MURCIA NORTH & NORTH WEST

Caravaca de la Cruz has just unveiled a new square and what they found underneath it was an unexpected bonusPlaza José María Faquineto opens in the historic centre, completing a major regeneration project and revealing a hidden 19th-century wine cellar beneath the site Caravaca de la Cruz has a new public square and it came with a surprise. Work.. 01/10/2026

Caravaca's historic San José convent reopens after year-long restorationThe former Convent of San José will reopen with a special concert by early music group Cantoría One of Caravaca de la Cruz’s most important historic buildings will open its doors again on Saturday October 3 after a year of restoration.. 25/09/2026

Jumilla opens the doors to its famous wine route this autumnBodegas Luzón's Vendimia Abierta is just one of the experiences waiting for visitors exploring the wineries and vineyards around Jumilla Jumilla is entering one of the most exciting times of the year for wine lovers, with the annual grape.. 25/09/2026

Michelin starred and Bib Gourmand recommended restaurants in the Region of MurciaFine dining from the cities of Murcia and Cartagena to the shore of the Mar Menor and the Altiplano in the north The Michelin Guide is the most highly regarded and longest-lived restaurant and hotel guide in Europe, and every year it includes its selection.. 23/09/2026

Annual August fiestas in Jumilla awarded National Tourist Interest statusThe Fiesta de la Vendimia already attracts large crowds of visitors to the Cabalgata del Vino and other wine-related celebrations The annual Fiesta de la Vendimia in Jumilla, which combines a celebration of the start of the grape-picking season with various.. 14/09/2026

The legend of Tomir in Caravaca de la CruzA sleeping giant protects the city of Caravaca against invaders! The legend of the giant Tomir was first recounted by chronicler Manuel Guerrero Torres and tells the story of a colossus who, after the fall of the Titans, sought refuge in the land around.. 01/09/2026

10 architectural surprises in the Region of Murcia!From tiny, humble structures to majestic and monumental buildings in the Costa Cálida The long and turbulent history of the Region of Murcia has left a legacy of fascinating architectural structures of all kinds, some of them rightly praised as.. 31/08/2026

10 things to see and do in and around MulaFrom the beauties of the countryside through thousands of years of history to the madness of Easter drumming! Located in a green, fertile valley just 35 km or so north-west of the city of Murcia, the small town of Mula is far more than a home to the population..

Wine-soaked fun in the sun as Jumilla fiestas culminate in the Cabalgata del Vino!Jumilla celebrates the grape-picking season in its own inimitable way The annual August Fiestas de la Vendimia in Jumilla, which are held to coincide with the beginning of the grape-picking season, reached its climax on Saturday as crowds of thousands.. 25/08/2026

Urban art in Caravaca strengthening the identity and character of the cityBoth locals and visitors are surrounded by images recalling the glorious past of Caravaca Over the last few years the Town Hall of Caravaca de la Cruz has been making a concerted effort to promote urban mural art as a way of not only beautifying certain corners..

The Ricote Valley, where visiting and being there mean connectingRecharge the batteries with slow tourism experiences in the valley where time runs at a different tempo There are still some places where it seems life has found a different tempo, and the Ricote Valley is one of them. Here, while the rest of the world has..

5 great summer plans in the north-west of Murcia!Mountain scenery, freshwater swimming, spectacular countryside, local tradition and the authentic food of inland Murcia It goes without saying that beach tourism accounts for a very high proportion of visitors to the Region of Murcia every summer, whether..

The Region of Murcia, paradise for cyclists!A huge range of destinations for two-wheeled travel in all corners of the Costa Cálida Cycling tourism is becoming more and more popular throughout Europe and, for various reasons, the Region of Murcia is one of the most attractive destinations.. 27/04/2026

This is where the DGT has cameras to make sure you are wearing your seatbeltWearing a seatbelt is one of the easiest ways to increase road safety The European Automobile Associations (AEA) have made public a list of traffic cameras used by the Directorate General of Traffic (DGT) in Spain to catch people who do not wear.. 16/04/2026

11 Free guided tours available in inland MurciaEnglish language guides are available for these visits in Murcia, Caravaca, Cieza, Jumilla and Yecla Away from the magnificent beaches of the Region of Murcia, visitors can absorb thousands of years of history, architecture and local tradition in any.. 31/03/2026

Visit the rice fields of Calasparra this year!Calasparra in north-western Murcia celebrates its main culinary and agricultural speciality There are many attractions in and around the town of Calasparra, in the north-west of the Region of Murcia, including the Sanctuary of the Virgen de la Esperanza.. 20/03/2026

Cycling in Caravaca: an intermediate 50-km route to the villages of Barranda and ArchivelThis Caravaca cycling tour includes optional stops at two archaeological sites One of two recommended short cycling trips for those who are not accompanied by small children, this route is entitled “Culture, Water and Roots” and covers a distance.. 25/02/2026

Country cottages and rural properties to let in LorcaCottages and rural accommodation for rent in Lorca Lorca is best known as a historic city behind which stands the impregnable medieval castle, and as home to some of the most colourful and spectacular Easter Week processions in the whole of Spain, but the..

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..

7 historical treasures found underground in the Region of MurciaTrace more than 2,000 years of history in Murcia with visits to these impressive archaeological digs and museum sites! While there is no doubting the marvellous sights and recommended visits to be found above ground in the Region of Murcia, from mountains..