WALKS AND HIKING ROUTES

The mountains of Sierra de la Pila in north-eastern MurciaA protected Regional Park which has barely been altered by human activity over the millennia The Regional Park of the Sierra de la Pila is an area of 8,836 hectares in the north-east of the Region of Murcia, occupying parts of the municipalities of Abará..

Cycling in Caravaca: an easy route for all the family between Cehegín and CaravacaThis Caravaca cycling tour follows part of the Camino de Levante pilgrimage route One of two recommended short cycling trips for beginners and families of all ages, this route follows the steps of the pilgrims who have come to Caravaca de la Cruz to venerate..

Cycling in Caravaca: an easy route for families in and around the historic cityEnjoy monuments in the centre of Caravaca and the natural beauty spot of Las Fuentes del Marqués! This 14-kilometre circular cycling route, taking you to many of the most iconic locations in the holy city of Caravaca de la Cruz, is a very easy one and..

April 11 Free guided hike in the mountains above AbaránThe route includes the Mirador de la Cruz and the Mortero de la Sierra del Oro This free guided walk in the mountainous countryside close to Abarán in the Ricote Valley covers a 6.3-km route and is expected to last a leisurely three hours or so, beginning..

April 18 Free guided walk on the Tres Bahías Blue Trail in AguilasA 2-hour walk on the environmentally friendly route along the seafront of Águilas town centre The network of “Senderos Azules” is an initiative promoted in Spain by ADEAC, the Association of Environmental and Consumer Education, to recognize..

April 26 Guided ENGLISH LANGUAGE tour of Monte Arabí in Yecla including the prehistoric rock art Visit the legendary mountain and the 10,000-year-old prehistoric artwork of Yecla This guided hike at the mystical mountain of Monte Arabí in Yecla, in the north of Murcia, is of special interest not only to palaeontologists and archaeologists, due..

April 26 Free guided hike to the highest point in Cartagena, behind La Azohía and Isla PlanaFrom the top of Peñas Blancas it is possible to see as far as the Sierra Nevada in Granada! Peñas Blancas is the name given to the highest point in the municipality of Cartagena, reaching 627 metres above sea level, and there are two great ways..

The Los Cocedores Blue Trail in ÁguilasAn eco-friendly walking and cycling route at the western end of the Águilas coastline The network of “Senderos Azules” (Blue Trails) is an initiative promoted in Spain by ADEAC, the Association of Environmental and Consumer Education, to..

The Tres Bahías Blue Trail in ÁguilasAn eco-friendly walking and cycling route encompassing the three main bays of the Águilas coastline The network of “Senderos Azules” is an initiative promoted in Spain by ADEAC, the Association of Environmental and Consumer Education, to..

The Camino de Levante pilgrimage and hiking route from Orihuela to Caravaca de la CruzThe 120-kilometre walk is open permanently and attracts thousands of religious pilgrims every seven years The Camino de Levante is a walking or cycling route which covers a distance of approximately 120 kilometres between Orihuela, in the south of the province..

The Vía Verde del Noroeste greenway and Caravaca de la CruzA 78-kilometre hiking and cycling route full of beautiful scenery and cultural and historical significance The Vía Verde del Noroeste (the Greenway of the North-west) is one of the most important ecological routes in the Region of Murcia and is also..

The Yecla Valora walkway route on the castle hill on the southern edge of the townFabulous views in the countryside on the wooden pasarelas or footbridges of Yecla The “Yecla Valora” project is one of the most ambitious and original undertaken in recent years by the Town Hall of Yecla, taking in unique sights and locations..

Hiking in the Sierra de las Pansas in YeclaA 2-hour walk in the mountains the Sierra del Carche in southern Yecla The Sierra de las Pansas is a group of mountains on the north-eastern side of the Sierra del Carche which is separated from the main bulk of the higher ground by the gorges of Barranco..

The Yecla-Biar greenway in northern Murcia and western AlicanteThe Vía Verde del Chicharra covers a distance of 31.6 kilometres The Vía Verde del Chicharra is a greenway which has been created, like many others, by making use of an old disused railway trackbed, this one running from Yecla in the north of..

5 great destinations in the north-west of Murcia during the Holy Jubilee Year of 2024 in CaravacaCaravaca and its neighbours Cehegín, Bullas, Calasparra and Bullas all offer a fascinating range of experiences to visitors The city of Caravaca de la Cruz is one of only 5 to have been awarded the status of “Holy Cities” by the Vatican..

Ascent of the Collado de la Cruz in Caravaca signalled to attract cycling touristsA stage of the Vuelta a España finishes on the Collado de la Cruz on September 3 The road which climbs to the Collado de la Cruz in Caravaca, a popular one with cyclists and the finishing point of the Tour of Spain stage which ends in Caravaca.. 29/08/2023

Sensorial tourism on the Region of Murcia: mindful hiking and yoga experiences enable you to reconnect with Nature in the Costa Cálida!A range of mountain and beach activities in Murcia designed to reduce stress and anxiety levels The Costa Cálida and the Region of Murcia are probably best-known to visitors for the climate, the beaches, the gastronomy, the landscape and the variety..

An 11-kilometre hiking route from Alhama to the mountain village of GebasThe route from Alhama includes the Sierra de la Muela and ends in the foothills of Sierra Espuña This hiking route from the centre of Alhama de Murcia (Jardín de los Patos) to the Mirador or viewing point of Gebas in the foothills of Sierra Espu..

Walking in the Lorca countryside, the Rambla de Las Calaveras route in AvilésA family-friendly 5-kilometre route in the Tierras Altas area of the vast municipality of Lorca This is a 5-kilometre walk in the environs of Áviles, a small village in the Tierras Altas area of the vast municipality of Lorca, which usually takes around..

Mountain biking in the Lorca countryside, the Los Tornajos route in AvilésA 51-kilometre route in Lorca which reaches around 1,350 metres above sea level This is a 51.5-kilometre bike ride starting and ending in Áviles, a small village in the Tierras Altas area of the vast municipality of Lorca, reaching a maximum altitude..