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August 30 Guided night tour of the old mines of Las Matildes and Mina Blanca near La Unión

Insights into the mining past of this part of Murcia include the rare sight of Cornish industrial architecture in the Costa Cálida!

August 30 Guided night tour of the old mines of Las Matildes and Mina Blanca near La Unión The visitors centre at the abandoned mine of Mina las Matildes in El Beal, in the Campo de Cartagena between La Unión and the shore of the Mar Menor (click for map) is the start and end point of this evening hike on Saturday 31^st August, during which participants will see not only Las Matildes but also Mina Blanca, the two of them sometimes referred to as “Las Damas Blancas” (The White Ladies) of the Sierra Minera.

The walk begins at 19.30 at Mina Las Matildes and includes the Rambla de Las Matildes, the pool of sterile substances of the Mina Segunda Primavera and Mina Blanca, a unique example of Cornish mining architecture in the Region of Murcia – Cornish Mining has named an Item of World Heritage by UNESCO!

Walkers then continue to a calcination kiln, and the Mina Telémaco before returning to Mina Las Matildes, where a guided tour of the buildings is offered.

Registration costs 8 euros for adults and 6 euros for children, and can be made via this form, by telephone on 628 073482 or 968 537 570 by email to lasmatildes@fundacionsierraminera.org. An additional phone, that of the Fundación Sierra Minera, is manned on weekday mornings (968 540344).

Walkers should wear comfortable hiking shoes and bring a torch, and also a sandwich or snack to consume by the light of the stars during a stop-off along the way. The entire tour is expected to last 3 and a half hours, although the distance covered is only 2 kilometres.

For more upcoming events in the Region of Murcia go to the What’s on section of Murcia Today.

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Curry's Nepali and Indian Restaurant Los Alcázares

Curry’s is an Indian restaurant in Murcia’s Los Alcázares that serves up authentic, homemade food from Nepal and India.

Formerly known as the Restaurante Tataki, Curry’s Restaurant is a fully refurbished and improved version of the popular restaurant that came before it.

Located on Avenida Cartagena, 21 in Los Narejos, Curry’s is open for lunch from 2pm every day of the week, with a buffet every Sunday lunchtime with vegetarian and vegan options for just 12.95 euros, and they are open for dinner every day of the week too.

The Curry’s buffet offers a wide range of Asian cuisine and includes poppadoms with a selection of delicious accompaniments, all of your favourite starters, many popular curries, rice, naan breads, and even comes with a dessert.

The restaurant achieved Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice 2024 status for their excellent quality of service and wide range of dishes to suit all dietary needs.

Lots of their dishes are firm favourites among their many repeat customers, including chef’s specials like the Chicken Tikka Laziz, Methi Chicken and the Mustang Lamb.

They also have a ‘Menú del Día’ set menu with a choice of starters, main courses and desserts – including vegetarian options – served Monday to Saturday from just 12.95 euros.

They can also do food to takeaway and give free delivery on orders of at least 40 euros up to 5km away.

Live entertainment at Curry’s Restaurant

Curry’s also run regular entertainment evenings with live music, comedy, shows and other exciting events, turning a good meal into a great experience. Check out their Facebook page for all the upcoming events, which are often accompanied by a buffet or special meal deal.