Exhibits illustrating the 5,000-year-old history of wine making in Jumilla In May 2022 the long-awaited official opening of the Wine Museum in the town of Jumilla took place, culminating a project which took over 10 years to complete at a total cost of around 1.5 million euros. The aim of the new museum is to provide a further boost to tourism in and around Jumilla, providing an additional attraction to those already visiting the numerous..

The 19th century mausoleums and pantheons contain a compendium of architectural styles The main cemetery of Jumilla is not only a last resting place for the deceased, but also, as is so often the case in Spain, a site which provides insights into the history and artistic heritage of the town as well as the values and beliefs of the 19th and 20th centuries. The current burial ground was inaugurated in 1875, although prior to that burials..

A restored 16th century residence is home to the craftsmen and women of Jumilla 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. The living areas are distributed around a central patio which boasts a water feature..

The perfect place to buy your favourite Jumilla wines and olive oils The Vinotería Los Chilines is the only specialist wine merchant shop affiliated to the Jumilla wine route, and is located on Avenida Levante in the centre of the town, no more than a minute’s walk from the tourist office. As well as the D.O. Jumilla wines produced at the Bodegas affiliated to the Wine Route, the shop also offers a selection of olive oils, bag in box..

A tribute to the traditions of Jumilla and the world’s finest dinosaur footprint catalogue Housed in one of the majestic stately residences in the centre of Jumilla, next to the park known as the Plaza de la Constitución or the “Jardín de las Ranas”, are the Natural Sciences and Ethnography sections of the municipal museum, including very complete collections related to entomology, esparto grass, mineralogy, earthenware and pharmacy..

The main Jumilla fiestas are at Easter and in August but numerous others are held throughout the year In terms of its annual fiestas the town of Jumilla is renowned for its historic Semana Santa traditions, which are among the oldest in the Region of Murcia, and the celebrations during the month of August, when the start of the wine harvest coincides with the feast day of the Virgen de la Asunción (patron of the town), the national folk music..

The oldest street in Jumilla dates back to the time of Moorish rule in the Early Middle Ages The oldest remaining street in the town of Jumilla dates back to the 12th and 13th centuries, as was confirmed by archaeological excavations in 1990. At that point in history, at least until 1243, Jumilla and the rest of what is now the Region of Murcia were still under the control of the Moors, and the excavations show that the street originally continued..

Practical information to help enjoy a visit to Jumilla The wine installations and attractions of the Ruta del Vino in the municipality of Jumilla can be enjoyed and visited in a number of ways, either by individuals or by groups of any size, and are an ideal way of getting to know not only the best-known product of the area but also the town’s history, traditions, monuments, people and gastronomy. There are 15 “bodegas” (or wineries..

A 1500-metre route recreates the steps followed by Penitents on the Tuesday before Easter in Jumilla The Easter Week processions and celebrations in Jumilla date back at least 600 years, placing them among the oldest in Murcia, and have been awarded International Tourist Interest status due to their rich artistic heritage, colour, the devotion and enthusiasm they inspire and the traditions which have evolved over six centuries of processions...

A harder job would be to name reasons NOT to visit Yecla and Jumilla! If you’re one of those whose knowledge of the Region of Murcia is limited to the beaches of the Mediterranean and the Mar Menor, couple of local watering holes or restaurants, the airport in Corvera and perhaps the cities of Cartagena and Murcia, it’s time to broaden your horizons and discover a whole different world which lies a little further inland! This is a world..

Oficina de Turismo de Jumilla The tourist office in Jumilla is centrally located with parking alongside the office and holds a wide range of information about visiting the municipality and its wine bodegas, together with maps. Address: Plaza del Rollo, 1, 30520 Jumilla Telephone: 968 780237 / 663 300779 email: oficinaturismo@jumilla.org For more information about visiting Jumilla, including what's on, local news and all of the..

For full information in English about the Jumilla municipality go to www.jumillatoday.com