Date Published: 06/11/2024

Breathe the clean air in Jumilla, a haven for fresh air and nature

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Air quality measurements have revealed pristine conditions in this scenic part of the Murcia countryside, perfect for a getaway

Breathe the clean air in Jumilla, a haven for fresh air and nature

Jumilla, known for its countryside escapes and beautiful landscapes, has also now gained recognition for its exceptional air quality.

Recent air quality monitoring campaigns by the Department of Environment and Sustainability reveal that, over 48 days of testing, not a single reading exceeded Spain’s legal limits for pollutants.

This result underscores Jumilla’s status as a top destination for those seeking fresh air and a break from urban pollution.

Conducted in two phases – first between April 29 and May 20, 2024, and then between August 20 and September 16 – the air quality measurements took place at a mobile monitoring station located at CIFEA (Centre for Research and Agricultural Training).

Even during episodes of calima, or Saharan dust, which impacted the region on 16 days, levels in Jumilla remained below the limits set by Spain’s Royal Decree 102/2011, the regulatory standard for air quality.

This impressive record makes Jumilla an ideal spot for nature lovers and those looking to reconnect with the outdoors. With such clean air and lush surroundings, Jumilla is well-suited to travellers seeking a healthy and revitalising escape in Spain’s scenic countryside.

For a breath of the freshest air, consider Jumilla for your next countryside retreat.

See these fantastic walking routes in Jumilla for ideas of where to go on your next trip to the Murcia countryside!

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Oficina de Turismo Jumilla

The tourist office in the centre of Jumilla is easily found by driving straight into the centre of the town along the Avenida de Murcia and following the signposts. The tourist office is alongside the Parque de Don Albano Martínez Molina, where there are a number of parking spaces.

Jumilla, in the north of the Region of Murcia, has become internationally famous over recent decades due to the quality of the wines produced in the municipality, and wine tourism has begun to attract visitors from other parts of Spain and the rest of Europe.

The tourist office is happy to provide a range of maps and leaflets showing the different bodegas which can be visited within the municipality. Some of these form part of the Rutas del Vino de Jumilla, the Jumilla wine route, and can either be visited as a guided tour or sell their produce directly to the public.(see feed below for more details)

However, the town and the surrounding countryside have plenty of other attractions for visitors, and the popularity of Jumilla wines is leading more and more people to discover other facets of the tenth largest municipality in Spain.

Jumilla Tourist Office

These include the spectacular countryside and birdlife in the Sierra del Carche, the historic remains which range from cave paintings and a Roman mausoleum to the castle, the Iglesia de Santiago, the Town Hall and the Teatro Vico, and the gastronomy: rich stews are accompanied not only by the wines of the area but also by Jumilla pears, which also enjoy Denomination of Origin status.

Tourism in Jumilla is not as seasonal as it is in the coastal areas of the Region of Murcia, but the town is at its liveliest during the fiestas in Holy Week and the August Fair, which incorporates the grape harvest celebrations and the Moors and Christians parades.

The Altiplano of the Region of Murcia, which consists of the municipalities of Jumilla and Yecla, is only just over an hour by car from the Mar Menor, Cartagena, Mazarrón, Torrevieja and Alicante, and anyone wishing to visit real inland Spain and world-class wineries is advised to include Jumilla in their schedule.