For those visiting Aledo, they will find a village not too large in size but rich in history and monuments: the Church of Santa María la Real and the Castle of Aledo, which is well-preserved and was built by the Muslims. Moreover, its rugged topography, situated on a coral reef from previous geological eras, offers magnificent landscapes.

The Romans and Muslims identified Alhama de Murcia with thermal baths, hence its name. It is still possible to visit the Roman baths. Exploring its old town allows us to discover mansions and noble palaces. Castles and fortifications bear witness to the importance of Alhama de Murcia throughout history.

Librilla boasts a collection of ancestral houses and the Baroque church of San Bartolomé. It was part of the territories belonging to the Marquis of los Vélez. Known for its agricultural vocation, it has an extensive area of citrus cultivation. Strolling through organic lemon orchards in spring is an experience that transports you to the gardens of Al-Andalus. orchards in spring is an experience that transports you to the gardens of Al-Andalus.

The profusion of historical buildings is a characteristic of Mula, whose history begins in an Iberian settlement whose remains can be seen in the El Cigarralejo area. Mula’s monumental heritage includes the Castle of los Vélez, Casa Pintada, and the Palace of the Marquis of Menahermosa, among other prominent buildings. You can also enjoy the thermal waters of the Baños de Mula, located five km from the urban center.

Pliego has the taste of authenticity. This town, with approximately 4,000 inhabitants, stands out for the Mota settlement, declared a Cultural Heritage site in the 1980s; the Castle of Pliego, an ancient medieval fortress from the 13th century; the Mudéjar neighborhood of Pliego, showcasing ancient popular architecture; a and the parish church of Santiago Apóstol, built in the 17th century. Pliego is also known for Calle del Agua, where fountains, oil mills, and mills are lined up.

The city Totana is of great landscape and monumental interest, but it is also music, with its typical “cuadrillas de ánima murciana” and the Baroque manuscript of Eucharistic music preserved in the Church of Santiago. Above all, it is pottery, one of its hallmarks, with a large number and quality of craftsmen. The Sanctuary of Santa Eulalia, known as La Santa de Totana, at the foot of the southern slope of Sierra Espuña, is one of its most special places.

But if you seek nature in Sierra Espuña, you find Paradise. It features a spectacular topography full of canyons, trails, viewpoints, landscape contrasts, and unique geological elements.

For an overview, the best viewpoint is a hot air balloon flight Rising towards the sky as the sun rises provides an unparalleled opportunity to enjoy the spectacle of nature.

If you want to “walk the ground,” it is advisable to follow the BTT route designed to enjoy the impressive natural resources of Sierra Espuña, the Espubike, while exploring the heritage and various recreational areas in the park.

For hiking, Sierra Espuña has a network of trails covering up to eleven routes. The Regional Park of Sierra Espuña is also crossed by two greenways, the Northeast (former railway from Murcia to Caravaca de la Cruz) and Mazarrón, which follows the old railway line between Mazarrón and Totana.

If you are a climbing enthusiast, you have various places to practice, such as the limestone cliffs of Paredes de Leyva, over 3 kilometers long and between 100 and 150 meters in elevation, the Cuchillos de El Bosque, or the impressive plateau of La Muela, at 1,554 meters.

We started from the air, but it is also possible to explore the underground. With the necessary equipment, knowledge, and corresponding permits, you can venture into the Sima de la Higuera in Pliego. We started from the air, but it is also possible to explore the underground. With the necessary equipment, knowledge, and corresponding permits, you can venture into the Sima de la Higuera in Pliego. Limestone reliefs and significant aquifers have created cavities of great singularity, such as the Sima de la Higuera.

There are other types of active tourism that can be practiced in Sierra Espuña: canyoning, paragliding, karting, skydiving, bungee jumping, or paintball, to name a few.

Of course, if you prefer more relaxed activities, you can also engage in bird watching (the golden eagle and the great spotted woodpecker are two species that can be observed). And for true relaxation, the thermal baths of Mula, with three establishments that allow you to experience this.

Sierra Espuña is a magical territory, where communion with nature, heritage, and traditions is part of everyday life. An ideal territory to plan a getaway, escape clichés, and prepare to enjoy a variety of opportunities that you can only find here, in Territorio . Sierra Espuña.