MURCIA NORTH & NORTH WEST

Caravaca's historic San José convent reopens after year-long restorationThe former Convent of San José will reopen with a special concert by early music group Cantoría One of Caravaca de la Cruz’s most important historic buildings will open its doors again on Saturday October 3 after a year of restoration.. 25/09/2026

Jumilla opens the doors to its famous wine route this autumnBodegas Luzón's Vendimia Abierta is just one of the experiences waiting for visitors exploring the wineries and vineyards around Jumilla Jumilla is entering one of the most exciting times of the year for wine lovers, with the annual grape.. 25/09/2026

October 4 Become a winemaker for the day with Raquel Tours in JumillaRaquel Tours is taking guests to one of Murcia’s famous wine regions for a day of wine, food and Spanish culture Ever wondered what it would be like to make your own wine? Well now you have the chance to find out as Raquel Tours Murcia has a.. 23/09/2026

Jumilla's famous Monastrell and a booming UK market bring good news for Murcia grapesWine grape production is forecast to rise by 15.9% in 2026, while Murcia’s table grape exports to Britain have jumped 109% The 2026 grape harvest in the Region of Murcia is expected to make a strong recovery, with around 50,000 tonnes of grapes.. 14/09/2026

Annual August fiestas in Jumilla awarded National Tourist Interest statusThe Fiesta de la Vendimia already attracts large crowds of visitors to the Cabalgata del Vino and other wine-related celebrations The annual Fiesta de la Vendimia in Jumilla, which combines a celebration of the start of the grape-picking season with various.. 14/09/2026

New viewing area for landmark geological site in CaravacaThe Barranco del Gredero contains evidence of the meteor which caused the mass extinction of the dinosaurs The Town Hall of Caravaca has created a viewing point in the gully of the Barranco del Gredero, one of the most important locations for the study.. 03/09/2026

10 things to see and do in and around MulaFrom the beauties of the countryside through thousands of years of history to the madness of Easter drumming! Located in a green, fertile valley just 35 km or so north-west of the city of Murcia, the small town of Mula is far more than a home to the population..

Wine-soaked fun in the sun as Jumilla fiestas culminate in the Cabalgata del Vino!Jumilla celebrates the grape-picking season in its own inimitable way The annual August Fiestas de la Vendimia in Jumilla, which are held to coincide with the beginning of the grape-picking season, reached its climax on Saturday as crowds of thousands.. 25/08/2026

5 great summer plans in the north-west of Murcia!Mountain scenery, freshwater swimming, spectacular countryside, local tradition and the authentic food of inland Murcia It goes without saying that beach tourism accounts for a very high proportion of visitors to the Region of Murcia every summer, whether..

This is where the DGT has cameras to make sure you are wearing your seatbeltWearing a seatbelt is one of the easiest ways to increase road safety The European Automobile Associations (AEA) have made public a list of traffic cameras used by the Directorate General of Traffic (DGT) in Spain to catch people who do not wear.. 16/04/2026

5 ways to enjoy a great day out in YeclaA historic town in the captivating countryside of northern Murcia with unique gastronomic, wine-making and fiesta traditions! Yecla is the northernmost municipality of the Region of Murcia, and its inland location means that it is often lower down the list..

One of the hardest decisions of your life??Placing a relative in a residence for the elderly can be traumatic, but DomusVi make it far easier with their guarantee of person-centred care The decision that an elderly relative or loved one is better off in a residence where they are constantly safe and..

Getting away from it all in the mountains of Sierra EspuñaThe “green heart” of the Region of Murcia is a must for lovers of the great outdoors all year round! The Regional Park of Sierra Espuña is one of the great natural treasures of the Region of Murcia, with its marvellous landscapes, innumerable..

Taster menu on a short walk in Caravaca de la Cruz for just 16 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..

Exciting ways to see the wildlife of the Region of Murcia!Where to see animals from whales to eagles in the Region of Murcia! Wild animals are all around is, of course, but so accustomed are we to small insects and birds that we rarely stop to remember that not so far away are some of the most fascinating and impressive..

Play boules at Hacienda Riquelme Golf Resort every TuesdayMake friends and play a gentle and fun sport with a great group of people at the Hacienda Riquelme Golf Resort in Murcia   Every Tuesday at 4pm, you can go along to play boules/petanque/petanca at the Pistes area next to the tennis courts of the.. 22/04/2025

Until October 11 Discover Murcia's Ricote Valley through music, food and natureThe Murmullo Festival offers visitors a chance to explore one of the Region of Murcia's most distinctive landscapes at a leisurely pace The Ricote Valley offers a very different side of the Region of Murcia, where citrus groves, mountain scenery and..

From October 2 Events celebrate the reopening of Caravaca's historic San José conventThe programme includes an open weekend, concerts, exhibitions, theatre and talks at the restored church Caravaca de la Cruz will mark the reopening of the historic Church of San José with a programme of free cultural events beginning on Friday October..

Floracion peach blossoms in Cieza this spring: When is the best time to go?Witness the magic of the Cieza peach trees in bloom this year Every spring, the fields around Cieza in Spain’s Region of Murcia celebrate an unparalleled spectacle of nature – the floración, or the flowering of the blossoms on the.. 21/01/2025

Yecla fiestas awarded International Tourist Interest statusThe December fiestas in Yecla are renowned for the atmosphere, the enthusiasm and the sounds and smells of gunfire! Although not much was made of it at the time, congratulations are due to the tourism staff at the Town Hall of Yecla and to the town itself..