Check at your local Tourist Office for full details of Events
The use of masks, complying with safety distances and the use of hydroalcoholic gel is mandatory.
BULLAS
www.bullas.es
T: 968 652 244 Market Tues
Visit Casa-Museo Don Pepe Marsilla. Guided tours (in English) for only 2 persons (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
T: 968 745 325
Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th September & Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd October – Guided Visit to the Caves of Calasparra 9€ (children 6€)
Approx 1 hour with information about the curiosities of speleothems and formations. Visit suitable for all groups and families. (Ask about the Senior Visits). Wear comfortable shoes and clothes. The caves have a high percentage of humidity with a constant internal temperature of 20ºC.
CARAVACA
www.turismocaravaca.org
T: 968 702 424 Market Mon
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 is signposted and has easy access for mobility issues. 5% of his 4,000-piece collection rotates in the space available. 3€ (reduced 2€/child 1€). Check opening times with Tourist Office.
CEHEGÍN
www.turismocehegin.es
T: 968 723 550 Market Wed
The Archaeological See of Begastri open 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; weekdays prior booking.
Tel 968 069 202 Mon-Fri 9am-3pm
Email info@conexioncultura.es
www.cotodelasmaravillas.com
JUMILLA
www.jumilla.org
T: 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 canvasses.
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 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 coordinate groups and provide a relevant language-guide; or enquire through Tourist Office.
Saturday 4th & 18th September – Free Night Visit to Castle
MORATALLA
www.ayuntamientomoratalla.net
T: 968 730 208 Market Sat
Tours to the Rock Art of Moratalla are available encapsulating prehistoric to medieval styles and 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
T: 968 661 501 Market Sat
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
T: 968 358 749
Discover the contemporary arts centre Centro Parraga in the city centre.
Tel 968 351 410
info@centroparraga.com
ECOS Music Festival
There are various activities on offer during the festival including tours, food tasting and the following concerts:
For more information go to the ECOS website
Friday 3rd September @ Plaza de la Iglesia, Librilla 9pm
Manfredo Kraemar & Silvia Marquez
Saturday 4th September @ Plaza de la Iglesia, Librilla 10am
Jaloque
Saturday 4th September @ Los Baños Archaeological Museum, Alhama 9pm
Pablo Zapico & Serindipia
Sunday 5th September @ Teatro Cine Velasco, Alhama 10am
Ars Quartetae
Friday 10th September @ Santuario de la Santa, Totana 9pm
Brezza & Olalla Aleman
Saturday 11th September @ Santuario de la Santa, Totana 10am
Brezza
Saturday 11th September @ Estrecho Agualeja, Aledo 9pm
Cantoria
Sunday 12th September @ Estrecho Agualeja, Aledo 10am
Clarines de Concejo
YECLA
www.turismo.yecla.es
T: 968 754 104 Market Wed
Visit Deortegas Almazara to learn about their olive oil production. Limited places – they will try to fit you in with a group or accommodate your group. 8€ pp includes a blind tasting of various oils, a healthy breakfast and a comprehensive guide to the nutritional benefits, origins, production techniques and much more. English-speaking staff has to be pre-booked on request.
Tel 968 969 644
Email info@deortegas.com
www.deortegas.com
