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The Ricote Valley, a natural paradise in the Region of MurciaA host of reasons to take a trip to this hidden valley just half an hour from the city of Murcia The Ricote Valley, with its green countryside and naturally isolated location, is in the heart of the Region of Murcia and is also sometimes referred to as the..

The Ricote valley, a natural paradise in the heart of the Region of MurciaWater sports and picturesque scenery on the banks of the River Segura in central Murcia Lush greenery, a wide, slow-moving river punctuated by rapids and weirs, a secluded valley hidden from the world by steep mountains… this may sound uncharacteristic..

De-stress at the fabulous spa and health resorts of the Region of Murcia!Get away from it all at thermal spa resorts and thalassotherapy centres in the Costa Cálida Now that the summer holidays are over many of us are getting back into the routine of everyday life, but the Region of Murcia offers plenty of opportunities.. 01/10/2022

Weekly Saturday market in Archena Fresh fruit and veg and a range of other goods at two Wednesday markets in Alcantarilla For many expats and visitors, one of the great joys of shopping in Spain is the opportunity to buy fresh products and bargain clothes in the weekly local markets..

The municipal sports complex of Archena The Polideportivo is alongside the River Segura in the north of Archena The municipal sports complex of Archena provides facilities, courts and installations for swimmers, footballers and fans of tennis, rock climbing, five-a-side football, basketball..

Museo del Esparto, the esparto grass weaving museum in ArchenaEsparto grass exhibits from traditional baskets to scale models of Archena and a bikini! The Museo del Esparto in Archena is housed on the ground floor of the majestic Palacete de Villa Rías, which stands in the middle of the Jardín de Villa..

The tourist office of Archena Archena tourist office shares a building with the local museum The tourist office in Archena is housed within the same building as the local museum, a modern structure on the west bank of the River Segura on the edge of the town. Opening hours are..

Accommodation at the Balneario de Archena thermal baths spa and hotel complex The thermal spa baths can be visited on their own or combined with a stay in one of the three hotels on offer at the Balneario de Archena Archena is home to a hot thermal springs complex which is believed to be among the oldest in Spain, having been in..

The church of the Virgen de la Salud in the Balneario of Archena The medieval central European style reflects Modernism in Murcia in the late 19th century The church of the Virgen de la Salud is part of the Balneario de Archena, the thermal springs spa complex which attracts thousands of visitors to the banks of the..

The Palacete de Villa Rías, home to the esparto grass museum of Archena The former stately home and gardens were built by the Vizconde de Rías in the late 19th century The Palacete de Villa Rías is a palatial residence which was built on 5,500 metres of land in the centre of Archena in the late 19th century..

The Casino of Archena in the Balneario thermal spa complex The Casino was built as a place of recreation for well-off guests at the Balneario de Archena The Casino of Archena is one of the collection of buildings which constitute the thermal spa complex of the Balneario de Archena, and was built in the 19th century..

The Castillo de Don Mario in Archena An abandoned modernist monument in Archena with an interesting history! One of the most eye-catching buildings in Archena is unfortunately not open to visitors, and is the “Castillo de Don Mario” in the district which lies in the eastern outskirts..

The church of San Juan Bautista in Archena Centuries of delays marked the construction of the main church in Archena The main church in Archena is located not in the town centre, as tends to be the case due to the historical importance of the centre of Catholicism in most Spanish towns, but at..

The Casa Grande, the Town Hall of Archena The Casa Grande in Archena has been adapted various times since it was built by the Order of San Juan in the 15th century Nowadays the Casa Grande in Archena is home to the Town Hall, and is used purely for administrative purposes, but it has had many..

The Museo de Archena, the local museum of Archena The exhibits trace the history of the Archena from prehistoric times to the 20th century The Museo de Archena is likely to be one of the first ports of call for visitors to the town and the municipality, due not only to the displays it contains but also..

The Noria del Acebuche or de la Algaida, the best preserved water wheel in Archena Beautiful views across Archena and towards the Sierra de Ricote An important part of the heritage of Archena, and one which owes its existence to the location of the town on the River Segura, is the water wheels which are dotted around the surrounding..

Ten things to see and do in ArchenaRelaxation, fiestas, history, food and countryside to enjoy in Archena Ten things to do in Archena! Located on the banks of the River Segura, Archena is inextricably linked with its history as a spa town and today the luxurious Balneario continues to..

The open-air auditorium of Archena Outdoor events in the summer on the bank of the River Segura in Archena The open-air auditorium in Archena is located close to the thermal spa facilities of the Balneario in a park not far from the bank of the River Segura, and is used to hold musical..

The Puente de Hierro, the iron bridge across the Segura in Archena The bridge has carried traffic into and out of Archena for almost a century The iron bridge which carries the MU-522 over the River Segura as it enters the town of Archena may be too narrow to allow fluid traffic movements, but it has been declared an..

A history of Archena, a story inextricably entwined with the thermal baths and the River Segura The spa and the river in Archena have attracted settlers for at least the last 2,500 years The municipality of Archena may occupy an area of only 16 square kilometres in the Ricote valley, but it is home to comfortably the largest population of any of..