Valle de Ricote

What to See, What to Do & Charming Villages

An oasis of rural tourism in the Región de Murcia, where water, fruit and vegetable fields and calm set the tempo.

Four charming villages
in the Valle de Ricote

The Valle de Ricote is an oasis in the interior of the Región de Murcia where time changes pace, an ideal destination for a rural getaway and to discover some of the most charming villages in this part of the world. A territory shaped by water, groves of fruit trees and a calm life, where every path tells a story and every gesture preserves a legacy.

You don’t come here to do more. You come to feel differently.

Ulea

Rest, shade and a good meal. Where everyday life becomes an experience.

Villanueva del Río Segura

A balcony over the valley. Light, landscape and quiet abundance.

Ojós

Fertile and serene. A whisper among lemon trees and water.

Ricote

The valley makes sense here. History, vegetable fields and fruit orchards, and legacy at every turn.

History

The last Moorish
enclave in the Levante

There was a time when water not only irrigated the land but also organized life. The Valle de Ricote still follows that beat.

This is the last Moorish enclave in the Levante area of Spain and for this reason the legacy of al-Andalus is not a memory here: it is a living system that continues to mark the tempo of the territory. Weirs, irrigation ditches, cisterns and water wheels define a landscape where everything has a reason and its own time.

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Commitment to ecotourism

A land that preserves its true essence

Travelling through Valle de Ricote Slow means discovering a land that has managed to preserve its true essence. Here, heritage, nature and everyday life coexist in harmony, offering a way of travelling based on respect for the environment and the authenticity of every experience.

This commitment to responsible tourism has led the destination to become part of the Ecotourism in Spain Product Club and the Soy Ecoturista brand, promoting experiences that help preserve the landscape, support local businesses and encourage a more mindful connection with the land.

What to do in the Valle de Ricote

Discover what to do in the valley at your own pace

Paths following the water, walking routes between viewpoints, cultural and nature-based experiences to discover the valley at your own pace.

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Experiencias para descubrir el Valle de Ricote

Plan your rural slow getaway to the Región de Murcia

Make it easy.
Make it your way.

Find where to sleep in the Valle de Ricote, where to eat and how to discover the valley step by step. Everything you need to experience it without hurrying.

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Charming accommodation in the Valle de Ricote

There’s always time to come back

Events, traditions and activities that mark the rhythm of the valley throughout the year. Because there’s a different way to experience it with each season.

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