by Russ Pearce | evergreen, Murcia Region, towns
The small town of Monteagudo stands just a few kilometres to the North east of the city of Murcia on the N-340 towards Orihuela. Whilst the town itself is nothing out of the ordinary, it is dominated by a ruined castle topped by the largest statue of Jesus Christ in...
by Russ Pearce | Activities, Murcia Region, Sport
It’s been a while since top flight Spanish football was last seen in the region of Murcia. When Real Murcia were relegated back in 2008, few would have predicted that ten years later, no Murcian side would have graced the higher reaches of La Liga again. The 2018/19...
by Debbie Jenkins | evergreen, food, towns
Jumilla Wine and Bodegas There are many Bodegas and wine shops in Jumila, there is a strong wine tourist theme. Jumilla is the primary wine–growing region of the whole of Murcia and perhaps the best–known exported wine from the region. Red and rosé wines are...
by Debbie Jenkins | evergreen, Murcia Region
“The opera is a bit like sex: you never know how long it will last and you’ll feel a fool if you clap in the middle.” I don’t recall who coined these words, it was probably Mark Twain he had a way with a scurrilous comment and is attributed for all sorts of funnies,...
by Debbie Jenkins | Activities, Bando De La Huerta, Beaches, Cartagena, Celebrations, Christmas, Easter, evergreen, Fiestas, flora and fauna, food, horses, Murcia Region, The Book
Our video showing all the wonderful aspects of living in or visiting Murcia on the Costa Cálida. We’d love your feedback, please add comments on youtube! Get the book: Going Native In Murcia