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Snowploughs clearing up to 50 cm of snow in north-west Murcia Storm Gloria isolates villages in Mortatalla and causes the roof of a petrol station to collapse under the weight of the snow Los #bomberosCEIS también trabajan en la limpieza de viales en las pedanías altas de #Moratalla. pic.twitter.. 21/01/2020

Toda una vida; esparto exhibition in Jumilla by Rafael MorcilloThe exhibition can be visited between the 17th January and 1st March 2020 in the Casa del Artesano in Jumilla The tradition of weaving esparto grass in the Murcia Region dates back thousands of years, first the Phoenicians and then the Romans exporting..

Migas on the menu in Moratalla today as snow sets in Moratalla is always prone to snow in the winter and filling Migas will be on the menu today in hundreds of households across the north-west Moratalla is the highest municipality in the north-west of the Murcia region and if it's going.. 20/01/2020

Jumilla-Pinoso RM-247 re-opens as fallen tree is clearedFallen trees have added to the problems for municipal services in the north and north-west of the region The carretera RM-427 (Jumilla-Pinoso) has re-opened to traffic following the removal of a fallen tree near to the Venta Viña P. .. 20/01/2020

50 centimetres of snow at the top of Sierra Espuña Roads into the mountains of Sierra Espuña closed by snow The regional government is reminding members of the public that anyone hoping to enjoy the snow in the mountains of Sierra Espuña on Monday should remember that they will find.. 20/01/2020

Bullas in the snow January 2020 as emergency services prepare for the arrival of snow tourists Snow has covered the North-west of the region As of Monday afternoon the RM-15 between Bullas and Caravaca de la Cruz is only open to cars; no lorries or buses are currently able to use the carriageway, and in high-lying areas of the region.. 20/01/2020

Images of the snow in Lorca on 20th JanuaryImages of the higher areas of the Lorca municipality on Monday 20th January. Although Lorca has coastal Mediterranean beaches, the terrain rises up considerably heading towards the border with Caravaca de la Cruz and the "altas pedan.. 20/01/2020

Images of the snow in Caravaca de la Cruz The North and North - west of the Murcia region received the first snow of 2020 on Sunday 19th January although the region escaped the worst of storm Gloria which has claimed two lives in other areas of Spain Join the Murcia.. 20/01/2020

Brigitte Bardot Foundation delegate visits feral cat sterilization scheme in Caravaca The organization was founded by the former actress 12 years after her retirement from the cinema The Brigitte Bardot Foundation, which has been dedicated to animal protection since 1986, has sent a delegation to Caravaca de la Cruz in the north-west.. 20/01/2020

Schools closed by snow in the north-west and other parts of Murcia An unexpected day off for pupils in Yecla, Jumilla, Caravaca and numerous other municipalities The combination of snow, rain and strong winds has forced the closure of schools in many parts of the Region of Murcia, especially in the north-west, presenting.. 20/01/2020

January to April events and activities at the Casa del Artesano in Jumilla Exhibitions, open days and esparto grass weaving workshops in the north of the Region of Murcia The Casa del Artesano or arts and crafts centre of Jumilla is housed in the Casa Honda, a Renaissance building which dates from the first 30 years of the..

January to March 2020, Open days at El Limonar International School in MurciaA bilingual education following the British curriculum for children aged 3 to 18 The El Limonar International School Murcia, which is located just outside the regional capital in El Palmar, is holding a series of open days during the spring of 2020 and invites..

Antique porcelain thieves arrested in Mula in Operation Fragile! Almost 400 porcelain pieces from the 18th and 19th centuries were recovered by the Guardia Civil Two men aged 60 and 52, both with extensive previous criminal records, have been arrested by the Guardia Civil of the Region of Murcia after an investigation.. 15/01/2020

2,000-year-old statue of Venus to return home to Bullas after over a century The Venus of Bullas was discovered in 1867 at the Roman Villa de los Cantos In November 2019 there was disappointment in Bullas when it emerged that a 2,000-year-old sculpture of the goddess Venus which was found on 3rd May 1867 at the Roman villa.. 14/01/2020

23rd January The Good Care Group recruiting professional live-in carers in Benidoleig A chance to have the best of both worlds – live in Spain while pursuing a professional career in the UK! The Good Care Group will be in Benidoleig, not far from Denia and Jávea, on 23rd January: if you would like more information on working..

Bike hire, cycling holidays, carbon road bike rentals and sales with Murcia Bike Hire Bicycle hire and sales for all levels of cyclists in the Costa Cálida Cyclists who have explored the Region of Murcia on two wheels often describe it as an undiscovered paradise for those who share their passion, with large expanses of both flat..

Ticket office at Cieza railway station saved by the Teruel Existe political party Keeping offices open at rural stations was one of the conditions for forming the new national government! On 1st January the ticket office at the railway station in Cieza, in northern central Murcia, closed down, meaning that in order to travel locals.. 09/01/2020

Teenage driver clocked at 200 km/h in Caravaca A 19-year-old faces a lengthy ban just 5 months after getting his licence A 19-year-old man is under investigation by the Guardia Civil after the car he was driving was clocked at 199 km/h on the RM-730 between Caravaca de la Cruz and La Puebla de.. 09/01/2020

25th January to 23rd February Cehegín tapas and cocktail route 22 establishments offer either tapas and a drink or a cocktail for 2.50€ One of the most popular tapas routes in the Murcia Region begins on Saturday 25th January and runs for four weeks, with the twelfth edition of the annual tapas and cocktails..

Exhibitions throughout the Murcia Region There are always a considerable number of exhibitions on display throughout the Murcia Region in dedicated exhibition spaces and public buildings, all of which are free of charge to visitors. See the scrolling feed below for a selection of current..

25th January Guided tour of the Convento de Santa Ana in Jumilla Jumilla also offers many bodegas which can be visited on the same day Route name: CONVENTO DE SANTA ANA (IN SPANISH) Although Jumilla is best known for its many bodegas and wine production, the municipality also has an interesting history and attractive..

26th January Free route to discover the ermitas of JumillaThis is a free tour organised by the Tourist office of Jumilla Although modern Jumilla is best-known for its important wine production, the town also has a great number of monuments relating to its historical and religious past, the most important of..

Sunday 26th January Festival de Cuadrillas in Barranda, Caravaca de la CruzThe largest gathering of traditional Murcian folk groups in the region, with the main day being the 26th January Over the weekend of the 24th to 26th of January 2020 the village of Barranda, located in the municipality of Caravaca de la Cruz in the north..

Sunday 26th January 2020 Cehegin second-hand and antiques fairBag yourself a bargain in Cehegín, north-west Murcia The Cehegín municipality in the north-west of the Murcia Region is running two second-hand, antiques and collectables markets this spring, the first of which is on Sunday 26th January..

1st February to 1st March, KM-0 tapas and wine route in Jumilla Culinary treats accompanied by DO Jumilla wines throughout the month of February 10 bars and restaurants are taking part in the KM-0 tapas route which is being held in Jumilla every day of the week throughout February, offering special snacks and D.O...

Saturday 1st February Free San Blas tour of YeclaThis is an evening tour starting at 17:30 Yecla celebrates the Fiestas of San Blas with a free guided evening tour, starting at 17.30 in the Parque de la Constitución, alongside the Teatro Concha Segura and visiting the theatre itself, the Basilica..

Sunday 2nd February El Zacatín artisan market in Bullas Bullas returns to the Mediaeval in the second month of the year This month there is a mediaeval theme with street entertainers and live demonstrations. Bullas is hosting its monthly artisan market, El Zacatín on Sunday the 2nd February, between..

Sunday 2nd February Free guided tour of Mediaeval BullasThis tour is on the same day as the el Zacatín artisan market in the town, providing an additional excuse to visit Bullas. The north-westerly wine making municipality of Bullas offers a new free guided route for 2020, focusing on its mediaeval past..

2nd February Esparto grass open at the Casa del Artesano in Jumilla The Espartedeti event is free of charge and all are welcome! Everyone is invited to come along and join in with the February edition of Espartedeti in the house of the artisan in Jumilla, including those who either weave esparto grass or those with no..

Saturday 8th February FREE ENGLISH language guided tour of Jumilla old town Jumilla also offers many wine-producing bodegas which can be visited on the same day Route name: OLD TOWN OF JUMILLA Language: English (see feed below for dates of other English and Spanish language tours) This FREE guided tour explores..

Sunday 9th February Free route to discover the ermitas of JumillaThis is a free tour organised by the Tourist office of Jumilla Although modern Jumilla is best-known for its important wine production, the town also has a great number of monuments relating to its historical and religious past, the most important of..

Sunday 9th February: Open doors crafts day at the Casa del Artesano in Jumilla Jumilla has so much more to offer than just wine bodegas Sunday 10.00 to 14.00: Open doors morning at the Casa del Artesano in Calle Rico, organized by the Jumilla Artisans Association. the "House of the artisan" is a centre focusing..

Saturday 15th February ENGLISH language tour: Gothic JumillaA new tour for 2020 explores the mediaeval past of Jumilla Gothic Jumilla This tour takes visitors into the Gothic period of Jumilla (the 12th to 15th centuries), a time when the town was experiencing significant change due to the Reconquist, power..

Sunday 16th February 2020 Cehegín artisan market celebrates carnivalThis atmospheric artisan market is in the heart of north-west Murcia The artisan market, El Mesoncico continues with the third market in its shortened cycle on Sunday 16th February in the historic Plaza del Castillo ( Mesoncico) at the top of town in..

Saturday 22nd February Guided tour of the Convento de Santa Ana in Jumilla Jumilla also offers many bodegas which can be visited on the same day Route name: CONVENTO DE SANTA ANA (IN SPANISH) Although Jumilla is best known for its many bodegas and wine production, the municipality also has an interesting history and attractive..

Sunday 23rd February Jumilla 7km walking route in the Sierra de Santa Ana This free route is organised by the tourist office of Jumilla Jumilla also offers many bodegas which can be visited on the same day Route name: Senderismo por la Sierra de Santa Ana. Although Jumilla is best known for its many bodegas and wine..

7th March 47km cross country race Caravaca de la Cruz XIX Travesía de Resistencia en Montaña "Sierras del Noroeste Murciano" A 47 km non-competitive mountain race known by runners as "La Clásica", taking place in the countryside of the Caravaca de la Cruz municipality..

Sunday 8th March Jumilla: free guided tour of historical old quarter Jumilla also offers many wine-producing bodegas which can be visited on the same day Route name: CASCO ANTIGUO DE JUMILLA Language: Spanish (see feed below for dates of other English and Spanish language tours) This FREE guided tour explores..

Saturday 14th March Free Iberian route in Jumilla; Coimbra del Barranco Ancho and Archaeological Museum The site was home to around 500 Iberians It is possible to walk to the archaeological site of the Iberian settlement at Coimbra del Barranco Ancho in the mountains of Sierra de Santa Ana, just outside Jumilla on any day of the year, but Sunday 14th March..

15th March Jumilla: ENGLISH and Spanish language castle tours Afterwards there’s time for a visit to one of the Bodegas for which Jumilla is so famous The English language tour departs at 11:00 from the Tourist Information Office and the Spanish language tour is at 12:00. Please note that the cost of the..

Saturday 21st March Free Iberian route in Jumilla; Coimbra del Barranco Ancho and Archaeological Museum The site was home to around 500 Iberians It is possible to walk to the archaeological site of the Iberian settlement at Coimbra del Barranco Ancho in the mountains of Sierra de Santa Ana, just outside Jumilla on any day of the year, but Saturdays ..

Sunday 22nd March Jumilla 7km walking route in the Sierra de Santa Ana This free route is organised by the tourist office of Jumilla Jumilla also offers many bodegas which can be visited on the same day Route name: Senderismo por la Sierra de Santa Ana. Although Jumilla is best known for its many bodegas and wine..

28th and 29th March Jumilla: ENGLISH and Spanish language castle tours Afterwards there’s time for a visit to one of the Bodegas for which Jumilla is so famous The English language tour departs at 11:00 from the Tourist Information Office and the Spanish language tour is at 12:00. Please note that the cost of the..

29th March 2020 Cehegin Artisan MarketThis atmospheric artisan market is in the heart of north-west Murcia The artisan market, El Mesoncico continues with the last market in its shortened cycle on Sunday 29th March in the historic Plaza del Castillo ( Mesoncico) at the top of town in the..

Sunday 26th April 2020 Cehegin second-hand and antiques fairBag yourself a bargain in Cehegín, north-west Murcia The Cehegín municipality in the north-west of the Murcia Region is running two second-hand, antiques and collectables markets this spring, the second of which is on Sunday 26th April..

The legend of the Cueva de los Encantados and the night of San Juan in Jumilla Two legends involving men named Bernardo in the municipality of Jumilla As Midsummer Day and the celebrations of San Juan (23rd June) approach, old legends are revived in association with these magical nights, and one of them concerns the cave known as..

A complete range of architecture and interior design services from house extensions to bespoke beachfront villas, A&B Architects A&B Architects, Albasini y Berkhout Arquitectura in the Region of Murcia and the Costa Cálida Albasini y Berkhout Arquitectura is a multilingual and multi-faceted firm of architecture and interior design based in the city of Murcia and offering..

Bus services between Murcia airport in Corvera and the beaches and golf resorts of the Costa Cálida How to book on the Interbus routes at the Region of Murcia International Airport in Corvera The bus or coach services linking the new Region of Murcia International Airport in Corvera to the coastal towns and golf resorts of the Costa Cálida.. 08/05/2019

Rafting, kayaking, canoeing, canyoning, buggy routes and 4-by-4 tours with MurciAventuraS in the beautiful Ricote valleyBook a choice of activities and fun days out for family and friends in the Ricote Valley, central Murcia. The beautiful Ricote valley in central Murcia boasts some of the most attractive landscapes in the Costa Cálida, and MurciAventuraS offers a variety..

Sunday 16th February Gothic tour of Jumilla (Spanish)A new tour for 2020 explores the mediaeval past of Jumilla Gothic Jumilla This tour takes visitors into the Gothic period of Jumilla (the 12th to 15th centuries), a time when the town was experiencing significant change due to the Reconquist, power..

The streets of Jumilla flow red with wine as thousands are soaked in the annual Cabalgata70,000 litres of wine was poured over and into the thousands who enjoyed this crazy event Click here to see the full photo gallery/ Haga clic aquí para ver la galería de fotos completa: WWW.JUMILLATODAY.COM Jumilla held its annual..

Menu del Día for 12€ or 15€ at D’Gusta in the centre of Caravaca de la CruzEnjoy the very best of Caravaca just off the Plaza del Arco in the old city centre D’Gusta in the centre of Caravaca de la Cruz, just a minute’s walk from the road leading up to the castle and basilica, offers a selection of the best in local cuisine..

Monte Arabí in Yecla, prehistoric rock art, and a multitude of legends Rock art at the sites in Yecla show several different periods of Prehistoric rock art The archaeological sites on Monte Arabí in the municipality of Yecla are considered among the most important in the Region of Murcia, containing prehistoric art..

Yecla Wine Route: Almazara Deortegas in Yecla Organic extra virgen olive oil in Yecla Although the name of Yecla is synonymous with wine, it is also the scene of significant olive oil production, and visitors to Yecla are strongly advised to make every effort to either visit the Deortega olive oil..

Casa Museo de Los Caballos del Vino 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 2nd then take the opportunity to witness one of the most memorable and unique fiestas to be seen anywhere in Spain and watch..

Jumilla wine route, Bodega Silvano GarcíaThe winery is in the town centre of Jumilla and is open for wine sales and visits The Silvano García winery is one of several featured on the Jumilla wine route, and is one of the most easily accessed, as it is conveniently located on the main..

How to book and navigate the Bullas Wine Routes, the Rutas del Vino Practical information to help you enjoy a visit to Bullas The wine installations and attractions of the Rutas del Vino of Bullas can be enjoyed and visited in a number of ways, either by individuals or groups of any size. There are five Bodegas.. 03/11/2016

Bullas wine route: Bodegas del Rosario Bullas Ruta del Vino: the winery and shop of Bodegas del Rosario are both in the town of Bullas The “Bodegas del Rosario” cooperative is the largest wine producer in the Bullas Denomination of Origin, and has been at the forefront of production..

Bullas wine route: Bodega Monastrell Bullas Ruta del Vino: the Monastrell winery specializes in organic and vegan wine production In the highly competitive world of wine production the small winery of Bodega Monastrell in Bullas has carved out a niche for itself in the field of organic..

Bullas wine route: The Casa-Museo Don Pepe Marsilla A step back in time on the Ruta del Vino to Bullas around the year 1900 The Casa-Museo Don Pepe Marsilla in Bullas occupies a house which was originally built in the year 1723, but was remodeled in the late 19th century by one of the town’s most illustrious..

Bullas Wine Route: Bodega Balcona Bullas Ruta del Vino: Bodega Balcona can be visited by prior appointment Bodega Balcona is a family-run company which produces three wine labels from the grapes harvested on land in the Valle del Aceniche, and every effort is made to maintain the local..

Bullas Wine Route: Bodegas Lavia Bodegas Lavia, a picturesque vineyard and winery on the Bullas Ruta del Vino This D.O. Bullas vineyard is located at 800 metres above sea level Bodegas Lavia is one of the wineries on the Bullas wine route, offering visitors an opportunity to..

Museo del Vino, the wine museum of Bullas The history of Bullas is inextricably linked with wine production Grapes and wine are an intrinsic part of the history, economy and entire way of life of the town of Bullas in the north-west of the Region of Murcia, to the extent where it is very difficult..

The Salto del Usero in Bullas The Bullas waterfall and rock pools offer an inland bathing alternative in the north-west of the Murcia Region The Salto del Usero is one of the most widely enjoyed natural beauty spots in the Region of Murcia, and during the summer is used as an inland..

Understanding the Funeral Process in Spain In Spain, it is the norm to plan ahead for your funeral. It’s all part of making things easier for the family and loved ones. The cost of a funeral in Spain continues to rise and most Spanish families take out some kind of funeral plan to cover..

Caravaca de la Cruz, Archaeological Museum Museo Arqueológico municipal de la Soledad The Museo Arquelogico de la Soledad in Caravaca de la Cruz The Region of Murcia has an extraordinary history and pre-history, with rich archaeological remains at over 2,000 sites dating back to the earliest dawn of the existence of humans...

The Museo de Siyâsa in CiezaThe precursor of modern Cieza was an important Moorish Medina which sits atop a craggy peak above the modern town Cieza has been occupied for more than 7,000 years and the Museo de Siyâsa contains artifacts excavated from sites throughout the municipality.. 18/01/2015

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Weekly markets north and north-west Murcia Regular markets in the north and north-west of Murcia Not all weekly markets are set in stone, and if they coincide with public holidays they may be cancelled or postponed. In addition, days can change, so if you're not sure a call to the relevant..

10km walking/cycling route, leaving from Cieza town Route 1 La Isla– El Horno, from Cieza town This is a cycling and walking route through Cieza which is an ideal way to discover the beauty of the Ciezan countryside enjoy the fruit orchards and agricultural areas of the municipality, including..

Cycling, walking, driving route 2, Cieza routes Route 2 La Brujilla This route could be cycled, walked or driven through the Cieza municipality. The route passes through the peach orchards and agricultural cultivated areas which make Cieza such an attractive location to visit, particularly..

Driving route of Cieza to see La Floración Route 3 La Parra –El Horno - El Acho This is a drivable tarmac route through Cieza and is designed for those who want to enjoy a drive through the peach orchards during La Floración, although can also be driven at any time of the..

Walking Routes Cieza, the PR MU-11, to Medina Siyasa Sendero PR-MU 11: Medina Siyâsa (Route PR-MU 11) The PR-MU 11, Medina Siyâsa, is an 8.5km long walking route in the municipality of Cieza, a signposted circular walk which runs alongside the Vega del Segura river close to the town, and passes..

Walking routes Cieza, the PR-MU 25 Almadenes – Almorchón, 13.3 kilometres The PR-MU 25, Almadenes - Almorchón, is a medium length popular walking route in Cieza and is a well sign posted, circular route through one of the most characteristically Ciezan areas of the municipality..

Be informed, property tax is calculated on the book value of property, not mid crisis prices The taxman does not understand the concept of bargain homes This is a very interesting aspect of the economic crisis and the decline in house price values, which is leaving bargain buyers with a nasty shock. The sale price of a home is one thing.. 26/02/2013

Cieza tourist office Oficina de Turismo de Cieza The Tourist Information office in Cieza is centrally located in Cieza, opposite the historical indoor market place, which is an ideal location to buy fresh fruit and local produce whilst visiting the town.

Cieza, Medina Siyasa The 13th century Moorish town of Medina Siyâsa in Cieza Cieza is the home of one of the best preserved 11th to 13th century Moorish town settlements on the Spanish peninsula: Siyâsa, located 5km outside of modern day Cieza high above the town..

Molino de Cebollo or Molino de Teodoro , CiezaThe Cebollo or Teodoro mill The Teodoro mill is an important vestige of Cieza’s agricultural heritage and is not only one of the oldest, but also one of the best preserved watermills in the Region of Murcia, having been in use from the 15th to the 20th..

Bullas Tourist Information Office Oficina de turismo de Bullas The Tourist information office which covers the municipality of Bullas is part of the same complex housing the Museo del Vino, the Wine Museum, focusing on one of the principal activities in the area of Bullas: wine production..

Museum of El Cigarralejo, Mula Museo de Arte Ibérico El Cigarralejo, Mula The El Cigarralejo Museum in Mula houses finds from the El Cigarralejo Iberian site which is located 4 kilometres from the centre of Mula town, in a strategic position overlooking important prehistoric communications..

Begastri CeheginIntroduction to Begastri, Cehegín Location of Begastri The site is 3km from the centre of Cehegín and is located on the edge of the Vía Verde, popular with both walkers and cyclists alike, a former railway line which linked Murcia..

Fiestas in Calasparra Calasparra Fiestas and Traditions Calasparra has a number of Fiestas and festivals throughout the year, intertwining its rich history with the local traditions which define the town, namely the agricultural links of Calasparra, rice growing and livestock..

Santuario Virgen de la Esperanza, Calasparra Sanctuary of the Virgen de la Esperanza, Calasparra One of the most beautiful sanctuaries in the Region of Murcia is that of the Virgen de la Esperanza in Calasparra. This little sanctuary is cut into the rock face of a sheer cliff, overlooking the River..

Mula, The Roman Villa of Los VillaricosMula, Villa Romano de Los Villaricos Mula is the location of a major, large scale Roman agricultural villa, in the area of Villaricos, close to the banks of the River Mula. This is one of the most important agricultural villas in the Region of Murcia..

Museum of ethnic instruments, the Carlos Blanco Fadol collection, Barranda The Museo de Música Étnica, Barranda The man responsible for this amazing place is one individual. Carlos Blanco Fadol. There are many accomplished musicians throughout the world with a passion for music, who are moved to explore..

Museo Carrilero, Caravaca de la Cruz, sculptural museum Caravaca de la Cruz, Museo Carrilero, the art and sculptures of Jose Carrilero 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.. 03/07/2010

Las Fuentes del Marques and the Torreón de los Templarios The Centro de Interpretacion (Nature Centre), Las Fuentes del Marques. This is an attractive natural park area, about 2km from the centre of Caravaca itself and is the ideal place to escape the milling crowds, go for a quiet, tranquil pic-nic and enjoy..

Museo de la Vera Cruz Caravaca de la Cruz The Museo de la Cruz within the walls of the medieval castle of Caravaca 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..

Caravaca de la Cruz Museo Etnografico en Miniatura Angel Reinon An extraordinary collection of miniatures dedicated to the ethnographic history of Caravaca de la Cruz This is an extraordinary little museum and anyone who loves remarkable engineering and appreciates skilled craftsmanship should go and see it, marvelling..

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