Calasparra, Murcia
Calasparra has an area of 193 kmē and a population of around11,700. This has increased over the past 3 years with the influx of people from various parts of the U.K. occupying the surrounding select inland
property Urbanizations. The Calasparra town is situated in a mountainous region in the northwest of the province of Murcia. In contrast to the surrounding arid terrain, Calasparra benefits from being crossed by four rivers, including the Segura. This has enabled the cultivation of rice, which is produced nearby (reputed to be the best not just in Murcia, but also Spain) and is believed to date back to the 14th Century with many of its traditions still being adopted.
The narrow streets in this small Murcia town of Calasparra have been pedestrianised and there are many cafes and restaurants to while away the hours. During September there is a fiesta here where the bulls are run through the streets. Various festivals are held throughout the year. Expats have bought inland property and have been welcomed into the community and made many Spanish friends.
On the edge of Calasparra is the Sanctuary, (Santuario de Nuestra Senora de la Esperanza) which is a church and monastery built into the cliff above the Rio Segura. Typical of this area, this beautiful spot is not on the "tourist trail", neither is the nearby Cenajo lake where mountains drop into a lake of vivid turquoise colour (comparable to the Canadian Rockies).
Calasparra remains a nugget of beauty within Murcia offering countryside, lakes, mountains and vast plains in a wonderfully warm and welcoming setting. Vineyards, rice fields, archaeological remains and vestiges of Middle Ages are all to be found in Calasparra. Property owners enjoys Country walks in Beautiful landscapes and contrasts that invite relaxation and enjoyment of nature, with a wealth of sports including, Fishing-Lake/river, Canoeing, White Water Rafting, Horse Riding, Rally Cross, Quad Bikes over Country Terrain and Cycling Routes.. Even escorted mountain Walks
Close to Calasparra is the town of Cehegin and almost on its border is the town of Caravacca
de la Cruz. This is one of the World's 5 holy cities (this includes locations such as Jerusalem and Rome). It is dominated by a fortress on a hill which now guards the large church at it's centre. In 1232 a Christian prisoner here, converted the reigning Moorish sultan following the appearance of angels bearing a cross. The cross was lost during the recent civil war and has been replaced by one from Rome, which has inside it a remnant of the original wooden cross. This town therefore is a site of pilgrimage. It is also famous for it's week long wine horse fiesta held in May with events culminating in the racing of horses, with magnificent jewelled mantles, from the fortress to the streets below, an amazing spectacle.
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