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Aguilas tourist office July and August opening timesFull steam ahead for the summer of 2022 at the tourist office in Águilas As of July 1 the tourist office of Águilas has begun using its full summer timetable and is now open at the following times: Monday to Friday 9... 01/07/2022

Lorca castle included in prestigious national palaces and castles networkThe Fortaleza del Sol in Lorca is admitted to the Grandes Castillos y Palacios Turísticos de España brand The historic castle of Lorca has been officially included in Spain’s national network of tourist castles and palaces, having.. 30/06/2022

Five spectacular sunsets to admire in the Region of Murcia!Great places to watch the sun go down in the Costa Cálida In the promotion of Murcia’s gastronomy the Region has been advertised as “The Region of 1,001 Tastes”, but it would be equally true to refer to it as “The Region..

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..

Astronomy Tours of the night (and day!) sky in MurciaLook at the surface of the sun, take a tour of the stars while eating tapas on a cruise ship and much more with the English-speaking team at Murcia’s Finca Astronomica Have you ever looked up at the sky and wondered what’s out there to see?..

Spectacular landscapes unique to the Region of MurciaJust a few of the natural gems of Murcia, put them on your “must visit” list! Most visitors know the Region of Murcia as a beach holiday destination, but in fact the variety of landscapes and spectacular views is far wider and it is worth..

4 historic monuments and heritage sites in Murcia at risk of disappearingThe state of ruin of the structures has prompted their inclusion on the Red Heritage List Four architectural buildings in the Region of Murcia are very different from each other in terms of time period and design, but they share one common trait:.. 18/02/2022

The Castillo de los Velez in MazarronThe Castle of Los Vélez in the town of Mazarrón This 15th century fortress is in the heart of the town of Mazarrón, on a small hill about 30 metres above the surrounding ground. This placed it right at the centre of what is now the..

Diving in and around Puerto de MazarrónWreck diving and a selection of fascinating locations for divers in the Mazarrón area The 35 kilometres of coastline in the gulf of Mazarrón, between the headlands of Cabo Cope and Cabo Tiñoso, are home to a multitude of isolated coves..

Diving off the coast of Cartagena and La AzohÃa and in the marine reserve of Cabo TiñosoSpectacular underwater experiences for all levels of diver in some of the clearest water of the Mediterranean The marine reserve of Cabo Tiñoso was not officially recognized until 2017, but for many years before that the village of La Azohía..

The Via Verde de Mazarrón walking and cycling route: first section The 14-kilometre Vía Verde welcomes walkers and cyclists between Mazarrón and La Pinilla When it was decided in the early 20th century that a railway should be built linking Mazarrón to the intended line between Cartagena and Totana..

Rambla de El Cañar, Isla Plana-TallanteA 7km walk along the Rambla del Cañar, Tallante-Isla Plana, PR-15 Level: Easy The rambla, a floodwater channel which is usually dry, runs from the coast at Isla Plana through inland to the village of Tallante, and the route is classified..

Mazarrón Municipal Archaeological Museum The Roman Fish Salting Factory Museo Arqueológico Municipal de Mazarrón, La Factoría Romana de Salazones During the 1st century BC, Roman power was at its height and the Empire required vast quantities of goods from across the Mediterranean for consumption elsewhere..

Sierra de las HerrerÃas, Leiva, MazarrónThe Sierra de las Herrerías in Mazarrón is perfect for walking, cycling and picnics The Sierra de las Herrerías is a little-known oasis within the municipality of Mazarrón which offers interesting routes for both cyclists..

The Cabezo del Plomo in Las Moreras MazarrónCabezo del Plomo, a 5,000-year-old Chalcolithic settlement in Mazarrón Time scale 2980-3220 BC This archaeological site is located on a long, flat-topped hill, looking out over the flood channel known as Rambla de Las Moreras or Rambla de Susana...

The VÃa Crucis route in La Pinilla, MazarronEl Calvario de La Pinilla La Pinilla is a hamlet located midway between Las Palas and the main road between Mazarrón and Alhama de Murcia, and although nowadays it is a sleepy little village it has a surprisingly interesting history. ..

Bolnuevo erosions or Gredas de Bolnuevo The Bolnuevo erosions are natural sandstone sculptures One of the best known features of Bolnuevo are the erosions, or gredas, of Bolnuevo, sometimes known as the “enchanted landscape”, a curious formation of naturally sculptured rock formations..

New Carnival Museum in AguilasExhibitions displaying the most extravagant Carnival costumes are housed at the Culture House in Águilas, Murcia A new museum dedicated to the famous Águilas Carnival is opening on the first floor of the Francisco Rabal Culture.. 09/08/2021

4th and 5th Sunday of every month, the San Patricio church tower in Lorca opens to visitors The tower of the ex-Collegiate Church of San Patricio in Lorca is open to visitors for the first time The first visit to the bell-tower took taken place on St Patrick's Day, around whose figure a series of tourist activities in English..

Friday July 8 Free guided tour of the historic town centre of AguilasSee for yourself how Águilas has attracted settlers over the course of its history! This tour reveals to those joining it a little of the history of Águilas, taking in the port (with comments on the castle and the lighthouse of Punta Negra)..
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