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Celebrating the hippo at Terra Natura MurciaWorld Hippopotamus Day shines a spotlight on one of nature’s most fascinating giants World Hippopotamus Day, marked every year on Saturday February 15, is a chance to celebrate one of Africa’s most iconic animals and at Terra Natura Murcia.. 02/02/2026

Terra Natura Murcia enhances animal welfare through innovative enrichment programmesFrom scents to puzzles, the park’s creative activities help animals stay active, curious and content in their natural habitats Terra Natura Murcia is taking animal care to the next level with its ongoing environmental enrichment programmes designed to..

Book a trip to Spain this half-term and stay at the award-winning La Manga ClubFebruary is an ideal time for UK families to visit this Murcia golf resort and Rent La Manga Club is the company everyone uses to make their booking easy This year, the February half-term runs from Saturday February 14 Sunday 22, making it an ideal.. 21/01/2026

Celebrate Cartagena Carnival 2026 this Valentine's Day with Raquel Tours night tripRaquel Tours invites you on a special guided evening trip to one of Murcia’s most spectacular parades   February in Cartagena means one thing above all else. Carnival. And in 2026, one of the most spectacular events in the Region of.. 19/01/2026

February 21 Guided tour and eels for lunch in San Pedro del Pinatar!A great opportunity for those who miss the taste of eels! It’s only a couple of weeks since 70 European eels were released into the Mar Menor in an effort to boost the flagging population in the lagoon, but the fishermen and gastronomes of San Pedro..

50 per cent off tourist accommodation in Murcia for those with Spanish residency!Hotel, rural accommodation and campsite stays at half price throughout Murcia! The regional government has once again launched its annual Bono Turístico scheme, which consists of 50% discounts offered to those with Spanish residency at various tourist..

March 21 Free guided walk in the protected landscape of El CarmolíEnjoy a stroll on and around the volcanic plug of El Carmolí which looks out over the Mar Menor The small village of El Carmolí is a quiet place, fairly well off the beaten track considering its location on the inland shore of the Mar Menor..

Colina del Emperador now offers free breakfast with direct bookings!Guests booking directly through the website can now enjoy a complimentary breakfast Colina del Emperador, a family-run boutique beach house in La Manga del Mar Menor, has introduced a new benefit for guests: free breakfast with every booking made.. 02/09/2025

Getting away from it all in the mountains of Sierra EspuñaThe “green heart” of the Region of Murcia is a must for lovers of the great outdoors all year round! The Regional Park of Sierra Espuña is one of the great natural treasures of the Region of Murcia, with its marvellous landscapes, innumerable..

The Puente de la Risa bridge in La Manga del Mar MenorA curious vestige of plans to create a mini-Venice at the northern end of La Manga! The Puente de la Risa (the Bridge of Laughter) is one of the vestiges of an ambitious idea proposed by the pioneer of modern La Manga, Tomás Maestre, by which he intended..

The best snorkelling sites in the Region of Murcia!Crystalline Mediterranean waters and spectacular scenery and marine life make for great snorkelling beaches in the Costa Cálida Now that the heat of summer has reached the Costa Cálida there is no better way to cool down than with a dip in the..

Exciting ways to see the wildlife of the Region of Murcia!Where to see animals from whales to eagles in the Region of Murcia! Wild animals are all around is, of course, but so accustomed are we to small insects and birds that we rarely stop to remember that not so far away are some of the most fascinating and impressive..

Great beach locations in Murcia to take your first dip of the year!Take your pick from the huge choice of beach locations and activities in the Costa Cálida With the weather warming up after a distinctly grim first three weeks of March, and the Easter holidays just around the corner, many of us are beginning to become..

The annual Berber Raids fiestas in Los AlcázaresHoly Week processions are replaced by a commemoration of medieval times in the town of Los Alcázares! Every spring, coinciding with austerity which marks Holy Week and Easter in the rest of the Region of Murcia, the town of Los Alcázares on the..

The military air base and aerodrome of Los AlcazaresA historic installation on the shore of the Mar Menor which was of great importance in the early 20th century The skies over Los Alcázares may be quiet these days, particularly since the closure to Passenger flights of the nearby airport in San Javier..

7 hidden gems in the countryside of Murcia!Natural rural treasures in Murcia where you can hear the silent call of Nature this winter! As we tread the same paths and visit the same places day by day the Region of Murcia becomes ever more familiar to us, but do you realize how easy it is to stray.. 30/01/2025

Take to the skies and see the Region of Murcia like never before!Enjoy a true bird’s eye view of the Costa Cálida as you sample these adventure tourism offers Source: ITREM regional tourist board From time to time it’s always good to look at things from a new perspective, and the regional tourist.. 31/10/2024

The beaches of the Costa Cálida are the place to be during the autumn!Warm weather, warm water, the beauty of nature and no large crowds as Murcia beachgoers enjoy the best time of year along the coast As autumn progresses and Halloween is almost upon it many of those reading in northern Europe might imagine that the beach.. 16/10/2024

Café bar Yemanjá: A Bohemian hotspot for brunch, lunch and dinner in Cabo de PalosYemanjá is a vibrant and friendly Café bar situated in the heart of the Cabo de Palos marina The Cabo de Palos port is a bustling marina and fishing dock situated at the very heart of the town on the southern shore of the headland. The marina..

The best natural balconies with Mediterranean views in the Region of Murcia!Top viewing points from La Manga del Mar Menor to Águilas Source: ITREM Wherever you go in the Mediterranean, if offered the choice you’ll always opt for a place with a balcony and a sea view, and in the Region of Murcia nature provides a..