As ever the town of Cehegín in north-western Murcia is preparing to hold the most important Carnival celebrations in the area
a masked ball and general revelry all poised to mark the beginning of Lent
The schedule for the week of Carnival is as follows:
This popular fun run is for “athletes” accompanied by their pet dogs or cats
with donations accepted for local animal protection organizations
11.30 to 12.00: Registration and handing out of race numbers in Parque Ginés Ibáñez (free of charge with donations of pet food accepted)
12.30: The race itself takes place in Parque Ginés Ibáñez
19.00: Live entertainment from Las PilarDos
20.30: Prizes are awarded to Best Mask winners
22.00 to 22.30: Registrations for the Grand Mask competition at the municipal marquee in Gran Vía
a show for children at their mask competition
21.00: The Mayoress welcomes guests to the Masked Ball in the Palacio de los Fajardo
22.00: “Guateque” party with “Lunch” in Plaza “Eras Viejas”
Saturday March 15 - postponed from March 8 due to heavy rain
17.00: The “Grito de Salida” marks the start of the Grand Carnival Parade at the Palacio de los Fajardo
21.30: La Freska with a show combining pop music of the 2000s with current hits and the participation of personalities such as Lady Gaga
Venue: the municipal marquee on Gran Vía
Sunday March 16 - postponed from March 2 due to heavy rain
11.00: The Children’s Parade sets off from Calle San Agustín along Calle el Convento
Carretera de Murcia and Gran Vía to the municipal marquee
where a fun park show awaits the youngsters until 14.30 and again from 16.00 to 18.00
Photocalls are held with popular cartoon characters Bluey and Bingo (12.30 to 13.15)
Marshall and Rubble (13.45 to 14.30) and Mario Bros and Mickey (16.30 to 17.15)
For more upcoming events in the Region of Murcia go to the What’s on section of Murcia Today
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The heavy rains in the Region of Murcia have caused the closure of ten roads in Cartagena, Cehegín, Moratalla, Lorca, Totana, and Mazarrón. | Europa Press NEWS Alert in Murcia Due to Rain: Roads Flooded and Chaos in Several CitiesIn Lorca
the authorities have asked residents to stay in their homes due to adverse weather conditions.06/03/2025 18:35:00h by Rafael Alejandro Escalona
The Intense Rains in the Region of Murcia Have Led to the Closure of Ten Roads in Cartagena
The Ministry of Development and Infrastructure has reported these incidents
the Authorities Have Asked Residents to Stay in Their Homes Due to Adverse Weather Conditions
the Firefighters of the Firefighting and Rescue Consortium have rescued a woman trapped between two ravines in Lorca
The incident occurred near a scrapyard on the Caravaca de la Cruz road
The driver was taken to a meeting point where she received medical attention for symptoms of hypothermia
Precipitation of up to 30 mm in an hour and associated storms are expected
several people have been trapped in a campsite due to flooding
The Emergency Coordination Center 112 has managed 331 calls related to wind and rain since Wednesday
These calls correspond to 326 issues in various areas of the Community
The State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has raised the alert to orange level in Lorca and the Guadalentín Valley
(30 mm) in an hour and associated storms are expected
The Lorca City Council has activated the Inunlor Plan in the emergency phase and has suspended events and closed municipal facilities
It is recommended to avoid travel in the affected areas
the rains have forced the closure of schools in La Aljorra and the closure of several roads due to water accumulation
following recommendations from emergency services
and Firefighters are working to ensure public safety
Drivers are advised to exercise extreme caution and avoid flooded areas
although drivers in distress have been assisted
The Emergency Coordination Center 112 Has Activated the Inunmur Plan in the Pre-Emergency Phase Throughout the Region
This measure is due to the overflow of sections of the Mula
The pre-emergency phase alerts authorities and services and informs the population about possible problems due to water accumulation
AEMET's weather forecasts indicate intense rains until 6:00 a.m
112 has managed 28 calls related to obstacles on the roads and water pumping
in murcia’s interior, the small town of cehegin contains a historic structure that was traditionally used to make wine. local practice inmat arquitectos was commissioned by the european union to intervene the cellar of the urban winery in order to preserve it and develop it into a school
the design largely stemmed from the process used in this particular structure to make the wine
grapes were smashed in the private courtyard
the juice ran down canals carved into the ground which eventually poured into long vaulted limestone rooms below grade
the vats were partially embedded within the ground to maintain the correct temperatures needed for the fermentation process
much of the layout was maintained to preserve the original function and feel of the space
so the intervention came in the form of glass and steel which sit aside from the rugged textures of the historic construction. glass ramps lead down to the vaulted areas where a continuing glass floor supported by a steel grid allows visitors to explore the space as if they were suspended above it.
the main vault is now used as the primary exhibition space
leading to a more open space perfect for hosting talks or concerts
the kitchen is a more private space where the wine school primarily resides- teaching students culinary skills and wine pairing
visitors enjoy a small gift shop with special attention given to each detail of the construction
another small kitchen and gallery space can host additional parties
dining area within the vault merges modern steel
wood and glass with the aged limestone walls and ceramic vatsimage © david frutos
kitchen area integrated into the original constructionimage © david frutos
a contemporary path floats above the dirt floors connecting the various chambers of the cellarimage © david frutos
project name: “cehegín wine school”location (city
murcia-(cehegín city hall- project financed by funds feader
comunidad autónoma de la región de murcia y excmo
ayuntamiento decehegín.)date project completed: 25th october 2013total square footage: 342,75m2budget: 274.216.-€architecture firm name: inmat arquitectura/ jose luis lopez ibáñezproject architect: jose luis lopez ibañezproject: jose luis lopez ibañez
maria jose garcia moralesproject manager: jose luis lopez ibañezconstruction management: mohoarquitectos (pablo garcia mora)municipal technical architect: santos pedro guillamón marcosarcheologist and director of the municipal archeological museum: francisco manuel peñalver arocaphotographer: david frutosgraphics: sr
octavio galán crespolighting consultant: drait iluminación
miguel ángel franco cánovaswine consultant: pedro martinez fernandez (wine specialist-“nariz de oro” winner)glass work: cristalería régulametal work: virman cerrajería
s.llighting work: elcom iluminación
AXOR presents three bathroom concepts that are not merely places of function
but destinations in themselves — sanctuaries of style
A strong snowfall in the 1950s destroyed a group of houses in the historic center of Cehegín
leaving a large empty space that interrupted the flow of the adjacent streets
When crossing this urban fracture – known as ‘El Coso’–
citizens left their trace in the form of impromptu paths or ‘desire paths’ going down the deep slope
The project locates these paths and moderates their slope to adapt them to the requirements established by building regulations
Disaster is in this way transformed into an opportunity to air out the thickly set urban tissue with a garden that connects the streets through wavy paths and recycles water to guarantee self-supply
The garden paths are painted green to guide passers-by and are reflected on the facades of the buildings overlooking the park
is paved with dark grey marble chips made with crushed marble from the stone quarries in the area
this material makes a cracking noise inviting passers-by to slow down
to rest on the curved benches by the ponds
a business incubator will provide a public service to the community and stimulate activity in the area
The building hides at the end of the promenade
blending its roof with the park’s network of paths
A series of paths fill the urban void in the northern side of the historic quarter of Cehegín
zigzagging through the park to adapt the deep slope to the current demands marked by urban regulations
The recycling system consists of a series of lakes with cattails that filter wastewater naturally
the park network is connected with the municipal sewage system
so water flows down and goes through the different ponds that filter its impurities
the water flows into a buried deposit where it is analyzed and from there it is either pumped to repeat the process or used to water the gardens
The different parterres are planted with flowers and plants such as gladioli
the appearance of which changes every season transforming the image of the whole complex throughout the year
To minimize the presence of the retaining walls
the climbing plants control sunlight and cool the atmosphere during the summer
To face the problem of water shortage in the area
the construction of the garden known as ‘El Coso’ is combined with the implementation of a self-supply system that collects water from rain and sewer network in the upper level and from lakes planted with cattails
naturally filtering impurities until the water is suitable for irrigation
An 18th century winery was found during the excavation works
transforming one of the ponds into a window from which one can observe how wine was produced and stored back then
CómoCrearHistorias: Mónica García Fernández y Javier Rubio Montero
Patricia León de la Cruz (arquitecta técnica y directora de ejecución de obra quantity surveyors and construction manager); Antonio Martínez Sánchez (coordinador de seguridad y salud en la obra safety and health coordination); DeRoman / Dolores Román (estructuras structures); AGM ingenieros y José Alberto García Fernández (instalaciones mechanical engineering)
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The recent rain on the higher ground and woodland in the north-west of Murcia has led to the emergence of countless mushrooms in the countryside
and in Cehegín this is being celebrated by a series of 4 weekend gastronomic “mycology” days on which local restaurants offer their own exclusive dishes
The event takes place on November 16, 17, 23 and 24, and on Sunday November 24 chef David López, who runs the kitchen at the renowned Murcia restaurant “Local de Ensayo”, is leading a mushroom-tasting workshop in the Escuela del Vino at 12.00 midday. Registration costs just 5 euros and can be completed by telephone on 685 096958 or via the local tourist office (see contact form here).
According to the esteemed Fungus Atlas of the Region of Murcia
the mountains around Cehegín and Caravaca de la Cruz are home to at least 600 species of mushroom
making it a great local cooking resource when weather conditions are favourable
The municipality of Cehegín in the north-west of the Region of Murcia celebrates its Fiestas Patronales in honour of the Virgen de las Maravillas between September 8 and 14 this year
with the events including children’s activities
bullfighting and of course religious ceremonies
All of the activities are free unless specifically indicated in the listings below
There are several venues in which the activities take place: click Cultural Centres Cehegín
Tickets for paying events can be obtained from the Casa de la Cultura
The sanctuary of the Virgen is the Convento de las Maravillas (the building opposite the Plaza del Convento)
where many of the musical concerts take place
During the week the figure of the Virgen is transferred in a solemn procession to the church of Santa María Magdalena
which is right at the top of the old quarter of Cehegín
and she is brought back down again at the end of the fiestas
Many of the open-air events take place in the Recinto Ferial
which is in Parque Ginéz Ibáñez (next to Parque Juan Carlos I)
the fairground and open-air bars throughout fiestas
The park is also where the peñas (fiestas groups) hold most of their activities
For any queries about prices or other locations
The schedule for the 2024 festivities includes the following:
10.00: Procession of the Courts of Honour of the Virgen de las Maravillas from the Town Hall to the church of Nuestra Señora de las Maravillas
21.00: Procession of the figure of the Virgen de las Maravillas Coronada from the church of San Esteban to the church of Santa María Magdalena
She is welcomed by fireworks in the Plaza del Castillo
23.30: Concert in the Parque Juan Carlos I featuring Maribel Castillo and Fran Botía performing copla songs
Midnight: Concert by Orquesta La Vendetta Project at the fairground
19.00: Antonio Micol in concert in the fairground
22.30: An anthology of zarzuela music in the Parque Juan Carlos featuring tenor José Manuel Más and soprano Carmen Muñoz
11.00: Fiestas dignitaries in the Plaza del Alpargatero
from where they parade to the church of Santa María Magdalena
13.00: Festive gathering in Parque Juan Carlos I
including paella lunch at 14.30 costing just 1 euros per portion (proceeds to the brotherhood of the Virgen de las Maravillas)
21.00: “Festibando” in the bullring
available from compralaentrada.com or at the Centro Cultural Adolfo Suárez (tel 968 740837)
2.00: The party continues at the fairground…
12.00: Infants’ entertainment in Parque Juan Carlos I
18.00: Children’s foam party at the Recinto Jaén
a tribute to singer Rocío Jurado in Parque Juan Carlos I
22.30: Antoñito Molina in concert at the Convento
tickets 20 euros in advance or 25 euros at the gate
local groups in concerts at the fairground
11.30: Parade of fiestas dignitaries from the Ayuntamiento to the church of Santa María Magdalena
21.00: The figure of the Patron is taken in procession to her sanctuary in the church of San Esteban
22.30: Boleros with José Blaya in Parque Juan Carlos I
23.30: Carlos Tarque and Los Zigarros in concert at the Convento
01.00: Fireworks in Paseo de la Concepción
2.30: Final speeches and the last dance of the Giant and Big Heads at the fairground
3.00: Farewell parade of the Giant and Big Heads from the fairground to the Plaza del Castillo
3.30: The Giant and Big Heads say farewell for another year and return the keys of their home to the Mayor
For more upcoming events go to the What's on section of Murcia Today.
2025 marks the 300th anniversary of the reception in Cehegín of the carved figure representing the Virgen de las Maravillas
which has been revered by the local population ever since
and to celebrate the occasion this free guided tour is being held on Sunday 19th January
The tour begins at 11.00 in the Plaza del Alpargatero and comfortable footwear is recommended Online booking is required here
and it is likely that the limited places available will be filled quickly
so if you can’t make it please advise of the cancellation of your booking
For further information please contact the tourist of Cehegín (López Chicheri 5, telephone 968 723550, email oficinaturismo@cehegin.es)
are offering this free guided tour (in Spanish9 of the centre of the old town on Sunday April 27
beginning in the Plaza del Alpargatero at 11.00
The historic and artistic centre of the hilltop town is an ideal place to enjoy a springtime walk
art and legends – something for all the family here
Prior booking is required online here and if there is any change to the plans those registered will be notified
if you find that you will be unable to take part
Comfortable clothes and footwear are recommended
The 15th annual tapas route in Cehegín is being held over the first three weekends of March
beginning on Saturday March 2 and ending on Sunday 17th
The event is fittingly billed as a “fusion of gastronomy and culture” and is a great way to get to know the hilltop old town of Cehegín in the north-west of Murcia, just a couple of kilometres from the Holy City of Caravaca de la Cruz
Local bars and restaurants are offering a range of gastronomic experiences
cocktails and 3.50 euros and complete menus for 2 people at 35 euros
The establishments taking part are El Casino de Felymar
Alongside are beer tastings organized by Estrella de Levante
The route is operative at weekends from midday on Friday to Sunday lunchtime
Set over hills of the Baetic System in the northwestern part of Murcia province
the municipality of Cehegín is sculpted with a pixeled topography of reddish tones
and the magnitude of its architectural monuments rises amid the wave of pitched roofs clad with ceramic tiles
Besides churches and the ruins of a Roman past
the landscape is now also marked by a volume that presents a faceted geometry and oblique engravings on its surfaces
who has built his abode over his ancestral home
Keeping within a limited budget while seeking to take up all the space allowed
building directly over the preexisting construction’s loadbearing walls was avoided
although they were used as support for a slab that cantilevers beyond its edges
A light steel structure was placed on the slab to form a mezzanine level
enlarging the house’s floor area from 80 to 130 square meters
The house is shaped like a three-dimensional loop that
progressively flows into an ascending concatenation
steps lead up to a large white podium with privileged views
Maciej Siuda (equipo de proyecto project team)
Antonio Martínez Sánchez (inspector de calidad quality surveyor)
At least 158 people have died in Spain due to the floods caused by a "historic" Dana isolated high level weather depression in the provinces of Valencia
according to the latest provisional figures provided by the emergency services
this figure "is expected to continue rising due to the innumerable number of missing people," said the operational coordination centre of the Ministry of the Interior
lifeless bodies continue to be found in cars
“Unfortunately they continue to appear,” repeat the rescue teams
"Everyone is mobilised," said Margarita Robles
sea and air troops will be used to reinforce the logistical tasks and distribution of aid to the population," said the president of the Valencia regional government
A message that comes after many people in the devastated area have been without electricity and drinking water for almost 48 hours
The first reinforcements will arrive this Friday at 8am and be set to work in the most affected areas
The highest number of victims so far are concentrated in the municipalities of La Huerta de Valencia with a total of 92 deaths
president of Castilla-La Mancha has confirmed the death of two people
one in Mira (Cuenca) and another in Letur (Albacete) and has announced that the prognosis handled by the regional government in the Albacete town "is very negative" with respect to the rest of the missing
The latest update has come from Andalucía where the president of the Junta
has confirmed the death of a person due to the rains in the last few hours
announced that the government will declare the areas as "highly affected" and has promised to provide "all available aid"
He also announced that three days of official mourning will be declared throughout the country for the 70 deaths
Spain's PM Pedro Sánchez also urged people "not to let their guard down" as the danger has not yet passed"
King Felipe VI also posted a message on social media that read "Devastated by the latest news about the 'Dana'
Our deepest condolences to the families and friends of the more than 50 deceased
encouragement and all the necessary support for all those affected
Our warmest message and recognition to local and regional authorities and to all emergency services
Armed Forces and State Security Forces and Corps for the titanic work they have been doing from the very beginning"
Desolados ante las últimas noticias sobre la DANA
Nuestro más sentido pésame a los familiares y allegados de los más de 50 fallecidos.Fuerza
ánimo y todo el apoyo necesario para todos los afectados.Nuestro mensaje más cercano y reconocimiento a autoridades locales y…
The result of flash flooding as a result of the Dana is the third natural disaster in terms of number of deaths after the Biescas flood (Huesca) in 1996 with 87 deaths and the Turia flood in 1957
in which between 80 and 100 people lost their lives
The natural disaster that claimed the most lives in Spain was the flood at the Biescas campsite
when a sudden rise in the Arás torrent swept away the Las Nieves campsite
causing the death of 87 people and injuring more than 187
The Valencia flood in 1957 inundated the city
this event marked the future and development of Valencia
leading to the change of course of the Turia river in 1973 in order to prevent a catastrophe of the same magnitude from happening again
In the latest incident Valencia was hit particulary hard by the downpours
especially in the Ribera Alta and Plana de Utiel-Requena areas
in neighbouring Turís there were 299 and in Castelló de la Ribera 266
according to data from the Valencian meteorology association (Avamet)
they continue to appear," the head of the regional executive in Valencia said
No further details could be shared "out of respect for the families"
adding that "emergency services are prepared and ready" and if they are unable to reach some areas it is because "either there is a breakdown in communications
Emergency services were also searching the town of l'Alcudia for the driver of a lorry who disappeared in flood waters shortly before 1pm
The man did not answer calls to his mobile phone and did not contact anyone
Firefighters were kept busy in Valencia region where among many requests for help
they rescued several motorists trapped inside their vehicles
the provincial fire brigade's helicopter was called in to help pull drivers out to safety
Classes were suspended on Tuesday in several Valencian and Alicante municipalities
as well as on the campuses of the University of Valencia
the Polytechnic University and the CEU Cardenal Herrera Oria
Schools will remain closed this Wednesday in cities such as Valencia
In addition to closures on the A-3 and A-7 motorways - which link the Levante area with Madrid and Catalonia - rail traffic was suspended on the Madrid-Valencia AVE line
There were also major problems on several Cercanías lines
Adif then decided in the evening to ban train travel in the region until at least 10am today
when the weather situation and the state of the tracks was re-evaluated
Almost all activity in the ports of Valencia and in Sagunto was stopped due to the storm at sea
The wild weather also caused telephone lines to go down
which kept Telefónica technicians busy to try and repair the network
Local roads were closed in several municipalities such as Chiva
A tornado in Benifaió also caused considerable damage
Members of the Military Emergency Unit (UME) were called in mid-afternoon on Tuesday to travel to the Utiel-Requena area
where there were numerous isolated people and flooded roads and paths
The UME announced after midnight that its members were "carrying out rescue work for people trapped by the floods in Requena
ten flights had been cancelled by 8pm (eight departures and two arrivals) and another 12 were diverted (six to Alicante
five to Barcelona and one to Ibiza) as a result of the Dana
regional president Carlos Mazón urged the population not to go out on the road
he advised people to seek high ground if they are near ravines and riverbeds
"The night [Tuesday night] is going to be long," he said
725 passengers were stuck at the station in the provincial capital
in addition to providing food and water to passengers
it will establish an alternative plan to continue the journey
In total there are three trains affected; two of them will return to Madrid and the third will return to Alicante
from where passengers who were going to connect with Valencia will have to do so by bus
emergency services began the search for two missing people in the town of Letur in Albacete
They are employees of Letur town hall who were last seen on board a van
They were telephoned for several hours without success as communications in the area went dark
Emergency services are also searching for four other people who had gone out into the countryside in this area
The Red Cross set up a temporary shelter in the public school Nuestra Señora de la Asunción in Letur as heavy rains left many houses flooded
Another 30 people were trapped in their homes and dozens had to take refuge in local bars
was also heavily impacted after the Dana dumped 120mm of rain on the town
One of its access roads was also cut off by a landslide
One of the axles of the front engine derailed as a result of a stream overflowing
The passengers were transferred to another train to continue their journey
Adif operators managed to re-establish service on the tracks in the vicinity of Malaga
but train traffic between Gobantes and El Chorro was suspended in the early afternoon
One of the towns in Malaga province most affected by the storm was Álora
Several people had to be evacuated by helicopter in the El Puente de Isla Hermosa neighbourhood after the Guadalhorce river overflowed its banks
a lightning strike caused a fire in a two-storey house
the storm lashed the El Ejido area where heavy hailstorms destroyed roofs
According to the Unión de Pequeños Agricultores (UPA)
the storms and hail in the Poniente Almeriense region caused damage to crops and infrastructure worth some 30 million euros and affected some 11,300 hectares of land
Guardia Civil had to rescue a couple travelling in a car with their children - aged 1
3 and 5 - when they were caught in flood waters on a dirt road in the Lagarto river
with road closures in the towns of Cehegin and Caravaca
The wind in Lorca reached gusts of about 50 kilometres per hour
Strong winds and vicious waves caused a boat to sink in the port of Águilas
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a heavy hailstorm took a significant toll on stone fruit crops right when the campaign was starting in various areas of the Spanish Region of Murcia
Livestock and Fisheries estimated that over 580 hectares of apricots and around 200 hectares of peaches have been damaged
Taking also into account the more than 3,500 hectares of almond crops that have been affected
40% of the town's acreage is estimated to have been affected
In the area that was hit by hail there are many fruit plantations and large farms
and the area covered with anti-hail nets accounts for only about 10% of the total
so the storm took a significant toll on the fruit," says Pedro Denia
that fruit can only be diverted for industrial use," he says
Frudenfer has been exporting stone fruit and pears
from the Region of Murcia to Europe since 1978
"and we had started the campaign with the production from Cieza
where practically all the fruit has already been harvested
as apricots have taken most of the damage."
shipping very high-quality fruit with a very high Brix
All the fruit brought in today will be shipped to Paris and Lyon
and some will also go to the south of the country
so we will only be able to continue exporting until their campaign starts
they will prioritize the consumption of their local fruit
they have had several weeks of cold weather
so we expect to continue shipping apricots there before moving on to the domestic market
where we market 90% of our peaches and flat peaches."
For more information:FrudenferCarretera de Murcia, 13530430, Cehegín, Murcia, SpainTel.: +34 639 614 461 [email protected]https://frudenfer.es
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ARCHIVED - February 18 to 25 Carnival 2023 in Cehegin" style="margin: 5px 10px 5px 0px; float: left" width="100%" />The town of Cehegín in the north-west of the Region of Murcia is holding its annual Carnival celebrations over a period of 8 days from Saturday February 18
and a busy program includes the following main events and activities:
11.30 to 12.00: Competitors are invited to register in the Parque Ginés Ibáñez for the annual “Perrruna” race
in which they compete with their pet cats or dogs as well as enjoying the local “tortas fritas” culinary speciality
12.30: The Perrruna race itself takes place
17.00: A musical fiesta begins in the Gran Vía
including Fórmula Abierta in concert at 18.00
22.00: The annual mask contest begins in the Gran Vía
with the winner of the top prize set to receive 300 euros
16.30: Children’s mask competition at the Sala Camelot
22.00: Guateque Carnival fiesta in the Plaza Eras Viejas featuring what is billed as a (very) “late lunch”
17.15: The main Carnival parade takes place
featuring both local troupes and guest groups from outside the municipality
00.30: Divas Disco Show in the Gran Vía
two hours of music from the 1970s and a drag queen show
Forensic investigations rapidly ascertained this week that a man who reported an attack on himself
theft of his money and even set fire to his own business was in fact just an attempt to claim insurance payouts for a failing business
The 'Fraugín' operation (who thinks up these names….Fraud.
Cehegín….Fraugín) was launched last Wednesday
when the Guardia Civíl attended the scene of what was initially believed to be a serious criminal act at the headquarters of a company in the municipality of Cehegín
The manager reported that late in the morning
tied him up to a girder of the commercial warehouse and intimidated him into giving them a large amount of cash that he had withdrawn from the bank a few hours earlier
He said that he had refused to give them the cash and the alleged thieves threatened to set fire to the industrial building
the alleged perpetrators took the money from him
set fire to some belongings that were in the building and abandoned him to his fate
the industrial building was burned and extensively damaged and the manager of the company was transferred to a health center to be treated for the alleged injuries caused by the inhalation of smoke and the pepper spray that had been sprayed on his face
An investigation was opened to verify the facts and a meticulous technical-ocular inspection carried out at the scene
investigators rapidly detected a series of inconsistencies and contradictions in the statement given by the alleged victim and suspicion grew that it could be a simulated crime
In less than 24 hours the alleged victim of the robbery had been arrested as the alleged perpetrator of the crimes of simulation of crime and damage by fire
for causing the fire in the industrial warehouse that he had rented where he had established the headquarters of his company
all of the cash that the complainant said had been stolen from him and hidden
apparently with the aim of defrauding the insurance company
The investigation has now been passed to the Examining Court of Caravaca de la Cruz and the perpetrator can expect a custodial sentence or significant fine
as well as a bill for damages to the warehouse as well as the cost of the emergency services fire call-out
The local Sociedad Gastronómica in Caravaca is holding its annual gastronomic weekend on February 15 and 16 at Restaurante Pedro Marín (click for map)
The ingredients used include the famous Calasparra "bomba" rice
a wide selection of cheeses and starters and a selection of locally sourced products accompanied by local and D.O
bringing to life the true flavours of the north-west of the Region of Murcia as well as other parts of the Costa Cálida
Bookings can be made on 868 185157 or 667 690675
and if you need to take the children there is also a kids' menu priced at 10 euros
A play area is also provided so you can relax over dessert and coffee while they wear off the caloroes
Further information about Caravaca is available from the tourist office (Plaza de España
Or for more local information, including the Holy Jubilee Year as well as local news and what’s on, go to the home page of Caravaca Today
More information about the places of interest which can be visited in the municipality of Caravaca de la Cruz, along with what's on and local news can be found in the Caravaca Today
Caravaca de la Cruz, in the north-west of the Region of Murcia, is one of only 5 Holy Cities in the Roman Catholic world, a centre of pilgrimage, along with Rome, Jerusalem, Santiago de Compostela and Santo Toribio de Liebana, and is home to the Cross of Caravaca
The strategic and natural advantages of Caravaca de la Cruz have attracted the attention of settlers for more than 800,000 years
the Cueva Negra yielding remains of Homo Heidelbergensis
forbears of the Neanderthals and the municipality also houses important archaeological remains from the Argaric
many of these can be seen in the Municipal Archaeological Museum
As a border town caught between the Catholic forces of Castille and the last remaining Moorish stronghold in Spain, Granada, Caravaca had a turbulent medieval history
but it was during this period that the legend of the Cross of Caravaca was born
bringing the religious orders which shaped the structure of Caravaca today
with its impressive hilltop castle and eclectic collection of churches and monasteries
religious tourism today being a backbone of the town´s economy
Caravaca de la Cruz is a municipality with important natural resources
part of which have protected status due to their wealth of flora and fauna
and due to the abundant water supplies is also a major area for canned fruit production
apricots in particular being an important crop
Caravaca is renown for its important May Fiestas, held in honour of the Vera Cruz, which also incorporate the Moors and Christians celebrations and the Running of the Wine Horses
Caravaca de la Cruz is also the home of Europe´s largest collection of ethnic instruments at Barranda, the Museo de Música Étnica Barranda and is the location of the Barranda festival de Cuadrillas
which celebrates the Region's ethnic music traditions
The municipality is home to around 26,000 inhabitants and shares boundaries with Moratalla
Puebla de Don Fadrique in the province of Granada and Vélez-Blanco in the province of Almería
Weekdays: 10.00 to 14.00 and 16.30 to 19.30
Saturdays: 10.30 to 14.00 and 16.30 to 19.30
Sundays and public holidays: 10.30 to 14.00
Click for map, Caravaca de la Cruz Tourist Office
For more local news, events and visiting information go to the home page of Caravaca Today
The Plaza de la Corredera is the most important square in the town of Calasparra and is centrally located in the heart of the old quarter
It has been re-modelled several times and today contains modern sunshades and paving
although it still retains the historic fountain which was built in the year 1785 during the reign of Carlos III
The plaza is the venue for many of the cultural and festive events in the municipality and is a popular meeting point for routes and communal activities
restaurants and residential buildings and is a good point to pick up local bus services
Click for further information about the Calasparra municipality in the north-west of the Murcia Region
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the scorching heat and relentless heat waves during the summer months can be quite challenging to endure
the thermometers in some parts of the Region of Murcia reached an astonishing 44 degrees Celsius or even higher
there’s a perfect way to find respite from the sweltering temperatures – a refreshing dip in natural pools and water spots
While beaches and swimming pools are the first choices that come to mind
the interior of the Region of Murcia also boasts an array of natural swimming pools
and river beaches that offer a rejuvenating experience
Let’s explore ten such hidden gems where you can spend a day of leisure and escape the summer heat
specifically in the Barranco del Arroyo Hondares ravine near Benizar
Poza de las Tortugas enchants visitors with its exotic appearance
This enchanting enclave features a picturesque waterfall surrounded by lush vegetation
making it a perfect destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike
Also situated in the Barranco del Arroyo Hondares ravine
Poza termal de Somogil is a well-kept secret
crystal-clear thermal waters that offer the ideal remedy for scorching summer days
this area holds high ecological value and is located near Camping La Puerta
Located just 10 kilometres from Mula and a little over 40 minutes from the capital
Fuente Caputa awaits to provide a refreshing retreat
This natural pool covers an impressive 500 square meters
where you can immerse yourself in the cool waters
The unique way in which the water springs up among reeds and flows in a stream gives it a touch of magic
it has been recognised as a Site of Community Interest and of Geological Interest
A part of the Red Natura 2000, Estrecho de Bolvonegro is a stunning landscape where the rivers Alhárebe and Benamor converge with the Moratalla River. Over time, water erosion has shaped canyons, pools, and waterfalls, making it a remarkable destination for cooling off while enjoying captivating natural formations
A true marvel, Salto de Usero became the fifth Natural Monument in the Region of Murcia last December
Its captivating pool is encompassed by a vault where the water falls from a height of approximately four meters
this natural pool is perfect for a refreshing escape
this river beach along the banks of the Segura River provides the perfect setting for a tranquil morning cooling off
you can find the river beach El Arenal in the same locality
offering even more options to enjoy the water
Situated between Cieza and Calasparra, Fuente del Gorgotón boasts a landscape of limestone rock formations that create a small pool of clear
Flowing from a small spring in the middle of the Segura River
this enchanting spot offers a unique and refreshing experience
Surrounded by diverse varieties of pine trees
provides a serene natural space to unwind and cool off in the pure waters of the Quípar River
Río Alhárabe’s crystal-clear waters originate in the Moratell district of El Sabinar
The perfect destination for a shady picnic under the pine trees
this spot offers a serene landscape to enjoy
Abanilla is home to several natural spots of great beauty, including the Badlands. Among its tourist attractions
The river’s pools offer an ideal place to spend quality time with family and enjoy the refreshing waters
When the summer heat becomes too much to bear
escape to these 10 natural pools and water spots in the Region of Murcia
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The following weekly markets are held in the Region of Murcia on Saturdays
although please note that some of these events may alter their schedules during the summer months or to co-incide with local fiestas
markets may be cancelled or altered due to bad weather and local or regional holidays: if in doubt
make enquiries at the local tourist office to avoid a wasted trip
As a general rule the weekly markets are open from 9.00 to 14.00
Open-air markets ar always popular with visitors
offering an opportunity to buy fresh produce and bargain clothes
Many also feature a range of products from plants and flowers to frying pans
baby clothes and electronic equipment: the larger the market
full of colour and noise as shoppers jostle for space
stand and socialize and generally enjoy the experience of shopping at a relaxed pace
choose stalls that have prices clearly marked and always ask for the receipt so you can check you've not been overcharged
Traders are obliged by law to give a receipt with a purchase
so don't be shy of asking for one if you feel the bill may not be correct
It's always advisable to check the bill and make sure that the correct price per kilo has been charged and the number of items you have corresponds to the receipt (in Spanish “ticket”)
Watch out for pickpockets: crowded areas such as markets tend to attract them all the world over
everyone does and that’s half the fun of it
If you intend to buy a reasonable amount of fruit and veg
it's worth investing in a shopping trolley which can be found in all "bazaar-type" stores
Taking your own plastic bags to recycle is also good for the environment
Abanilla - in the centre of Abanilla, in the Plaza de la Constitución
Archena - in the southern outskirts of the town, on Camino Pago Barranco (click for location)
Molina de Segura - in the Parque de la Compañía
All over the Region of Murcia there are markets held in small- and medium-sized towns
offering chances to pick up some fresh fruit and veg
like the main markets of Murcia and Cartagena
Among the 400-plus stalls are numerous food outlets and others selling everything from leather jackets to furniture
there is no shortage of stalls offering sustenance to the weekend shoppers
Llano de Brujas (municipality of Murcia) - in Calle Obispo Javier Azagra
Nonduermas (municipality of Murcia) - in Carril de los Párraga
Sangonera la Verde (municipality of Murcia) - in Calle Rosalinda
Los Narejos - in Calle Leonardo da Vinci
La Manga del Mar Menor - on the Esplanade next to the Puerto Tomás Maestre roundabout
Torre Pacheco - in Avenida de Fontes
Calle Navarro de Haro. This is the largest of the street markets within the municipality of Torre Pacheco with 160 stalls
A wide range of goods are on offer including: fruit and vegetables
roast chicken stand selling whole roast chickens
churros ( doughnut sticks coated with sugar)
Los Urrutias - from June 30 to September 16
During the summer the market is held on Thursday mornings.
Fortuna - in Calle Ramón y Cajal
Moratalla - in and around Calle Lucas Egea (see map)
Mula - in Avenida Explanada (see map)
Águilas - in and around Calle Murcia in the northern outskirts of the town
Fuente Álamo - in Avenida de Murcia
Mazarrón - in the Plaza del Convento, in front of the Parroquía de la Purísima
the attractive white church which dominates the square
so have a look inside if you go to the market
It's a fairly big market with around 80 stalls and is popular with expats, many of whom head for a coffee afterwards in one of the bars which surround the Plaza
Corvera - in and around Calle Juan Carlos I at the southern end of the built-up area
Barrio Ermita Rosario and Barrio San José de la Montaña in Los Garres (municipality of Murcia)
El Raal (Murcia) - click for location
Ojós - in Calle Cabo Massa
Cabo de Palos - 200 stalls are set up outside the Centro Comercial Las Dunas, close to the tourist office and the main dual carriageway between Cartagena and La Manga (see map)
Barriada de San Cristóbal (Cartagena)
Puerto de Mazarrón - around 300 stalls. Located in the Urbanización Bahía next to the municipal tennis and padel tennis courts
but in the summer it is normally necessary to leave the car a fair distance away
particularly after around 10.00 as long queues form on the main road down into the town.
Aledo - in Calle Campos
on the right hand side of the main street leading towards the castle.
La Hoya (municipality of Lorca) - see map
Purias (municipality of Lorca) - see map
Zarzadilla de Totana (municipality of Lorca) - see map
Macisvenda in the municipality of Abanilla - in Calle San Juan Bautista
Beniel in Plaza San José
Campos del Río - click for location
Lorquí - in Parque de la Constitución
Algezares in the municipality of Murcia - in Calle Pintor Antonio Roca
Barqueros (municipality of Murcia) - in Calle Santo Cristo
Era Alta (municipality of Murcia) - in Calle Príncipe Felipe
Guadalupe de Maciascoque (municipality of Murcia) - in Calle Mayor
La Alberca (municipality of Murcia) - along the rambla which runs through the west of the town
Lobosillo (municipality of Murcia) - in the centre of the village, in Plaza Consejo Regional
Monteagudo (municipality of Murcia) - in Calle Martínez Costa
Puente Tocinos (municipality of Murcia) - in Calle Ángel Laorden
Rincón de Seca (municipality of Murcia) in Carril Antoñitos
Sucina (municipality of Murcia) - in Calle Cultura (click for location)
Ulea - in Plaza de la Constitución
Barrio Peral, Cartagena - see map
San Pedro del Pinatar - in and around Calle Libertad and Calle Víctor Pradera
next to the Parque Condesa Villar de Felices
Roldán in Torre Pacheco - in Calle Miguel Ángel Asturias
Caravaca de la Cruz - in the city centre, in Calle Raimundo Rodríguez, Plaza Ciudad Jardín, Calle Corredera
Calle Rafael Tejeo and Calle Cuesta de la Plaza
Almendricos in the municipality of Lorca (see map)
La Paca (Lorca) (see map)
La Parroquia (Lorca) (see map)
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The following weekly markets are held in the Region of Murcia on Wednesdays
Markets may be cancelled or altered due to bad weather and local or regional holidays: if in doubt, make enquiries at the local tourist office.
Street markets are always very popular with both locals and visitors from abroad
offering an opportunity to buy fresh produce
plants and flowers and almost everything else ranging from frying pans to baby clothes: the larger the market
crowded areas such as markets tend to attract them all the world over
so make sure wallets are in front pockets and handbags have fold over flaps and zips rather than the more casual open-top format
Take your own plastic bags to recycle and invest in a shopping trolley from the local bazaar if intending to buy lots of veg; bags can get very heavy if it's a big market
Cartagena - the main weekly market in Calle Ribera de San Javier in the centre of Cartagena: click for map
Santiago de la Ribera in the municipality of San Javier, in Avenida Patrulla Águila
San Cayetano in the municipality of Torre Pacheco (see map)
Balsapintada - in the Plaza de los Camioneros (click for location)
Avilés and Marchena in the municipality of Lorca
in the in the Rambla de la Santa and Calle Calvo Sotelo (not hard to find: the main stalls run alongside the rambla in the centre of the town)
Churra (municipality of Murcia) - see map
El Puntal (municipality of Murcia) - see map
La Raya (municipality of Murcia) - see map
Los Dolores (municipality of Murcia) - see map
San José de la Vega (municipality of Murcia) - see map
Zarandona (municipality of Murcia) - see map
Cehegín - around 100 stalls are set up in and around Calle Ciudad de Mataró (see map)
Cieza - approximately 100 stalls are set up in and around Avenida de Abarán (see map)
Yecla - outside the main Plaza de Abastos, selling clothes, footwear and all kinds of items as well as food (click for exact location)