May 16 Free guided walk along the River Chícamo in Abanilla

Discover the fascinating Badlands and river gorge of the Chícamo in eastern Murcia

Starting at 10.00 and lasting approximately three and a half hours, this free guided walk is along a 4-km route described as being of medium difficulty along the course of the Río Chicamo in Abanilla, in the north-east of the Region of Murcia close to the boundary with the province of Alicante.

Along the way information is given (in Spanish) about how the river emerges from the ground and how it has shaped the landscape, as well as the local wildlife. The route runs from the source of the river to the gorge of Estrecho del Cajer, with its fascinating geology, biodiversity and local tales regarding this precious source of water.

Registration is available online here from 2^nd May at 9.30.

Click here to see the full programme of events like these in the “Mochila de Actividades” program organized by the regional government of Murcia during April, May and June.

For more upcoming events in the Region of Murcia go to the What’s on section of Murcia Today.