The high-quality pears grown in Jumilla have been awarded Denomination of Protected Origin status The town of Jumilla in northern Murcia is best-known for the excellent wines produced in and around the municipality and for the charming splendour of the old buildings in the centre of town, but many forget that it is also proud of another local product which has been awarded Denomination of Protected origin status: pears. The Ercolini pears cultivated..

The Botanic Trail of Santa Ana is a route in the picturesque pine forests of northern Murcia The Region of Murcia already boasts 32 entries in the catalogue of 194 “Blue Trails” in Spain, and that list has now been added to by the recognition of the Botanic Trail of Santa Ana in the northern municipality of Jumilla. The Blue Trails are named in recognition of their contribution to the recovery of paths and routes which promoted environmental..

The highlight of the annual Fiestas de la Vendimia is the Cabalgata del Vino On Friday 10th July the municipal council of Jumilla unanimously backed the report which has compiled to back up the claims for the annual Fiestas de la Vendimia in August to be awarded National Tourist Interest status, a move which would further strengthen the already considerable fame and prestige of the unique celebrations related to the grape harvest and wine culture..

The park in La Estacada has been delighting locals for over half a century Although it’s not usually top of the list for visitors to Jumilla, surpassed by the castle and the historic buildings around the Plaza de Arriba, the botanical garden of La Estacada, just a couple of minutes’ drive outside the town centre, is one of the favourites among locals and is a beautiful place to spend an afternoon surrounded by gorgeous trees and impressive..

Jumilla recovers the use of the hostel after a hiatus of four years After four years of closure due to problems with the water supply, the municipal hostel of the mountains of Sierra del Carche in Jumilla is set to reopen to visitors, following an investment of 26,150 euros on the part of the regional government of Murcia. Most of the budget was spent on updating the water system and complying with legionella legislation, as well as increasing..

Posters and leaflets are on display this week at the huge FITUR tourism fair in Madrid As we grit our teeth (if not the roads!) and put up with the cold of January throughout Spain, in Jumilla this week they’re already looking forward to the month of August and the Feria and Fiestas of the Grape Harvest, already unveiling the official posters for the main events in time to present them at the massive FITUR tourism fair in Madrid (21st to 25th..

History, wine, breathtaking landscapes, a medieval castle and some of the most widely acclaimed Spanish wine! Jumilla, which lies in the “Altiplano” area in the north of the Region of Murcia, is one of the many towns in Spain which are full of attractions for visited but which are too often ignored in favour of other destinations closer to the coast. It’s true that it is a fair distance from the nearest beaches (between 75 and 90 minutes..

Art-Ensemble at the Convento de Santa Ana del Monte in Jumilla Art-Ensemble is a group of three musicians from the south-east of Spain – Rocío Pinar (Alicante), David Martínez (Murcia) and Arturo Ruiz (Jumilla) – and the three of them join forces to present this selection of music from some of the most memorable soundtracks in the history of cinema. “Clasicos del Cine” begins at the Convento de Santa Ana del Monte on Friday 24th July..