MURCIA WHATS ON

January 23 to February 8 Exhibiton of paintings by José Luis Marco Quiles in YeclaMi Pueblo y Su Fiesta at the Casa Municipal de Cultura de Yecla The opening is being held on Friday 23rd January at 20.00 of an exhibition of oil paintings by local cardiologist and artist José Luis Marco Quiles entitled "Mi pueblo y su fiesta..

February 1 Medieval edition of the El Zacatin arts and crafts market in BullasThe February artisan market in Bullas features all the sights, sounds and smells of the Middle Ages! Bullas is hosting its monthly El Zacatín artisan market on Sunday 1st February between 9.00 and 14.00 in the squares around the Plaza Vieja and Plaza..

February 7 Free guided tour of the Modernist architectural jewels of YeclaThe tour of Yecla includes two churches and the Teatro Concha Segura This free guided tour in Yecla on Saturday 7th February begins at 10.00 at the Iglesia del Niño Jesús and includes visits to some of the Modernist architectural jewels of the..

February 7 Dramatized guided tour of Jumilla castleLearn about the history of the castle of Jumilla from the noble family who built it and occupied it for centuries! During the spring of 2026 two dramatized guided tours are being held (in Spanish) of the imposing castle of Jumilla, which stand high above the..

February 8 Free family tour of the old town of YeclaAn entertaining history tour of the northernmost town in Murcia! How long have people been walking on these old cobbled streets? Who built this archway, and why, and when? To find out the answers in the historic old centre of Yecla join this guided tour..

February 28 Guided walk along the Pasarelas Yecla nature path to the castle hill sanctuary and museum and the Deortegas olive oil pressEnjoy the views from the castle hill of Yecla before visiting two sites refelcting the history and traditions of the town and tasting delicious extra virgin olive oil! On the hill which borders the southern edge of the town of Yecla, where in centuries past..

March 1 Guided hike to trace the steps of legendary bandit Jaime El BarbudoExplore the hiking paths of the Sierra de la Pila in Abarán and see a dramatized re-enactment of Jaime’s death in 1824 On 5th July 2024 it was exactly 200 years since the renowned bandit Jaime “El Barbudo” was executed in the Cueva..

March 7 Dramatized guided tour of Jumilla castleLearn about the history of the castle of Jumilla from the noble family who built it and occupied it for centuries! During the spring of 2026 two dramatized guided tours are being held (in Spanish) of the imposing castle of Jumilla, which stand high above the..

March 8 Free guided tour in Spanish of El Berro in Sierra EspuñaThe village is a hub for rural tourism in the mountains of Alhama de Murcia This tour of the village of El Berro, in the foothills of Sierra Espuña, was a new addition to the schedule of guided visits in Alhama de Murcia last autumn and this latest..

7-course gourmet taster menu on a short walk in Caravaca de la Cruz for just 25.50 euros!Enjoy the city centre as you discover some of the favourite snacks of Caravaca! In 2025 the Town Hall of Caravaca de la Cruz has joined forces with local restaurants to launch a series of five easily affordable gastronomic routes in and around the city under..

7 reasons to visit the Altiplano in the north of MurciaA harder job would be to name reasons NOT to visit Yecla and Jumilla! If you’re one of those whose knowledge of the Region of Murcia is limited to the beaches of the Mediterranean and the Mar Menor, couple of local watering holes or restaurants, the..

Bodega Conde de Montornés affiliated to Yecla Wine RouteDOP Yecla wines from grapes grown on the lower slopes of Monte Arabí The Conde Monotornés winery in Yecla is founded on a solid tradition, having come into being in the mod-19th century under the auspices of Enrique María Trénor..

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..

Rafting on the River Segura and a chance to sample dishes made with Calasparra riceHealthy exercise on the river followed by a delicious lunch or dinner in Calasparra For many people summer in the Costa Cálida is limited to soaking up the rays on the beach and enjoying sundowners in a seafront restaurant or chiringuito, but a great..