The westernmost of the nudist baches between Mazarrón and Cañada de Gallego An attractive sandy wild cove with low occupancy at the foot of the Sierra Moreras, Playa Hondón del Fondo is the..
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A shingle and sand beach on the Mazarrón-Cartagena border which is also popular with surfers A 450-metre long blue flag beach The Playa del Mojón is the first beach in the Mazarrón municipality..
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A 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..
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Look 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..
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A long wild beach on the Mazarrón coastline where dogs are welcome Among the south-westernmost of the 33 beaches which are to be found along the 35-kilometre coastline of Mazarrón, Playa Cobaticas..
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Feel the history in the stone walls of some of the most iconic buildings in Lorca During the summer of 2025 the tourist office of Lorca is holding twice-weekly guided tours of the most important historic..
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Explore 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..
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A Blue Flag semi-urban beach popular with windsurfers and anglers in Mazarrón This semi-urban beach is towards the eastern end of the Mazarrón, and at a length of 600 metres is one of the most..
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Cartagena leads the way with 10 flags, while the Mar Menor misses out for the ninth consecutive year The Region of Murcia will have 36 Blue Flags in summer 2025 – three more than in 2024, including..
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1,500 metres of Mediterranean beach at the northern end of La Manga Playa del Pudrmiel is close to the northern end of La Manga del Mar Menor, and services the Aldeas de Taray and Las Góndolas..
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What to visit and what to buy when visiting Puerto Lumbreras The municipality of Puerto Lumbreras lies in the south-west of the Region of Murcia and features a landscape which alternates between..
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This is one of four museums dedicated to the embroideries of the Semana Santa processions in Lorca The Museo de Bordados del Paso Encarnado, often known by the acronym MuPaEn, is one of four museums..
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The Sierra Espuña, Region of Murcia The Sierra Espuña is a pine clad haven of cool in the summer and a glorious place to enjoy a walk at any time of year, with a vast range of options available..
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Contact your guide and arrange a visit to Cartagena whenever you like! During the remainder of 2024 the tourist board of the Region of Murcia has organized a series of guided tours which can be contracted..
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Over the weekend of May 18 museums all over Murcia will be opening their doors to the public free of charge Every year, International Museums Day is celebrated throughout the world, with thousands..
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Emerging music talent on display at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena on the seafront in Águilas A series of four concerts by youth orchestras from southern Spain is being held in Águilas between..
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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..
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Early 20th century defence fortifications around the port of Cartagena Due to its sheltered natural harnour and the valuable mineral deposits nearby, Cartagena has always been an important..
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The remains of a thermal baths complex and a temple to the deities Isis and Serapis on the Molinete hill in Cartagena When the importance of Carthago Nova, the Roman city which evolved into Cartagena..
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An escape room and a dramatized tour coincide with the Da Vinci exhibition in the castle which looks out over Cartagena Continuing with the Leonardo da Vinci exhibition in the Castillo de la Concepci..
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900 metres of Mar Menor beach in the central part of La Manga Playa de Poniente runs between kilometres 7.2 and 8.1 on the Mar Menor side of La Manga in an area where the land has widened out sufficiently..
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The cultural centre in Aledo The Centro Cultural Villa de Aledo is located in Avenida José Antonio, right in the heart of the old quarter of the town. It is a modern building, with all the..
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Spectacular 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..
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Where to go in Cartagena: the Roman Theatre Museum or Museo Teatro Romano The Roman Theatre Museum is in many ways the jewel in the crown of Cartagena. It is the most visited museum in the whole..
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A 1.7-kilometre-long Mar Menor beach with soft golden sand Playa Lebeche is one of a series of narrow beaches fringing the central area of La Manga on the Mar Menor side and runs for 1,700 meters..
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An attractive wild cove at the foot of the Sierra de las Moreras in Mazarrón One of 33 beaches which are to be found along the 35-kilometre coastline of Mazarrón between the municipalities of..
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The 18-hole par 72 golf course is in the Condado de Alhama resort The Condado de Alhama Golf Resort is constructed around a green gem: the Jack Nicklaus designed Signature Golf Course. Built..
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A short 2.2-kilometre route starting and finishing at the Sierra Espuña visitors centre in the regional park The Sendero Ricardo Codorníu (SL-MU 1), which is named after the man responsible for..
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A small cove in the Cañadas de Gallego section of the Mazarrón coastline Lying almost at the south-westernmost extreme of the 35-kilometre Mazarrón coastline, Playa de las Minas is tucked away..
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Learn about 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..
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The “Sendero Azul”runs alongside the port and past the docks The Sendero Azul del Puerto de Cartagena is a gentle coastal walking route which runs from the Yacht club (next to the cruise ship..
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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..
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A great walk and insights into local history for all the family in the mountains of Sierra Espuña The Sierra Espuña is a pine clad haven of cool in the summer and a glorious place to enjoy a walk..
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Sustainable tourism in the green heart of the Region of Murcia If what you need is to get away from it all and breathe the fresh, clean air of the mountains while leaving the stress of everyday life..
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The Calblanque beaches are within a protected regional park The municipality of Cartagena is home to a series of beaches on the Mediterranean coastline which fall within the protected natural park..
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A curious vestige of plans to create a mini-Venice at the northern end of La Manga! The Puente de la Risa (the Bridge of Laughter) is one of the vestiges of an ambitious idea proposed by the pioneer..
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See for yourself the legacy of the Romans, Phoenicians and other settlers in Mazarrón during previous millennia These days the municipality of Mazarrón is probably best known for its fabulous beaches..
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The mountains of Las Moreras are home to a Bronze Age settlement and varied flora and fauna The geographical feature which most immediately springs to mind in connection with the municipality of Mazarr..
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El Museo del Ferrocarril, Águilas The Railway Museum of Águilas was opened in 1985 by the “El Labradorcico” railway enthusiasts club, and is housed on the lower floor of the railway station in..
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Book a rural retreat holiday or activity in northern Murcia with Guatazales, the wine, honey and experience specialists for tourists More and more, people who come to visit Spain are looking..
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Museo y Centro de Difusión del Esparto Esparto grass was one of the pillars of the local economy in Águilas for centuries. A new museum opened in Águilas during December 2019 focusing on..
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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..
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A long open beach at the south-western end of the Mazarrón coastline This is the south-westernmost of the 33 beaches which run along the 35 kilometre length of the Mazarrón coastline, and is..
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Find out how Águilas has attracted settlers and developed over the course of its history This tour, which is easy to manage for those of limited mobility, reveals to those joining it a little..
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A very popular 500-metre-long urban beach with fine sand and full facilities Playa del Puerto is an urban Mediterranean beach, in the centre of Puerto de Mazarrón and is among the most popular of..
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El Centro de interpretación de la Mina las Matildes, La Unión The La Unión area has been exploited for its mineral wealth for more than 2000 years, feeding the growth of Cartagena and leaving..
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Live music, food trucks, shopping and more, every week this summer This Wednesday July 2 sees the return of the summer markets to La Torre Golf Resort, which are being held twice a week throughout..
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Q for Quality and Blue Flag at this popular sandy no smoking beach in Puerto de Mazarrón The Playa de Bahía is a semi-urban beach adjoining Playa de la Reya and is the first in an unbroken stretch..
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The perfect alternative holiday plan in Murcia this summer! Tucked away on the stunning coast of Mazarrón lies an experience that blends adventure, nature and a touch of luxury: a two-hour audio..
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Superb panoramic photos of Cartagena, a historic park and a local history museum in the castle The panoramic lift in Cartagena is by far the most practical way to reach the highest point in the..
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A lineal 3.3-kilometre walk in the mountains of Sierra Espuña This 3.35-kilometre lineal walk in the mountains of Sierra Espuña takes walkers along a route between two of the most popular places..
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Where to go Mar Menor, walk up to the lighthouse at Cabo de Palos or enjoy an ice cream in the busy marina Cabo de Palos is a small peninsula which juts out into the Mediterranean sea, on one side..
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Get away from it all at thermal spa resorts and thalassotherapy centres in the Costa Cálida Now that the summer holidays are over many of us are getting back into the routine of everyday life, but..
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Bathers rush out of the water as two-metre shark swims close to the shore in Puerto de Mazarrón Swimmers enjoying a sunny afternoon at La Reya beach in Puerto de Mazarrón got quite a shock..
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Compact, efficient and easy to install – homeowners can now harness solar power from their own balconies! Are you looking for an easy and affordable way to switch to solar energy? Balcony-..
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One of three dog-friendly beaches in the municipality of Mazarrón Playa de las Moreras is a semi-urban Mediterranean beach, one of the 33 which are to be found along the 35-kilometre coastline..
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The restored snow wells in Alhama and Totana show how ice was created and stored for the city of Murcia in the past This unusual tour takes visitors to the snow wells near the highest point of the..
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These are the essential dates and reduced rates that golf enthusiasts for UGolf courses this year UGolf Murcia has announced its greens spiking maintenance schedule for 2025, affecting three..
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A Blue Flag beach in the western outskirts of Puerto de Mazarrón The Playa de Nares is an urban Mediterranean beach, one of the 33 which are to be found along the 35-kilometre coastline of Mazarr..
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A 2.9-kilometre stretch of sand on the Mediterranean coast of La Manga Playa Estacio is a 2,900-metre-long semi-urban beach with an average width of 18 metres and fine, golden sand, typical of..
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The 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..
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An eco-friendly walking and cycling route encompassing the three main bays of the Águilas coastline The network of “Senderos Azules” is an initiative promoted in Spain by ADEAC, the Association..
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“Los viajes de Leonardo da Vinci” at the castle of La Concepción in Cartagena Throughout the summer of 2025 over 100 items related to the genius of Leonardo da Vinci are on display at the Castillo..
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The synagogue is the best-preserved in Spain from the period before 1492 During the month of September the city of Lorca is taking part, as it does every year, in the Europe-wide celebration of Jewish..
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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..
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Discover all the camping areas and caravan parks in Murcia! Camping and motorhome vacations are a more popular – and often cheaper – way to travel. Spain’s Murcia Region has nearly thirty..
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Discover the mining history which has shaped the town of Mazarrón over the last two millennia This tour of the old mines of Mazarrón in the mountains behind the town illustrates various stages of..
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Get organised day trips and access to big events and activities in Spain from Taquilla Tickets If you’re seeking excitement, adventure and entertainment in the sun-soaked Region of Murcia, look..
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The Region of Murcia is home to a spooky array of places that promise to delight lovers of legend, mystery and the paranormal Halloween is here, and whilst the Region of Murcia is renowned for..
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Local history in a nutshell at the museum in the parish church of San Francisco Javier The Museo Parroquial de San Javier is located within the parish church of San Francisco Javier and was inaugurated..
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Visit and learn about the former Collegiate Church of San Patricio at your own pace A new tour is being offered in Lorca this summer of the former Collegiate Church of San Patricio, enabling both visitors..
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A 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..
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A free entry museum to the sea and a great place to take the kids The CIMAR (Centro de Interpretación del Mar) centre in Águilas was opened in the spring of 2014 as part of a campaign to promote..
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Exhibitions displaying the most extravagant Carnival costumes are housed at the Casa de la Cultura in Águilas, Murcia A new museum dedicated to the famous Águilas Carnival opened on August..
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Discover the unspoilt landscape of the coastal plain in eastern Águilas This walk takes place in the spectacular countryside of the regional park of Cabo Cope, allowing participants to enjoy the..
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There are loads of vacation rental villas and apartments available from Rent La Manga Club La Manga Club andResort is without a doubt one of the best, most successful and most popular golf and..
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A 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..
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Live music, bingo, delicious food specials and more every week at the Condado de Alhama golf resort J6@Condado is the place to be for a week of fun, food and entertainment. The vibrant bar, restaurant..
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Easily manageable sections of the 7,560-km route which runs from Cádiz in south-western Spain to Athens and Cyprus! The Region of Murcia has long been a preferred destination for cycling holidays..
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A temple to elevate the Emperor of Rome to the status of a deity in the city of Carthago Nova The Romans conquered the Carthaginian city of Qart Hadasht in 209 BC, renaming it Carthago Nova, and..
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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..
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Experience the life of esparto grass harvesters and weavers in Águilas in centuries gone by On Friday August 29 there is a free dramatized guided tour of the Esparto Grass Museum in Águilas, taking..
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The Águilas Archaeological Museum The Museo Arqueológico de Águilas contains a collection of artefacts relating to the history of the municipality, with representative displays relating to each..
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Playa de La Gola beach is on the Mar Menor coast of La Manga The Playa de La Gola is located on the shores of the Mar Menor at kilometre 2.5 of the Gran Vía de la Manga, which is exit 19, just to..
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The Thursday film in English at the Parque Almenara cinema in Lorca is ‘The Naked Gun’ The movie showing in its original English-language version with Spanish subtitles at the Cinemax cinema..
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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..
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Blue flag semi-urban beach, popular with windsurfers and fishermen 600 metres long with sand and shingle This is a semi-urban Mediterranean beach, and is the fourth beach in a line of 31 Mediterranean..
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Hacienda del Álamo in the municipality of Fuente Álamo Hacienda del Álamo offers a wide variety of options for holiday rentals, holiday property or residential living, with different types of..
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This is the fourth in a run of designated nudist beaches in Mazarrón One of 33 beaches which are to be found along the 35-kilometre coastline of Mazarrón between the municipalities of Cartagena..
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The popular family fun minigolf has made a slight modification to tee-off times due to the hot weather The La Manga Adventure Golf fun family minigolf centre near Playa Honda and Playa Paraí..
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Playa Grande-Castellar, a kilometre of sandy beach between Puerto de Mazarrón and Bolnuevo The Playa del Castellar is a vast semi-urban Mediterranean beach, one of the 33 which are to be found along..
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A rare stretch of undeveloped Mediterranean coastline with a backdrop of spectacular cliffs and mountain scenery The area of the municipality of Águilas which runs north along the coastline from the..
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The 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..
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The refurbished palace welcomes back Lorca tourist office After the long refurbishment and restoration of the monumental Palacio de Guevara in Lorca the tourist office will be moving back to the building..
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From 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..
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Minigolf, leisure entertainment, bargain meal and minigolf packages; as seen on A New Life in the Sun with Snooker, pool, darts and table tennis with a spacious bar lounge and outdoor terrace seating..
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A 200-metre cove near Percheles on the Mazarrón coastline One of the south-westernmost of the 33 beaches which are to be found along the 35-kilometre coastline of Mazarrón, Playa Ballenato is..
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A golden sandy beach in at the beginning of La Manga del Mar Menor 150 metres long, this is a semi-urban Mar Menor beach Playa de los Alemanes is tucked away just a short walk from Playa Paraiso..
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A 16th century defensive fortress built to warn of pirate raiders from northern Africa The Castillo de San Juan in Águilas is high above the town, originally erected as a 16th century defensive fortress..
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Places 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..
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Rent your pet its very own private pet-friendly villa complete with 24-hour 1-to-1 care and attention close to Corvera airport Mountain View Kennels and Cattery are now offering a private villa..
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The MURAM in Cartagena is the Region of Murcia's most important modern art museum This museum is housed in the Palacio Aguirre, one of the most architecturally important buildings of Cartagenas..
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From embroidery to medieval castles, from wineries to railway engineering, just some of the fascinating visits on offer in the Region of Murcia With the lifting of pandemic restrictions there has..
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500 metres of sandy Mediterranean beach in the south of La Manga del Mar Menor Playa Calnegre is sometimes referred to as Playa de Monte Blanco, and is not to be confused with the beaches of the..
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The Muralla Bizantina also contains remains of the Roman Theatre in its basement This is an interesting location, and can be added into any Cartagena itinerary as it is both a very attractive art gallery..
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The Argaric culture was present in Bronze Age Murcia between 2200 and 1550 BC The Region of Murcia is rich in archaeological sites, this part of Southern Spain attracting a number of cultures throughout..
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Lorca joins other cities in Europe in commemorating its Jewish heritage during September During the month of September the city of Lorca is taking part, as it does every year, in the Europe-wide celebration..
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The structure was in use until the late 20th century to supply water to farmsteads in El Alamillo Alongside the RM-332 as it skirts the north of Puerto de Mazarrón and just next to the El Alamillo..
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The Regional Park of Las Salinas y Arenales of San Pedro del Pinatar The Regional Park of Las Salinas y Arenales de San Pedro del Pinatar is a wetland area which covers 856 hectares, and includes..
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Wellspring Victory Church The Wellspring Victory Church is based in Puerto de Mazarrón. They meet every Sunday at 11.00 am for worship on Camposol Sector B in the Event Room above Trevi Bar. Victory..
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Some of the most spectacular scenery in Murcia is hidden just below the surface of the Mediterranean! The Region of Murcia is well known for its warm climate and beautiful coastline, but hidden just..
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This popular tour shows many of the hillside defence fortifications which have protected Cartagena over the centuries A stop-off at the Fuerte de Navidad is a popular option among visitors to the..
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The Excolegiata is a cathedral-sized church in Lorca built between the 16th and 18th centuries Of all the historic and monumental buildings in Lorca perhaps the most important is the Excolegiata (..
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Your trusted real estate experts in the Mazarrón area in the south of Murcia Since its founding in 2017 by Lee Fisher, Camposol Property Sales has been dedicated to making the process of buying..
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One of a series of beaches popular with nudists in Mazarrón One of 33 beaches which are to be found along the 35-kilometre coastline of Mazarrón between the municipalities of Cartagena and..
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An attractive semi-urban sandy cove at the beginning of La Manga del Mar Menor Playa del Vivero is a sandy little gem, tucked away just around the corner from the better known and infinitely more densely..
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El Anillo de los Guevara brings to life the splendour of the 17th and 18th centuries in Lorca This dramatized tour (in Spanish) of the magnificent Palacio de Guevara in Lorca is a chance to see this..
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1.5 kilometres of sandy beach at the northern end of La Manga del Mar Menor The Playa la Veneziola is close to the northern end of La Manga del Mar Menor, and services the residential development..
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An 11th century fortification in Águilas which was strategically important in the conflicts of the Middle Ages Image: Consejo de Agricultura Ecológica de la Región de Murcia - Caerm The ruined..
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"Memoria escrita de la presencia judía en Lorca" at the archaeological museum of Lorca The numerous events in Lorca which are taking place in September in celebrating European Jewish Culture..
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A low density sandy beach close to the private sporting port Playa de la Ermita is a small urban sandy Mediterranean beach close to the centre of Puerto de Mazarrón, one of a line of 33 along the..
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Sports and activities to do on and around the Santa Rosalía Lake andLife Resort Nestled in the heart of Santa Rosalia Lake andLife Resort lies an oasis of sports and leisure activities, catering..
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Cartagena has a good selection of monuments and museums which can be visited in combination with exhibitions, trips out or concerts. The long and varied history of Cartagena has attracted a succession..
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1.8 kilometres of broad, sandy Mediterranean beach in La Manga Playa El Arenal is a long Mediterranean coastal beach in La Manga del Mar Menor, offering 1.8 kilometres of unbroken sand, and averaging..
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A curving bay with a deep sand fringe and an interesting history The Playa de la Isla (“island beach” for obvious reasons) is a curving bay in an built-up area, with a long and interesting history..
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