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Calasparra tourist office


Calasparra tourist office

Calasparra tourist information office

The Calasparra tourist information office is located in the Casa Granero, a former rice mill and storehouse, as well as a residential property. A full range of leaflets is available about places to visit in and around Calasparra and maps of the town can be picked up.

The tourist office is next to the rice museum and is the start point of a walking route of the town, for which the tourist office can also provide a route map.

More information can be found in the Calasparra section of Murcia Today.


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Edificio Casa Granero, calle Mayor nº 14 30420 CALASPARRA
Tel: 968 745 325
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Oficina de Turismo de Calasparra

Calasparra Tourist OfficeThe Calasparra tourist information office is located in the Casa Granero, a former rice mill and storehouse, as well as a residential property.
For enquiries about accommodation, restaurants etc, please contact the Tourist Office.

Oficina de Turismo de Calasparra
Edificio Casa Granero, Calle Mayor 14
30420 Calasparra
Tel: 968 745 325
Fax: 968 745 325
Click for map, Calle Mayor 14, Calasparra
 
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday : 9.00 to 14.00 and 17.00 to 19.00 h.
Saturdays 11.00 to 13.00 h.

Tourist route of Calasparra
Calasparra Tourist OfficeThe tourist office has a street map which includes a walking route around the most interesting historical sites of the town. This can take a good 2-3 hours if visitors start with the rice museum next door, stop off at the archaeological museum and walk up to the castle as well. It´s an interesting way to start a day in Calasparra, and can occupy the morning, followed by a good lunch with the mandatory rice dish of local Calasparra rice, followed by a visit to the Sanctuary of La Esperanza after lunch when there are less visitors around.

Calasparra Rice Museum
In the same building as the Calasparra tourist office is the Rice Museum, dedicated to the history of rice growing in the Calasparra area, as well as the cultivation and processing of rice, an important agricultural activity which has taken place here for around 600 years. Calasparra rice is famed throughout Spain for it's culinary qualities and is considered to be a gastronomic rice rather than a standard table rice. Buying a canvas bag of this gastronomic rice is a mandatory part of visiting Calasparra. Click for more info Calasparra rice.

Calasparra Archaeological Museum
Calasparra Tourist OfficeThis is located in one of the most historic buildings in Calasparra, the former headquarters of the Encomienda of the Order of San Juan de Jerusalén, the religious military order to which Calasparra belonged for 600 years. The Museum houses a collection of items uncovered on archaeological sites locally and also hosts temporary exhibitions.
Click for Opening Times, Archaeological Museum Calasparra

Calasparra Castle.
Not a lot remains of the Castle built after the Reconquist of the area by the Christians, although it does offer superb views of the surrounding area. The castle is the site of a new outdoor auditorium, which is used for cultural activities during the summer months. Click Calasparra Castle.

The Sanctuary of La Esperanza.
Calasparra Tourist OfficeCalasparra's most emblematic structure, this sanctuary is cut from the rock-face and is located in a tranquil riverside setting. En-route to the sanctuary are the rice fields of Calasparra, with a view point ( mirador) being a popular stop-off point for visitors.
Click for more information, Sanctuary of La Esperanza, Calasparra

Calasparra natural beauty.
Calasparra is located in a zone of great natural beauty, cut by rivers and deep rocky gorges, yet surrounded by rolling plains and agricultural areas. There are many options for walking and enjoying the outdoors in Calasparra, with walks organised by the tourist office around the municipality, as well as privately run enterprises such as the opportunities offered by the river sports. Regular updates about activities in the area are posted in the dedicated Calasparra section of the Murcia Today site, accesed via the bottom of every page on the site.

To see more information about the History of Calasparra, Click History of Calasparra

For more information about the Fiestas and traditions of Calasparra, Click Fiestas and Traditions, Calasparra.


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