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Introduction to Jumilla
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 more visitors from other parts of Spain and the rest of Europe. 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 area.
Despite having a population of only just over 25,000, Jumilla is, in geographical terms, the tenth largest of the 8,000 municipalities of Spain. Covering an area of 972 square kilometres, it includes the mountains and natural parks of the Sierra de la Pila and the Sierra del Carche, the highest point of which is 1,372 metres above sea level. This is 28 metres higher than Ben Nevis, and the wooded slopes provide not only a stunning landscape but also a habitat for a wide variety of wildlife, especially birds of prey.
Within this extensive territory lie outlying villages such as Fuente del Pino, El Carche and Cañada del Trigo, but most of the population live in the town of Jumilla itself, which has been inhabited since the Bronze Age: the remains of Iberian and Roman settlements can still be seen on or near the hill on which the castle is located. This castle was built in the 15th century, more than two hundred years after Jumilla had been reconquered by the Christians from the Moors, who
ruled the area for five hundred years. Until the 19th century the Marquises of Villena were the feudal overlords of the area, and it was under their supervision that the first wines were produced here. Jumilla was awarded the title of “city” in 1911, after which the population barely increased until the early 21st century.
As a result the centre of Jumilla has not been excessively modernized, and among the most important monuments are the Iglesia de Santiago, the Santa Ana del Monte monastery and various secondary churches. Non-religious sites of interest include the castle, the Casón (a small late Roman mausoleum which dates from the 5th century), the Torre del Rico fortress, the Town Hall and the squares of the city centre. The old Town Hall is home to the archaeological museum, and the wine museum also receives numerous visitors throughout the year.
Tourism in Jumilla is not as seasonal as it is in the coastal areas of the Region of Murcia. There are reasons to visit all year round, not least of them the hearty gastronomic offerings, which include the Gazpacho Jumillano: this dish is of Jewish origin, and includes game and snails on a wheat flour pastry base.
he main draw for visitors, though, are the 41 wineries which are included in the Denomination of Origin of Jumilla, although it shouldn’t be forgotten that the pears of the area also enjoy a similar status.
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 often not visited by those who come to south-eastern Spain to enjoy the beaches and the Mediterranean. However, it 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 well-advised to include Jumilla in their schedule.

Jumilla Wine Festival to receive the Region of Murcia Gold Medal for its 50th anniversaryThe award will be handed out next Friday, on Region of Murcia Day The Fiesta de la Vendimia de Jumilla, the Murcia town’s grape harvest festival, will receive the Gold Medal of the Region of Murcia this coming June 9, as approved today by the CARM.. 02/06/2023

Jumilla approves major landscape restoration project for La Estacada Botanical GardenMore than half a million euros will be invested in the municipal gardens close to Jumilla city centre Stretching over an area of around 20,000 square metres and boasting an impressive collection of more than 150 species of ornamental plants.. 24/05/2023

Where is the finest view in the Region of Murcia? The regional tourist board names 17 favouritesThere is a huge variety of views, from Yecla in the north to Águilas in the south, but is your favourite on the list? Choosing the best view in the Region of Murcia is an impossible task, partly because everyone is entitled to their own opinion.. 11/05/2023

5 great guided tours in the Costa Calida this spring and early summerFrom 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 been a huge resurgence of interest in joining guided tours..

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..

May 12 to June 30 Exhibition of the history of archaeological research in JumillaThe genesis and development of the field at the Jerónimo Molina archaeology museum in Jumilla An exhibition is being held from May 12 to June 30 at the archaeological museum in Jumilla concerning the history and development of archaeological investigation..

June 4, 11 and 17 Guided tours of Jumilla castleDiscover the historic castle of Jumilla and admire the fabulous panoramic views This is an opportunity to see all of the storeys of the impressive castle which stands above the town of Jumilla in the north of Jumilla, from the dungeons to the terrace on top..

June 3 to July 15 Fine dining and live music in the Música Entre Vinos season at wineries in JumillaSix weekend dining events at some of the finest bodegas in the Jumilla area The annual Música Entre Vinos season is being held this year in Jumilla from June 3 to July 22, offering a series of weekend evenings when bodegas producing D.O. Jumilla wines..

June 2 to July 2 Exhibition of uniforms of the Roman soldiers of Jumilla!The brotherhood of Christ tied to the whipping post was formed in Jumilla 175 years ago One of the key elements in the spectacular Semana Santa processions of Jumilla, which have been awarded International Tourist Interest status, is the Brotherhood of Christ..

June 30 and July 1 WineFest pop-rock festival in JumillaTwo evenings of live music in the first edition of a new open-air pop-rock festival A new event has been added to the annual calendar of Jumilla in 2023 with the inaugural WineFest music festival taking place on Friday June 30 and Saturday July 1, punctuating..

Jumilla Wine Route, Bodega CerrónFully ecological DOP Jumilla wines produced near Fuente-Álamo in the province of Albacete Bodega Cerrón is a family-owned and run winery located close to the town of Fuente-Álamo in the province of Albacete, although its products are branded..

Museo del Vino de Jumilla, the Jumilla Wine MuseumExhibits illustrating the 5,000-year-old history of wine making in Jumilla In May 2022 the long-awaited official opening of the Wine Museum in the town of Jumilla took place, culminating a project which took over 10 years to complete at a total cost of around..

Jumilla wine route, BSI Bodegas San IsidroThe largest winery in Jumilla offers a wide range of tours and activities on the outskirts of the town Affiliated to the Jumilla Wine Route, Bodegas San Isidro, more commonly known these days as BSI, is the largest winery in Jumilla, and is located on the..

Jumilla wine route, Bodegas Pio del RamoBespoke tours, organic wines and olive oils as part of the Ruta del Vino in Jumilla Bodegas Pío del Ramo is among various of the wineries forming part of the Jumilla wine route whose vineyards and wineries are actually outside the municipality..

Jumilla wine route, Bodegas Nido del CucoThis little gem is a traditional and characterful bodega offering lunches within the bodega setting Bodegas Nido del Cuco was founded as Viña Campanero in 2002 with the intention of producing quality Denomination of Origin wines in Jumilla at affordable..

Jumilla wine route, Bodegas Carchelo Bodegas Carchelo is 10 kilometres from Jumilla at the foot of the Sierra del Carche Bodegas Carchelo is one of the more picturesque wineries which can be visited in Jumilla and is located at the foot of the Sierra del Carche mountains, which reach..
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