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The water reservoir of Blanca, finished in 1978, was erroneously called "Embalse de Ojós".

Despite its name, the reservoir of the village Ojós, is located almost entirely within the municipality of Blanca

Rafting in Blanca

It’s an exciting combination of adventure and nature touring with full instructions, safety equipment and tips from professionals.

Turocio for your rafting trip

Addres: Calle Manuel de Falla, 12, 30540 Blanca, Murcia, Spain. Telephone: 666 95 90 82. www.blancaturiocio.es

The Turocio members

The young team of Turocio is dedicated to making your adventure on the river one of the best days of your life. They look forward to meeting you.

Landscape of Blanca

There are people that make a living from landscape painting. If you're going to make a lot of money, your paintings need to stand out. This is possible with the impressing landscape of Blanca.

Lemons from Blanca

Blanca, belonging to the Ricote Valley, was one of the first places of cultivation lemons in Spain. In 1579, Pedro de Vega of this village traveled in mules’ train to Pastrana (Guadalajara) to sell in that town his lemons. A distance of 400 km!

Another Landscape of Blanca

The municipality of Blanca takes care for its own well-being and for that of the future generations. So it has taken measures to protecting its natural environment. The park called "el parque de las cuevas" has 100.000 m2. Walking there is an excellent way to enjoy the scenery and atmosphere of the slow movement of the Ricote Valley.

Typical old mansion in Blanca

This old mansion is more than just a time capsule. It is a breathtaking and an intimate portrait of the lives of a family of the 19th Century dedicated to the culture of lemons. This type of old majestic buildings, witness of a glorious past, give us one of the most beautiful panoramic views of Blanca.

Granery in Blanca of the 13th century

In the foreground in the distance we see a former granary in the Darrax hamlet exactly between the villages Abaran and Blanca. It is the only Moorish granary known in Spain. On the very top of the mountain this rectangular granary was divided into several areas where grain was stored.

Holiday cottages

In the heart of the Ricote Valley, some short miles from the village Blanca, the holiday cottages of Casas de la Higuera offer under the palmtrees a rural hideaway and luxurious base to relax in your slow movement. See furthermore: www.casadelahiguera.com

Offical Tourist Office of Blanca

On the riverside you will find the Official Tourist Office of Blanca. They offer a variety of products and services, including dining, what to do, where to stay, etc. OFICINA DE TURISMO DE BLANCA - Museo del Agua y la Luz - Avenida Río Segura, Blanca (Murcia) 30540 See: http://www.turismovallericote.com/ Telephone: 968775093 / 649928851 Email: turismovallericote@gmail.com

Preparing the esparto braids

Since centuries Blanca has been involved in the handmade manufacturing of carpets made from esparto. Esparto grass rugs are usually round or rectangular. The manufacturing is done by women, usually in teams of 2 or 3 women who talk and sing while they work; while their strong hands move with energy and precision.

lunes, 8 de agosto de 2016

Blanca's Summer Festivals, 2016

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In August, Blanca celebrates its summer festivals and again in honor of their patron San Roque. This changes the decor, mona (sweet bread) by bulls. Their bull running, declared as Regional Tourist Interest,  is undoubtedly the most important day for all inhabitants of Blanca.

Their bull running is a tradition that has been held for over three hundred years and it is a unique event in the region of Murcia.

During the morning, the atmosphere that exists along the entire bull running route is of an inordinate joy;  dances and parades of brass bands, encourage all to join the festival. A festival, where everyone is well received.

The Township of Blana celebrates their festivals in honor of San Roque from 6 to 16 August. To download the festival program, please click here


 Blanca's  summer  festivals, 2016

More information in:
http://blanca.es/prensa/4460/blanca-inicia-sus-fiestas-manana-con-el-concierto-de-mojinos-escocios

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