Águilas
28 JUN - 31 DIC
From La Manga to Águilas the Region of Murcia boasts some of the finest dive sites in Europe Much is made these days of the need to create and promote ¿green tourism¿, but the regional tourist board of Murcia is campaigning to attract visitors by promoting ¿blue tourism¿ during 2022. The phrase ¿blue tourism¿ refers to the huge range of opportunities to enjoy diving and scuba at the many sites of interest along the Costa Cálida, from Cabo de Palos in the east to Águilas in the south-west, with the clear water of the Mediterranean..
Murcia
10 AGO - 31 DIC
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Murcia
12 SEP - 31 DIC
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 options but the jewel in the crown is without doubt the Regional Park of Sierra Espuña. These mountains are sometimes known as the ¿green lung¿ of Murcia, and are located in the west of the Region, reaching a maximum altitude of 1,583 metres above sea level. The regional park is protected..
Murcia
01 OCT - 31 DIC
Get away from it all at thermal spa resorts and thalassotherapy centres in the Costa Cálida Now that the summer holidays are over many of us are getting back into the routine of everyday life, but the Region of Murcia offers plenty of opportunities to get away from it all and de-stress for a couple of days. It¿s not hard: just take a look at some of the places recommended by the regional tourist board to allow yourself to be pampered, including thermal spa resorts and thalassotherapy centres (thalassotherapy being the use of seawater..
Murcia
29 MAY - 31 DIC
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 in south-eastern Spain, but of course the Region of Murcia offers far more variety than the traditional sun, sea and sand which first catch the eye of many tourists. Different ways of exploring the region are to be found in all corners of Murcia, and the regional tourist board is constantly..
Murcia
12 JUN - 31 DIC
Half a dozen plans for a day away from the beach in the Costa Cálida! School¿s almost out for summer, and thousands of families will be heading from all over Europe to the Costa Cálida for their annual dose of sun, sea and sand, but of course the Region of Murcia consists of more than just the fabulous beaches of the Mediterranean and Mar Menor coastlines and there are plenty of fabulous options to break out of the beach routine for a day and explore what the area has to offer just a short drive inland. Water Parks, nature reserves..
Murcia
17 JUN - 31 DIC
From boat trips to kitesurfing, choose your relaxing or exciting preference at the beaches of the Region of Murcia this summer! With its calm seawater and warm climate the Region of Murcia is a perfect place for water sports all year round, and this summer the regional tourist board (ITREM) is promoting a wide range of activities on both the Mediterranean and Mar Menor coastlines. Let¿s start with sailing, where the Mar Menor is an exceptional destination for those taking their first steps in the sport due to the prevailing breezes and..
Murcia
31 OCT - 31 DIC
Enjoy a true bird¿s eye view of the Costa Cálida as you sample these adventure tourism offers Source: ITREM regional tourist board From time to time it¿s always good to look at things from a new perspective, and the regional tourist board of Murcia is encouraging both locals and visitors to take a look at the area from above with a series of airborne adventures which are well withing the budget of almost everyone! The first recommendation is to get the adrenaline pumping through the body with a little hang-gliding in the mountains..
Caravaca de La Cruz
14 OCT - 31 DIC
Explore the region¿s scenic wonders with cycling and walking trails for every season Murcia¿s network of ¿Greenways¿ offers more than 170 kilometres of dedicated cycling and walking trails that make the most of the region¿s varied landscapes. From dramatic coastal promenades to peaceful vineyards and pine forests, these routes showcase the best of Murcia¿s nature and history, making them perfect for locals and visitors of all ages. Seaside and Industrial Heritage: Hornillo de Águilas Pier Greenway If you love coastal..
29 MAR
Explore the Sierra de la Pila in Abarán and see the place where 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 de la Excomunión in the mountains of the Sierra de la Pila, one of his preferred hideouts, and since then there has been a a series of guided hikes to commemorate the anniversary. This one on Sunday 29th March is scheduled to last from 10.00 to approximately 13.30, following a 5.5-km route, and is entirely..
Mazarrón
29 MAR
The 12-km route runs from the Mediterranean coast of Mazarrón along the Rambla de La Alameda The 12.6-kilometre route followed on this morning walk begins near the shore of the Bay of Mazarrón in El Alamillo and heads inland along the course of the Rambla de La Alameda, along which a stop is made at the source of the old spring. From here it continues to the Rambla de la Hoya de los Morenos and the village of Las Balsicas before returning to the starting point. The walk begins at 9.00 and lasts approximately 4 hours: the starting point..
Cartagena
02 ABR - 05 ABR
88 craft compete in the Mar Menor with World Championship places at stake The municipality of Cartagena is proud to welcome the Spanish Cup competition in the Snipe sailing class between Maundy Thursday and Easter Sunday, when more than 80 yachts will be racing in the Mar Menor during an event based at the Club Náutico de Los Nietos. The results of this event are taken into account when selecting the Spanish team for the World Snip Class Championships in September of this year at the Club Náutico de Mahón in Menorca. It¿s bound..
11 ABR
The route includes the Mirador de la Cruz and the Mortero de la Sierra del Oro This free guided walk in the mountainous countryside close to Abarán in the Ricote Valley covers a 6.3-km route and is expected to last a leisurely three hours or so, beginning at 9.30. Participants will climb into the mountains of the Sierra del Oro along the historic path known as the Camino de la Hoya del Pino, which used to be the main route of communication between the town of Abarán and the natural beauty spot. After that they follow the PR-MU 56 footpath..
Águilas
12 ABR
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..
Lorca
19 ABR
A 2,500-euro bonus prize for anyone who can beat the course record in Lorca! The 38th edition of the annual half marathon in Lorca, which coincides with the 50th anniversary of the local A.D. Eliocroca athletics club, is being held on Sunday 19th April, with registration now open online here until 14th April. Racing begins at 9.30 and apart from the main events secondary races are being held over distances of 7 km, 14 km and 21.1 km (the ¿military half marathon¿. The price for registration is currently 13 euros for members of the Murcia..
Yecla
26 ABR
Visit the legendary mountain and the 10,000-year-old prehistoric artwork of Yecla This guided hike at the mystical mountain of Monte Arabí in Yecla, in the north of Murcia, is of special interest not only to palaeontologists and archaeologists, due to the inclusion of visits to the famed Visera I and II rock art sites, but also to lovers of the great outdoors who enjoy an instructive tour of the countryside. There are prehistoric paintings here dating back to the earliest era of European rock art more than 8,000 years ago as well as petroglyphs..
Mazarrón
01 MAY
The 3.1-km route takes competitors around the headland of the port in Mazarrón Anyone wanting to celebrate the national holiday on Friday May 1 (a national holiday) with a testing swim in the Mediterranean will be interested to learn that the 4th edition of the Puerto de Mazarrón open water race around the headland on which the lighthouse stands is starting at 10.00 in the morning. As has become customary, the event begins at Playa de la Isla with the course taking competitors on a 3.1-km route around the headland and the marina to the..
