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Walking in Yecla: the sanctuary and castle hill and the old townA 75-minute walk through the history of the town of Yecla! Click here to download a leaflet published by the tourist office of Yecla in Spanish and English with a route in and around the historic and picturesque old centre of Yecla.
5 of the lesser-known beauty spots in the Region of MurciaWhere to go to create slightly different memories of a trip to the Costa Cálida! Most visitors know about 3 or 4 of the most popular tourist attractions and beauty spots in the Region of Murcia, with thousands flocking all year round to the Cathedral..
Discover the natural paradise of the River Argos in north-western MurciaHiking, kayaking, birdwatching and the simple joy of the countryside in Caravaca, Cehegín and Calasparra Source: ITREM The River Argos is far from being a major waterway but it is one of the natural jewels of the north-west of the Region of Murcia..
Enjoy the great outdoors in the Region of Murcia!Explore the Senderos Azules hiking routes of the Murcia coast and countryside In the south-eastern corner of Spain the attractions of a day out enjoying Nature are more varied than many people realize at first, ranging from the crystal-clear water of the Mediterranean..
5 natural monuments in the Region of MurciaPlaces in Murcia where the spectacle of nature takes the breath away The Region of Murcia, in the south-east of Spain, is known mainly for its warm climate (with over 320 days of sunshine per year), but apart from the weather there are many more reasons to..
The 2024 Holy Jubilee Year in Caravaca de la CruzThe Jubilee in Caravaca is a culturally and socially dynamic event as well as one of great religious significance (Source: ITREM, tourist board of the Region of Murcia) When Pope John Paul II granted a Holy Jubilee Year to Caravaca de la Cruz in 1998..
The Sierra de Mojantes in Caravaca de la CruzFabulous views from the highest point of the Caravaca countryside The Sierra de Mojantes mountain range includes the highest point in the municipality of Caravaca de la Cruz at 1,615 metres above sea level, and an area of 1483 hectares is protected by ZEPA..
Peña Rubia and El Nevazo in Caravaca de la CruzA popular walking and picnic area and home to a sleeping giant named Tomir! Peña Rubia is a vertical limestone peak in the Cerro Gordo area of mountainous terrain, surrounded by pine forest and a perfect mountain ecosystem. The escarpments reach a maximum..
The Beauty of the Extraordinary in the Region of MurciaCaravaca de la Cruz is a focal point for spirituality and culture during 2024 Source: ITREM, regional tourist board of Murcia, “La belleza de lo Extraordinario” It’s always a great time to visit the Region of Murcia but in 2024 that&rsquo..
The village and rural district of La Encarnación in Caravaca de la CruzMillennia of archaeological remains have been found in the picturesque mountain scenery of La Encarnación It has been said that if one place in the Region of Murcia above all others can boast archaeological remains which transcend the centuries, representing..
Floracion peach blossoms in Cieza this spring: When is the best time to go?Witness the magic of the Cieza peach trees in bloom this year Every spring, the fields around Cieza in Spain’s Region of Murcia celebrate an unparalleled spectacle of nature – the floración, or the flowering of the blossoms on the.. 23/01/2024
The Yecla Valora walkway route on the castle hill on the southern edge of the townFabulous views in the countryside on the wooden pasarelas or footbridges of Yecla The “Yecla Valora” project is one of the most ambitious and original undertaken in recent years by the Town Hall of Yecla, taking in unique sights and locations..
The Cerro de la Fuente picnic and barbecue area just outside YeclaA popular getaway spot for town dwellers getting out into the country of Yecla for the day The Cerro de la Fuente barbecue area and beauty spot a few kilometres outside Yecla is one of the most popular destinations for locals when they wish to get out of town..
7 reasons to visit the Altiplano in the north of MurciaA harder job would be to name reasons NOT to visit Yecla and Jumilla! If you’re one of those whose knowledge of the Region of Murcia is limited to the beaches of the Mediterranean and the Mar Menor, couple of local watering holes or restaurants, the..
Hiking in the Sierra de las Pansas in YeclaA 2-hour walk in the mountains the Sierra del Carche in southern Yecla The Sierra de las Pansas is a group of mountains on the north-eastern side of the Sierra del Carche which is separated from the main bulk of the higher ground by the gorges of Barranco..
The Yecla-Biar greenway in northern Murcia and western AlicanteThe Vía Verde del Chicharra covers a distance of 31.6 kilometres The Vía Verde del Chicharra is a greenway which has been created, like many others, by making use of an old disused railway trackbed, this one running from Yecla in the north of..
The legend of Lady Eruvigi in La Fuente del Pinar in the Yecla countrysideA ghostly figure associated with death, revenge and the full moon The rural location of La Fuente del Pinar lies around 11 km north of the town of Yecla and is home to a natural spring (from which it takes its name) and the ruins of a Roman villa dating from..
Monte Arabà tourist information point in the Yecla countrysideDiscover 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..
A great walk up the castle hill of Yecla and through the old townAn easy and healthy way to walk through the history of Yecla! This pleasant 5.2-kilometre walking route in Yecla takes around an hour and a quarter and includes a climb up the Cerro de Castillo, where the sanctuary and the remains of the castle can be seen..
Monte Arabà in Yecla - prehistoric rock art and a multitude of legendsRock art at the sites in Yecla show several different periods of Prehistoric rock art The archaeological sites at the mystic mountain of Monte Arabí in the municipality of Yecla are considered among the most important in the Region of Murcia, containing..
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