September 23 to 30 World Tourism Day guided tours in Mula

A host of visits including Roman remains, a Catholic holy relic and the medieval castle of Mula

In order to mark World Tourism Day the Tourism department of the Town Hall of Mula in north-western Murcia is organizing a range of activities and events under the slogan of “Be a Tourist in your own Town”, although of course visitors from elsewhere are also welcome!

The first three of these tours coincide with the annual Fair and Fiestas in Mula, making them an additionally attractive time of the year to visit!

The activities include four guided tours, scheduled for the following times:

Friday September 23: Guided visit for children around the remains of the Roman Villa of Los Villaricos. Starts at 10.30 on site, price 4 euros for over-12s, free for under-12s.

Saturday September 23: The History of Mula and Locally Sourced Products. Starts at 19.00 at the Convento San Francisco, price 4 euros (including tastings of products at the end of the tour). Payment in advance by Bizum.

Sunday September 24: Guided tour for children of the Convento de San Francisco. Starts at 12.00 midday at the Convento, free of charge.

Wednesday September 27 (WORLD TOURISM DAY):

10.00: Open doors at the Roman Villa of Los Villaricos until 12.00, free for children under 10. Registration is required.

17.00 to 19.00: Open doors event outside the castle of Mula, free of charge, prior registration is required.

19.30: Guided tour of the Convento de la Encarnación, including the chance to see the Santa Espina. This is a holy relic kept in Mula, believed by many to be one of the thorns which adorned the crucifixion crown worn by Jesus.

Saturday September 30: The History of the Paseo in Mula. Starts at 19.00 at the Convento San Francisco, free of charge.

All of these tours are being held in Spanish.

Prior registration can be found online here.

Further information is available from the Tourist Office of Mula (telephone 968 661501, email turismo@aytomula.es).

For more local events, news and visiting information go to the Mula section of Murcia Today.