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Christmas getaways in 4 of the most picturesque towns in Murcia!The joys of the festive season as you discover other towns and traditions in the Region of Murcia Christmas is the same everywhere, isn’t it? Santa, presents, carols, a family get-together for lunch or dinner, and then perhaps a brisk walk to shake.. 26/11/2025

10 reasons to visit Jumilla in northern MurciaHistory, 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 one of the many towns in Spain which are full of..

Alicante's multi-lingual Tourist Bus returns for 2025Explore Alicante City for just €10 for adults and €5 for children The popular Alicante Tourist Bus is back for the 2025 season, offering an even better experience for those eager to explore the city’s stunning sights and rich history.. 20/03/2025

November 6 to December 28 The Fakes of Totana, an exhibition in JumillaThe fake archaeological relics created by two enterpirising fraudsters in Totana are now viewed as works of art Unfortunately (in the eyes of most people), the history of fake archaeological relics dates back almost as far as the history of archaeology itself..

Craft market every Thursday in La Florida, Orihuela CostaLooking for a unique and fun shopping experience? Look no further than the La Florida Thursday market The Orihuela Costa has no shortage of exciting and colourful street markets, packed full of the freshest fruit and veg and stalls of unique gifts.. 29/01/2024

December 5 to 21 The annual Fiestas de la Virgen in YeclaRigid tradition, the smell of gunpowder and the deafening sound of arquebus fire in the early December fiestas of Yecla There are many fiesta traditions in Spain which seem bizarre to those from elsewhere in Europe, and the Fiestas de la Virgen in Yecla, which..

December 14 Free guided tour of the legacy of the Franciscan Order in YeclaOne of the seeds from which the post-medieval town of Yecla grew in the 16th and 17th centuries This free visit in Yecla, in the north of the Region of Murcia, traces the monuments left to the town by the Franciscan Order in centuries past, including the Chapel..

December 20 Santa Claus Parade in Orihuela CostaChristmas music, colourful floats, amazing costumes and the big man himself in La Zenia Orihuela Costa is gearing up for the annual Santa Claus Parade. Zenia Boulevard, already dazzling with tens of thousands of sparkling Christmas lights, will once again..

December 20 Free guided tour of the old hydroplane air base in Los AlcázaresA key establishment in the aviation history of Spain and the history of Los Alcázares! The skies over Los Alcázares may be quiet these days, particularly since the closure to passenger flights of the nearby airport in San Javier, but 100 years..

December 21 The traditional Christmas swim in Los Alcázares!Register now and take part in one of the highlights of the festive season around the Mar Menor! Here’s the festive event you’ve all been waiting for in Los Alcázares, the Christmas dip in the Mar Menor! This is NOT a sporting event..

7 reasons to visit the Altiplano in the north of MurciaA harder job would be to name reasons NOT to visit Yecla and Jumilla! If you’re one of those whose knowledge of the Region of Murcia is limited to the beaches of the Mediterranean and the Mar Menor, couple of local watering holes or restaurants, the..

January 3 Free guided tour of Yecla for ChristmasEnjoy the festive atmosphere of a traditional Yecla Christmas! The town of Yecla in the north of the Region of Murcia enjoys Christmas in a rather different way from others closer to the coast, with the creation of nativity scenes at the heart of the winter..