Check at your local Tourist Office for full details of Events

The Via Verde is a Green Way for walkers and cyclists.

BULLAS 

www.bullas.es  

Tel: 968 652 244 Market Tues

Sunday 2nd October El Zacatan Artisan/Medieval Market 9am-2pm

Visit Casa-Museo Don Pepe Marsilla. Guided tours (in English) for only 2 people (5€ pp) or there is an audio guide system in English. Museo del Vino has a shop with bodega prices. To visit either/info, tel 968 657 211, Tourist Office, or email casamuseodonpepe@bullas.es

CALASPARRA

www.turismocalasparra.es 

Tel: 968 745 325 

Department of Sport

Various activities have been organised by the Town Hall at 19€/month

Tennis – Beginners, Medium and Advanced (from 16 years)
Maintenance Gym 

Yoga

Functional Training 

Gym For Older People (9.50 euros for pensioners) 

There will also be sessions at the OAPs Club on Mon, Tues & Thurs

For more information and registering, go to the Town Hall for a copy of the full programme, the Ayuntamiento de Calasparra Facebook page, or Calasparra.org webpage 

3km Walk of Calasparra begins at the Casa Granero Building which was originally the house of the family of the Counts of the San Juan Valley, but later became a cereal barn, from which it owes its current name. 


Underground Caves700 metres of accessible areas and 9km of areas of stalactites and stalagmites made from the Upper Cretaceous. The reception centre has a café, a multipurpose room for conferences, an interpretive room, terraces for activities, parking and a caving centre.

Jota Casinello Open Theatre is located next to the Castle of Calasparra and it offers wonderful views of the town and the rice fields.  You can wander round the gardens and in summer it becomes the scene of night concerts. 

CARAVACA

www.

turismocaravaca.

org  

Tel: 968 702 424 Market Mon

Sunday 16th October – Artisan Market

A Museum gem explores Caravaca’s history of skilled craftsmanship and remarkable engineering. An amazing collection of miniatures portray these skills, including Caravaca’s manufacture/export of espadrilles. Located at Calle Puentecilla No 3, Bajo.

Tel 968 795 620 for opening times. 

The Carlos Blanco Fadol Museum of Ethnic Instruments in Barranda has 5% of a 4,000-piece collection which rotates in the space available. 3€ (reduced 2€/child 1€). Check opening times with Tourist Office.

CEHEGÍN

www.turismocehegin.es  

Tel: 968 723 550 Market Wed

The Archaeological Site of Begastri opens Saturdays & Sundays for tours: 10am-2pm. A video presentation is followed by a guided tour to see the remains of the Iberian culture before the IV century BC. 2€ pp.

Eco Park ‘Coto de las Maravillas’ for family activities including zip lines, archery, nature walks and many other organised outdoor activities. They can host any type of event. Campsite, BBQ area and kiosk-bar offering a great menu – and you can book.

Open weekends 10am-5pm; week days prior booking.

Tel 968 069 202 Mon-Fri 9am-3pm

Email info@conexioncultura.es

www.cotodelasmaravillas.com 

JUMILLA

www.jumilla.org  

Tel: 968 780 237 Market Tues

Lovers of art should visit the Saorin Painting Museum, a small museum of works by the local artist, Jesus Lozano Saorin and others from the area. Includes sculptures and canvases.

Reserve guided visit on 660 959 631.

The Convent of Santa Ana del Monte in the mountains South of Jumilla is worth a visit for the history and stunning views over the town and landscape. Follow the RM-714 South-West and signposted – 5km from town centre. Check with Tourist Office for opening times.

Check out the Archaeological Museum (Tel 968 757 379) and the Ethnography and Natural Sciences Museum (Tel 968 780 740) which also offer various workshops for all the family at various times.

Wine buffs can contact a choice of 15 bodegas affiliated to the Ruta del Vino for guided visits for small groups or individuals and to buy produce. Liaise with bodegas as most will attempt to co-ordinate groups and provide a relevant language-guide; or enquire through Tourist Office. 

MORATALLA 

www.ayuntamientomoratalla.net  

Tel: 968 730 208 Market Sat

Tours to the Rock Art of Moratalla are available encapsulating prehistoric to medieval styles and is worthy of its UNESCO World Heritage status. There are several routes and modes of transport – details on www.turismomoratalla.com, info@turismomoratalla.com, or tel 696 807 037

MULA 

www.mula.es  

Tel: 968 661 501 Market Sat

Sunday 9th October – Artisan Market

Thursday – Free Guided Tour (in English) of the Churches and Heritage of Mula 7pm. 968 661 501 to book

El Cigarralejo Museum and Casa Pinatada with relatively new exhibitions may have escaped your attention to-date – info from Tourist Office.

MURCIA

www.turismodemurcia.es  

Tel: 968 358 749

Thursday 6th – Wednesday 12th October – Book Fair @ Paseo Alfonso X El Sabio, Murcia. Calasparra has been invited as a special guest and authors of the town will sign books and display their work. There will be exhibitions, editorials, concerts, literary talks and round table discussions.

10am-9.30pm

More information at https://www.ferialibromurcia.com/

Discover the contemporary arts centre Centro Parraga in the city centre.

Tel 968 351 410

info@centroparraga.com

YECLA

www.turismo.yecla.es  

Tel: 968 754 104 Market Wed