Routes & Trails in the Huerta de Murcia region

The Huerta de Murcia is a region with a population of more than half a million inhabitants. It is surrounded by spectacular mountains and an infinite number of crops and fruits. Along with these spectacular natural beauties, the Huerta de Murcia region has a huge and interesting network of routes and trails with enormous ecotourism appeal. The routes are both urban and natural in nature.

Some of the most interesting urban routes are the Route from the Cathedral to Alfonso X, the Route of the Baroque Churches and the Route by the Wall of the City of Murcia. Here, tourists can see the spectacular heritage monuments in the city of Murcia and enjoy the excellent tourist areas full of shops, commercial establishments and bars. One of the most popular urban routes is the Gastronomic Route, which travels through many squares and allows tourists to discover the city’s varied restaurants and bars.

Among its natural routes, the routes of the El Valle Natural Park stand out. This setting is full of spectacular natural beauties and important heritage monuments. Here, hikers can admire the Special Protection Zone for Birds, the Saint Anthony the Poor Hermitage, the spectacular rock formation called "Cresta del Gallo" and the Sanctuary of the Virgin of Fuensanta.

Other routes of great beauty and natural attraction are the Antonio Pérez Nortes Trail, which is more than 25 kilometres long and characterized by a linear route crossing the entire mountain range; the Cresta del Gallo by La Tana Route, a linear route of a little more than 3 kilometres along the esplanade of the ridge; and the El Valle local Trail, a linear route of almost 2 kilometres where you can admire spectacular natural sights.