Bullas

The municipality of Bullas covers an area of 32 square miles with a population of 11,000 and is situated just under 24 miles from Calasparra.  Bullas is not unlike the other towns in the area with its handsome old town, its lively bars and its lovely environment the great difference is that ever since Roman times it has been dedicated to the cultivation of the vine and the craft of winemaking. now it is known for its aromatic young reds and its fresh and fruity roses, both of which carry the Bullas Denominacion de Origen, which has come to stand for the perfect marriage of the oldest and the most up-to-date techniques.  If you want to enjoy a truly lively fiesta, you must visit Bullas’ wine fiesta in October!

Mula

Situated in its fertile valley some 30 miles from Murcia the town of Mula offers the visitor aged palaces and monuments displaying the wealth that the Marquis de los Vélez invested in safeguarding his position against the local populace when he erected his imposing castle, a magnificent 16th-century construction dominating the plain below and which gives the impression of having simply emerged from the very rocky outcrop on which it perches.

The town itself has a great deal of charm spreading out  from around the Plaza Mayor, in which the church of San Miguel can be visited. Among the steep and winding lanes of the old quarter, in the upper part of the town is the church of Santo Domingo, with its renaissance façade and Baroque interior, and also one of the region´s finest examples of monastic architecture, the Real Monasterio de la Encarnación. Evidence of human presence in Mula goes back to the Neolithic with finds from the Argar period and Iberian artifacts.

Pliego:

The Mula valley also embraces the town of Pliego, which lies between the Espuña and Ricote mountain ranges. The river flows past the town and there are natural springs irrigating the plain, which affords you with the pleasant surprise of the blend of pinewood and fruit tree aromas.

Pliego was an important centre during the Argar period and has important archeological remains, such as that of Almolaya at the foot of Sierra Espuña. It also has Roman remains and was further developed during the Muslim era, which also gave rise to the village of La Mota with its 12th-century fortress still conserving 3 towers and the battlements of part of the town wall. The locality still holds something of the flavour of those times with steep narrow streets, climbing plants clambering over whitewashed walls and green-hued roofs and the lofty figures of date palms and fruit ripening in the sun. After the acquisition of the area by the Order of St James in the 14th century other monuments were built, such as the Casa de la Tercia, and the Baroque-style Ermita de la Virgen de los Remedios.

Cehegin:

Cehegin is centrally situated in the Northwest region of Murcia about 600 meters above sea level providing its dry mountainous climate compared to the humidity found on the coast. The town has approximately 14,000 inhabitants spread across the various villages.Cehegin is approximately 62km from the city of Murcia, which is linked by the new motorway. Both International airports in Alicante and Murcia are just over an hours drive away as are the beaches that can be easily reached. The main quality of Cehegin is its old town, built on a mountain. The town is made up of a mix of old medieval houses, churches and glorious architecture providing an enchanting quality as you stroll around the tranquil narrow streets. For those of you that like the countryside and scenery you will find all of this and more in the area: valleys, mountains, reservoirs, forests and wildlife.