Murcia
31 DIC - 31 DIC
From embroidery to medieval castles, from wineries to railway engineering, just some of the fascinating visits on offer in the Region of Murcia With the lifting of pandemic restrictions there has been a huge resurgence of interest in joining guided tours in the Region of Murcia, and now that the weather at last appears to be making activities out of doors an attractive proposition there are a myriad of visits to choose from. From wine tours in the north to railway history visits in the south-west of the Costa Cálida, passing through..
Lorca
12 ABR - 31 DIC
The palatial residence contains antique furniture from the last 350 years and important works of art Almost 13 years after the Casa de Guevara was closed to visitors after being damaged in the earthquakes which hit the city of Lorca on 11th May 2011, the palatial residence has now been fully restored and converted into a museum which opened to the public on 28th February 2024. Entering through the main doorway, built in the style of an altarpiece, visitors can admire decorative elements and furniture, some of which date back to the time..
Murcia
11 JUN - 31 DIC
Visit and learn about the former Collegiate Church of San Patricio at your own pace Among the many tourist sights in Lorca one of the most popular is the former Collegiate Church of San Patricio, where both visitors and locals can enjoy the architectural, historical and artistic heritage of the city every day of the week except on Mondays through visits in which audio guides are available in Spanish, English and French. These audio guides can be used with handsets or through a QR code on smartphones. The tour includes both the exterior..
Lorca
07 FEB - 31 DIC
Tuesday afternoon visits to the most outstanding monuments in the historic city of Lorca If you speak enough Spanish then one of the best ways of starting to learn about the old city centre of Lorca is to book yourself in on one of the free tours offered on Tuesdays and Fridays at 17.00. The visit lasts around 90 minutes and the only requirement is that a minimum group size of 34 people is reached, so if you take part in a group of four then even if only one of you speaks Spanish it will be possible to understand a good deal of information..
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¿..
Lorca
03 JUL - 31 JUL
Enjoy the sights of the Fortress of the Sun in the cool of evening! During the two warmest months of the year Lorca castle, which remained closed to invaders from outside for so long in the past, opens its doors and actively welcomes visitors after dark, enabling them to enjoy the relative cool of the evening and take a look at the remarkable fortress which remained impregnable throughout the Middle Ages. From the 13th to the late 15th century Lorca castle stood on the frontier between two civilizations the Christian lands which had been..
Lorca
03 JUL - 31 JUL
A full evening package including guided tour and dinner in the Las Caballerizas restaurant inside the Fortress of the Sun Every summer the management of Lorca castle, one of the most iconic medieval fortifications in southern Spain, offers a selection of evening events to appeal to all members of the public, and 2026 is no exception with this complete package offering a great experience at the impregnable Fortress of the Sun. From the 13th to the late 15th century Lorca castle stood on the frontier between two civilizations the Christian..
Yecla
04 JUL
Learn about the ancient and medieval history of Yecla through the exhibits at this fascinating museum Beginning at 10.30 on Sunday 4th July this guided tour includes fascinating insights into the past of Yecla and the surrounding area in the north of the Region of Murcia, beginning with pre-history and the settlements known to have existed at Monte Arabí, continuing with the pre-Roman settlement of El Cerro de los Santos, then the Romans, the centuries of Moorish rule and then the Middle Ages. All of this millennia-long story is illustrated..
Bullas
04 JUL
Astronomy and fine local produce at the historic church and ruined Roman sanctuary of La Encarnación The special summer events in Caravaca de la Cruz continue on Saturday July 26 with a ¿Cata con Estrellas¿, which combines astronomy with wine and cheese tasting during an evening under the stars. The venue for this event is the old church of La Encarnación, which stands on the site of old 1st-century Roman ruins, while wines are provided by Bodega de Julia Casado and the cheese is a selection of homemade products Ruperto. The stargazing..
Caravaca de La Cruz
11 JUL
A great evening out for all the family in the historic setting of the ruined Roman sanctuary 2026 is a big year for those interested in astronomy, with a solar eclipse being visible in Spain on 12th August, but apart from that there are many other events to look forward to, and this is a chance to enjoy a magical night out with the family at this ¿Myths and Stars¿ event at the archaeological sites of the 1st-century Roman sanctuary in La Encarnación, deep in the countryside of Caravaca de la Cruz. The experts of Astroversia take you..
Águilas
12 JUL
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..
Águilas
15 JUL
Discover the secrets of Águilas museums with the help of medium guides Isabella and Fidel! This original tour of the main museums of Águilas on Wednesday 15th July allows you to discover some of the mysterious secrets they contain, with the visits conducted by two prestigious mediums, Isabella and Fidel, as they take visitors around the Archaeological Museum, the Carnival Museum and the Centro de Interpretación Paco Rabal. Along the route they pay homage to the achievements of various people associated with the museums, all of them much..
Águilas
17 JUL
Experience the life of esparto grass harvesters and weavers in Águilas in centuries gone by Following the success of the dramatized guided tours of the museums of Águilas which were introduced last summer, the tour resumes this year on Friday 17th July, focussing on the Esparto Grass Museum in the Molino de Sagrera windmill, on top of one of the hills in the old town. The tours are being held on every Friday of the month of July, taking participants back to the time when, prior to the arrival of the railway and iron ore exports in the..
Águilas
18 JUL
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..
Caravaca de La Cruz
18 JUL
Astronomy and fine local produce at the historic church and ruined Roman sanctuary of La Encarnación The special summer events in Caravaca de la Cruz continue on Saturday July 26 with a ¿Cata con Estrellas¿, which combines astronomy with wine and cheese tasting during an evening under the stars. The venue for this event is the old church of La Encarnación, which stands on the site of old 1st-century Roman ruins, while wines are provided by Bodega de Julia Casado and the cheese is a selection of homemade products Ruperto. The stargazing..
Águilas
22 JUL
Discover the secrets of Águilas museums with the help of medium guides Isabella and Fidel! This original tour of the main museums of Águilas on Wednesday 22nd July allows you to discover some of the mysterious secrets they contain, with the visits conducted by two prestigious mediums, Isabella and Fidel, as they take visitors around the Archaeological Museum, the Carnival Museum and the Centro de Interpretación Paco Rabal. Along the route they pay homage to the achievements of various people associated with the museums, all of them much..
Caravaca de La Cruz
24 JUL
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Águilas
24 JUL
Experience the life of esparto grass harvesters and weavers in Águilas in centuries gone by Following the success of the dramatized guided tours of the museums of Águilas which were introduced two years ago, the tour resumes has been brought back in 2026, focussing on the Esparto Grass Museum in the Molino de Sagrera windmill, on top of one of the hills in the old town. The tours are being held on every Friday of the month of July, taking participants back to the time when, prior to the arrival of the railway and iron ore exports in the..
Águilas
26 JUL
Learn about the 18th century Castillo de San Juan in the coastal town of Águilas This regular guided tour is held almost every month in Águilas, giving visitors a chance to enjoy the spectacular views from the fortress of San Juan de las Águilas which was built in the 18th century. The first known fortification was erected here as a 16th-century defensive fortress to protect against pirate attack, although it is likely that the Romans constructed some sort of structure on the site. There are also remains dating from the period of..
