See protected species of flora and fauna in the heights of Sierra Espuña This free 7-kilometre hike in the mountains of Sierra Espuña includes explanations of some of the less well-known treasures of the highest peaks in the range, including some..

Images of the Carnival of Venice at the Los Baños archaeological museum in Alhama de Murcia This exhibition at the Museo Arqueológico de Los Baños in Alhama features photographs taken by three artists from the town, José María González, Ascensi..

An afternoon of fun in the Alhama village of El Berro, in the foothills of Sierra Espuña A new event appears this year in the fiestas calendar of the village of El Berro, on the lower slopes of the southern side of Sierra Espuña, with the inaugural..

Mª Carmen Portela and Pablo Gil at the Casa de la Cultura in Alhama de Murcia Since winning the “Entre Cuerdas y Metales” competition in Cartagena in 2018 Mª Carmen Portela has performed at a host of national and international venues including..

Icy cold springs, moonscapes, badlands and enchanted natural cities in the Costa Cálida! Far from being simply a stretch of coastline in the western Mediterranean, the Region of Murcia has a fantastically varied landscape, and the following selection..

Sustainable tourism in the green heart of the Region of Murcia If what you need is to get away from it all and breathe the fresh, clean air of the mountains while leaving the stress of everyday life behind you, the perfect destination is the natural..

Half a dozen plans for a day away from the beach in the Costa Cálida! School’s almost out for summer, and thousands of families will be heading from all over Europe to the Costa Cálida for their annual dose of sun, sea and sand, but of course..

The climate makes Murcia a perfect winter destination for lovers of the great outdoors including golfers, divers, water sports, rambling and cycling The Region of Murcia is far from being just a summer destination, and the range of sporting activities..

The route from Alhama includes the Sierra de la Muela and ends in the foothills of Sierra Espuña This hiking route from the centre of Alhama de Murcia (Jardín de los Patos) to the Mirador or viewing point of Gebas in the foothills of Sierra Espu..

Ideas for making the most of the green heart of Murcia in the mountains of Sierra Espuña If you count yourself as a lover of nature and of escaping the daily routine to breathe pure air and indulge in open-air sports, the Region of Murcia offers..

A lineal 3.3-kilometre walk in the mountains of Sierra Espuña This 3.35-kilometre lineal walk in the mountains of Sierra Espuña takes walkers along a route between two of the most popular places in the regional park, namely the Ricardo Codorn..

A short 2.2-kilometre route starting and finishing at the Sierra Espuña visitors centre in the regional park The Sendero Ricardo Codorníu (SL-MU 1), which is named after the man responsible for repopulating the forests of Sierra Espuña in the..

A 1-km walk with fabulous views alongside the Sanctuary of Santa Eulalia, Totana This Vía Crucis of Santa Eulalia is an unexpected gem, set in the verdant hillsides of the Sierra Espuña. The road winds uphill for a kilometre from the picnic..

Centro de Visitantes Ricardo Codorníu A central information point for visitors to Sierra Espuña It can almost be said that Sierra Espuña was created in 1889, the inspiration of one man, Ricardo Codorníu, a native of  Cartagena who was..

The lunar badlands of Gebas and the reservoir of Algeciras The village of Gebas is located in the Sierra Espuña and is popular with daytrippers and walkers, due partly to the cooling pine forests which surround it, but also to the lunar landscapes..

Spectacular views over Alhama and beyond in the foothills of Sierra Espuña The mountains and regional park of Sierra Espuña are full of trails and paths which can be followed by walkers, as well as viewing points and points of interest, and..