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ARCHIVED - January 28 Guided tour of the historic town centre of Moratalla
Discover the monuments and history of Moratalla in the north-west of the Region of Murcia
This guided tour of the town of Moratalla, which is dominated by the medieval castle and impressive churches, begins at 11.00 on Saturday January 28 at the main entrance to the Town Hall, and the route through the old town centre includes the castle, the churches of La Asunción and San Francisco and the Teatro Trieta.
Admission to the castle is included in the 5-euro price of joining the tour (free for children under 10), which lasts approximately two hours. Payment should be made by bank transfer to account number ES26 2100 8326 3113 0014 9463, followed by sending the proof of payment to turismo@ayuntamientomoratalla.net along with details of the booking (number of people, full names, date and time of tour).
Alternatively, online bookings can be made here.
Comfortable clothing and footwear are recommended.
Further information is available from the tourist office of Moratalla (Calle Barrio Nuevo, telephone 968 730208, email turismo@ayuntamientomoratalla.net).
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Calle Barrio Nuevo s/n - Bajos Ayuntamiento 30440 MORATALLATel: 968 730 208
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Oficina de Turismo de Moratalla
The tourist office in Moratalla is located below the Town hall at the main entrance into the centre of the Moratalla Urban centre.
Moratalla is the most North-westerly municipality in the Region of Murcia and is renowned for its outstanding natural scenery, pine forests and open unspoilt beauty.
It also houses the most important prehistoric rock paintings within the region, with sites such as Cañaica del Calar, Fuente del Sabuco, Molino de Capel, Andragulla, La Risca and El Molino containing more than 50% of the Arte rupestre of the Region of Murcia. Information about these can be found in the Casa de Cristo in the interpretation centre for rock art.
Moratalla is best known for its natural attractions, walking routes and beautiful countryside and the tourist office will be happy to provide a list of lodgings and accommodation as well as maps showing the main walking areas.
The main attractions to visit are the castle, although this is only open occasionally, and the Casa de Cristo, which houses the Prehistoric Rock Art Interpretation centre, although it is pleasant to walk through the old streets of the town and admire the views from both the main Plaza and the viewing point high above the town.
Moratalla Tourist information office
C/ Barrio Nuevo, s/n
Bajo del Ayuntamiento
30440 Moratalla - Murcia
Tlfno. 968 730 208
Click for map, Calle Barrio Nuevo S/n Moratalla
Opening Hours for Moratalla Tourist office
Tuesday to Friday 10am to 2pm and 4pm to 6.30pm
(Summer evening hours 5pm to 7.30pm)
Saturdays 10am to 2pm
Closed: Christmas day 25th December, 1st and 6th January, 11th to 17th July- depending on the programme of the Fiestas of Stmo Cristo del Rayo
Where is Moratalla?
Moratalla is in the North-west of the Region of Murcia, accessed via the Autovia del noroeste from Murcia to Caravaca de la Cruz.
On its North and western borders it joins Albacete, to the east is Calasparra, and to the South, Caravaca de la Cruz and Cehegín.
Click for map, Moratalla
There is a dedicated town section for Moratalla, or to go the North-west section, which contains a mixture of What’s on, local news and community information across the North-west or town by town information, accessed via the map box at the bottom of every page.
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