SPORTING AND LEISURE

The Los Cocedores Blue Trail in ÁguilasAn eco-friendly walking and cycling route at the western end of the Águilas coastline The network of “Senderos Azules” (Blue Trails) is an initiative promoted in Spain by ADEAC, the Association of Environmental and Consumer Education, to..

The best places to visit in Spain during shoulder seasonTourists seeking pleasant climatic conditions, free from harsh temperatures and humidity, such as during the summer, opt for Spain’s shoulder seasons and specific locations that offer the best climatic conditions for comfort, exploration and culture.. 20/06/2025

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..

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..

The Ricote Valley and Cieza, a perfect blend of History and NatureA land of lush greenery forgotten by Time in the heart of the Region of Murcia Right in the heart of the Region of Murcia there is a land which it appears that Time forgot, leaving intact much of the cultural heritage of the Moorish and post-Moorish culture..

October 19 Free guided hike in the Mazarron countryside of La Atalaya and Coto FortunaPanoramic hiIlltop views over the Mazarrón countryside and the Roman mines of Coto Fortuna The latest free guided walk of the summer in the municipality of Mazarrón follows a 9-kilometre route which takes in the village of La Atalaya, a few kilometres..

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..

November 2 Annual Mountain Bike event in Puerto de MazarrónRegistration now open for one of the most popular MTB events in the Region of Murcia The sporting events continue to come thick and fast in Mazarrón and on Sunday November 2 it is the turn of the 29th annual “MTB 'Bahía de Mazarró..

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 and 9 Trail Running Festival in Galifa and El PortúsA weekend of hiking, trail running and supplementary family activities in the countryside of Cartagena The Town Hall of Cartagena has announced a new sports event, the Trail Running Festival Cartagena Costa Cálida, which will be held on Saturday 8th..

4 Suggestions for surprising inland tourism in the central Murcia countrysideExplore the history and natural enclaves of Abanilla, Abarán and the Sierra de la Pila! Those who know the Region of Murcia understand that even in the Costa Cálida, with its year-round sunshine and water sports activities, the winter months..

The Vía Verde del Noroeste greenway and Caravaca de la CruzA 78-kilometre hiking and cycling route full of beautiful scenery and cultural and historical significance The Vía Verde del Noroeste (the Greenway of the North-west) is one of the most important ecological routes in the Region of Murcia and is also..

December 14 Guided hike to trace the steps of legendary bandit Jaime El BarbudoExplore the hiking paths of the Sierra de la Pila in Abarán and see a dramatized re-enactment of Jaime’s death in 1824 On 5th July 2024 it was exactly 200 years since the renowned bandit Jaime “El Barbudo” was executed in the Cueva..

The Yecla-Biar greenway in northern Murcia and western AlicanteThe Vía Verde del Chicharra covers a distance of 31.6 kilometres 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 from Yecla in the north of..

A great walk up the castle hill of Yecla and through the old townAn easy and healthy way to walk through the history of Yecla! This pleasant 5.2-kilometre walking route in Yecla takes around an hour and a quarter and includes a climb up the Cerro de Castillo, where the sanctuary and the remains of the castle can be seen..

January 18 Guided hike to trace the steps of legendary bandit Jaime El BarbudoExplore the hiking paths of the Sierra de la Pila in Abarán and see a dramatized re-enactment of Jaime’s death in 1824 On 5th July 2024 it was exactly 200 years since the renowned bandit Jaime “El Barbudo” was executed in the Cueva..

March 1 Guided hike to trace the steps of legendary bandit Jaime El BarbudoExplore the hiking paths of the Sierra de la Pila in Abarán and see a dramatized re-enactment of Jaime’s death in 1824 On 5th July 2024 it was exactly 200 years since the renowned bandit Jaime “El Barbudo” was executed in the Cueva..

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 is 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..

5 days out with a difference in the Region of Murcia!Treasures not far from the beaches of the Costa Cálida, selected by the Murcia tourist board We all know that the most common reasons for visiting the Costa Cálida are the warm climate, the fabulous beaches and the clear waters of the Mediterranean.. 29/05/2023