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ON FOOT, BY BIKE, ON HORSEBACK OR BY CAR?
Discover the charms of Mazarrón following one or more of the 20 well-marked walking, cycling, riding or driving routes and trails.
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WHAT SMELLS SO GOOD?
Enjoy the benefits of aromatherapy. The aromatherapy treatments offered by our spas and wellness centres use creams made from thermal mineral water and ...
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FLAVOURS OF THE SEA
Enjoy a taste of the sea with an exquisite caldero. Made with fish and served with garlic sauce, this juicy and flavourful rice dish is typical of the ...
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A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW
Enjoy a whole new outlook on Cartagena with a ride in the Cartagena Port of Cultures panoramic lift. This 45-metre glass elevator offers unique views ...
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CAMP OUT IN THE WILDS
If you like being out in the wilds, why not pitch your tent in one of the Sierra Espuña¿s authorised camping areas or ask to use one of the rural refuges ...
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GOING ONCE, GOING TWICE¿
The fish auction at the fishing port in Águilas is just like being at one of the big auction houses but with fresh fish as the prize lot. It takes place ...
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ARCHAEOLOGY AT THE FORTRESS OF THE SUN
In Lorca, Workshop of Time's Fortress of the Sun you can share the excitement of archaeology with the professionals who work at the castle. Trough this ...
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ASÍ SE EJECUTABA EN EL SIGLO XVI
La picota de Aledo fue construida a finales del siglo XVI, a partir del 25 de julio de 1592, cuando el rey autoriza a la villa a emanciparse de la jurisdicción ...
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TAKE IN THE VIEWS FROM NATURE'S BALCONY
Feast your eyes on one of the Region of Murcia's most beautiful natural landscapes. From the viewpoint at the top of the Serreta de Cieza you can take ...
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IN ANCIENT BEGASTRI
In ancient times, Cehegín was known as Begastri, a small Iberian settlement located in Cabezo Roenas, which would go on to become a Roman town. After ...
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UNIQUE EMBROIDERY
At any time of year, Lorca¿s four embroidery museums ¿ one for each of its Easter brotherhoods ¿ will give you an insight into a very different Easter ...
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BRINDAMOS CONTIGO
Qué mejor manera que celebrar este día que brindando con un buen vino de la Denominación de Origen de nuestra región. Te proponemos un listado de bodegas ...
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BUSCA EL PASADO PERDIDO
¿Te apetece descubrir y recorrer las culturas que poblaron Lorca a lo largo de su historia? En el Museo Arqueológico te explicarán la sucesiva ocupación ...
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CARTAGENA IN THE CIVIL WAR
The civil war air-raid shelters will take you back to another period in Cartagena¿s history when the port city was one of the worst affected by bombing ...
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CEHEGÍN, UN PASEO POR LA HISTORIA
Situado en lo alto de una risca a orillas del río Argos sobresale la mole imponente del conjunto histórico de esta ciudad. Iglesias, casonas y casas humildes ...
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SHOP UNTIL YOU DROP
On a summer morning, a trip to a local street market in one of the towns around the Mar Menor is quite a tradition. Amongst other things, you are sure ...
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FLAMENCO SPIRIT
Let yourself be carried away by the spirit of flamenco at the International Cante de las Minas (Song of the Mines) Music Festival in La Unión. During ...
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MIND YOUR FEET
Good footwork is definitely in order when climbing in the Valle de Leiva in the Sierra Espuña, a limestone escarpment almost a kilometre in length with ...
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WITH A ROD AND A BIT OF LUCK...
Fishing enthusiasts can indulge in their favourite sport at the Jarral dam in Abarán and near the Ojós dam in Blanca. As long as you have a licence, you ...
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DISCOVER MODERNIST CARTAGENA
A visit to Modernist Cartagena will undoubtedly start at the port, where you can see the prototype submarine designed by Isaac Peral, the predecessor ...
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OUT AND ABOUT AROUND MURCIA
There are a variety of interesting places to visit in the outskirts of Murcia. In Alcantarilla's Museum of the Huerta (the generic term for the fields ...
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VISIT A HOLY CITY
Follow in the footsteps of the Knights Templar and wander through the Mediaeval quarter until you reach the pride of Caravaca: the Castle-Sanctuary of ...
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CONOCER EL PLEISTOCENO
El yacimiento paleontológico de Quibas se encuentra en una pequeña cantera abandonada, localizada en la ladera sureste del extremo oriental de la Sierra ...
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HAVE YOU EVER BEEN TO A MOORISH TOWN?
In Cieza you can visit the citadel where the Moorish town of Medina Siyâsa was located and see the ruins of this 11th to 13th century settlement. To find ...
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WHERE DO MIGRATING BIRDS STOP ON ROUTE?
Every summer, flocks of pink flamingos stop off at the Salinas y Arenales Regional Park in San Pedro del Pinatar on their journey to North Africa. Why ...
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HAVE YOU FELT THE BENEFITS OF THALASSOTHERAPY?
Enjoy a healthful soak at any of the Region of Murcia¿s thalassotherapy centres. The climate and waters in this area are highly recommended for traumatological, ...
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A NATURAL APPROACH
The benefits of alternative or complementary medicine are now well documented. Our health and beauty centres can prepare a personalised report for you, ...
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CYCLE AROUND THE MAR MENOR
You can cycle virtually all the way around the Mar Menor along trails, dirt tracks and an old royal drove-way, none of which ever stray far from the coast. ...
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DE LA NECESIDAD NACE UN SUEÑO
La Basílica de la Purísima Concepción de Yecla fue construida entre 1775 y 1868. La Iglesia Nueva de la Asunción sustituía a la antigua, que se había ...
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FROM MUSEUM TO MUSEUM
Cartagena offers an exceptional choice of museums. There are many options to choose from; from learning about Cartagena¿s military tradition in the Military ...
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TAKE A RIDE
Cartagena Port of Cultures has come up with two great ways of discovering the city. Take a trip aboard the tourist catamaran and experience another facet ...
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WIND POWER
Harness the power of the wind sailing, windsurfing or kite-surfing¿ Three very popular water sports in the calm waters of the Mar Menor and surrounding ...
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DESCUBRE EL OFICIO ALFARERO
Enclavado en pleno corazón de Sierra Espuña, frente al Santuario de Santa Eulalia, el mercadillo artesano de La Santa, expone el último domingo de cada ...
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DISCOVER THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE LIGNUM CRUCIS
If you would like to find out all about the meaning of the Relic of the True Cross of Caravaca, visit the Vera Cruz Museum, located in the sanctuary of ...
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DISCOVER ANCIENT CARTHAGINIAN CIVILISATION
Upon the remains of the wall that used to defend ancient Qart-Hadast, there is an interpretation centre where you can find out all about the Punic Wars. ...
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DESCUBRE LA LEYENDA DEL CEJO DE LOS ENAMORADOS
Si te gusta la historia y te apasionan las leyendas, te esperamos en Lorca. Ponte ropa y calzado cómodo y ven a conocer la leyenda del Cejo de los Enamorados ...
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DESCUBRE LAS RUTAS DEL VINO DE JUMILLA, YECLA Y BULLAS
Visita Bullas, Jumilla y Yecla, sumérgete en un mundo de colores, olores y sensaciones. Vinos con denominación de origen, disfruta de los sabores de las ...
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FANCY A ROUND?
Focus your mind and aim for the green. You can experience the challenge and excitement of golf on any of the region¿s courses, which are all located within ...
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THE CHARM OF MOORISH SPAIN
Soak up Islamic culture in the Ricote Valley, the last bastion of the Moors in south-eastern Spain, where the Mudéjares remained until 1614. The Ricote ...
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ROMAN SPLENDOUR
With Cartagena Port of Cultures you can travel back in time to the splendours of Roman Carthago Nova, one of finest periods in the city¿s history. There ...
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NEANDERTHAL MAN
Discover the evolution of mankind for yourself. The Sima de las Palomas site at Cabezo Gordo in the district of Torre Pacheco has been a focus of international ...
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THE MAJAL BLANCO
The 636-hectare Majal Blanco estate is located within Murcia¿s El Valle-Carrascoy Regional Park. A real must for nature lovers, this ¿green gem¿ offers ...
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SEASCAPES
The crystal clear sea around Águilas is perfect for water sports. You could discover the beauty of the depths diving in areas such as the Cueva de la ...
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THE MIRACLE OF LA PURÍSIMA
Another must-see is the Convent-Church of La Purísima or the Immaculate Conception in Mazarrón, which is associated with what is known as the miracle ...
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MONTE ARABÍ: FROM THE PALAEOLITHIC TO THE BRONZE AGE
In the upland area around Monte Arabí or Mount Arabí you can visit various prehistoric sites dating from between the Palaeolithic period to the Bronze ...
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