Christmas garden in El Sabinar. Photograph by Jerome van Passel
The Hidden History of Gypsum Mining in Murcia
Discover the hidden history of ancient gypsum mining kilns in El Valle Regional Park, Murcia. A perfect guide for history-loving hikers.

Christmas garden in El Sabinar. Photograph by Jerome van Passel
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Discover the hidden history of ancient gypsum mining kilns in El Valle Regional Park, Murcia. A perfect guide for history-loving hikers.
Close to the city of Murcia, the depths of the El Valle y Carrascoy Regional Park safeguard an invaluable historical heritage.
Southeastern Spain is a paradise for nature lovers, but you do not need to be a hardcore ornithologist to appreciate the incredible avian life here. Among the many species fluttering through the Region of Murcia, the Western Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis) stands out as a true icon of adaptability.