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A world of opportunities on Museums Day in the Region of Murcia!Over the weekend of May 18 museums all over Murcia will be opening their doors to the public free of charge Every year, International Museums Day is celebrated throughout the world, with thousands of remarkable venues opening their doors to allow the public..
Enjoy the great outdoors in the Region of Murcia!Explore the Senderos Azules hiking routes of the Murcia coast and countryside In the south-eastern corner of Spain the attractions of a day out enjoying Nature are more varied than many people realize at first, ranging from the crystal-clear water of the Mediterranean..
5 natural monuments in the Region of MurciaPlaces in Murcia where the spectacle of nature takes the breath away The Region of Murcia, in the south-east of Spain, is known mainly for its warm climate (with over 320 days of sunshine per year), but apart from the weather there are many more reasons to..
Museo Carrilero sculpture museum in Caravaca de la CruzThe art and sculptures of Jose Carrilero in Caravaca de la Cruz Sculptor José Carrilero Gil was born in 1928 in Caravaca de la Cruz, in the building which now houses a museum dedicated to his works, the Museo Carrilero. His father was head of the..
The Basilica, Castle and Sanctuary of Caravaca de la CruzThe home of the Cross of Caravaca is the castle-sanctuary above the town The Basílica de la Vera Cruz in Caravaca stands on the top of the hill behind the city, within the walls of the castle and alongside the museum dedicated to the True Cross..
Casa-Museo de Los Caballos del Vino, the Wine Horses Museum in Caravaca de la CruzA chance to see the incredible embroideries of the Running of the Wine Horses up close If you’re in the Region of Murcia on May 2 then take the opportunity to witness one of the most memorable and unique fiestas to be seen anywhere in Spain and..
The Cerro de la Fuente archaeological site of Archivel in Caravaca de la CruzRemains of buildings from up to 5,000 years ago in the coumtryside west of Caravaca The popular village of Archivel, a few kilometres west of the Holy City of Caravaca de la Cruz, is not only a favourite destination for rural tourism but also an area rich..
Peña Rubia and El Nevazo in Caravaca de la CruzA popular walking and picnic area and home to a sleeping giant named Tomir! Peña Rubia is a vertical limestone peak in the Cerro Gordo area of mountainous terrain, surrounded by pine forest and a perfect mountain ecosystem. The escarpments reach a maximum..
The village of Archivel in the countryside of Caravaca de la CruzA picturesque rural retreat, a popular rural tourism destination and a wealth of history shared with Caravaca The village of Archivel lies in the municipality of Caravaca de la Cruz between Barranda (also in Caravaca) and Campo de San Juan (in Moratalla)..
The archaeological museum of Caravaca de la CruzThe Museo Arqueológico de la Soledad in Caravaca de la Cruz The extraordinary history and pre-history of the Region of Murcia provides rich archaeological remains at over 2,000 sites dating back to the earliest dawn of the existence of..
The Museo de la Vera Cruz in Caravaca de la CruzThe Museo de la Cruz within the walls of the medieval castle of Caravaca The Basílica de la Vera Cruz in Caravaca stands on the hill behind the city, within the walls of the castle and alongside the museum dedicated to the True Cross which provides..
Las Fuentes del Marqués and the Torreón de los Templarios in Caravaca de la CruzA wonderful natural neauty spot with an interpretation centre and water features in Caravaca Las Fuentes del Marqués is an attractive natural park area about 2km from the centre of Caravaca de la Cruz and is an ideal place to escape the milling crowds..
The Teatro Thuillier in Caravaca de la CruzThe main theatre in Caravaca dates back to 1843 The Teatro Thuillier was first built as a “Patio de Comedias” on the site of the former hospital of the Brotherhood of San Juan de Dios in the centre of Caravaca de la Cruz as long ago as 1843...
Museum of ethnic instruments and the Carlos Blanco Fadol collection in the Caravaca village of BarrandaThe Museo de Música Étnica y Colección Carlos Blanco Fadol in Barranda The man responsible for this amazing place is a remarkable man by the name of Carlos Blanco Fadol. There are many accomplished musicians throughout the world..
The Beauty of the Extraordinary in the Region of MurciaCaravaca de la Cruz is a focal point for spirituality and culture during 2024 Source: ITREM, regional tourist board of Murcia, “La belleza de lo Extraordinario” It’s always a great time to visit the Region of Murcia but in 2024 that&rsquo..
4 Suggestions for surprising inland tourism in the central Murcia countrysideExplore the history and natural enclaves of Abanilla, Abarán and the Sierra de la Pila! Those who know the Region of Murcia understand that even in the Costa Cálida, with its year-round sunshine and water sports activities, the winter months..
The Cayetano de Mergelina Archaeological Museum in Yecla150,000 years of local history and pre-history at the archaeological museum of Yecla The Cayetano de Mergelina archaeological museum in Yecla documents history and pre-history in the Altiplano area in the north of the Region of Murcia between approximately..
The Torre del Reloj, the clock tower of YeclaThe Yecla clock tower previously belonged to a church in the Plaza Mayor The clock tower of Yecla stands in the Plaza Mayor, in the heart of the old town, between the old granary (or “Pósito) and the former meat and fish market which has..
The Modernist church of El Niño Jesús in YeclaThe 19th-century Iglesia del Niño Jesús in Yecla was designed by Millán Espinosa and features a spectacular altarpiece The church of El Niño Jesús in Yecla was built in the Modernist style between 1880 and 1888 following..
The Cerro de la Fuente picnic and barbecue area just outside YeclaA popular getaway spot for town dwellers getting out into the country of Yecla for the day The Cerro de la Fuente barbecue area and beauty spot a few kilometres outside Yecla is one of the most popular destinations for locals when they wish to get out of town..
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