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August 9-16 San Roque neighbourhood fiesta in TorreviejaOne of the Costa Blanca’s favourite festivals returns with paellas, carnival and eight days of celebrations One of Torrevieja's most popular summer fiestas is back, with eight days of live music, children's entertainment, great food.. 05/08/2026

July 16-August 23 Cirque du Soleil returns to AlicanteThe Big Top is back on San Juan Beach in Alicante this summer Cirque du Soleil is coming back to Alicante this summer and this time around it's bringing KURIOS, Cabinet of Curiosities, a show that has wowed more than six million people across.. 29/04/2026

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..

10 reasons to visit Jumilla in northern MurciaHistory, wine, breathtaking landscapes, a medieval castle and some of the most widely acclaimed Spanish wine! Jumilla, which lies in the “Altiplano” area in the north of the Region of Murcia, is one of the many towns in Spain which are full of..

July 29 to August 8 Cante de las Minas flamenco festival in La Unión 2026The programme for the 2023 edition of the Cante de las Minas The Cante de Las Minas Flamenco Festival, which has been awarded International Tourist Interest status, is held annually in late July and early August in the town of La Unión, celebrating..

August 8 Historical re-enactment on the boundary between Pilar de la Horadada and San Pedro del PinatarThe dividing line between Murcia and Alicante was established as long ago as 1304 Some readers may be unaware that the Playa del Mojón in San Pedro del Pinatar (and La Torre de la Horadada, both places lay claim to it) is so named because it is where..

August 13 to 23 Fiestas de la Vendimia in JumillaThe wine battle in the streets takes place this year on Saturday August 22 Jumilla celebrates its annual fiestas in August, combining the celebrations of the feast day of the Virgen de la Asunción (the patron of the town) with the grape-picking fiestas..

Craft market every Thursday in La Florida, Orihuela CostaLooking for a unique and fun shopping experience? Look no further than the La Florida Thursday market The Orihuela Costa has no shortage of exciting and colourful street markets, packed full of the freshest fruit and veg and stalls of unique gifts.. 29/01/2024

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..