A Day in Inland Murcia
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Morning
Allow a full day for this drive, which includes time for hiking. Begin at the little mountain village of Aledo, with panoramic views of peaks and valleys, before following the signs for Bullas and turning off at the Sierra de Espuña Regional Park. Just within the park boundaries, stop at the information kiosk for a map, then continue along the twisting mountain road, which offers breathtaking glimpses of forested crags. The left-hand turn sign-posted pozos de nieve will take you to the snow wells, reached by a path from the small car park at the crook of the road. This is a great place for a hike. Return to the Collado Bermejo and take the right-hand fork through forests and glades of wild flowers to the visitor information centre and exhibition. Have lunch at the nearby Fuente del Hielo, where wild boar snuffle fearlessly at the doorway for dropped crumbs.
Afternoon
Next, take the signposted road for the little hamlet of El Berro, close to the arid wilderness of the Barrancos de Gebas, otherwise known as the “Bad Lands”. There are panoramic views from the Caserío de Gebas on the C3315. The road leads north to Pliego, a sleepy village topped with a ruined tower, and on to Mula , with its fascinating medieval centre and striking ruined castle. Join the locals for an old-fashioned country dinner at the Venta La Magdalena (see Venta La Magdalena, Baños de Mula).
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