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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

Piccolo's restaurant turns up the flavour with a brilliant new evening menuThree irresistible courses and a drink for just €22.90 at this Camposol favourite Piccolo's restaurant on Camposol has launched a brand new evening menu and it is ticking all the right boxes. Creative dishes, comforting favourites, generous.. 05/01/2026

Experiencing the magnificent Murcia Christmas lights with Raquel ToursThe local tour operator offers pick-up from resorts including Hacienda del Álamo, Camposol and Condado By Teresa Hicks   On Thursday December 4, we went to see the Christmas lights in Murcia with Raquel Tours. This should really.. 31/12/2025

January 25 A walk with story-telling for youngsters in the mountains of Sierra EspuñaThe mountains of Alhama de Murcia host a special family activity This free guided walk, one of the “Mochila de Actividades” events held during the winter of 2025-26 by the regional government of Murcia, takes participants on a 3-hour stroll in..

50 per cent off tourist accommodation in Murcia for those with Spanish residency!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 to those with Spanish residency at various tourist..

March 28 Free guided tour IN ENGLISH of Gebas in the mountains of Sierra EspuñaThis “Landscape and Culture” tour of the village of Gebas, in the foothills of Sierra Espuña, was a new addition to the schedule of guided visits in Alhama de Murcia last autumn and this latest edition on Saturday 28th March begins at 10.00..

March 29 Free guided tour of Gebas in the mountains of Sierra EspuñaSee the spectacular Badlands of Gebas and experience the culture of this village in Alhama de Murcia This “Landscape and Culture” tour of the village of Gebas, in the foothills of Sierra Espuña, was a new addition to the schedule of guided..

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..

The Los Cocedores Blue Trail in ÁguilasAn eco-friendly walking and cycling route at the western end of the Águilas coastline The network of “Senderos Azules” (Blue Trails) is an initiative promoted in Spain by ADEAC, the Association of Environmental and Consumer Education, to..

9 natural swimming pools in inland Murcia!Northern Murcia is dotted with heavenly locations in water ranging from jacuzzi temperature to icy cold! We are now in the middle of the “dog days” of summer, the month from mid-July to mid-August when the heat is relentless, the beaches are more..

The best snorkelling sites in the Region of Murcia!Crystalline Mediterranean waters and spectacular scenery and marine life make for great snorkelling beaches in the Costa Cálida Now that the heat of summer has reached the Costa Cálida there is no better way to cool down than with a dip in the..

The Tres Bahías Blue Trail in ÁguilasAn eco-friendly walking and cycling route encompassing the three main bays of the Águilas coastline The network of “Senderos Azules” is an initiative promoted in Spain by ADEAC, the Association of Environmental and Consumer Education, to..

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..

A curious slice of Mazarrón history: This is the port's 100-year-old 'pim-pam' canal, nestled between two popular beachesSalt farming went on from the Roman era until the 20th century The entrance to the old salt farm channel Did you know that there used to be a large salt farm in the Port of Mazarrón during the 20th century? This activity, which probably..

New Marco Topo family gymkhana activities in LorcaFamilies enjoy puzzle-solving challenges while learning about the castle and city centre of Lorca A new addition to the already wide range of visitor activities for visitors has been announced at the castle and in the old city centre of Lorca, where the popular..

Great beach locations in Murcia to take your first dip of the year!Take your pick from the huge choice of beach locations and activities in the Costa Cálida With the weather warming up after a distinctly grim first three weeks of March, and the Easter holidays just around the corner, many of us are beginning to become..

10 sites to see prehistoric rock art in the Region of MurciaFrom Yecla and Moratalla in the north to Isla Plana in the south, Murcia was home to cave-dwelling artists as long as 10,000 years ago Hidden away in caves and rock shelters of the Murcia countryside is evidence that the forefathers of modern humans inhabited..

7 hidden gems in the countryside of Murcia!Natural rural treasures in Murcia where you can hear the silent call of Nature this winter! As we tread the same paths and visit the same places day by day the Region of Murcia becomes ever more familiar to us, but do you realize how easy it is to stray.. 30/01/2025

Discover the magic of Christmas in inland Murcia!Tradition and beauty away from the crowds of the Costa Cálida and the big cities over the festive season If all you want for Christmas this year is to get away from the throngs of people in the shops and town centres of Murcia, bear in mind that the..

Follow the light: a tour of the lighthouses of the Costa Cálida!A seafront tour with a difference sheds light on the history of the coastline of Murcia The Faro del Estacio in La Manga del Mar Menor For millennia lighthouses have stood as guardians of the coastline in civilizations all over the world, shepherding..