ARCHIVED - September 25 Free guided tour of the historic town centre of Jumilla
Historic monuments and a chance to visit one of the famed wineries of Jumilla!
A series of guided walks around the historic town centre of Jumilla in September includes a new element, each of them beginning at 10.30 inside the Arco de San Roque. This gate or archway to the town dates back to 1642 and was named after the patron saint of protection against epidemics, storms, drought and other evils, as one of its most important functions was that it was closed during times of plague or other illnesses to avoid the entrance of unknowns who might be bringing infections into the town.
The route then continues through the old quarter of Jumilla, with its historic churches, monuments, palatial homes and other sights of interest, including the Plaza de Arriba.
And while you’re there, why not visit some of the bodegas (wineries) that Jumilla is so famous for, and book a wine-tasting trip?
Bookings for the free guided tour should be made through the Jumilla tourist office on 968 780237, via jumillaturismo.es, or online here.
For more local visiting information, events and news go to the home page of Jumilla Today.
Oficina de Turismo Jumilla
The tourist office in the centre of Jumilla is easily found by driving straight into the centre of the town along the Avenida de Murcia and following the signposts. The tourist office is alongside the Parque de Don Albano Martínez Molina, where there are a number of parking spaces.
Jumilla, in the north of the Region of Murcia, has become internationally famous over recent decades due to the quality of the wines produced in the municipality, and wine tourism has begun to attract visitors from other parts of Spain and the rest of Europe.
The tourist office is happy to provide a range of maps and leaflets showing the different bodegas which can be visited within the municipality. Some of these form part of the Rutas del Vino de Jumilla, the Jumilla wine route, and can either be visited as a guided tour or sell their produce directly to the public.(see feed below for more details)
However, the town and the surrounding countryside have plenty of other attractions for visitors, and the popularity of Jumilla wines is leading more and more people to discover other facets of the tenth largest municipality in Spain.
These include the spectacular countryside and birdlife in the Sierra del Carche, the historic remains which range from cave paintings and a Roman mausoleum to the castle, the Iglesia de Santiago, the Town Hall and the Teatro Vico, and the gastronomy: rich stews are accompanied not only by the wines of the area but also by Jumilla pears, which also enjoy Denomination of Origin status.
Tourism in Jumilla is not as seasonal as it is in the coastal areas of the Region of Murcia, but the town is at its liveliest during the fiestas in Holy Week and the August Fair, which incorporates the grape harvest celebrations and the Moors and Christians parades.
The Altiplano of the Region of Murcia, which consists of the municipalities of Jumilla and Yecla, is only just over an hour by car from the Mar Menor, Cartagena, Mazarrón, Torrevieja and Alicante, and anyone wishing to visit real inland Spain and world-class wineries is advised to include Jumilla in their schedule.
Opening hours
Summer
Tuesday to Friday from 10am to 2pm
Saturday and Sunday 10am to 2pm
Monday closed
Winter
Tuesday to Friday from 10am to 2pm and 5pm to 7pm
Saturday and Sunday 10am to 2pm
Monday closed
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