MURCIA NORTH & NORTH WEST

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

13 typical stews and casseroles in the Region of Murcia!A range of traditional one-pot dishes characterizes different areas of the Costa Cálida and Murcia Whether you want to call them stews, casseroles or hotpots, the dishes made by “throwing everything in the pot” are among the most characteristic..

The millennia-old wine producing traditions of MurciaSuperb winery and vineyard tours, tastings, meals and a wonderful all-round experience in the landscape of Murcia Many places in inland Murcia have recently been celebrating World Wine Tourism Day, with special events such as winery tours, museum visits, tastings..

7-course gourmet taster menu on a short walk in Caravaca de la Cruz for just 25.50 euros!Enjoy the city centre as you discover some of the favourite snacks of Caravaca! In 2025 the Town Hall of Caravaca de la Cruz has joined forces with local restaurants to launch a series of five easily affordable gastronomic routes in and around the city under..

May 30 and 31 Wine promotion course in JumillaA university course featuring visits to wineries and show cooking sessions! The University of Murcia is holding its annual initiation course concerning the communication and promotion of wine in the digital age on 30th and 31st May, and has reached the logical..

July 7 to 10 University course on Initiation in the World of Wine in JumillaThe event is open to members of the public as well as university students The Wine Museum of Jumilla is hosting the 6th annual “Initiation in the World of Wine” course offered by the University of Murcia between 7th and 10th July, covering aspects..

Discover the liquid gold that is the olive oil of the Region of Murcia!Olive oil tourism in the Region of Murcia Here in the Region of Murcia olive oil is an essential part of our culture and our history, and now of our tourist activity as well! Olive oil is becoming more and more popular and rightly so, representing.. 10/06/2025

5 typical tasty treats for Christmas in the Region of MurciaFestive flavours for every palate in the Costa Cálida! Almost everywhere in the world the tastebuds recognize the flavours of Christmas with foods which are normally not seen during the rest of the year, and while in the UK that might mean mince pies..

Vines, wines and travel: The very best wine tourism in the Region of MurciaTradition and precision lie at the heart of Murcia’s most celebrated wineries Discover the captivating charms of the Region of Murcia, where grape growing reigns supreme and the legacy of wine echoes through idyllic vineyards and cutting-edge.. 20/05/2024

Gazpachos yeclanos, a typical hearty winter food and one of the specialities of YeclaThis meat and flatbread meal has nothing to do with Andalusian gazpacho! Those of us who live in coastal areas think we know about gazpacho, the cool summer drink made from blended tomato, cucumber and other ingredients, but don’t imagine that this anything..

Bodegas La Purísima affiliated to Yecla Wine RouteThe largest wine producer in the D.O. Yecla area Bodegas La Purísima is one of the largest bodegas in the Region of Murcia and the 800 agriculturalists who grow and produce its wine own 60% of the entire production capacity of the D.O. Yecla. ..

Bodegas Evine winery affiliated to the Yecla Wine Route100% ecological family-run winery supporting the Ruta del Vino de Yecla Bodegas Evine is an ecological family-run winery operating under the Denominación de Origen de Yecla (D.O. Yecla) which produces small volumes of wine, the emphasis being..

Nazario livestock farm affiliated to the Yecla Wine RouteA bull rearing ranch on the road between Yecla and Almansa The Yecla Wine Route is proud to count among its affiliates the Ganadería Nazario, a livestock ranch specializing in the rearing of bulls for the spectacle of bullfighting – something..

Bodegas Barahonda winery affiliated to the Yecla Wine RouteThe main labels of Bodegas Barahonda are Barahonda, Carro, Heredad, Candela, Lualma and Summum Bodegas Barahonda offers a complete package for those who enjoy not only learning about and appreciating the different nuances of wine from the Region of Murcia..

Almazara Deortegas olive oil affiliated to the Yecla Wine RouteOrganic extra virgin olive oil in Yecla Although the name of Yecla is synonymous with wine it is also home to significant olive oil production, and visitors are welcome to either visit the Deortegas olive oil mill or sample their exceptional Organic Extra..

Bodega Conde de Montornés affiliated to Yecla Wine RouteDOP Yecla wines from grapes grown on the lower slopes of Monte Arabí The Conde Monotornés winery in Yecla is founded on a solid tradition, having come into being in the mod-19th century under the auspices of Enrique María Trénor..

The very finest dining in the Region of Murcia according to the Michelin GuideRestaurants in the Region of Murcia included in the Michelin Guide The Region of Murcia boasts a typically Mediterranean culinary and gastronomic tradition, with plenty of delicious dishes to choose from ranging from the simple Ensalada Murciana to a wide..

5 great guided tours in the Costa Calida this spring and early summerFrom embroidery to medieval castles, from wineries to railway engineering, just some of the fascinating visits on offer in the Region of Murcia With the lifting of pandemic restrictions there has been a huge resurgence of interest in joining guided tours..

The rice fields of Calasparra, a unique day out in the Region of Murcia!Calasparra is one of only three areas in Spain with Denomination of Origin status for locally grown rice Despite rice being one of the commonest foods on the planet it is a relatively rare sight to see the product being cultivated in Europe, but in Calasparra..

19 delicious gastro experiences in and around Murcia, Cartagena and Lorca!Wine, cheese, honey, beer, liqueurs, wild plants, coffee… just some of the gastronomic delights awaiting you in the Costa Cálida! Of course tourism in the three largest cities of the Region of Murcia (Lorca, Cartagena and the regional capital.. 06/09/2022