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Aguilas museum and visitor centre opening timesThe castle and the Sagrera windmill both offer stunning views, and the CIMAR Aquarium and railway, Hornillo and archaeological museums all offer interesting journeys into the past... The municipality of Águilas offers a number of interesting and enjoyable..

Great beach locations in Murcia to take your first dip of the year!Take your pick from the huge choice of beach locations and activities in the Costa Cálida With the weather warming up after a distinctly grim first three weeks of March, and the Easter holidays just around the corner, many of us are beginning to become..

10 sites to see prehistoric rock art in the Region of MurciaFrom Yecla and Moratalla in the north to Isla Plana in the south, Murcia was home to cave-dwelling artists as long as 10,000 years ago Hidden away in caves and rock shelters of the Murcia countryside is evidence that the forefathers of modern humans inhabited..

The annual Berber Raids fiestas in Los AlcázaresHoly Week processions are replaced by a commemoration of medieval times in the town of Los Alcázares! Every spring, coinciding with austerity which marks Holy Week and Easter in the rest of the Region of Murcia, the town of Los Alcázares on the..

7 hidden gems in the countryside of Murcia!Natural rural treasures in Murcia where you can hear the silent call of Nature this winter! As we tread the same paths and visit the same places day by day the Region of Murcia becomes ever more familiar to us, but do you realize how easy it is to stray.. 30/01/2025

Daily guided tours of the Palacio de Guevara in LorcaThe 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..

Discover the magic of Christmas in inland Murcia!Tradition and beauty away from the crowds of the Costa Cálida and the big cities over the festive season If all you want for Christmas this year is to get away from the throngs of people in the shops and town centres of Murcia, bear in mind that the..

Follow the light: a tour of the lighthouses of the Costa Cálida!A seafront tour with a difference sheds light on the history of the coastline of Murcia The Faro del Estacio in La Manga del Mar Menor For millennia lighthouses have stood as guardians of the coastline in civilizations all over the world, shepherding..

The best way to see Lorca castle this spring!The site of the castle in Lorca has been occupied by fortifications for over 1,000 years Take yourself back to the Middle Ages and gain insights into what it meant to defend Lorca and the Guadalentín valley in centuries gone by with a visit to Lorca..

What to do in San Juan de los Terreros, the magical coast between Murcia and AlmeríaExplore Andalucía’s beaches, stunning rock formations and nearby islands just across the border from Murcia Nestled on the cusp of Andalucía and Murcia, San Juan de los Terreros is a coastal gem in Almería’s municipality.. 04/11/2024

Take to the skies and see the Region of Murcia like never before!Enjoy a true bird’s eye view of the Costa Cálida as you sample these adventure tourism offers Source: ITREM regional tourist board From time to time it’s always good to look at things from a new perspective, and the regional tourist.. 31/10/2024

The beaches of the Costa Cálida are the place to be during the autumn!Warm weather, warm water, the beauty of nature and no large crowds as Murcia beachgoers enjoy the best time of year along the coast As autumn progresses and Halloween is almost upon it many of those reading in northern Europe might imagine that the beach.. 16/10/2024

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..

April 11 to 20 Free guided tours of Lorca during Semana SantaEnjoy the sights of the historic city centre of Lorca during Easter Week! This free guided tours of the main monuments and sightseeing spots in the historic city of Lorca are being held every day from Friday of Sorrows (April 11) to Easter Sunday (April 20..

April 12 Free Mr Gillman and the Railways guided tour of Aguilas IN ENGLISH A fascinating visit tracing the history of the railway in the coastal port of Águilas This free tour traces the history of the traders and industrialists who played such an important role in the economy of Águilas in the second half of the..

April 17 to 20 Storming Lorca castle, a fun activity for all the familyJoin the medieval knights defending the impregnable fortress above the city of Lorca! Throughout the long weekend of Easter a special activity for all the family is being held at the “Fortaleza del Sol”, the imposing castle which has stood on the..

April 19 Free Mr Gillman and El Hornillo guided tour of the railway history of Aguilas A fascinating visit tracing the history of the railway in the coastal port of Águilas This free tour traces the history of the traders and industrialists who played such an important role in the economy of Águilas in the second half of the..

April 26 Free guided tour of the castle of San Juan in AguilasDiscover the 18th century Castillo de San Juan in the coastal town of Águilas This regular guided tour is held monthly in Águilas, giving visitors a chance to enjoy the spectacular views from the fortress of San Juan de las Á..

April 27 Free guided hike in the Mazarron countryside of La Atalaya and Coto FortunaPanoramic hiIlltop views over the Mazarrón countryside and the Roman mines of Coto Fortuna The last free guided walk in April 2025 in the municipality of Mazarrón follows a 9-kilometre route which takes in the village of La Atalaya, a few kilometres..

The best natural balconies with Mediterranean views in the Region of Murcia!Top viewing points from La Manga del Mar Menor to Águilas Source: ITREM Wherever you go in the Mediterranean, if offered the choice you’ll always opt for a place with a balcony and a sea view, and in the Region of Murcia nature provides a..
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