ALEDO, PLACES TO VISIT, THINGS TO DO

Getting away from it all in the mountains of Sierra EspuñaThe “green heart” of the Region of Murcia is a must for lovers of the great outdoors all year round! The Regional Park of Sierra Espuña is one of the great natural treasures of the Region of Murcia, with its marvellous landscapes, innumerable..

7 hidden gems in the countryside of Murcia!Natural rural treasures in Murcia where you can hear the silent call of Nature this winter! As we tread the same paths and visit the same places day by day the Region of Murcia becomes ever more familiar to us, but do you realize how easy it is to stray.. 30/01/2025

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..

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..

Sierra Espuña, a Mecca for nature enthusiasts, adventure sports and relaxation!Ideas for making the most of the green heart of Murcia in the mountains of Sierra Espuña If you count yourself as a lover of nature and of escaping the daily routine to breathe pure air and indulge in open-air sports, the Region of Murcia offers many..

Shopping and weekly market in Aledo Fresh fruit and veg and other goods at the Sunday market in Aledo For many expats and visitors, one of the great joys of shopping in Spain is the opportunity to buy fresh products and bargain clothes in the weekly local markets, which are awash with colour..

Sierra Espuña walking routes, the PR-MU 65 from La Santa in Totana to AledoA 2.6-kilometre walk in the picturesque foothills of Sierra Espuña This walk in the south-western foothills of Sierra Espuña follows an easy 2.6-kilometre route, starting at the Sanctuary of Santa Eulalia in the La Sierra district outside the..

The church of Santa María Real in Aledo La Iglesia de Santa María Real The Iglesia de Santa María Real is built on the location of a former Muslim mosque and consists of just a single nave and a tower. In the Middle Ages it was common for the incoming Christian forces to..

Visiting Aledo, the keep and 20 million years of history Welcome to Aledo! Aledo is a hilltop town, perched high in the Sierra Espuña at a strategic defensive location which see-sawed between the Moors who occupied Southern Spain from the 7th to the 13th century and the Catholic knights of the..

The Pozo de los Moros, an ancient rainwater collection system in AledoAledo, La Torreta, Pozo de los Moros One of the most interesting aspects about the fortifications dating from the Middle Ages in Aledo is the system used for catching and storing rainwater. The ability to withstand sieges for long periods of time.. 31/03/2012

Aledo castle, the Torre del Homenaje or medieval keep The Torre del Homenaje in Aledo and the castle walls Aledo occupies a strategically advantageous position, seated on a rocky outcrop with views across the mountains of the Sierra Espuña and the Sierra de La Tercía as well as the.. 31/03/2012

La Picota, the medieval pillory in AledoAledo, the Picota Hollywood has a lot to answer for! It portrays medieval knights as glamorous, daring upholders of fair practice and chivalry, while the ladies of the court are dressed in fine robes with flowing locks of hair and peasants are plump..

Aledo, a geological walk through time 20 million years in a morning on the geological route in Aledo For anyone with an interest in geology, Aledo is a fascinating area, rich in fossils and rock formations demonstrating the various stages which led to the creation of the Region of Murcia.. 30/03/2012