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3.3 SIERRA ESPUÑA A fun eco experience

Murcia’s Jurassic Park Learn to work wicker, become a baker for a day or experiment with
medicinal plants. Immerse yourself in a unique experience in which you
will discover as a family the charm of traditional techniques that, even if
A good way to introduce children to the natural values of the Sierra Espuña the years pass, never cease to amaze us. You can also discover secret
Regional Park is through the dinosaur trail. A tour that leads through hiking routes with a guide, such as the Via Ferrata Barranco del Ciervo.
magical corners and spectacular views. The rock with a footprint that looks Become a scientist by starting caving or adventure with orienteering
like a dinosaur and that gives its name to the path is located very close to a games. Remember to book in advance!
suspension bridge. And to learn in depth about the environmental wealth of
Sierra Espuña, the Ricardo Codorniú Visitor Centre with interesting panels,
models and interactive elements. ALCANTARILLA

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Where snow never melts An open-air museum with a representation of the Murcian Huerta, with
irrigation ditches, a water wheel and an aqueduct to learn about the history
In Sierra Espuña there is a place where the snow does not melt in summer, of our orchard, its missing trades, professions and customs. In addition, it
the snow wells. They are structures from the XVI century and served as has a huge area with leisure spaces.
refrigerators to preserve winter snow. They are located at more than 1000
metres above sea level, to where village workers had to climb to store snow. + Info
Among the many points of interest in this Regional Park you will find the
recreational areas of Hilo y la Perdiz, Leiva Valley and Carrasca Log Home.
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