What to do in Murcia: Sierra Espuña is pure nature

You will start your route gently in the basin of the Leyva Valley, where you will be filled with tranquillity like never before. You will discover species native to the area and the most prevalent flora – the well-known Aleppo pine. You will soon come to your first stop, the Senda del Caracol, a curious zigzagging staircase that will take you directly to a plateau at an altitude of 1,500 metres, where you will have the opportunity to take in the entire expanse of the mountain range. 

Although there is not solid evidence that there were dinosaurs here, the remains found in Sierra Espuña seem to indicate that there were. Get ready to enter the Senda del Dinosaurio and draw your own conclusions. There you will find yourself face to face with a colossal dinosaur footprint, cutting through a stone on the path. To get there you must cross a beautiful suspension bridge, cross the Leiva ravine and walk for two kilometers along a gentle path, suitable for children. Step by step you will see the peak of Turullón, the Espuña River Valley and even the morrón de Alhama. And you don't have to worry, as the route is perfectly marked from the La Perdiz leisure area. 

If you are also wondering what other ecotourism options Sierra Espuña has to offer, you should know that there are many for all ages and physical abilities.  If your priority is adventure, you can choose from the via ferrata of Barranco del Ciervo, hot air balloon flights in the Guadalentín valley or the possibility of paddle surfing in the Cierva reservoir. Plus rock climbing, zip line, rappelling, caving or canyoning and yoga, or you can even experience shepherding.Birdwatching with facilities for observation is undoubtedly the choice for anyone who wishes to enjoy any of the 123 types that inhabit this territory. There are also a dozen panoramic viewpoints, with the option of a guide, if you simply want to bask in the immensity of the landscape.For lovers of cycling, whether mountain biking or road biking, a circular route of 146 kilometres awaits you, divided into four sections and three routes of around 80 kilometres on asphalted roads.And of course, gastronomic ideas to get to know local dishes and products, such as local and organic honey, fruits and vegetables, olive oil, pickles and preserves and all kinds of farm-to-table products.