Puerto Lumbreras
30 MAY
Observe the night sky over the mountains of south-west Murcia in this extremely popular visit The municipality of Puerto Lumbreras in the south-west of the Region of Murcia features a variety of contrasting landscapes, and one of the most attractive is to be found in the mountains which stand to the north-west of the town itself. The highest point in this sierra is the Cabezo de la Jara, which reaches 1,242 metres above sea level, but at around 800 metres is a group of buildings including a youth hostel, a nature interpretation centre and..
San Pedro del Pinatar
31 MAY
A morning of ornithological sightseeing in the Regional Park of San Pedro In the course of this gentle two-hour walk around the salt flats of the regional park of San Pedro del Pinatar there are plenty of chances to observe some of the most representative of the bird species which live and nest in this unique environment, including of course the iconic flamingos which spend part of the year here. The tour begins at 19.00 at the entrance to the Regional Park of the Salt Flats and Dunes next to the flamingo roundabout (click for map) and..
Águilas
31 MAY
A chance to learn about history and local wildlife on the fascinating coastline of Águilas The Los Cocedores Blue Trail in Águilas takes its name from the numerous pools in which esparto Grass was tried and treated prior to weaving in times gone by. These were known as ¿cocedores¿ (literally cookers!) and played an important part in an industry which was vital to the local economy for hundreds of years, giving the material its distinctive colour and texture. Once dried, the grass was cut into finer strips before use, and in the..
Jumilla
31 MAY
Fantastic views from the historic 14th-century fortress which oversaw the development of Jumilla over the centuries In the clear air of autumn the views which can be enjoyed in the vast landscapes of the north of Murcia are quite breathtaking, and few are more impressive than those from the castle of Jumilla, perched high above the town and looking out over flat plains and the mountains of Sierra del Carche and the other ranges in the Altiplano. These are just one of the reasons why this guided tour of the castle (in Spanish) on Sunday..
Lorca
01 JUN - 31 AGO
Artists and sculptors including Salzillo and Coronado are among those on display at the Semana Santa museum of the Paso Azul Ten years after the MASS museum (Muso Azul de Semana Santa, run by the ¿Paso Azul¿ group which is one of the main protagonists in the spectacular annual Semana Santa parades) first opened to the public, a special exhibition is being held until 31st August featuring some of the embroideries, paintings, sculptures and other exhibits which have been displayed over the last decade. ¿Memoria de una Decada¿ officially..
Cartagena
01 JUN - 27 SEP
Weekend events at the theatre museum ensure that there is something for all the family! The beginning of the summer season in Cartagena heralds the first of the 2026 evening tours at the Roman Theatre Museum in Cartagena, by some distance the most popular of all the museums in the Region of Murcia, while other weekend visits continue for all ages, making this a great destination for family outings. The schedule for the month includes the following tours, visits and activities: Saturday 13th June ¿ ¿AULAEUM, ABAJO EL TELÓN¿..
Cartagena
03 JUN - 07 JUN
4 days of potato celebration culminate in a giant Spanish omelette in the Cartagena countryside One of the facets of life in Spain which never ceases to surprise visitors and residents from northern Europe is the number of quirky (and, some might say, surreal) fiestas which take place during the year, and a good example of this is taking place over four days until Sunday 7th June in La Puebla. La Puebla is an outlying village in Cartagena between the city and the Mar Menor and the annual fiestas are held in June in honour of the Sagrado..
Águilas
06 JUN
Find out how Águilas has attracted settlers and developed over the course of its history This tour, which is easy to manage for those of limited mobility, reveals to those joining it a little of the history of Águilas, taking in the port (with comments on the castle and the lighthouse of Punta Negra), the Plaza de España and various important monuments and buildings, such as the Ícaro (Carnival monument), the Monument to the Railway, the Archaeological Museum, the Roman baths, the Carnival museum and the church of San José in the..
Caravaca de La Cruz
06 JUN
The Caravaca countryside hosts its annual test of strength and resilience The details have been confirmed for this year¿s ¿Desafío Arcilasis¿ event in the village of Archivel, where competitors will put to the test their strength, resilience and resourcefulness in a series of energy-sapping challenges based on those faced by Roman soldiers 2,000 years ago. Archivel, in the countryside of Caravaca de la Cruz, is a fitting setting for such an event as most of the built-up area stands on top of an old Iberian burial ground and on..
Bullas
07 JUN
The June artisan market in Bullas features a historical reenactments of the moment Bullas was awarded the title of villazgo in 1689 Bullas is hosting its monthly El Zacatín artisan market on Sunday June 7 between 9.00 and 14.00 in the squares around the Plaza Vieja and Plaza del Castillo and along Calle San Antón. In 1689, Carlos II signed a Royal Privilege in which he granted Bullas the title of ¿Villazgo¿, and this officially came into force the following year. This historic event is recreated at 11.30 and 13.00 at the latest..
Alhama de Murcia
13 JUN
The village is a hub for rural tourism in the mountains of Alhama de Murcia This tour of the village of El Berro, in the foothills of Sierra Espuña, was a new addition to the schedule of guided visits in Alhama de Murcia last autumn and this latest edition begins at 10.00 on Saturday 13th June in the car park of the Sierra Espuña campsite (click for map) on the edge of the village and lasts around two hours. Although the village might not be ¿quaint¿, it boasts some charming little corners and streets and of course enjoys great views..
Alhama de Murcia
13 JUN
The village of El Berro is a hub for rural tourism in the mountains of Alhama de Murcia This tour of the village of El Berro, in the foothills of Sierra Espuña, was a new addition to the schedule of guided visits in Alhama de Murcia last autumn and rapidly proved very popular, and this latest edition on 13th June begins at 10.00 in the car park of the Sierra Espuña campsite (click for map) on the edge of the village and lasts around two hours. Although the village might not be overly ¿quaint¿, it boasts some charming little corners..
Jumilla
14 JUN
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Águilas
14 JUN
A chance to learn about history and local wildlife on the fascinating coastline of Águilas The Los Cocedores Blue Trail in Águilas takes its name from the numerous pools in which esparto Grass was tried and treated prior to weaving in times gone by. These were known as ¿cocedores¿ (literally cookers!) and played an important part in an industry which was vital to the local economy for hundreds of years, giving the material its distinctive colour and texture. Once dried, the grass was cut into finer strips before use, and in the..
Alhama de Murcia
20 JUN
See the spectacular Badlands of Gebas and experience the culture of this village in Alhama de Murcia This ¿Landscape and Culture¿ tour of the village of Gebas, in the foothills of Sierra Espuña, was a new addition to the schedule of guided visits in Alhama de Murcia last autumn and this latest edition on Saturday 20th June begins at 18.30 outside the Local Social (alongside the small village church) on the edge of the village, lasting around 3 hours. The village is very small but has become a centre for adventure and active tourism..
Alhama de Murcia
20 JUN
Clear air, great views and the spectacular badlands in the Alhama de Murcia village of Gebas This ¿Landscape and Culture¿ tour of the village of Gebas, in the foothills of Sierra Espuña, was a new addition to the schedule of guided visits in Alhama de Murcia last autumn and this latest edition on Saturday 20th June begins at 10.00 outside the Local Social (alongside the small village church) on the edge of the village and lasts around three hours. The village is very small but has become a centre for adventure and active tourism in..
Águilas
20 JUN
A 2-hour walk on the environmentally friendly route along the seafront of Águilas town centre The network of ¿Senderos Azules¿ is an initiative promoted in Spain by ADEAC, the Association of Environmental and Consumer Education, to recognize and promote sustainable and environmentally friendly walking paths, this contributing to the enjoyment and preservation of nature and ethnographic heritage. The ¿Tres Bahías¿ (Three Bays) route in Águilas has been named as one of these routes, and this guided walk on Saturday 20th June along..
Águilas
20 JUN
The Casino of Águilas plays host to the ongoing season of jazz evenings in the town The Jazz Amigos de la Cultura society is holding another of its hugely popular jazz events on Saturday 20th June at the Casino of Águilas, where the audience will be entertained by Noa Levy and The Paul Edis Trío. Noa Levy has been described by JAZZIT Magazine as ¿a unique vocalist, at the same time classic & contemporary,¿ exciting audiences with her style, expressiveness and humour. The NYC Jazz Record reports that she brings the music to life..
Cartagena
21 JUN
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