Calasparra - Murcia Province

A small town in the beautiful region of North West Murcia

Calasparra is conveniently located about an hour from both Alicante and Murcia (San Javier) airports. During the summer there are many local fiestas in Calasparra and also the surrounding towns and villages. The towns of Caravaca de la Cruz, Cehegin, Cieza, Moratalla and the wine growing towns of Bullas and Jumilla are all only a short drive away. It has a friendly population of approximately 10,000 people. Calasparra is well known in Spain for production of organically grown rice which can be found cultivated on the banks of the River Segura.

Rio Segura,
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Santuario de la Esperanza (Sanctuary of Hope)