Running with the bulls in Moratalla is a dangerous and mostly entertaining spectacle. Our house is tucked away from the main street, but my brother’s house overlooks the madness. Here are some photos and videos so you can see the “fun” for yourself.
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The church is located in the historic old town – there are two access points. You can get to the church from the town house within 1 minute walk (slightly uphill). This is one of the very few restored columnar type churches. The colossal columns used in this church, as in the temples of...
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After the religious celebrations of Easter, Murcians let their hair down with a Spring festival (Fiestas de Primavera). Bando de la Huerta just one of the days of this special week celebrates the countryside, its produce and people. To see a short video of just click play below. Surprisingly loud! I think there’s a...
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Well, what can we say about Moratalla’s Easter celebrations? They’re loud! Click on play to see a short video (only 12 seconds) and you’ll see for yourself what I mean… Allegedly (and I’m hoping someone with more knowledge will correct me if I’m wrong) Jesus was a drummer. So in Moratalla they celebrate by...
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