entry museum to the sea and a great place to take the kids The CIMAR (Centro de Interpretación del Mar) centre in Águilas was opened in the spring of 2014 as part of a campaign to promote the attractions of the town through its historical..

The batteries and gun emplacements at Castillitos and El Jorel, Cabo TiñosoCartagena Spain, following the military trail, Cabo Tiñoso ("the guns") These two battery emplacements are well worth a visit, whether you have any interest in military history or not, and are a great place to take the visitors..

Santuario de Nuestra Señora de la Fuensanta in Algezares, Murcia The mountain sanctuary of the patron of Murcia, the Virgen de la Fuensanta One of the most popular days out among residents of the city of Murcia, and one which is highly recommended to visitors to the Region, is to take the car and head for the hills to..

Centro de Visitantes La Luz Murcia The Visitor centre of La Luz is on the outskirts of the city of Murcia in the Carrascoy and El Valle regional park The visitor centre of La Luz is located in the Carrascoy y El Valle natural park, 7 kilometres outside the capital city and contains an interesting..

Murcia: Chocolate from the monks and a visit to La Morenica The Chocolate de la Luz can once again be purchased from monks in the mountains outside Murcia Heres an enjoyable morning out which is suitable for those who enjoy a spot of sightseeing and a good view, as well as for those who enjoy a not too taxing walk..

The Museo de Siyâsa in Cieza The precursor of modern Cieza was an important Moorish Medina which sits atop a craggy peak above the modern town Cieza has been occupied for more than 7,000 years and the Museo de Siyâsa contains artifacts excavated from sites throughout the.. 18/01/2015

Museo Minero, the mining museum in La Unión The history of La Unión is irrevocably linked to its mining past The history of La Unión is, to a large extent, the history of the mines which have been periodically exploited in the mountains to the south of the town for well over 2,500 years..

Opening hours Cartagena museums throughout the year Cartagena has a good selection of monuments and museums which can be visited in combination with exhibitions, trips out or concerts. The long and varied history of Cartagena has attracted a succession of different cultures, each leaving its own trace.. 14/10/2014

Go Karts Mar Menor, go-karting track between Los Alcázares and San Javier Go-karting in the Mar Menor at this extensive and professional facility The thrills of go-karting provide a great way to spend a day out with family, friends or workmates, and just a couple of minutes away from San Javier airport is Go Karts Mar Menor, an..

A mining morning out in La Unión Recommended excursions for groups or individuals La Unión lies within the Comarca del Mar Menor and is completely enclosed by the Cartagena municipality, so is an easy drive for anyone staying within the Mar Menor area or Cartagena. There are buses..

Guided walking in the Sierra Minera with the Fundación Sierra Minera This foundation offer guided routes through the mining area of La Unión The Fundaciòn Sierra Minera is a non-profit organisation which works to preserve the heritage of the Sierra Minera, and also engages in a number of educational activities..

PR-MU 88 Route 33 a 7km walk between La Unión and Portmán A seven-kilometre walk through the mountains and history of Portmán and La Unión The Carretera del 33 is a seven-kilometre walk through the mountains of the Sierra Minera between La Unión and the coastal town of Portmán, taking..

Calblanque regional park This is a good area for walking and also has several wild beaches The 1,882 hectares of Calblanque have been a protected nature reserve since 1987 in recognition of the fact that the area is one of the most typical of the coastline of the Region of Murcia..

The Municipal Aeronautical Museum, Los Alcazares This is opposite the Los Alcázares Burguete Air Base This interesting museum is located in a distinctive 1930s building, opposite the historical airbase in Los Alcázares. The museum opened in 1999 to honour the history of the airbase, built..

10km walking/cycling route, leaving from Cieza town Route 1 La Isla– El Horno, from Cieza town This is a cycling and walking route through Cieza which is an ideal way to discover the beauty of the Ciezan countryside enjoy the fruit orchards and agricultural areas of the municipality, including..

Cycling, walking, driving route 2, Cieza routes Route 2 La Brujilla This route could be cycled, walked or driven through the Cieza municipality.  The route passes through the peach orchards and agricultural cultivated areas which make Cieza such an attractive location to visit, particularly..

Driving route of Cieza to see La Floración Route 3 La Parra –El Horno -  El Acho This is a drivable tarmac route through Cieza and is designed for those who want to enjoy a drive through the peach orchards during La Floración, although can also be driven at any time of the..

Walking Routes Cieza, the PR MU-11, to Medina Siyasa Sendero PR-MU 11: Medina Siyâsa (Route PR-MU 11) The PR-MU 11, Medina Siyâsa, is an 8.5km long walking route in the municipality of Cieza, a signposted circular walk which runs alongside the Vega del Segura river close to the town, and passes..

Walking routes Cieza, the PR-MU 25 Almadenes – Almorchón, 13.3 kilometres The PR-MU 25, Almadenes - Almorchón, is a medium length popular walking route in Cieza and is a well sign posted, circular route through one of the most characteristically Ciezan areas of the municipality..

Tourist Information Office La Unión Oficina de Turismo de La Unión The tourist Information office in La Unión is located in the Casa del Piñón, one of the most important historical buildings in La Unión and the location of the Town Hall of La Unió..

Cieza tourist office Oficina de Turismo de Cieza The Tourist Information office in Cieza is centrally located in Cieza, opposite the historical indoor market place, which is an ideal location to buy fresh fruit and local produce whilst visiting the town.

Cieza, Medina Siyasa The 13th century Moorish town of Medina Siyâsa in Cieza Cieza is the home of one of the best preserved 11th to 13th century Moorish town settlements on the Spanish peninsula: Siyâsa, located 5km outside of modern day Cieza high above the town..

The Cueva-sima de la Serreta, Cieza The Cave of La Serreta, Cieza An important cave containing prehistoric rock paintings in the Almadenes gorge, Cieza. This is an interesting cave containing Neolithic rock art and Roman remains, which can be visited by prior arrangement as part of a group..

Molino de Cebollo or Molino de Teodoro , CiezaThe Cebollo or Teodoro mill The Teodoro mill is an important vestige of Cieza’s agricultural heritage and is not only one of the oldest, but also one of the best preserved watermills in the Region of Murcia, having been in use from the 15th to the 20th..

Bullas Tourist Information Office Oficina de turismo de Bullas The Tourist information office which covers the municipality of Bullas is part of the same complex  housing the Museo del Vino, the Wine Museum, focusing on one of the principal activities in the area of Bullas: wine production..

La Bastida Totana La Bastida is an important Argaric settlement The La Bastida Argaric settlement in Totana is open for guided visits at weekends, with the hours varying according to the time of year; From 1st October to 31st May from 10:00 to 14:00 and from the 1st.. 13/10/2012

Castillo de San Juan de las Águilas in ÁguilasÁguilas Castle The Castillo de San Juan in Águilas is high above the town, originally erected as a 16th century defensive fortress to protect against pirate attack and is well worth a visit, offering impressive views across the surrounding countryside..

Museo Arqueológico de Águilas The Águilas Archaeological Museum The Museo Arqueológico de Águilas contains a collection of artefacts relating to the history of the municipality, with representative displays relating to each of the important phases and cultures.. 14/09/2012

Águilas, Route of the railwaysAn interesting trip into the railway heritage of Águilas RUTA DEL FERROCARRIL Águilas is located in the south-east Mediterranean coastline of Spain, with a 28-kilometre shoreline lined with sandy beaches and wild, rocky coves. But although..

Águilas Railway MuseumEl Museo del Ferrocarril, Águilas The Railway Museum was opened in 1985 by the “El Labradorcico” railway enthusiasts club in Águilas, and is housed on the lower floor of the Railway station in the town itself. The premises was..

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

Begastri CeheginIntroduction to Begastri, Cehegín Location of Begastri The site is 3km from the centre of Cehegín and is located on the edge of the Vía Verde, popular with both walkers and cyclists alike, a former railway line which linked Murcia..

Museo Naval CartagenaCartagena Naval Museum The Museo Naval of Cartagena transferred to its new location in May 2012. The Museum is located in a building which is generally referred to as the CIM building, CIM standing for Cuartel de Instrucción de Marinerí..

What to visit in Cartagena Main tourist attractions Cartagena Cartagena is a city steeped in history and has many fascinating locations to visit. These are the main attractions, although there are plenty of buildings and monuments of lesser importance which also make time spent..

Santuario Virgen de la Esperanza, Calasparra Sanctuary of the Virgen de la Esperanza, Calasparra One of the most beautiful sanctuaries in the Region of Murcia is that of the Virgen de la Esperanza in Calasparra. This little sanctuary is cut into the rock face of a sheer cliff, overlooking the River..

Visiting Aledo, The Torre de Homenaje and 20 million years of history Introduction to Aledo Aledo is a hilltop town, perched high in the Sierra Espuña, a strategic defensive location which see-sawed between the Moors who occupied Southern Spain between the 7th and 13th centuries and the Catholic Knights of the Christian..

An introduction to Sierra EspuñaThe Sierra Espuña, Region of Murcia The Sierra Espuña is a pine clad haven of cool in the summer and a glorious place to enjoy a walk at any time of year, with a vast range of options available to those looking for an enjoyable day out in..

Ricardo Codorníu Visitor Centre, Sierra EspuñaCentro de Visitantes Ricardo Codorníu A central information point for visitors to Sierra Espuña It can almost be said that Sierra Espuña was created in 1889, the inspiration of one man, Ricardo Codorníu, a native of ..

Museo Fuente Álamo Museum Fuente Álamo The Museo Fuente Álamo is a strikingly modern building located on the outskirts of the town and houses an unexpectedly good collection of contemporary art, as well as an interesting ethnographical display giving information..

The La Pinilla Vía Crucis. El Calvario de La Pinilla. La Pinilla is a hamlet located mid-way between Las Palas and the main intersecting road which leads between Mazarrón and Alhama de Murcia. Although it´s a sleepy little village now, it has a surprisingly interesting..

San Pedro del Pinatar Mud Bathing Baños de Lodo, San Pedro del Pinatar Las Charcas, San Pedro del Pinatar Covering an area of 170km, the Mar Menor is the largest salt water lake in Europe, The water is only 7 metres deep at its lowest point, and is edged with kilometre after..

Terra Natura Murcia wildlife and water park Terra Natura Murcia, animal and wildlife park Terra Natura Murcia is one of the most important and spectacular 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..

Parque Regional Salinas y Arenales de San Pedro del Pinatar The Regional Park of Las Salinas y Arenales of San Pedro del Pinatar The Regional Park of Las Salinas y Arenales de San Pedro del Pinatar is a wetland area which covers 856 hectares, and includes salt flats, dunes and beaches between the Mar Menor and..

Museo Municipal, Palacio Barón de BenifayóThe Municipal Museum of San Pedro del Pinatar At the end of the 19th century, San Pedro del Pinatar began to acquire a reputation as being THE place for the wealthy and elite of Murcia Capital to spend the hot months of summer, due in no small part to..

Centro de Visitantes Las Salinas Information Centre Salinas Natural Park Information about the Parque Regional Salinas y Arenales de san Pedro del Pinatar The natural park of the Salinas is an integral part of the identity of San Pedro del Pinatar, and is one of its core tourism..

Mazarrón Municipal Archaeological Museum The Roman Salt Fish Factory Mazarron, Museo Arqueológico Municipal La Factoría Romana de salazones During the first Century BC Roman power was at its height and absorbed vast quantities of goods from across the Mediterranean for consumption throughout its extended..

Conjunto Monumental de San Juan de DiosThe Conjunto combines Moorish, baroque and contemporary Murcia The Conjunto Monumental of San Juan de Dios represents three distinct elements of Murcia's history; the Moorish occupation, the baroque splendour of the 18th century and the contemporary..

The Cabezo del Plomo, Las Moreras Mazarrón. Cabezo del Plomo, a Caleolithic settlement. Time scale 2980-3220 BC.(5000 years ago). This archaeological site is located on a long, flat-topped hill, looking out over the flood channel known as Rambla de Las Moreras or Rambla de Susana. It´..

Sierra de las Herrerías, Leiva ,Mazarrón. Sierra de las Herrerías, a zone for walking, cycling and pic-nics The Sierra de las Herrerías is a little known oasis within the municipality of Mazarrón, which offers a number of interesting routes for both cyclists and walkers, as..

Mazarrón Marina and Cabezo de la Cebada  Cabezo de la Cebada viewing point and Club de regatas Mazarrón The Cabezo de la Cebada is sandwiched between the Bahía beach on one side, Playa de Bahía, and the Playa de la Ermita on the other. The Cabezo itself has been..

Mazarrón Salinas at the Playa de la Pava. Mazarrón once had an important salt production industry. Salt production was an important industry in Mazarrón for centuries, and although the remains of this activity which exist today date from the 20th century, there was certainly..

Punta de Gavilanes Puerto de Mazarrón Although Punta de Gavilanes is an important archaeological site, it´s also a great viewing point Punta de Gavilanes (Puerto de Mazarrón) is located between the beaches of Bahía and La Pava, and was occupied during four distinct periods..

Casa Consistorial Mazarrón Sala de exposiciones Casas Consistoriales Mazarrón The construction of the building began on the 9th July in 1889, with Francisco de Ródenas as the architect, although 2 years later the project was taken over by the architect Francisco de..

Iglesia de San Andrés de MazarrónMass is celebrated daily at the Church of San Andrés in Mazarrón This is the church used most extensively for worship today within Mazarrón itself, and offers daily mass for those living in or visiting the town. (Mass is given..

Cabezo del Castellar Mazarrón The Cabezo del Castellar looks like an ordinary  rocky outcrop, but is in fact an important archaeological site. At first sight, this may just look like a rocky outcrop 26 metres high, to the south-west of Puerto de Mazarrón, joined to..

The Los Baños archaeological museum in Alhama de Murcia "Los Baños" Archaeological Museum The "Los Baños" archaeological museum of Archena de Murcia, which is next to the church of San Lázaro at the foot of the hill on which the castle stands, was created in order.. 14/10/2011

El Sagrado Corazon de Jesus, fantastic views and a great photo opportunity Where to go Mazarron, El Sagrado Corazon de Jesus, a lovely walk up to the best views in Mazarron They say that God has all the best views, and that claim can certainly be verified in Mazarron, as the views from the foot of the Sagrado Corazon de Jesus..

Mazarron, Torre El Molinete and Parque Urbano. Mazarron, La Torre del Molinete, Watchtower dating from 1490, giving great views of the surrounding area La Torre del Molinete was constructed in 1490 by the Catholic Monarchs to protect the area surrounding Mazarron, as this area was a zone of constant..

Museo del Vidrio de Santa Lucia The Museo del Vidrio de Santa Lucía recognises Cartagena´s glassmaking traditions Cartagenas new glass museum, the Museo del Vidrio de Santa Lucía, has now opened its doors to the public and is up and running as an exhibition facility.. 11/10/2011

Mazarron Torre de los Caballos in Bolnuevo A 16th century watchtower built to protect against Berber pirates The Torre de los Caballos is part of a defensive system against the constant incursions by Berber pirates, which threatened the Murcian coastline between the sixteenth and early eighteenth..

Mazarrón Phoenician boat interpretation centre Mazarrón visitor centre for Phoenician boats, Mazarrón I and Mazarrón II Mazarrón is the location of an important marine archaeological site in the Playa de la Isla, which is part of the way along the beach front towards Bolnuevo..

Puerto de Mazarrón The Alamillo Roman Villa and 4th Century Roman house Alamillo Roman villa and Roman urban house  Puerto de  Mazarron, The Roman Villa at El Alamillo  Modern-day Cartagena was taken by the Romans from the Carthaginians in 209BC and they swiftly set about exploiting the natural resources..

Mazarrón Castillo de los Vélez Mazarrón Castle of Los Vélez This fortress is situated right in the centre of the town of Mazarrón, on a small hill about 30 metres above the level of the surrounding ground. This location placed it right at the centre of what is now..

Iglesia del Convento de la Purísima MazarrónMazarrón Church of the Convento de la Purísima   16th-18th century Iglesia del convento de la Purísima The Convento de la Purísima is located in the heart of the old town of Mazarrón, overlooking the main..

Real Casino de Murcia Murcia Casino Casinos can best be described as social clubs, locations where the elite, ambitious and monied can gather to socialise together in an exclusive environment. Membership is by subscription and many casinos still operate throughout Spain..

Murcia Cathedral Iglesia Catedral de Santa María en Murcia Murcia Cathedral The glorious Baroque fachada of the Cathedral dominates the atmospheric Plaza del Cardenal Belluga and is one of the most emblematic images associated with the City of Murcia. It´..

Parque Minero La Unión La Mina Agrupa Vicenta La Unión. Visitors to the Parque Minero go down 80 metres into a 4000 square metre mineworking, complete with glowing orange lake The Parque Minero in La Unión opened in the summer of 2010, following 7 years of work..

Playa Paraiso Mud Bathing Cartagena Romans swore by these mud beauty treatments  Covering an area of 170km, the Mar Menor is the largest salt water lake in Europe, and is a mecca for sportspeople, the unique conditions creating perfect sailing winds, the enclosed waters..

Museo de San Javier in San Javier The San Javier Museum The San Javier Museum is an interesting snapshot into local life, showing the history of the municipality from pre-history through to its ròle as the modern day home of the Spanish Air Academy. It also has a separate..

Museo de la Ciudad, Murcia Murcia, the museum of the City of Murcia This museum is dedicated to the history of Murcia, and helping its visitors to understand the fascinating history of the city and how it evolved. Its located in a beautiful 19th century building and is about..

Archaeological Museum Murcia Museo Arqueológico de Murcia, Murcia The Archaeological museum is a veritable treasure trove and holds a remarkable collection of finds from sites across the region, laid out in a logical and carefully considered display. It aims to show the pre..

Museo Hidráulico Los Molinos del Río Segura Murcia watermill museum, the molinos del río Located on the banks of the River Segura, which flows through the centre of Murcia, this is an atmospheric, working watermill museum, a vital cog in the food chain which supplied Murcia and it´s..

The Matildes Mine in El Beal El Centro de interpretación de la Mina las Matildes, La Unión The La Unión area has been exploited for its mineral wealth for more than 2000 years, feeding the growth of Cartagena and leaving a legacy of distinctive landscapes which..

The Salzillo Museum, Museo Salzillo, Murcia The Salzillo Museum celebrates the work of Francisco Salzillo The Museo Salzillo, the Salzillo Museum Francisco Salzillo is a name synonymous with Baroque sculpture in Murcia, working at a time when the exuberance and drama of Baroque art and architecture..

Monasterio y Iglesia de las Agustinas de Murcia Churches of Murcia capital, Monasterio y Iglesia de las Agustinas de Murcia  This is a beautiful little church inside the convent and is only open during mass. It has 1 sculpture attributed to Salzillo and a second which came from his workshop and..

Pozos de nieve, the snowhouses, Totana, Sierra EspuñaAn interesting walk for the whole family in the mountains of Sierra Espuña The Sierra Espuña is a pine clad haven of cool in the summer and a glorious place to enjoy a walk at any time of year, with a vast range of options available to those..

Family walks in the Sierra Espuña, the Route of the Dinosaur La Senda del Dinosaurio high in the mountains behind Alhama de Murcia This is a charming walking route for both adults and children in the beuatiful setting of the mountains and pine-clad slopes of Sierra Espuña, easily accessible from the towns..

Visitor Centre of San Antonio el Pobre, Murcia El Centro de Visitantes San Antonio el Pobre One of the great undiscovered treasures of the Region of Murcia is the whole area which lies just a few kilometres from the heart of Murcia capital, the Parque Natural El Valle. The park area itself is 16..

Museo Parroquial San Javier An interesting little museum within the parroquial church of San Francisco Javier Parroquia San Francisco Javier Plaza de la Iglesia (Calle Luis Garay, 6, 30730) San Javier  Telephone 968 571 085  The Museo Parroquial de San..

Rambla de El Cañar, Isla Plana- TallanteA 7km walk along the Rambla de El Cañar, Tallante-Isla Plana, PR-15 Level: Easy The rambla runs from the coast at Isla Plana through inland to the village of Tallante, marked on maps as the PR-15. The walk is along a rambla, a dry waterway..

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

Cartagena Burial Necropolis 3rd-7th century Cartagena, Necropolis in the Museo Arqueologico The Necropolis on which the Municipal Archaeological museum is built was discovered and excavated in 1967, covering an area of 700 square metres in total. It is located on the banks of what was formerly..

El Parque Escultórico Antonio Campillo, Murcia Antonio Campillo is one of Murcias best loved sculptors El Parque Escultórico Antonio Campillo, an open air sculptural park featuring 9 pieces by the murcian sculptor after whom it was named, and one by Marta Balmaseda ,his student and friend.. 30/11/2010

Museum of ethnic instruments, the Carlos Blanco Fadol collection, Barranda The Museo de Música Étnica, Barranda The man responsible for this amazing place is one individual.  Carlos Blanco Fadol. There are many accomplished musicians throughout the world with a passion for music, who are moved to explore..

Museo Carrilero, Caravaca de la Cruz, sculptural museum Caravaca de la Cruz, Museo Carrilero, the art and sculptures of Jose Carrilero Sculptor José Carrilero Gil was born in 1928 in Caravaca de la Cruz, in the building which now houses a museum dedicated to his works, the Museo Carrilero. His.. 04/07/2010

Rincon del Hornillo ÁguilasOne of the most beautiful places in Águilas to enjoy a summer drink Rincon del Hornillo, Águilas This little corner of Águilas is inspirational to gardeners with gardens of all sizes, right through from those with just a little patio..

MUBAM, Museo de Bellas Artes de Murcia Murcia, The Murcia Museum of Fine Art The MUBAM, Museo de Bellas Artes Murcia, is a carefully compiled collection of art which transverses centuries of murcian culture, capturing the essence of each epoch with examples representative of the most important..

The Cartagena tourist boat, trips around the bay or across to the Fuerte de Navidad Cartagena Spain, The Tourist Boat trip across the bay, sometimes the boat is hijacked by marauding Berber pirates. The Tourist boat, the Barco turistico, operates from the Muelle de Alfonso XII, which is the waterside area of Cartagena. It is basically..

MURAM, Museum of Modern Art, Museo Regional de Arte Moderno The MURAM in Cartagena is the Region of Murcia's most important modern art museum  This museum is housed in the Palacio Aguirre, one of the most architecturally important buildings of Cartagenas modernist movement. It  is located..

Cabo de Palos, visiting the lighthouse and marina area, a great ride out for bikers. Where to go Mar Menor, walk up to the lighhouse at Cabo de Palos or enjoy an ice cream in the busy Marina. Cabo de Palos is a small peninsula which juts out into the Mediterranean sea, on one side stretching out along unspoilt coastline towards Cartagena..

Cartagena, La Chapa anti shipping and anti submarine batteries, by Portman Bay Cartagena Spain, The La Chapa battery formerly held 4 Vickers152.4mm anti shipping guns Located in the shadow of the Portman lighthouse, this is an easily visited historical site which can be explored in conjunction with the Cenizas and Negrete batteries..

Cartagena, Cenizas and Negrete Military Batteries Cartagena Spain, The Cenizas Battery and Negrete Anti-aircraft Battery Cartagena military batteries   These are within a very short drive of the La Chapa Battery (click La Chapa) which is just down the road in the Bay of Portmán, so it..

Cartagena Spain, Civil War Air raid shelter and Museum Cartagena Spain, Refugio Museo de la Guerra Civil Looking at the serenity and beauty of the port in Cartagena today, its hard to envisage the destruction that the city suffered during the years of the Spanish Civil War, between 1936 and 1939. Its a time..

Cartagena Spain, The Military Museum Cartagena Spain, El Museo Militar The Military museum, Cartagena Spain Anyone with an interest in military history or weaponry could lose themselves in this museum for days, as it is absolutely bulging at the seams with all things military. There..

Cartagena Spain, Fuerte de Navidad, route via road with interesting detours Cartagena Spain, tourist attractions and historical sites, Fuerte de Navidad , a historical fort with great views If youre the adventurous type, a trip to the Fuerte de Navidad can be a lot more than just a visit to the fort itself. A glance at the map..

The Panoramic lift, best views of Cartagena and a great place to photograph the port Cartagena Spain, the best place to photograph your cruise ship The panoramic lift is the most practical way to reach the highest point in Cartagena, which gives fabulous views right around the city and across the port. This is one of the five hills..

Fuerte de Navidad, Christmas Fort, an interesting and well preserved military fort, Cartagena SpainWhere to go in Cartagena Spain, the historical Fuerte de Navidad Since antiquity, Cartagena has been a safe haven for sailors, presenting a protected , natural harbour with a series of naturally occurring strategical rocky outcrops, facilitating effective..

Murcia The Veronicas Market, a treasure trove of scents and colours Where to go in Murcia, follow the trail to real saffron and gastronomic goodies. Indoor markets are a murcian tradition , fresh food and produce being of vital importance to Spanish housewives, who will ruthlessly maul through the produce and complain vociferously..

Murcia, The Museo Ramón Gaya, visiting the works of Murcia's famous native artist. Where to go in Murcia, Museo Ramón Gaya Ramón Gaya is one of the most popular and famous artists Murcia has ever produced, and this museum has been dedicated to his memory as a showcase for his works. A little information about Ramó..

The Pastel de Carne, Murcian Meat Pie What to do in Murcia, sample the Pastel de Carne. The Murcian Meat pie, the Pastel de Carne, is one of the great historic dishes of the city and is still made today using the same recipe as was laid down in a 1695 Ordananza, which imposed strict.. 17/04/2010

ARQUA, Marine Archaeology Museum, Cartagena Cartagena, ARQUA, Museo Nacional de Arqueologia Subacuatica. Located in the Paseo del Muelle Alfonso XII, next to the cruise ship terminal, this museum has been designed as a window into the world of underwater archaeology, the cutting edge building housing..

Museums in Murcia City, El Museo de la Ciencia y el Agua Where to go in Murcia, Museo de la Ciencia y el Agua, Museum of Science and Water This museum is designed to make children think about their environment and explain basic scientific principles in relation to the earth and natural surroundings. Its a..

Las Fuentes del Marques and the Torreón de los Templarios The Centro de Interpretacion (Nature Centre), Las Fuentes del Marques. This is an attractive natural park area, about 2km from the centre of Caravaca itself and is the ideal place to escape the milling crowds, go for a quiet, tranquil pic-nic and enjoy..

Museo de la Vera Cruz Caravaca de la Cruz The Museo de la Cruz within the walls of the medieval castle of Caravaca The Basílica de la Vera Cruz in Caravaca stands on the top of the hill behind the city, within the walls of the castle and alongside the museum dedicated to the True Cross..

Caravaca de la Cruz Museo Etnografico en Miniatura Angel Reinon An extraordinary collection of miniatures dedicated to the ethnographic history of Caravaca de la Cruz This is an extraordinary little museum and anyone who loves remarkable engineering and appreciates skilled craftsmanship should go and see it, marvelling..

A morning out in Águilas, AguilasWhat to do - Aguilas. A morning in Aguilas. Itinerary Pick up map from tourist office Visit to the Casino Coffee in the Plaza de Espana, and maybe a naughty cake.....Visit to the Archaeological museum Visit to the Castillo de San Juan Photo.. 12/01/2010

The Punic Wall Interpretation Centre, Cartagena SpainCentro de Interpretacion de la Muralla Punica, Cartagena This centre contains part of the remains of the original wall which encircled the city during the period before the Romans occupied the area, as well as a crypt which dates from nearly 1800 years..

The Muralla Bizantina, Cartagena, Art gallery and Archaeological site The Muralla Bizantina also contains remains of the Roman Theatre in its basement This is an interesting location, and can be added into any Cartagena itinerary as its both a very attractive art gallery which hosts some excellent exhibitions and a historical..

The Augusteum , College of the Imperial Augustinian cult, Cartagena Spain  Cartagena Spain,  Augusteum It may help to read the History of Cartagena before embarking on a visit to these Roman sites to really understand the scale of Cartagena and its importance within the Roman Empire. The History is broken down into..

Cartagena, Museo Arqueologico Municipal, Archaeological Museum Museo Arqueológico Municipal Enrique Escudero de Castro in Cartagena The archaeological museum is a fascinating place to visit as its actually constructed around the archaeological site of a burial necropolis which was in use for approximately 400..

La Casa de Fortuna, Cartagena, a special Roman Home. Where to Go Cartagena Spain- Casa de Fortuna Casa de Fortuna This was once the home of a wealthy family , a domus, dating back to the First Century AD and is popular with ex-pat visitors as the structure of the house can clearly be seen and the volume..