The guard dog watching the door. Photograph by Jerome van Passel
The Underground Mystery of Santa Catalina del Monte
Close to the city of Murcia, the depths of the El Valle y Carrascoy Regional Park safeguard an invaluable historical heritage.

The guard dog watching the door. Photograph by Jerome van Passel
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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.
The municipality of Murcia wakes up today under a shadow of sadness. Although expected since we learned of his diagnosis in 2024, it does not make the news any less moving.