Lorca
07 FEB - 31 DIC
Tuesday afternoon visits to the most outstanding monuments in the historic city of Lorca If you speak enough Spanish then one of the best ways of starting to learn about the old city centre of Lorca is to book yourself in on one of the free tours offered on Tuesdays and Fridays at 17.00. The visit lasts around 90 minutes and the only requirement is that a minimum group size of 34 people is reached, so if you take part in a group of four then even if only one of you speaks Spanish it will be possible to understand a good deal of information..
Cartagena
31 OCT - 09 NOV
10 restaurants in Cartagena take part in the annual Cartagena con Sabor a Mar festival, featuring bluefin tuna! The 5th edition of the Cartagena con Sabor a Mar gastronomy event takes place this year between 31st October and 9th November with the participation of 10 restaurants in the city as they celebrate the flavour and quality of the blue-fin tuna which is reared and caught in the area by the company Ricardo Fuentes e Hijos. Inevitably this is an attractive proposition not only for the local population but also to those visiting from..
Lorca
31 OCT
Combine the history and heritage of Lorca with the local wine and gastronomy A new attraction has been added to the range of tours and visits in Lorca for the summer of 2026, enabling visitors to combine the historical and architectural heritage, gastronomy and wine culture of the historic city in just one relaxed guided tour of the old centre. The tour, organized by winery El Parloteo and Lorca Taller del Tiempo, begins at 12.00 at the Visitors Centre of La Merced and follows a route leading to the old city gate of the Porche de San Antonio..
Murcia
29 MAY - 31 DIC
Treasures not far from the beaches of the Costa Cálida, selected by the Murcia tourist board We all know that the most common reasons for visiting the Costa Cálida are the warm climate, the fabulous beaches and the clear waters of the Mediterranean in south-eastern Spain, but of course the Region of Murcia offers far more variety than the traditional sun, sea and sand which first catch the eye of many tourists. Different ways of exploring the region are to be found in all corners of Murcia, and the regional tourist board is constantly..
Torre Pacheco
13 DIC
A guided tour of the Sima de las Palomas site on the mountain of Cabezo Gordo The Sima de las Palomas is a 20-metre-deep vertical shaft in the mountain of Cabezo Gordo, and has been in the spotlight of palaeontologists since 1991, when caver Juan Carlos Blanco Gago discovered part of a Neanderthal skeleton while he was descending into the cavity. Since then, further investigation has confirmed that the shaft was used as a shelter by Neanderthals, and various more skeletal remains have been found, and this free guided visit on Sunday 13th..
Murcia
06 MAR - 31 DIC
Explore the Senderos Azules hiking routes of the Murcia coast and countryside In the south-eastern corner of Spain the attractions of a day out enjoying Nature are more varied than many people realize at first, ranging from the crystal-clear water of the Mediterranean to the mountains which reach altitudes of 2,000 metres and encompassing everything in between in a world full of contrasts which constantly appeals to the more adventurous among us. The Regional Tourist Board (ITREM) especially recommends the ¿Senderos Azules¿ (blue paths..
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Music from around the world, art in every form, stories from ancient Rome, curiosities and legends, and even great treasures. All of these experiences await you in the museums of the Region of Murcia; prepare yourself to discover them.
If you are on a diet or are considering starting one, it would be better to skip this section. You have been warned! We give you ten temptations that put the sweet note at the end of a meal or can be enjoyed whenever. Any time is a good time to give into your cravings, especially when it tastes as heavenly as these. So forget the calories and enjoy!
The Region of Murcia is considered a global biodiversity hotspot. This is largely due to its rich wildlife, with approximately 500 species of land vertebrates. Around 15-20% of the vertebrate species present are listed in the Regional Catalogue of Threatened Species.
Famous for its summer festivals and its dedication to agricultural and nautical activities, San Javier, located in the Mar Menor, goes way beyond the mere expectations of beaches. Cool air and the fresh taste of seafood provide alternatives to this area, whose main tourist hotspots are Santiago de la Ribera and La Manga del Mar Menor.
Totana is one of the surrounding towns of the Sierra Espuña Regional Reserve. Totana offers both an extraordinarily beautiful natural environment and a great heritage in which tradition, culture and history converge.
Jumilla is one of the crucial stops in the North East region. Called 'the beauty' by the Arabs, it is famous for its wines with Designation of Origin (D.O.), its gastronomy, its gardens and its Iberian, Roman and Medieval legacy.
Reading the menu in a Murcia bar or restaurant can be, to say the least, perplexing for a foreigner. You could submit the waiter to an intensive questioning, play eenie meenie miney moe or have a look at our glossary, but really don't worry! Whatever you choose, it's sure to be the right decision.
Lorca: the city of the sun, the city of one hundred shields... or one hundred names. Whatever you may call it, it definitely stands out for being packed with monuments: a Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque city.
