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Introduction to Mula
Mula is sometimes referred to as the gateway to the north-west of the Region of Murcia, its strategic location giving it historical importance from early pre-history.
It has a varied landscape. The rocky outcrops provide strategic defensive advantages, the fertile plains and forests give it agricultural importance, and the river and natural springs bring abundant life to the countryside. These natural advantages explain the presence of important archaeological remains dating from Pre-history (Cueva Antón, Abrigo del Milano), the Argaric Culture and, above all, the Iberian culture, which is represented at El Cigarralejo, an important settlement to which the Museo El Cigarralejo is dedicated.
These cultures were followed by the Romans, who produced olive oil and wine in the area, and the villa of Villaricos is a large-scale example of 2,000-year-old agriculture, complete with thermal baths. Then came the Moors, who built the town in its current position and also left behind the castle of Alcalá, high above the motorway heading towards Caravaca.
Medieval Mula was dominated by the Fajardo family, who became the Marqueses de los Veléz and built the castle of los Veléz, which dominates the Mula skyline, above the historic old quarter with its grand palaces: these include the Casa Pintada, now an art museum housing a Foundation dedicated to internationally renowned artist Cristóbal Gabarrón.
The historic old quarter attracts a steady stream of visitors and the town is also renowned for its traditions, the best known being its "tamboristas" who drum in the annual Semana Santa (Easter) celebrations on the Noche de las Tambores, commemorated in the main town square in front of the main parish church of San Miguel with an imposing sculpture.
Mula is also known for its devotion to the Niño de Balate, located in El Niño de Mula, which celebrates an annual Romería in September of every year, as well as other annual fiestas. Another important religious feature is the Santa Espina, a holy relic reputed to be one of the thorns from the crucifixion crown of Christ.
The main economic activity is still agriculture, producing a mixture of dry crops including olives, wheat and grapes, as well as irrigated soft fruit crops, and the area is also the source of another important crop: energy, with new technologies creating an important solar power industry in the north-west and bringing employment in associated industries.
Part of Mula lies within the regional park of the Sierra Espuña and the municipality also boasts the mountains of Sierra del Cambrón and Sierra de Ricote, giving it a richly varied landscape, forests, plains, dry karst gullies, rivers and rich agricultural orchards, all creating rural tourism income.
Today Mula is home to around 17,000 inhabitants and is a busy, historic town with a bustling old quarter and a new town at its foot, providing a complete cultural offering and an annual programme of fiestas and celebrations.
Location
Mula is located in the north-west of the Region of Murcia, forming part of the Comarca del Río Mula. It shares northern boundaries with Calasparra, Cieza and Ricote; to the east lie Ricote, Campos del Río, Albudeite and Alcantarilla, to the south are Librilla, Alhama de Murcia and Totana and to the west are Bullas, Cehegín and Lorca. In the centre is the smaller municipality of Pliego, surrounded completely by Mula.
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Three earthquakes in 1 hour in MurciaThe largest was the first, measuring 3.3 on the Richter scale Spain’s National Geographic Institute (IGN), which records seismic activity in the country, registered three earthquakes in the space of less than an hour in Ricote and Mula this.. 16/09/2024
The Camino de Levante hiking and religious pilgrimage route to Caravaca de la Cruz2024 will bring thousands of walkers to the north-west of Murcia as they hike to Caravaca As Caravaca de la Cruz prepares for its 7-yearly Holy Jubilee in 2024 and gets ready to welcome thousands of hikers and religious pilgrims there are various new routes..
Healthy fun and activities in the clean mountain air of Sierra EspuñaSustainable tourism in the green heart of the Region of Murcia If what you need it to get away from it all and breathe the fresh, clean air of the mountains while leaving the stress of everyday life behind you, the perfect destination is the natural park..
7 of the spookiest haunts in the Region of MurciaLocations to send chills down your spine even in the heat of the Costa Cálida summer! The Region of Murcia is renowned for its sunshine, the warmth of its climate and its people, the good living and the delicious food, but even the Costa Cálida..
Weekend camper van tours of the municipality of Caravaca de la Cruz!Discover the beautiful countryside around the Holy City of Caravaca One of the “Jubilee Experiences” available during the Holy Jubilee Year of 2024 in Caravaca de la Cruz is this camper van tour of the outlying districts and rural environment..
September 6 to November 6 Art exhibition Los Asomaos by Lidó Rico in Caravaca de la CruzLos Asomaos is intended as an examination of the symbolic energy of the True Cross of Caravaca Murcia artists Lidó Rico is exhibiting a special collection of works as part of the cultural program of the 2024 Holy Jubilee Year in Caravaca de la Cruz..
September 21 Guided hike to the peaks of Sierra EspuñaThe Pedro López route is a testing hike up to 1500 metres above sea level This hike in the highest peaks of Sierra Espuña covers a distance of around 9.5 km and is described as being of “medium” difficulty and begins at 9.30. It is..
September 22 to 25 Free virtual reality visits to the Running of the Wine Horses in CaravacaThe exhilarating experience is offered in celebration of World Tourism Day The program of events in Caravaca de la Cruz to celebrate World Tourism Day, which falls on 27th September, includes an activity on Friday September 27 in which visitors and locals..
September 26 Stargazing in the Caravaca village of La EncarnaciónA fantastic night of astronomy in the Caravaca countryside The program of events in Caravaca de la Cruz to celebrate World Tourism Day, which falls on 27th September, includes a stargazing night entitled “Mitos y estrellas”’ (Myths and Stars..
September 27 Free children’s mystery tour in Caravaca de la CruzPeregrinos de Caravaca takes place in the Wine Horses Museum of Caravaca The program of events in Caravaca de la Cruz to celebrate World Tourism Day, which falls on 27th September, includes a children’s mystery tour entitled “Peregrinos en Caravaca..
September 27 Open doors day at Caravaca MuseumsCaravaca de la Cruz celebrates World Tourism Day by inviting locals and visitors to enjoy the splendid municipal museums The program of events in Caravaca de la Cruz to celebrate World Tourism Day, which falls on 27th September, includes free entry to all..
September 29 The Conciertos Sentidos concerts continue in Barranda with Rocío Galena and Damián OlmoMusic representing a variety of cultures in the Caravaca countryside One of the new initiatives in the cultural calendar of Caravaca de la Cruz this year is the recovery of the concert cycle known as “Conciertos Sentidos”, which had not been held..
October 3 to 5 Talented young artists from all over Murcia perform in CaravacaThe Estrenarte program brings a wealth of cultural activities to Caravaca de la Cruz The annual Estrenarte festival of young creative talents in the Region of Murcia is being held this year in Caravaca de la Cruz from October 3 to 5 at a number of venues in..
October 18 and 19 Caravaca Power Pop festival returns to the centre of Caravaca de la CruzPop-rock icons Los Enemigos top the bill as Caravaca goes music crazy for the weekend Eight bands, some Spanish and some from abroad, are featuring in the Caravaca Power Pop festival of 2024 on a bill topped by the legendary group Los Enemigos, one of the..
October 23 to 27 Flamenco Festival in CaravacaA new event celebrates the deep roots of flamenco culture in the Region of Murcia A new event is being introduced to the annual social calendar in Caravaca de la Cruz during the week of 23rd to 27th October, when the 1st Festival Flamenco de Caravaca is taking..
October 25-27 Rueda Tourism Fair showcases the best of inland Murcia11 municipalities will take part in the festivities, including Yecla, Caravaca de la Cruz and Jumilla The Region of Murcia is gearing up to hold its first ever Inland Tourism Fair, ‘Rueda’, from October 25 to 27 in Totana. The event aims to..
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