Segura River at Ricote Valley

With this image at the river level, you can see how Segura river runs between the mountains.

Ricote Valley

A perfect image to show the Ricote Valley, where the Segura river crosses mountains, riverside forest and traditional orchards.
The Ricote Valley, also known as the Morisco Valley, is a historic region of the Region of Murcia, in Spain, located north of that Region and in the middle of the Segura River. It is made up of the municipalities of Archena, Ojós, Ricote, Ulea and Villanueva del Río Segura.
Its historical origin with the denomination Valle de Ricote is located at the beginning of the 8th century, with the Muslim invasion of the Iberian Peninsula.
If there is a place where you can still feel the sensitivity of the Moorish culture in the environment, that is the Ricote Valley. Winding orchards, river and a special charm are the ingredients that make this valley a true delight for explorers and seekers of genuine experiences. If you are devoted to good food, culture and outdoor sports such as hiking, rafting or climbing, you are in the right place.
If you want more tourist information about this area, please visit murciaturistica.es.

Jump of the Bride

History and legend.
Salto de la Novia (Jump of the bride) is located on the right bank of the Segura River, in the homonymous area, between Ulea and Ojos. It is located on a steep slope that flows into the riverbed and is crowned by a rocky pinnacle on which a late-Roman watchtower, known as Pileta de la Reina Mora, was erected.
Legend has it that many years ago the Ulea Bride Jump was the scene of the tragic end of a love story.
It was the time of the Reconquest and a very beautiful Christian noble fell in love with the Moorish king Abnt hud. One day, when he returned with his beloved horse, they were chased by the Moors, and when they were caught, he jumped from the cliff that formed a precipice along the river, disappearing with the bride and the horse under the flowing waters.
There are still those who believe that on the night of San Juan, coinciding with the summer solstice, as it is a spell and spell night, the enamored couple can be seen floating over the waters breathing the scented airs of orange and lemon trees.
Salto de la Novia is in the middle of the image. (click to enlarge).

Riverside Forest

It is a wonder to walk along the banks of the Segura river through the areas of the Ricote Valley, where the riverbank forest is maintained.

Ojós

Background, Ojós, a little municipality located at Ricote Valley, where the Segura river is part of their lives. Traditional orchards, rural tourism, gastronomy and people, are the most important reasons to vitit that small town.

Green Lemons

It is a delight to walk through some areas of the Segura river bank, where traditional orchards are still maintained.
At Ojós, Ricote Valley.

Closing Beaches

Police have had to close unguarded beaches to avoid recklessness.

Red Flag

Despite having a red flag, bathers ignore the warnings.

Mar Menor Savage

Between San Pedro and La Manga, you can still find the wild nature of the largest salt lagoon in Europe.

Behind the Stage

Moments before performing on stage, actors and actresses make up.

Dalí

On 2017, graffiti artist named Kobra painted that Dalí portrait over the "Puertas de Castilla" cultural centre facade (Ciity of Murcia).

Enjoying the Night

A cup of wine or a beer, it doesn' matter.

Ulea's Waterwheel

At Ricote Valley (very recommended area to visit as for landscapes and as for gastronomy), you can visit the Segura river between orchards.
Image: waterwheel at Ulea (Noria Villar de Felices). 18th century. This type of waterwheels was used to raise water from the river (or ditches) to higher grounds.

Archeologist searching for Iberians

At Jumilla area, there is an Iberian settlement that it is possible to visit on summer.
5th to 2nd century B.C.

Surfing Beach

Mar Menor is the largest salt lagoon in Europe and it is the best place for sailing, surfing, etc.