MURCIA CITY & CENTRAL

5 (or 6!) spring fiestas not to miss during early May in the Region of Murcia!Flowers, partying, fun, spectacle, religion, poignancy, music and food welcome the spring in the Costa Cálida For many people May is the best month to be spending time in the Region of Murcia: the weather is warming up nicely after the uncertainty of..

9 Michelin recommended restaurants in and around MurciaTraditional Mediterranean and Japanese cuisine with guaranteed quality, taste and creativity! The big news for the Region of Murcia when the 2026 Michelin Guide was unveiled was the inclusion among the starred restaurants of Barahonda in Yecla, bringing the..

7 historical treasures found underground in the Region of MurciaTrace more than 2,000 years of history in Murcia with visits to these impressive archaeological digs and museum sites! While there is no doubting the marvellous sights and recommended visits to be found above ground in the Region of Murcia, from mountains..

April 24 to May 10 Fiestas of the Holy Cross in AbanillaThe Holy Cross and Moors and Christians take centre stage as Abanilla enjoys a fortnight of fiestas The small town of Abanilla in eastern Murcia is remarkable for the devotion shown by the locals to the holy relic of the “lignum crucis”, which..

Until May 10 Contemporary Spanish painting exhibition in the city of MurciaTras Esa Montaña Hay Otra at the Palacio Almudí in the city of Murcia Since the start of the current millennium it is generally held that the field of painting has seen significant changes, from it being a largely irrelevant medium in an age..

Celebrate Mothers’ Day at Terra Natura Murcia with a special family day outA thoughtful gift, nature, and a relaxed day together make for the perfect way to treat Mum this May If you are looking for a simple but meaningful way to celebrate Mothers’ Day this year, Terra Natura Murcia has put together a lovely plan that combines..

May 7 to 10 The Phantom of the Opera in the city of MurciaThe most successful musical of all time at the Auditorio Víctor Villegas in Murcia Ever since it was first performed in London in 1986, Andrew Lloyd Weber’s The Phantom of the Opera has been delighting and enthralling theatregoers all over the..

May 8 to 10 Huge second-hand vehicle fair at the IFEPA venue in Torre PachecoOver 1,000 cars and other vehicles for sale at the largest event of its kind in the Region of Murcia Now in its 22nd edition, the annual second-hand and semi-new car and vehicle fair at the IFEPA venue in Torre Pacheco is taking place between 8th and 10th..

May 9 See celebrated English-language comics live standup in MurciaTwo award-winning international comedians will perform at a central Murcia venue this May   It looks like English-language stand-up comedy may be starting, against the odds, to build momentum in Murcia, as two established international performers are..

May 15 Piano recital by Zee Zee at the main auditorium of the city of MurciaMusic by Saint-Saëns and Tchaikovsky 1940s Argentinian tangos at the Auditorio Víctor Villegas in Murcia This latest concert by the Region of Murcia Symphony Orchestra (OSRM) at the Auditorio Víctor Villegas in Murcia features Chinese-American..

May 16 Free guided walk along the River Chícamo in AbanillaDiscover the fascinating Badlands and river gorge of the Chícamo in eastern Murcia Starting at 10.00 and lasting approximately three and a half hours, this free guided walk is along a 4-km route described as being of medium difficulty along the course..

July 23 ZZ Top live in concert in MurciaThe legendary US rock band are still touring and attracting sellout audiences After almost 50 years together Billy Gibbons, Frank Beard and Elwood Francis (replacing the late and lamented Dusty Hill) are still on the road, taking the image made famous by their..

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..