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Cañaverosa tourist information point at the Sanctuary of the Virgen de la Esperanza in CalasparraA green oasis of nature and wildlife in Calasparra in northern Murcia The tourist information point of Cañaverosa in the municipality of Calasparra is located at the entrance to the astonishing Sanctuary of the Virgen de la Esperanza, alongside the..

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..

Walking in the Lorca countryside, the Rambla de Las Calaveras route in AvilésA family-friendly 5-kilometre route in the Tierras Altas area of the vast municipality of Lorca This is a 5-kilometre walk in the environs of Áviles, a small village in the Tierras Altas area of the vast municipality of Lorca, which usually takes around..

Mountain biking in the Lorca countryside, the Los Tornajos route in AvilésA 51-kilometre route in Lorca which reaches around 1,350 metres above sea level This is a 51.5-kilometre bike ride starting and ending in Áviles, a small village in the Tierras Altas area of the vast municipality of Lorca, reaching a maximum altitude..

Suggestions for rural tourism over Christmas and the New Year in the Region of MurciaInland destinations to get away from it all and enjoy a “real” Christmas in the Costa Cálida! It goes without saying that the towns and cities of the Costa Cálida are full of hustle and bustle over the Christmas season, but for those..

Cycling in the Region of Murcia: four picturesque but testing climbs in less frequented areas of the Costa Cálida!Some of the most demanding ascents in southern Spain are to be found in the mountains of Murcia The Region of Murcia is something of a paradise for nature lovers who enjoy exploring on two wheels, with rides ranging from the flat crop fields of the Vega Media..

The rice fields of Calasparra, a unique day out in the Region of Murcia!Calasparra is one of only three areas in Spain with Denomination of Origin status for locally grown rice Despite rice being one of the commonest foods on the planet it is a relatively rare sight to see the product being cultivated in Europe, but in Calasparra..

Sierra Espuña, a Mecca for nature enthusiasts, adventure sports and relaxation!Ideas for making the most of the green heart of Murcia in the mountains of Sierra Espuña If you count yourself as a lover of nature and of escaping the daily routine to breathe pure air and indulge in open-air sports, the Region of Murcia offers many..

Until May 31 Fund-raising walking route in the regional park of Monte Arabi in YeclaEnjoy spectacular views, healthy exercise and a photography challenge in the north of Murcia The “Natur-Activate Yecla” initiative has been organized in collaboration with the local AYAC cancer sufferers’ charity and offers a chance to enjoy..

June 11 Guided walk around Monte Arabi and its rock prehistoric art in the Yecla countrysideThe mystical mountain of Monte Arabí is at the centre of numerous local legends The imposing rocky bulk of Monte Arabí stands out from the surrounding countryside and has for centuries been revered as a strange, beautiful and even mysterious..

Five great walks in the Region of Murcia!From the Costa Cálida in the south to the mountains of Jumilla, fabulous landscapes and fascinating sights! Throughout the Region of Murcia and the Costa Cálida there are countless attractive walking routes, popular with those exploring..

October 7 90-kilometre ultra-running endurance race to Caravaca de la CruzThe 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..

Walking in the Lorca countryside, the Las Atalayas route around the village of CoyA 14-kilometre route in Lorca which reaches 1,100 metres above sea level This 4-hour walking route is based in the village of Coy, one of the furthest north in the huge municipality of Lorca, about 850 metres above sea level on the southern slopes of the Sierra..

Walking in the Lorca countryside, the Cabezo del Carretón route around the village of CoyA family-friendly 6.8-kilometre route in Lorca which reaches 931 metres above sea level This family-friendly walking route is based in the village of Coy, one of the furthest north in the huge municipality of Lorca and is at about 850 metres above sea level..

The Monasterio de Santa Ana del Monte in JumillaPanoramic views and a wealth of artistic heritage in the mountains south of Jumilla This monument is variously known as the Monastery, Sanctuary or Convent of Santa Ana del Monte, and stands high up in the mountains to the south of Jumilla, affording excellent..

Walking in the Sierra del Carche in Jumilla Dramatic scenery above the vineyards and salt mines of south-eastern Jumilla The regional park of Sierra del Carche occupies an area of 5,942 hectares, and includes the Cabezo de la Rosa – a saline diapir of great geological interest – and..

Walking in Sierra de la Cingla in Jumilla Prehistoric rock art and spectacular scenery in the mountains of Sierra de la Cingla The main walking routes in the mountains of Sierra de la Cingla, the ridge which runs along the northern side of the N-344 road between Jumilla and Yecla, are full of..

Walking in Sierra de La Pedrera in Jumilla Caves with a story to tell and other sights which illustrate history and pre-history The Sierra de la Pedrera may reach no higher than 765 metres above sea level, but the area is covered in esparto glass and aromatic plants and is home to historic and..

Walking in Sierra de Santa Ana in Jumilla Spectacular scenery, prehistoric archaeology, the monastery of Santa Ana and thick pine woods in the mountains outside Jumilla The mountains of Sierra de Santa Ana are just 6 kilometres south of the town of Jumilla, and offer not only a stunning landscape..

Walking in Jumilla: the Cañada Real from Murcia to Cuenca 46 kilometres of the old drovers’ road run through the municipality of Jumilla The “Cañadas Reales” are the long-distance transhumance farming paths, or drovers’ roads which were traditionally used to drive livestock from..
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