Pisto murciano, ensalada murciana and zarangollo are key elements of the culinary identity of the Costa Cálida No celebration of the cuisine of the Region of Murcia (¿The Region of 1,001 Tastes¿) is complete without the dishes which combine the products of the ¿huerta¿, the fruit orchards and vegetable plantations which are sometimes referred to as the market garden ...
Just a few of the natural gems of Murcia, put them on your ¿must visit¿ list! Most visitors know the Region of Murcia as a beach holiday destination, but in fact the variety of landscapes and spectacular views is far wider and it is worth getting to know a few of them. The chances are that once you start exploring you'll find it hard to stop! Salto del Usero ...
Willy Wonka and the characters of the tale by Roald Dahl at the Auditorio Víctor Villegas in Murcia The Roald Dahl story of Charlie Bucket and his adventures in Willy Wonka¿s chocolate factory is brought to the stage in this Spanish musical version, together with all of the well-known characters ¿ both loved and loathed ¿ including Violet Beauregarde, the Oompa-Loompas, ...
The pre-jubilee year event in Caravaca also features marathon and half-marathon As the Holy City of Caravaca de la Cruz prepares for its next 7-yearly Holy Jubilee year in 2024, one of the events leading up to the expected boom in religious and walking tourism in north-western Murcia has been officially presented by the local Town Hall. This is a long-distance ...
Much of the most important and best-known architecture in Murcia reflects the splendour of the 18th century This free guided walk in the city centre of the regional capital of Murcia takes participants back to the 18th century, when various magnificent churches and other buildings took shape in the city decorated by superb baroque façades. The most characteristic ...
An easy way to become acquainted with some of the main buildings and squares in the centre of Murcia In response to great demand the Town Hall of Murcia and the local tourist office are offering free guided tours (in Spanish) of the old centre of the regional capital every Saturday morning until September 2024. The route helps participants to understand the 1,200-year ...
Discover some of the mysteries which surround Monte Arabí in the far north of Murcia ¿Paseando por la Montaña Mágica¿ is a guided ramble in the area of Monte Arabí in the municipality of Yecla, beginning at the car park of the Casa del Guarda information point and featuring explanations of some of the most important plant and animal species of the far north of the ...
The ¿Tributum¿ collection can be seen at the El Cigarralejo Iberian Art Museum in Mula Artist Gerardo Cárceles is a native of Madrid who now lives in the Region of Murcia and whose family-in-law are from Mula, and he brings to the town a colourful exhibition entitled ¿Tributum¿ which can be seen at the Museo de Arte Ibérico El Cigarralejo until November 1. This ...
Jesús Montoya Herrera and Juan José Martínez Cánovas exhibit their work at the Museo Ciudad de Mula An exhibition of artworks is being held this autumn at the Museo Ciudad de Mula entitled ¿El Tiempo de la Crisálida¿, having been commissioned by the Town Hall in order to give visibility to talented artists. In this particular case the result is a fusion of mythology, ...
The Origin of the Mar Menor traces the ancient and modern history of La Manga This 5-kilometre walking tour in La Manga begins at the bridge of El Estacio and the channel which enables boats to pass between the Mar Menor and the Mediterranean, and continues to the lighthouse, where information is given about the long history of the area. After seeing the water storage ...
A host of visits including Roman remains, a Catholic holy relic and the medieval castle of Mula In order to mark World Tourism Day the Tourism department of the Town Hall of Mula in north-western Murcia is organizing a range of activities and events under the slogan of ¿Be a Tourist in your own Town¿, although of course visitors from elsewhere are also welcome! ...
Around 40,000 vintage and retro items on offer at the 20th edition of the Torre Pacheco Antiques Fair The ever-popular annual Antiques Fair at the IFPEA venue in Torre Pacheco returns this year from September 22 to 24 with a classic car and motor vehicle show running alongside the main event. The 20th edition of the Antiques Fair opens on Friday and Saturday September ...
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Capture the essence of the Costa Cálida in the course of a long weekend Are you taking advantage of the warm spring weather to spend a long weekend in the Costa Cálida? Or maybe you live here and have friends who are coming to explore the Region of Murcia? How can it be possible to take in the essence of an area half the size of Wales in just a couple of days ...
The Shining Lights of Rome exhibition at the archaeological museum in Murcia lanterns and lamps from over 2000 years ago Following a successful season at the archaeological museum of Cartagena an exhibition entitled ¿El Resplandor de Roma¿ (The Shining Light of Rome) and containing various oil lamps and lanterns from south-eastern Spain during the time of Roman ...
Discover the legends and mysteries of Monte Arabí in Yecla The tourist information point of Monte Arabí in the municipality of Yecla, very close to the boundary between the Region of Murcia and the province of Albacete, is in the old forest ranger¿s house at the foot of the mystical mountain. This location is just a couple of hundred metres from the remains of ...
This typical Murcia sweet course is simple, unique and delicious The humble ¿paparajote¿ is one of the most emblematic foods instantly associated with the city of Murcia and the countryside of the Campo de Cartagena, prepared using simple local ingredients and standing as a symbol of the ¿huerta¿ (or market garden of Murcia) during the annual local fiestas held in ...
The 322-kilometre route runs from close to Granada to the holy city of Caravaca As the start of the 2024 Holy Jubilee year in Caravaca de la Cruz nears, a new route for walkers and pilgrims has been unveiled covering a distance of 322 kilometres as it winds its way among the mountains and through the countryside between Guadiz, near the city of Granada, and the destination ...