South West Murcia, places to visit
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Visiting Lorca Castle during June General entry is only 6 euros, guided tours are available in English on Thursdays and special packages are offered for families on Sundays Lorca castle, the Fortaleza del Sol (Fortress of the Sun), is open to the public every day in June and offers a..
Boat Trips in Puerto de Mazarron with Solaz LinesMazarrón, The glass bottomed boat runs good value trips along the coast. For the latest schedule please visit the web site link below Solaz Lines have been in operation since 1988, and operate 2 boats, running inexpensive trips in La Manga..
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..
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..
Regional artisan centres in Cartagena, Lorca and MurciaSee a huge range of hand-crafted artisan products for sale in the three major cities of the Murcia Region The Region of Murcia has a long history of producing hand-crafted artisan items and was a major stop-off point on the trade routes of Phoenician traders..
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..
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 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 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..
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..
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 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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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Castillo de San Juan de las Águilas in Águilas Águilas 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..
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..
An introduction to Sierra Espuña The 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..
Ricardo Codorniu Visitor Centre, Sierra Espuña Centro de Visitantes Ricardo Codorníu A central information point for visitors to the Sierra Espuña. It can almost be said that the Sierra Espuña was created in 1889, the inspiration of one man, Ricardo Codorníu, a native..
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..
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..
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..
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..
Alhama de Murcia free Guided Audio tour Alhama 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 year, as many local residents had never ventured past the shopping centres and really..
Museo Arqueológico Los Baños Alhama de Murcia"Los Baños" Archaeological Museum The "Los Baños" Archaeological Museum, which is next to the Church of San Lázaro and located at the foot of the castle, the Cerro del Castillo, was created in order to preserve..
14/10/2011 
Pozos de nieve, the snowhouses, Totana, Sierra Espuña Family walks in the Sierra Espuña Pozos de Nieve, short route 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..
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