by Debbie Jenkins | Activities, Beaches, evergreen, Murcia Region
The particular climatic conditions of the Mar Menor with a high percentage of hours of sunshine a year and a high salinity have resulted in the extreme north of the lagoon in the area known as La Puntica becoming famous for its mud. The mud has a high percentage of...
by Debbie Jenkins | evergreen, Murcia Region
Due to the economic downturn quite a number of golf courses (and urbanization projects) were started but put on hold or completely stopped. Here’s a list of courses as of the end of 2012 that aren’t quite ready for the general public yet! 3 Molinos Golf Club, This 36...
by Debbie Jenkins | Activities, evergreen, Murcia Region
This is the second part in a 3 part series – click for part 1 Golf in Murcia – Costa Cálida Golf Courses Mar Menor Golf Resort, Las Conquetas, Torre Pacheco, 968 041765, www.polarisworld.com This golf resort is located only 15 minutes drive from San Javier...
by Debbie Jenkins | Activities, evergreen, Murcia Region
Unless you have been living in a cave for the past few years, you are probably aware that Murcia is a golf mecca, in fact, even most troglodytes and hermits are fully aware of this, too. The local federation is: www.fgolfmurcia.com A great golf guy who can book your...
by Debbie Jenkins | Activities, Beaches, evergreen, Murcia Region
Murcia offers a good variety of sailing, with the shallow Mar Menor being great for beginners and the Mediterranean itself for the more experienced sailor. Sailing as a sport in Murcia comes under the umbrella of the Federación de Vela de la Región de Murcia:...
by Debbie Jenkins | Activities, Beaches, evergreen, Murcia Region
Murcia is a great place to learn and explore scuba diving. The Mar Menor’s shallow, calm and warm waters are great for beginners and the Mediterranean itself has loads of opportunities once you’ve got your certificate. The Federación de Actividades Subacuáticas de la...
by Debbie Jenkins | evergreen, food, towns
Findings from archaeological excavations in the area have confirmed that grape growing and wine production has been practiced in this area for over two thousand years and was probably introduced by the ancient Romans. There was a period of expansion at the end of the...
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, food, towns
Carrascalejo Bodega This bodega belongs to the Pidal family and was founded in 1850. It’s located between Bullas and Cehegín; you can just spot a sign for it as you drive out of Bullas on the main motorway. The winery is situated underneath the family noble house from...
by Debbie Jenkins | evergreen, food, Murcia Region
There are two classifications of Murcian wine: Vinos de la Tierra and in Murcia these are from Abanilla and Campo de Cartagena; and DOC, which implies that the wine only comes from a particular area, with a particular set of grapes and that the conditions of...
