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 recommended.
BULLAS
www.bullas.es
Tel: 968 652 244 Market Tues
Sunday 4th September – 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
Sunday 4th September – Pastora Soler @ Campo Municipal de Atletismo 10.30pm. Tickets on sale at Calasparra Town Hall and online atwww.compralaentrada.com
Via Verde is a Green Way for walkers and cyclists.
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 Caves – 700 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 18th September – 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
Sunday 4th September – Regional Sprint Distance Championship
Start at 9.00am. At 10.00am, there will be a Guided Route with a Monitor. At 10.45am the Medium Distance Timed Trainings will take place and will end with the awarding of trophies in the Plaza del Castillo at 12.45pm.
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.
Saturday 3rd September – Open Day @ Coimbra Archaeological Dig 10am
Reserve places at Archaelogical Museum.
Saturday 17th September – Free Evening Tour of the Castle 7.30pm
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
Friday 2nd September – Ibera Auri @ Ermita de los Remedios, Pliego. 9pm
Saturday 3rd September – Ibera Auri @ Plaza de la Iglesia, Pliego. 10.30pm
Saturday 3rd September – Del Donne Consort @ Convento de Francisco, Mula. 9.30pm
Sunday 4th September – Del Donne Consort @ Convento de Francisco, Mula. 10.30pm
Sunday 11th September – Artisan Market
Friday 19th September – Voy a Pasármelo @ Parque Cristóbal Gabarrón 11pm Free
Saturday 24th September – Music Land Festival @ Sports Centre 11pm Tickets 12€/15€
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
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
Sunday 4th September – Sierra Salinas Route + Winery Of The Yecla Wine Route 9.30am 6€
Saturday 10th September – 3hr Free Guided Walk to Monte Arabí. 9.30am
