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Fuente del Pino was named in the past after the abundant natural springs and pine trees in the area, and this is what first let to a settlement arising in this spot approximately 9 kilometres north-east of Jumilla on the N-344 road which leads to Yecla. Written records of the village go back to 1564, but they indicate that it was already well established at that time.
The agricultural tradition of Fuente del Pino focuses mainly on vines, olives and almonds, and during the 19th century it found popularity among town-dwellers looking for a country retreat not too far away. From these times there is still a 19th-century public washhouse, and the springs are to the fore again at the Fuente de los Manaores: remains from Roman times have been found here and the water source was used to irrigate local land until as recently as 1962.
In fact, when it was used as a summer residence the village held a large communal meal at the end of August, when many homeowners would depart until the following year, and to a certain extent this tradition has now been revived with the “Fiesta del Verano”.
In recent times the population has dropped, and by 2010 had fallen to under 150 from around 400 at the start of the 20th century.
The local fiestas of Fuente del Pino are held in the last week of May in honour of the patron, the Virgen del Rosario, and feature a procession of the figure of the Virgin, live music and plenty to eat and drink. The procession leaves from the small local church, which is also dedicated to the Virgen del Rosario.
Apart from pine trees there are also various elm groves, some of them protected by the regional authorities.
The village is also close to the mountains of Sierra de la Cingla, a popular destination for walkers and mountain bikers.
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The tourist office in the centre of Jumilla is easily found by driving straight into the centre of the town along the Avenida de Murcia and following the signposts. The tourist office is alongside the Parque de Don Albano Martínez Molina, where there are a number of parking spaces.
Jumilla, in the north of the Region of Murcia, has become internationally famous over recent decades due to the quality of the wines produced in the municipality, and wine tourism has begun to attract visitors from other parts of Spain and the rest of Europe.
The tourist office is happy to provide a range of maps and leaflets showing the different bodegas which can be visited within the municipality. Some of these form part of the Rutas del Vino de Jumilla, the Jumilla wine route, and can either be visited as a guided tour or sell their produce directly to the public.(see feed below for more details)
However, the town and the surrounding countryside have plenty of other attractions for visitors, and the popularity of Jumilla wines is leading more and more people to discover other facets of the tenth largest municipality in Spain.
These include the spectacular countryside and birdlife in the Sierra del Carche, the historic remains which range from cave paintings and a Roman mausoleum to the castle, the Iglesia de Santiago, the Town Hall and the Teatro Vico, and the gastronomy: rich stews are accompanied not only by the wines of the area but also by Jumilla pears, which also enjoy Denomination of Origin status.
Tourism in Jumilla is not as seasonal as it is in the coastal areas of the Region of Murcia, but the town is at its liveliest during the fiestas in Holy Week and the August Fair, which incorporates the grape harvest celebrations and the Moors and Christians parades.
The Altiplano of the Region of Murcia, which consists of the municipalities of Jumilla and Yecla, is only just over an hour by car from the Mar Menor, Cartagena, Mazarrón, Torrevieja and Alicante, and anyone wishing to visit real inland Spain and world-class wineries is advised to include Jumilla in their schedule.
Summer
Tuesday to Friday from 10am to 2pm
Saturday and Sunday 10am to 2pm
Monday closed
Winter
Tuesday to Friday from 10am to 2pm and 5pm to 7pm
Saturday and Sunday 10am to 2pm
Monday closed
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