MURCIA SOUTH WEST

From Cieza blossoms to Andalucía and Benidorm: Taquilla Tickets reveals March and April tripsThe Mazarron-based tour operator has announced a packed spring programme of day trips, festivals and mini-breaks across southern Spain After a busy start to the year, Taquilla Tickets has unveiled a jam-packed March and April 2026 line-up, featuring.. 22/01/2026

January 23 to April 14 Exhibition of Nursing Madonnas in ÁguilasLas Vírgenes de la Leche at the Casa de la Cultura Francisco Rabal in Águilas The local Breastfeeding and Child-rearing Association of Águilas is holding an exhibition of artistic representations of the Nursing Madonna at the Casa de la..

Celebrate Cartagena Carnival 2026 this Valentine's Day with Raquel Tours night tripRaquel Tours invites you on a special guided evening trip to one of Murcia’s most spectacular parades   February in Cartagena means one thing above all else. Carnival. And in 2026, one of the most spectacular events in the Region of.. 19/01/2026

Paws and Snores dog social club returns to Camposol after the bad weatherMonday evenings in Camposol are all about muddy paws, wagging tails and a proper catch up! The dreadful weather we’ve been having recently has forced the cancellation of the always popular Monday night dog social club at Paws and Snores in Camposol.. 19/01/2026

Gas station robbery gang smashed across Murcia region and surrounding areasGuardia Civil arrests four after 50+ break-ins targeting petrol stations and homes The Murcia region and nearby areas can breathe a little easier after the Guardia Civil smashed a violent robbery gang behind over 50 break-ins at gas stations and homes.. 16/01/2026

Taquilla Tickets launches monthly coach trips to Alhama de Murcia market from FebruaryThe popular Murcia tour operator will run accompanied shopping excursions on the last Tuesday of every month in 2026 Taquilla Tickets is giving bargain hunters and market lovers a new reason to get excited with the launch of monthly coach trips to.. 12/01/2026

Daily guided tours of the Palacio de Guevara in LorcaThe 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 which hit the city of Lorca on 11th May 2011, the palatial..

Until May 24 San Javier Phoenician shipwreck exhibition at the ARQVA museum in CartagenaFenicios, Mercaderes del Mar show some of the items found on board the Bajo de la Campana wreck which was found off the coast of La Manga The ARQVA national museum of underwater archaeology in Cartagena is holding a special exhibition concerning the Phoenician..

Day trips, concerts, carnivals and more next January and February with Taquilla TicketsGet the new year off to the best start with exciting outings throughout Murcia and Alicante Once the excitement of Christmas is over, January and February can feel like they're dragging their heels a bit. But it doesn't have to be that way.. 29/12/2025

January 31 to March 6 Águilas Carnival celebrations 2026Águilas hosts the biggest and most spectacular Carnival celebrations in the Region of Murcia The definitive calendar for the 2026 Carnival celebrations in Águilas, an annual event which has been granted International Tourist Interest status..

February 1 and 2 The celebrations and Romería of the Virgen de la Candelaria in Alhama de MurciaThe Romería has been celebrated on 2nd February in Alhama for over 200 years Alhama de Murcia is one of the many towns in Spain to celebrate Candlemas and the feast day of the Virgen de la Candelaria on 2nd February, and has done so for over 200 years..

What's on in Águilas February 2026Águilas begins its annual explosion of Carnival colour and partying! Temperatures are still relatively cool at this time of year even in the Region of Murcia,  and as February begins the weather is showery and blustery, but it Águilas the..

February 6 to 17 Carnival in JumillaA circus show, parades and musical parties in Jumilla to celebrate Carnival The program has been confirmed for the 2026 Carnival celebrations in Jumilla, which fall earlier than in previous years, providing fun and entertainment for all the family as..

February 6 National drag queen contest in AguilasThe annual spectacle graces the stage of the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena in Águilas Although the main parades of Carnival have not yet begun, some of the events have been brought forward in the programme for 2026 and on Friday February 6 the..

February 7 and 8 Annual Matanza fresh pork festival in Alhama de MurciaA weekend of freshly prepared traditional pork meat products and local folk music WARNING: YOU ARE STRONLGY ADVISED TO SKIP BREAKFAST BEFORE ATTENDING! The annual Matanza (or pig butchering and pork eating event) is taking place in Alhama de Murcia on..

February 7 Carnival body painting contest at the Aguilas auditoriumSpectacular bodies covered only in paint at the Auditorio Infanta Elena in Águilas This annual event has become one of the most popular included in the Águilas Carnival celebrations, awarded International Tourist Interest status, with extravagant..

February 8 Explore the Cuatro Calas coastline of Águilas on a free guided walkThe route includes the flora, fauna and geological peculiarities of this stretch of coastline This walk along in the Cuatro Calas area, in the far south-west of Águilas and the Region of Murcia, includes a chance to appreciate the unique biodiversity..

February 8 First Carnival Cuerva Run in ÁguilasA test of athletic stamina and drinking prowess as Carnival gets under way in Águilas! A new event has been added to the already considerable programme of the Carnival celebrations in Águilas for 2026, and the first edition of the “CARNIVAL..

February 8 Free guided hike on the mountain of La Panadera near MazarrónEnjoy spectacular sea views and coastal air on this scenic walk near La Azohía If you’re looking for a healthy way to explore the beautiful Murcia coastline, don’t miss this free guided hiking route on the Monte de La Panadera behind La..

February 14 Guided visit to the snow wells of Sierra EspuñaThe 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 Regional Park of Sierra Espuña, centuries-old structures..