Las Moreras: Lagoon, Hiking Landscapes and Cultural Heritage

Las Moreras offers several different points of interest: nature watching at the lagoon, hiking in the Sierra and archaeological remains at Cabezo del Plomo. There is also the annual Romería de Bolnuevo. If you are looking for a hotel, you can first decide whether nature, hiking, cultural heritage or the festival date will be the focus of your trip.

Lagoon and birdlife

The lagoon, or Rambla de Las Moreras, covers 72.7 hectares. It has been designated a Ramsar Wetland of International Importance since 2011; since 2014, it has also been part of the Natura 2000 network as a ZEPA. The Las Moreras lagoons regularly host more than one percent of the western Mediterranean population of the White-headed Duck. At the lagoon, you can observe ducks and other waterfowl, other migratory bird species and reptiles. The protected landscape of Sierra de las Moreras also lies next to Las Moreras.

Completion of one of the new birdwatching observatories was reported on June 17, 2026. Telescopes connected to monitors allow the public to observe wildlife there. Check the observatory’s current accessibility before visiting.

Hiking and geological formations

The “Sierra de las Moreras” hiking route is a circular trail of moderate difficulty through Mediterranean mountain landscapes. It offers panoramic views of the coast and opportunities to observe native fauna. This gives you a choice between two different ways to experience nature: observing animal species at the lagoon or taking a moderately challenging circular hike through Mediterranean mountain landscapes with coastal views.

In the hamlet of Las Moreras are the limestone formations known as “Las Gredas de Bolnuevo,” shaped by wind erosion. They offer a chance to explore the effect of wind erosion on limestone as a distinct geological subject.

Archaeological traces at Cabezo del Plomo

Cabezo del Plomo is one of the most important settlements from the Late Neolithic and Copper Age on the Iberian Peninsula and is designated a Bien de Interés Cultural (BIC). Remains include defensive walls, circular huts and the remains of a tholos burial. Thus, traces of settlement structures and evidence of burial practices meet at the same archaeological site. This focus is clearly distinct from the natural attractions: the emphasis is on the surviving structures and the settlement’s historical period.

Romería de Bolnuevo

The Romería de Bolnuevo is considered the most important traditional festival in Las Moreras. It takes place every year on the Sunday after November 17 and carries the image of the Virgin of Mazarrón to Bolnuevo. As the date depends on the day of the week following November 17, check it for the year in question if your trip is planned around the pilgrimage.

Discover more destinations: San Pedro Del Pinatar, Villanueva Del Río Segura, Cehegín, El Espinardo, Puntas De Calnegre, Campos Del Río, El Sabinar, La Murta

For the broader travel overview: Murcia.