English language guides are available for these visits in Murcia, Caravaca, Cieza, Jumilla and Yecla Away from the magnificent beaches of the Region of Murcia, visitors can absorb thousands of years..

The family-run Murcia favourite has been organising great days out for the English-speaking community for more than seven years If you're looking for something to do over the coming weeks, Taquilla..

The city of Murcia begins two weeks of fiestas with a marathon of penitential processions Holy Week in the Region of Murcia is a memorable occasion and the Semana Santa celebrations have been awarded..

Open seven days a week with a takeaway service too, Annapurna is bringing something a little different to Los Belones If you haven't heard of Annapurna Nepali andIndian Restaurant in Los Belones..

50 artistic masterpieces at the Convento de San Esteban in Cehegín The touring exhibition “El Prado en las Calles” is set for a few months in various locations in the Region of Murcia this spring..

Witness the “Acto de la Cortesía” during the Good Friday morning procession in the Plaza Mayor of Yecla This special tour of Yecla coincides with the Good Friday procession through the streets..

Local fiestas, the sunniest climate in Europe and plenty of golf opportunities with front line beach accommodation on the shore of the Mar Menor As March begins there is a definite feeling that the..

This Caravaca cycling tour includes optional stops at two archaeological sites One of two recommended short cycling trips for those who are not accompanied by small children, this route is entitled..

After a winter break, Cabo de Palos’s favourite bar is reopening for the spring and summer season from this March Café Bar Yemanjá in Cabo de Palos will reopen its doors on Saturday March 14..

Too much to see, not enough time to see it – limit yourself to one day in Lorca and you’ll be back for more! Lorca, “The City of the Sun”, is one of those cities best enjoyed while taking a..

These protected treasures offer history, wildlife and whispers of the past, but you’ll need a boat to reach them Tucked inside the calm, salty waters of Murcia’s Mar Menor lagoon, five volcanic..

Tuesday afternoon visits to the most outstanding monuments in the historic city of Lorca If you speak enough Spanish then one of the best ways of starting to learn about the old city centre of Lorca..

A protected Regional Park which has barely been altered by human activity over the millennia The Regional Park of the Sierra de la Pila is an area of 8,836 hectares in the north-east of the Region..

Trace more than 2,000 years of history in Murcia with visits to these impressive archaeological digs and museum sites! While there is no doubting the marvellous sights and recommended visits to be..

ARCHIVED ARTICLE - The warmth of romantic settings more than makes up for the cold winter nights in the north of Murcia… It seems as though the extended Spanish Christmas, New Year and Three Kings..

From scents to puzzles, the park’s creative activities help animals stay active, curious and content in their natural habitats Terra Natura Murcia is taking animal care to the next level with its..

The 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..

Las 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..

A 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..

The 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..

The castle and the Sagrera windmill both offer stunning views, and the CIMAR Aquarium and railway, Hornillo and archaeological museums all offer interesting journeys into the past... The municipality..

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..

Fenicios, 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..

Take your foot of the pedal as you wallow in the rhythms of Nature and local customs in rural Murcia! “Slow tourism” is a way of travelling which places the emphasis on tranquillity, getting in..

The town of Abanilla celebrates 500 years of devotion to the Holy Cross The town of Abanilla in the north-east of Murcia is celebrating a Holy Jubilee Year in 2026 to celebrate 500 years of devotion..

History, wine, breathtaking landscapes, a medieval castle and some of the most widely acclaimed Spanish wine! Jumilla, which lies in the “Altiplano” area in the north of the Region of Murcia, is..

270 images by 66 photographers at 14 points in the busy streets of Cartagena Images taken by 66 photographers have been placed on display around the centre of Cartagena, where they will remain in public..

Hotel, rural accommodation and campsite stays at half price throughout Murcia! The regional government has once again launched its annual Bono Turístico scheme, which consists of 50% discounts offered..

A series of activities in the crop-growing area of Marina de Cope, Garrobillo and Custa de Gos Agriculture, and particularly tomato and vegetable farming, is one of the mainstays of the economy in..

Six guest chefs recognised by the Michelin Guide and Repsol will host exclusive dining experiences between March and November A new series of fine dining events will bring some of Spain’s most..

Nuestra Señora de la Esperanza has featured in the Semana Santa processions of Jumilla since the year 2000 The annual Easter Week processions are being prepared once again in Jumilla, where the event..

Active tourism, landscape and views, history and local gastronomy in the north-west of Murcia The town of Moratalla in the north-west of the Region of Murcia offers visitors a variety of rewarding..

Striking images of the 600-year-old Easter traditions in Jumilla This is the 43rd annual exhibition of photographs entered into the Luis Canicio photography competition related to the Semana Santa..

From Macrame to Spanish for foreigners, from yoga to ballroom dancing, broaden your horizons at the Banco del Tiempo in San Javier! The ever-popular “time bank” returns to the municipality of San..

The Blues and the Whites show off some of the finest locally embroidered items of the 20th century One of the many aspects of the spectacular Semana Santa parades in Lorca which have led to the celebrations..

Liven up your shopping trips with a fun show for the youngsters! The “Dinosaurios Autómatas” exhibition is being held free of charge at the Centro Comercial Águilas Plaza during normal opening..

Alhama de Murcia celebrates Easter Week with processions, flowers and sweets Semana Santa (Holy Week or Easter) is probably the most important few days in the religious calendar of the Region of Murcia..

The traditional Easter processions of Yecla date back to at least the 16th century As in many other parts of the Region of Murcia Semana Santa is a very important week in the calendar of Yecla and..

The Easter Week processions and traditions are upheld in Totana (Note: if and when tickets for stands in the streets go on sale, details will be added here. Alternatively, seek information from the..

The major Semana Santa processions in Aguilas take place between Maundy Thursday and Easter Sunday The Semana Santa week processions and events in Águilas take place during the whole of Easter Week..

The traditional Easter processions in Mazarrón go back to the 16th century The documented history of the Semana Santa processions in Mazarrón goes back to 1579, and the oldest “cofradia” or brotherhood..

Easter processions in both Puerto de Mazarrón and Isla Plana Friday March 27 (Viernes de Dolores, Friday of Sorrows) 18.00: Children's procession starting at the Manuela Romero primary school and..

Lorca celebrates Easter week in inimitably spectacular style Semana Santa in Lorca is an extraordinarily flamboyant event, the most important element of which is the famed biblical processions, a unique..

Colourful processions in the Ricote Valley with the highlights on Good Friday and Easter Sunday The Easter Week processions of Abarán in the Ricote Valley are among the most colourful of all those..

The Jumilla Easter celebrations date back at least 600 years and are among the oldest on record in Spain With a history which dates back over six hundred years the Easter celebrations in Jumilla..

The main processions in Caravaca are on the Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of Easter Week In the Holy City of Caravaca de la Cruz the first known documentary references to the celebration of Semana..

The Easter Week processions in Cartagena are the first to get under way in Spain Recommended: Friday March 27, Day of the Patrona: the floral offering at 17.00 and the Via Crucis later. Sunday..

Family crafts, games and stories included with entry at the Murcia wildlife park Spring is in the air and Terra Natura Murcia is marking the season with two weeks of family activities from Saturday..

Visitors can explore the 15th-century Santa María in Águilas A full-scale replica of the Santa María, the ship Christopher Columbus captained on his 1492 voyage to the Americas, is visiting..

Nine stands and stalls as La Manga comes to life over the Easter holidays The popular arts and drafts market which for so many years has been at the centre of the social life of the southern end of..

Children aged 3-12 become planet guardians with animal adventures over Easter week and beyond at the Murcia wildlife park Fancy giving the kids an Easter holiday treat? Terra Natura Murcia has just..

The visitors’ centre, the Palacio de Guevara and the magnificent castle of Lorca all in one easy-to-manage package! While Lorca celebrates its famed Easter Week parades other tourism opportunities..

The 33rd annual Easter artisans’ market is being held in the Plaza de Calderón in Lorca The annual Semana Santa arts and crafts market in Lorca is being held this year between April 1 and 5 in..

Metamórfosis en Águilas at the Casa de la Cultura Francisco Rabal in Águilas The painting exhibition “Metamórfosis en Águilas”, featuring works by local artist Yolanda Calle, can be visited..

Enjoy discounts of more than 50% this Easter in Santiago de La Ribera The Santiago de la Ribera Outlet Fair returns to the Explanada Barnuevo this Easter for its 16th edition, with lots of shopping..

4 days of fun, entertainment and bargain hunting at the marina of Puerto de Mazarrón Easter in Puerto de Mazarrón is being accompanied this year by a 4-day medieval market in the marina, billed as..

Four days of revelry in Los Alcázares while the rest of Murcia enjoys its Semana Santa processions While most of the rest of the Region of Murcia spends Easter Week preoccupied with its religious..

San Javier is co-host of the ZBK tournament along with La Unión and Cartagena The international ZBK youth basketball tournament is being held in three coastal municipalities of the Costa Cálida between..

88 craft compete in the Mar Menor with World Championship places at stake The municipality of Cartagena is proud to welcome the Spanish Cup competition in the Snipe sailing class between Maundy Thursday..

Free entertainment at the main fairground of Los Alcázares The annual Berber Pirate Raids fiestas begin in Los Alcázares on Thursday 2nd April and one of the highlights of the first evening is this..

Join the medieval knights defending the impregnable fortress above the city of Lorca! Throughout the long weekend of Easter a special activity for all the family is being held at the “Fortaleza del..

Download the Espacio Mediterráneo app and you could walk away with Easter eggs, plush toys and more Espacio Mediterráneo is marking the arrival of spring with its Catch Spring promotion, running..

Discover how salt production was wind-powered at the northern end of the Mar Menor! On Good Friday and Easter Saturday the tourist office of San Pedro del Pinatar is organizing two free guided tours..

Photo opportunities a-plenty in the unique environment of the salt pools of San Pedro On Good Friday and Easter Saturday the tourist office of San Pedro del Pinatar is organizing two free guided tours..

Free entertainment at the main fairground of Los Alcázares The annual Berber Pirate Raids fiestas begin in Los Alcázares on Thursday 2nd April and one of the highlights of the second evening is this..

Pick up something special and support Age Concern at Mariano's Camposol A Spring Artisan Fair is coming to Mariano's on Calle Madrid in Camposol on Saturday April 4, running from 11am to 3pm with..

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..

Free entertainment at the main fairground of Los Alcázares The annual Berber Pirate Raids fiestas begin in Los Alcázares on Thursday 2nd April and one of the highlights of the Saturday evening (4th..

The barraca restaurants return and the main events include the Bando de la Huerta on April 7 and the Entierro de la Sardina on April 11 After the week of Semana Santa and the Easter holidays the majority..

10,000-year-old paintings in the rock shelters of Calar de la Santa The town of Moratalla in north-western Murcia is working hard on increasing the tourist attractions and activities in the municipality..

Find out how Águilas has attracted settlers and developed over the course of its history This Easter Saturday tour, which is easy to manage for those of limited mobility, reveals to those joining..

The Pearl of the Mar Menor tour in Spanish illustrates the history of Santiago de la Ribera through its most important buildings This relaxed tour takes in the locality of Santiago de la Ribera on..

Get your chocolate eggs and take a photo with the Easter bunny!   This Easter Sunday – April 5, 2026 – the Easter bunny will be coming to the Town Centre of La Torre Golf Resort to give the..

A host of reasons to take a trip to this hidden valley just half an hour from the city of Murcia The Ricote Valley, with its green countryside and naturally isolated location, is in the heart of the..

The route includes the Mirador de la Cruz and the Mortero de la Sierra del Oro This free guided walk in the mountainous countryside close to Abarán in the Ricote Valley covers a 6.3-km route and is..

A musical tribute to the Disney classic at the Teatro Circo Apolo in El Algar The Espectáculos Faustino Sáez company present this musical tribute to Beauty and the Beast at 20.00 on Saturday 11th..

Preparations are under way in Caravaca for the fiestas and the Running of the Wine Horses Anticipation is already running high in Caravaca de la Cruz as the dates of the annual fiestas in the first..

A fun-filled morning of shopping, stalls and good causes at Camposol Golf Club Friends of Mazarrón Animals (FMA), the charity working tirelessly to rescue and care for unwanted and abandoned animals..

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..

The Origins of the Mar Menor tour traces the ancient and modern history of La Manga This 5-kilometre walking tour in La Manga begins at the bridge of El Estacio and the channel which enables boats..

Enjoy a morning of fun and wonder in Alhama while contributing to those diagnosed with rare diseases The Casa de la Cultura in Alhama de Murcia is hosting a charity magic show at 11.00 on Sunday 12th..

A chance to learn about history and local wildlife on the fascinating coastline of Águilas The "Los Cocedores" Blue Trail in Águilas takes its name from the numerous pools in which esparto..

A 7-km hike and a chance to feature in the videoclip for the song Malvariche, Malvariche This special event is being held by the tourist board of Alhama de Murcia on Sunday 12th April, consisting of..

Star of the show at the Archivo Municipal is the Torre de Santa Elena in La Azohía An exhibition of documentation relating to the old watchtowers dating from the Late Middle Ages dotted along the..

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..

Go along to the café in Los Alcázares on the second Tuesday of the month for a cup of coffee with some friendly people HELP Murcia Mar Menor are hosting their regular Coffee andCompany events..

St John of the Cross was canonized 300 years ago and made a Doctor of the Church 100 years ago San Juan de la Cruz (1542-91) was a Catholic priest and mystic and a Carmelite friar who spent various..

22 figures created over the last 30 years at the Casa del Artesano in Jumilla The Casa del Artesano in Jumilla is holding an exhibition of the work of Basque sculptor Eduardo Beristain until 10th May..

Serenades and great music at the Teatro Vico in Jumilla Organized by the local Alzheimer support association in Jumilla, this event includes various performances by “tuna” musical groups (male..

A 2-hour walk on the environmentally friendly route along the seafront of Águilas town centre The network of “Senderos Azules” is an initiative promoted in Spain by ADEAC, the Association of Environmental..

Learn about the history of Mazarrón through some of the most iconic buildings of the town This tour offers a chance to learn about the history of Mazarrón while walking through the streets of the..

Dogs (and their humans) are invited on the fun walk to Las Higuericas beach Pilar de la Horadada’s popular Canine March is back for a new edition on Sunday April 19, and both ends of the lead..

The Origins of the Mar Menor tour traces the ancient and modern history of La Manga This 5-kilometre walking tour in La Manga begins at the bridge of El Estacio and the channel which enables boats..

Valuable life lessons for youngsters in a fun show at the Teatro Vico in Jumilla “Bobo” is a puppet show based on a situation which alters the lives of many infants of toddlers. Mainly the arrival..

Caravaca prepares for its May fiestas at the latest Pilgrims' Market During 2026 the Pilgrims’ Market of Caravaca de la Cruz is being held on six occasions, each of them following a certain theme..

The history and prehistory of the Altiplano area at the Cayetano de Mergelina Museum in Yecla The Museo Arqueológico Municipal Cayetano de Mergelina in Yecla contains 8 exhibition rooms in which the..

All your questions about moving to Spain answered by the experts at this special event If you've ever felt overwhelmed by Spanish bureaucracy or confused about residency requirements, now is the..

Violinist Sofía Guillamón and pianist Francisco Javier Sánchez at the Casa de la Música in Jumilla The chamber music season at the Casa de la Música y las Artes in Jumilla on Friday 24th April..

The arrival of this popular character heralds the start of the fiestas in Caravaca prior to the Running of the Wine Horses on May 2 One of the sure signs that the annual fiestas in Caravaca de la Cruz..

The Alfonso Cuarón classic in a new season of Cineforum screenings in Los Alcázares The Asociación Eco Cultural de Los Alcázares and the Culture department of the Town Hall have launched another..