Ricote Valley Discovery – Private Shore Tour from Cartagena

Name: Ricote Valley Discovery – Private Shore Tour from Cartagena
Brand: Viator
Price: 442.85 USD
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6 hoursEnglishBook 2 days aheadCartagena, Spain

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Leave the coast behind and explore one of the most authentic inland areas of southern Spain on this private shore tour from Cartagena to the historic Ricote Valley. Travel through the foothills of the Sierra Carrascoy, stopping at the Fuensanta Sanctuary for panoramic views over Murcia’s fertile orchards. Continue into the Ricote Valley, the last stronghold of the Moriscos before their expulsion in the 17th century, dotted with small traditional villages. The tour includes a visit to Noria de Abarán, Europe’s largest working water wheel, offering a unique insight into Moorish engineering and rural life.

Included

Private transportation
Pick up and drop off from/to port
English-speaking guide
Entrance to Fuensanta Sanctuary

Not included

Food and drinks

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What you'll do

Meet your private guide at Cartagena port and enjoy a scenic drive through the S
ierra Carrascoy, learning about the region’s geography and history.
15 min
Fuensanta
Fuensanta, Spain
Visit the sanctuary dedicated to the patron saint of Murcia. Enjoy sweeping views of the Murcian orchards and explore the church housing the revered sculpture.
1 hour
Ricote
Ricote, Spain
Travel through the heart of the valley, passing villages such as Abarán, Blanca, and Ulea. Learn about Morisco history and traditional irrigation systems.
1h 30m
Noria Grande de Abaran
6h5w+2x3, Abaran, Spain
Explore Noria Park and see the impressive 1805 water wheel, still operating today and lifting thousands of liters of water for irrigation.
1 hour
Ricote
Ricote, Spain
Free Time in the Valley: Enjoy a relaxed time to walk, take photos, or have a coffee while soaking in the peaceful rural atmosphere.
1h 30m
Comfortable drop-off at the harbor, perfectly timed for your cruise departure
45 min

Meeting and pickup

15 locations

Pickup details

The guide will meet you in the Puerto de Cartagena Port with the sign with your name. Please inform about your pick up details in advance.

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Hotel Sierra Mar
Calle Salto 12, La Union, Spain
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Partner L Azoia
Puerto De Mazarron, Cartagena, Spain
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NH Campo Cartagena
Calle Ciudadela 24, Ensanche, San Gines, Cartagena, Spain
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Posadas de Espana Cartagena
Avenida Luxemburgo s/n, Cartagena, Spain
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B&B HOTEL Cartagena Cartagonova
Calle Marcos Redondo, 3, Cartagena, Spain
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Hotel Peninsular
Calle Cuatro Santos 3, Cartagena, Spain
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Hotel Manolo
Avenida Juan Carlos I 7, Cartagena, Spain
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Sercotel Carlos III
Calle Carlos III, 49, Cartagena, Spain
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Los Habaneros
C. San Diego, 60, Cartagena, Spain
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Sercotel Alfonso XIII
Paseo Alfonso XIII, 40, Cartagena, Spain
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AC Hotel Cartagena
Calle Real 2, Pl. Héroes de Cavite 2, Cartagena, Spain
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Husa Al Kazar
Del Ayuntamiento S N, Cartagena, Spain
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