Natural and historical sites in Murcia

The waterfall feeds a natural pool between limestone rocks in the Mula River. Water drops from two different heights into the basin.

A 17th-century mountain monastery overlooking the Segura Valley. The chapel contains a statue of Mary and religious artworks.

A historical park from 1786 with large ficus and plane trees. Stone monuments and geometric flower beds decorate the grounds.

A fortress ruin on a limestone rock from the Arabic period. A 14-meter Christ statue marks the highest point.

Primary museum collection displays religious wood sculptures by Francisco Salzillo, with emphasis on 18th-century Spanish passion scenes and detailed nativity sets.

Historical baroque building with decorated stone facade from the 17th century. The interior contains a collection of Spanish paintings and furniture.

Nature reserve with sand beaches, rocky coves and coastal paths. The park protects native plant species and offers marked hiking trails.

Agricultural area with ancient irrigation canals and citrus plantations along the Segura River. Several medieval villages line the valley.

This 16th-century military architecture served for coastal monitoring. The tower belongs to the historical defense system against raids.

The religious building complex is carved into rock and overlooks the Segura River. The architecture integrates with the natural surroundings.

The building complex shows architectural influences from three periods. The museum presents religious art and historical documents from the 13th century.

The 16th-century defense tower stands on a rocky promontory. From its position it monitors the Mediterranean coast.

This museum combines contemporary artworks with the architecture of a renovated 16th-century historical building.

A gorge with 100-meter rock walls, waterfalls and caves containing archaeological findings from the Stone Age.

A central square with flower stalls, restaurants and historical buildings from the 19th century.

An 18th-century baroque building with gilded altars, frescoes and an octagonal dome.

The coastal zone consists of sand and rocks, surrounded by low mountains. The area contains salt lakes and dunes.

The road bridge opens for boats between Mar Menor and Mediterranean Sea. The steep rise creates an optical effect.

The 312-meter mountain contains several caves with archaeological sites. The fossils date from the Paleolithic period.

The 250-meter sand beach sits in a protected bay. The rocks around the beach provide fishing opportunities.

The gorge has trails amid Mediterranean flora and fauna. Visitors can observe mountain goats and birds of prey.

The beach lies between rocks in a natural bay. It provides changing rooms and a beach bar.

This fortification from 1740 surrounds the old town. The wall measures 500 meters and contains four watchtowers.

A 45-meter lighthouse stands on this island. The area contains coral reefs with Mediterranean fish.

This mountain massif features pale limestone rocks and offers multiple climbing routes of varying difficulty levels.

An underground network of natural cavities containing Stone Age archaeological findings and notable rock formations.

Natural sandstone formations shaped by wind and rain over millions of years.

An 18th century church with baroque altars and a collection of religious artworks on a hilltop.

Coastal defense complex built on a cliff at 250 meters elevation. The fortification contains two long-range Vickers guns and observation points.

Former mining area that received industrial waste between 1957 and 1990. Environmental restoration works aim to recover the natural coastline.

Medieval fortress spanning 640 meters on a hilltop. The fortification marked the border between Christian and Muslim territories during the 13th century.

Residence built in 1877 with Neo-Renaissance architecture. The building includes period furniture and a garden with Mediterranean and tropical vegetation.