MURCIA NORTH & NORTH WEST

The Ricote Valley, a natural paradise in the Region of MurciaA host of reasons to take a trip to this hidden valley just half an hour from the city of Murcia The Ricote Valley, with its green countryside and naturally isolated location, is in the heart of the Region of Murcia and is also sometimes referred to as the..

Cycling tours in and around Caravaca for all the familyA brilliant healthy way to discover the city and surroundings of Caravaca One of the most enjoyable, healthiest and most environmentally-friendly ways to explore any location is on the saddle of your bike, and these guided excursions in the holy city of Caravaca..

Affordable wine experiences, honey tastings, horse riding and more rural tourism in Bullas from GuatazalesBook a rural retreat holiday or activity in northern Murcia with Guatazales, the wine, honey and experience specialists for tourists   More and more, people who come to visit Spain are looking for alternative experiences and events based around food..

10 sites to see prehistoric rock art in the Region of MurciaFrom Yecla and Moratalla in the north to Isla Plana in the south, Murcia was home to cave-dwelling artists as long as 10,000 years ago Hidden away in caves and rock shelters of the Murcia countryside is evidence that the forefathers of modern humans inhabited..

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Floracion peach blossoms in Cieza this spring: When is the best time to go?Witness the magic of the Cieza peach trees in bloom this year Every spring, the fields around Cieza in Spain’s Region of Murcia celebrate an unparalleled spectacle of nature – the floración, or the flowering of the blossoms on the.. 21/01/2025

Walking in Yecla: the sanctuary and castle hill and the old townA 75-minute walk through the history of the town of Yecla! Click here to download a leaflet published by the tourist office of Yecla in Spanish and English with a route in and around the historic and picturesque old centre of Yecla.

5 of the lesser-known beauty spots in the Region of MurciaWhere to go to create slightly different memories of a trip to the Costa Cálida! Most visitors know about 3 or 4 of the most popular tourist attractions and beauty spots in the Region of Murcia, with thousands flocking all year round to the Cathedral..

Discover the natural paradise of the River Argos in north-western MurciaHiking, kayaking, birdwatching and the simple joy of the countryside in Caravaca, Cehegín and Calasparra Source: ITREM The River Argos is far from being a major waterway but it is one of the natural jewels of the north-west of the Region of Murcia..

PR-MU 131 Sendero Baldomero Brugarolas – Camino histórico al Pozo de la Nieve de las Ánimas hiking route in Alhama de Murcia and Sierra EspuñaA 16-kilometre hike in Alhama which climbs from 200 m above sea level to almost the height of Ben Nevis! The latest hiking route to be fully signposted and included in the regional register of Murcia is a very testing one of 16 kilometres from the town centre..

Enjoy the great outdoors in the Region of Murcia!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..

5 natural monuments in the Region of MurciaPlaces in Murcia where the spectacle of nature takes the breath away The Region of Murcia, in the south-east of Spain, is known mainly for its warm climate (with over 320 days of sunshine per year), but apart from the weather there are many more reasons to..

November 8 Join a 35-km mountain resistance hike in the countryside of CaravacaThe route of this non-competitive distance event is described as “very hard” The 13th edition of the “Sierras del Noroeste Murciano” mountain resistance hike is being held in the municipality of Caravaca de la Cruz on Saturday November..

November 8 Annual owl spotting walk in AbaránThe 25th anniversary of the night of the scops owl in Abarán! Here’s a guided tour with a difference, being held on Saturday 8th November in the town of Abarán, around half an hour’s drive from the regional capital of Murcia...

November 8 La Peregrina mountain bike event in Caravaca de la CruzAll age groups and categories are catered for in this great ride through the mountains and countryside of Caravaca The success of the “La Peregrina” mountain bike event in Caravaca last year, when it was held for the first time as part of the..

November 16 Fundraising 10-km run for animal welfare charity in CaravacaThis year’s event is being held in tribute to local canine athlete Copy, who passed away recently The second annual 10-km run to raise funds for local animal welfare charity APCOM is taking place in Caravaca de la Cruz on 16th November, with lesser distances..

The 2024 Holy Jubilee Year in Caravaca de la CruzThe Jubilee in Caravaca is a culturally and socially dynamic event as well as one of great religious significance (Source: ITREM, tourist board of the Region of Murcia) When Pope John Paul II granted a Holy Jubilee Year to Caravaca de la Cruz in 1998..

November 30 Free guided walk along the Chicharra greenway in YeclaThe visit follows the track bed of the old railway line which linked Yecla with Cieza and Alicante 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..

The Sierra de Mojantes in Caravaca de la CruzFabulous views from the highest point of the Caravaca countryside The Sierra de Mojantes mountain range includes the highest point in the municipality of Caravaca de la Cruz at 1,615 metres above sea level, and an area of 1483 hectares is protected by ZEPA..

Peña Rubia and El Nevazo in Caravaca de la CruzA popular walking and picnic area and home to a sleeping giant named Tomir! Peña Rubia is a vertical limestone peak in the Cerro Gordo area of mountainous terrain, surrounded by pine forest and a perfect mountain ecosystem. The escarpments reach a maximum..