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Flamingos busy applying make-up and dancing in the Salinas Regional Park You are what you eat in the flamingo world although the cunning use of make-up can help attract a mate. Having a stronger pink colour and the best dance moves goes a long way in ensuring mating success! Flamingos have started their courtship.. 11/02/2019

February 2019 opening hours for Lorca castle General entry is only 6 euros Lorca castle, the Fortaleza del Sol (Fortress of the Sun), is open to the public every day in the early part of 2019 and offers a variety of ways in which to enjoy and learn about a fortification which proved impregnable..

Boat Trips in Puerto de Mazarron with Solaz LinesMazarrón, The glass bottomed boat runs good value trips along the coast. Click here to see summer schedule 2018 with times: Solaz Lines Mazarrón Solaz Lines have been in operation since 1988, and operate 2 boats, running inexpensive..

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 Murcia 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..

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..

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..

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..

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..

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 Tinosa (The Guns) The Gun batteries at Cabo Tiñoso, La Azohía, between Mazarrón and Cartagena. These two battery emplacements are well worth a visit, whether you have..

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..

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..

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..

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..

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..

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 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 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 ..

Terra Natura Wildlife and Water ParkTerra Natura Murcia, Animal and wildlife park Terra Natura Murcia is one of the most important and spectacular animal and nature parks in western spain. It´s one of a new generation of wildlife parks, in which visitors can discover the concept of what..

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..

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..

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..

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

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..

Boat trips from La Manga with Solaz LinesBoat trips from La Manga Click to see full 2018 programme from la Manga del Mar Menor 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..

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 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..

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..

Family walks in the Sierra Espuña, the route of the dinosaurs Family walks in the Sierra Espuña The dinosaur walk, La Senda del dinosaurio This is a lovely route for a family or for those who don´t want to have to walk too far, but want to enjoy the beauty of the Sierra Espuña and its pine..

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..

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..

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..

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, 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..

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..

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..

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

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