The exhibition can be visited between the 17th January and 1st March 2020 in the Casa del Artesano in Jumilla The tradition of weaving esparto grass in the Murcia Region dates back thousands of years, first the Phoenicians and then the Romans exporting this important raw material throughout the Mediterranean basin. Before the invention of modern synthetic fibres, the strong and durable natural fibres of esparto lent themselves to a multitude..

Exhibitions, open days and esparto grass weaving workshops in the north of the Region of Murcia The Casa del Artesano or arts and crafts centre of Jumilla is housed in the Casa Honda, a Renaissance building which dates from the first 30 years of the 16th century, consisting of two floors and with a distribution of living spaces which follows the model of Roman villas. A variety of cultural and ethnographical events are held at the centre..

Jumilla also offers many bodegas which can be visited on the same day Route name: CONVENTO DE SANTA ANA (IN SPANISH) Although Jumilla is best known for its many bodegas and wine production, the municipality also has an interesting history and attractive old quarter with many historical buildings. This visit however, focuses on one of the most important buildings lying outside of the town itself, the Franciscan Convent of Santa Ana which..

This is a free tour organised by the Tourist office of Jumilla Although modern Jumilla is best-known for its important wine production, the town also has a great number of monuments relating to its historical and religious past, the most important of which belong to the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries. This tour explores some of the many "ermitas" or chapels, within the town, including those of San José, Santa María del Arrabel..

Culinary treats accompanied by DO Jumilla wines throughout the month of February 10 bars and restaurants are taking part in the KM-0 tapas route which is being held in Jumilla every day of the week throughout February, offering special snacks and D.O. Jumilla wines every day of the week and a range of prizes and prize draws. All of the bars and restaurants taking part area affiliated to the Jumilla Wine Route, and the wines offered to “..

The Espartedeti event is free of charge and all are welcome! Everyone is invited to come along and join in with the February edition of Espartedeti in the house of the artisan in Jumilla, including those who either weave esparto grass or those with no experience  who would like to learn the basics of doing so, as expert help will be on hand to offer assistance. This “Espartedetí” will be in the Casa del Artesano, a space dedicated..

Jumilla also offers many wine-producing bodegas which can be visited on the same day Route name: OLD TOWN OF JUMILLA  Language: English (see feed below for dates of other English and Spanish language tours) This FREE guided tour explores some of the interesting monuments and locations of historical interest in the centre of Jumilla, including the Teatro Vico Theatre, the Casa modernista de Doña Pepita, the church of El Salvador, the..

This is a free tour organised by the Tourist office of Jumilla Although modern Jumilla is best-known for its important wine production, the town also has a great number of monuments relating to its historical and religious past, the most important of which belong to the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries. This tour explores some of the many "ermitas" or chapels, within the town, including those of San José, Santa María del Arrabel..

Jumilla has so much more to offer than just wine bodegas Sunday  10.00 to 14.00: Open doors morning at the Casa del Artesano in Calle Rico, organized by the Jumilla Artisans Association. the "House of the artisan" is a centre focusing on the ethnographic traditions of the Jumilla municipality and houses a static exhibition relating to the craft traditions of the municipality as well as hosting workshops, demonstrations and craft..

A new tour for 2020 explores the mediaeval past of Jumilla Gothic Jumilla This tour takes visitors into the Gothic period of Jumilla (the 12th to 15th centuries), a time when the town was experiencing significant change due to the Reconquist, power switching from the Moors who had occupied large swathes of Spain for 500 years to Christian occupancy at the hands of the powerful landowners from Castile y Leon and Aragón, who reconquered..

Jumilla also offers many bodegas which can be visited on the same day Route name: CONVENTO DE SANTA ANA (IN SPANISH) Although Jumilla is best known for its many bodegas and wine production, the municipality also has an interesting history and attractive old quarter with many historical buildings. This visit however, focuses on one of the most important buildings lying outside of the town itself, the Franciscan Convent of Santa Ana which..

This free route is organised by the tourist office of Jumilla Jumilla also offers many bodegas which can be visited on the same day Route name: Senderismo por la Sierra de Santa Ana. Although Jumilla is best known for its many bodegas and wine production, the municipality also has an interesting history and attractive old quarter with many historical buildings. This visit however, focuses on one of the most important buildings lying..

Jumilla also offers many wine-producing bodegas which can be visited on the same day Route name: CASCO ANTIGUO DE JUMILLA  Language: Spanish (see feed below for dates of other English and Spanish language tours) This FREE guided tour explores some of the interesting monuments and locations of historical interest in the centre of Jumilla, including the Teatro Vico Theatre, the Casa modernista de Doña Pepita, the church of El Salvador..

The site was home to around 500 Iberians It is possible to walk to the archaeological site of the Iberian settlement at Coimbra del Barranco Ancho in the mountains of Sierra de Santa Ana, just outside Jumilla on any day of the year, but Sunday 14th March is one of the rare occasions when free guided tours are held, on this occasion by the local tourist office. Further information and reservations from the tourist office of Jumilla, for..

Afterwards there’s time for a visit to one of the Bodegas for which Jumilla is so famous The English language tour departs at 11:00 from the Tourist Information Office and the Spanish language tour is at 12:00. Please note that the cost of the tour is 2.10 euros including Vat, ir 1.10 for the bus service from the town to the castle and 1 euro entry fee for the castle . Visit the Mediaeval castle in Jumilla after its recent restoration..

The site was home to around 500 Iberians It is possible to walk to the archaeological site of the Iberian settlement at Coimbra del Barranco Ancho in the mountains of Sierra de Santa Ana, just outside Jumilla on any day of the year, but Saturdays 14th and 21st March are amongst the rare occasions when free guided tours are held, on this occasion by the local tourist office. Further information and reservations from the tourist office..

This free route is organised by the tourist office of Jumilla Jumilla also offers many bodegas which can be visited on the same day Route name: Senderismo por la Sierra de Santa Ana. Although Jumilla is best known for its many bodegas and wine production, the municipality also has an interesting history and attractive old quarter with many historical buildings. This visit however, focuses on one of the most important buildings lying..

Afterwards there’s time for a visit to one of the Bodegas for which Jumilla is so famous The English language tour departs at 11:00 from the Tourist Information Office and the Spanish language tour is at 12:00. Please note that the cost of the tour is 2.10 euros including Vat, ir 1.10 for the bus service from the town to the castle and 1 euro entry fee for the castle . Visit the Mediaeval castle in Jumilla after its recent restoration..

A new tour for 2020 explores the mediaeval past of Jumilla Gothic Jumilla This tour takes visitors into the Gothic period of Jumilla (the 12th to 15th centuries), a time when the town was experiencing significant change due to the Reconquist, power switching from the Moors who had occupied large swathes of Spain for 500 years to Christian occupancy at the hands of the powerful landowners from Castile y Leon and Aragón, who reconquered..