MURCIA WHATS ON

February 1 A Holy Jubilee Year begins in AbanillaThe town of Abanilla celebrates 500 years of devotion to the Holy Cross The town of Abanilla in the north-east of Murcia is celebrating a Holy Jubilee Year in 2026 to celebrate 500 years of devotion to the Most Holy Cross in the town, and the year is officially..

7-course gourmet taster menu on a short walk in Caravaca de la Cruz for just 25.50 euros!Enjoy the city centre as you discover some of the favourite snacks of Caravaca! In 2025 the Town Hall of Caravaca de la Cruz has joined forces with local restaurants to launch a series of five easily affordable gastronomic routes in and around the city under..

May 14 to 17 Museums Night events in JumillaThe great local museums of Jumilla open late and events include concerts, escape rooms, guided tours and workshops The small town of Jumilla in northern Murcia is blessed with far more than its fair share of history and museums, with the medieval castle standing..

May 15 to 17 The Romería of San Isidro Labrador in the Caravaca village of Poyos de CeldaA three-day event in one of the most isolated parts of the Murcia countryside! Los Poyos de Celda, home to the remains of an old 13th-century castle, is located in the almost empty countryside of the far west of Caravaca de la Cruz, close to the boundary with..

May 16 Night of the Museums in LorcaGreat shows and spectacles, free entry to sites of historical and architectural interest, fun for children and a huge range of entertainment as Lorca shows off its overwhelming wealth of cultural heritage! La Noche de los Museos is being held all over Spain..

May 16 Guided tour of medieval MoratallaThe intimate atmosphere of this old fortress town in northern Murcia harks back to the Middle Ages The town of Moratalla in north-west Murcia has an atmospheric and complete old quarter with winding streets clustered around the foot of the castle and plenty..

May 17 Explore Jumilla's famous wine country with a Raquel Tours guided experienceA wine museum, bodega visit, unlimited lunch and live music, all from just €95 with pick-ups from across Murcia If you're looking for a great day out this month, Raquel Tours has just the thing on Sunday May 17, with a full-day guided wine tour..

May 17 Free guided walk in the Cañaverosa nature reserve in north-west MurciaBeauty on the banks of the River Segura between Moratalla and Calasparra The Cañaverosa nature reserve was created in 1992 and occupies an area of approximately 225 hectares in the far north-west of the Region of Murcia, straddling the municipal boundary..

May 24 Free guided walk along the Chicharra greenway in YeclaThe visit follows the track bed of the old railway line which linked Yecla with Cieza and Alicante The Vía Verde del Chicharra is a greenway which has been created, like many others, by making use of an old disused railway trackbed, this one running..

May 24 Free spring tour of the old town of CehegínThe picturesque old centre of Cehegín becomes even more welcoming in late May! The town of Cehegín in north-west Murcia is renowned for its picturesque beauty and stunning landscape all year round but is especially attractive at certain times..

June 6 Desafío Arcilasis in the Caravaca village of ArchivelThe Caravaca countryside hosts its annual test of strength and resilience  The details have been confirmed for this year’s “Desafío Arcilasis” event in the village of Archivel, where competitors will put to the test their strength..

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..

Bodega Conde de Montornés affiliated to Yecla Wine RouteDOP Yecla wines from grapes grown on the lower slopes of Monte Arabí The Conde Monotornés winery in Yecla is founded on a solid tradition, having come into being in the mod-19th century under the auspices of Enrique María Trénor..

5 great guided tours in the Costa Calida this spring and early summerFrom embroidery to medieval castles, from wineries to railway engineering, just some of the fascinating visits on offer in the Region of Murcia With the lifting of pandemic restrictions there has been a huge resurgence of interest in joining guided tours..

Rafting on the River Segura and a chance to sample dishes made with Calasparra riceHealthy exercise on the river followed by a delicious lunch or dinner in Calasparra For many people summer in the Costa Cálida is limited to soaking up the rays on the beach and enjoying sundowners in a seafront restaurant or chiringuito, but a great..