It opens its doors for you to spend a moment of restoration in its thermal baths, and its hotel complex for an exceptional health tourism. Visit its museums and historical monuments without; get to know the culture and history of Spain from a new point of view with all that Archena has to offer within its rural tourism.
It also celebrates the Holy Week, declared of regional tourist interest, with its enchanting parades and processions. Experience it first-hand with more than a week of communion and powerful encounters.
The usual question before a trip: Choose rest and tranquillity, or an exciting place to visit? At Archena, You have everything!
The adventure of discovering the history and culture of the region, celebrations like nowhere else; discover new flavours with our gastronomy and revitalise yourself in the healing water of its thermal baths.
Because we know that it has everything you want for your trip, we want to invite you to discover Archena in all its splendour. We give you an overview of everything you can’t miss on your visit.
Stay connected with our mobile app. All the information at your fingertips during your trip or when planning it. Receive instant updates so that you don’t miss anything on your visit to Archena.
All the charm that this thermal paradise full of historical corners has to offer. Located in Murcia, in the natural area of the Ricote Valley, presents unique spaces in an inspiring and renewing geography. For this reason, it is a must-see destination for the true lovers of culture
and natural wealth.
Archena is much more, because it offers you its beauty and warmth with its incomparable landscapes and sites of cultural interest. It is Spain’s heritage, with marvellous stories of illustrious characters. We invite you to be surprised here.
A moment to connect you with nature and the beauty of the Ricote Valley.Walking along the nature trails and enjoying the unmistakable flavours and aromas of the region is a different experience that you cannot miss. Our rural tourism offers you the most complete sensations for your trip.
Why is Archena different?
Because it offers you the best view of the valley and is located right at the entrance, so that you can enjoy its air from the very first moment. Discover the course of the Segura River means the core of life in the region, linking the different places.
To the north, you will find the highest and most representative hillof those surrounding the area. The Ope, as it is called, has a height of 276 metres, culminating in a cross that can be seen from any point in Archena.
SOur more than 10 routes will allow you to experience extraordinary moments. Hiking, adventure sports, water activities, climbing, canoeing, rafting, canyoning, kayaking, paragliding, and much more! Create your own adventure through its landscapes and challenge yourself to enjoy it like never before.
Archena is considered one of the most important thermal resorts in Spain. The thermal complex Balneario of Archena offers you all the healing properties of its waters which springs naturally at a temperature of 51.7°. Its characteristics include the fact that it is a calcium sodium chloride sulphide sulphide.
What does this mean? Health for your body and mind!
For over 15,000 years, the region’s hot springs have provided healing properties that can:
● Rejuvenate your skin
● Relax your mind
● Boost your body’s defences
● Relieve stress
● Promote general wellbeing of the body
But the benefits don’t end there. The charm natural hot springs,
is set around comfortable facilities, designed to provide you with an unforgettable stay here. Get to know the wonders it offers in its more than 200.000 M2:
● The hotel complex with more than 245 rooms, with all the services you are looking for.
●The thermal gallery, which features the medicinal water spring.
Balneotherapy treatments, such as massages, mud, hydromassage, respiratory treatment, showers and more.
The Thermal Beauty Aesthetics Centre.
● The healthy leisure and relaxation area, Termalium.
● The innovative Balneatermalium, a state-of-the-art spa with exclusive treatments.
Visit and enjoy its recreational, comfort, health, beauty and relaxation areas. Put your trust in us, you will not return from Archena the same way you arrived.
One of the most important religious celebrations for the Catholic Church and the Christian community in general. Archena is pleased to be awarded the honour of being Regional Tourist Interest
for its great Easter tradition. This event is one of the things you can’t miss on your visit.
It lasts a total of two weeks, with a series of processions, masses, parades and events. The cofradías and brotherhoods actively participate, filling the town with emotion:
● Ash Wednesday with Lenten acts and Holy Week proclamation in the Parish Church of San Juan Bautista.
● Procession of the Virgen de los Dolores, in the Way of the Cross.
● Palm Sunday with the Procession of the Palms.
● Easter Monday, where the Brotherhood of Las Ánimas organises a Via Crucis, from the Parish of Corpus Christi.
● Holy Tuesday with the Procession of Forgiveness, including: the Prayer in the Garden, the Denial of St. Peter, the Jesus of the Rescue, the Christ of the Scourge, the Christ of Forgiveness, the Pietà and the Solitude.
● Holy Wednesday, the Procession of the Prendimiento is held in the main streets of the centre of Archena, with eight thrones.
Maundy Thursday, where the death of the Saviour is commemorated.
● Good Friday begins at midnight with the Procession of Silence and the Stations of the Cross, with the parade of the throne of Christ of Mount Calvary. It is followed by the Sorrowful Encounter, the Holy Week Sermon and the Sorrowful Encounter Procession, with 13 thrones.
On the following Saturday, the Easter Vigil is organised and then comes the Easter Sunday, ehe most festive, joyful and exciting. It begins with the Glorious Meeting with the dancing of the steps, the release of doves and balloons and the A shower of sweets! This celebration ends with the Procession of the Risen Christ.
As you will see, this is amobilising and highly spiritual celebration.You can’t miss out on being part of an event of cultural richness and divine power. Immerse yourself in the Spain’s most special Holy Week.
We tell you about the places you can’t miss. We want your experience to be the most enriching and complete. Take note and make sure you plan the best trip of your life with these places of interest.
We recommend that you visit the best museums in Archena, where you will discover the past of a rural town with much to tell. Transport yourself to other civilisations with the most incredible objects that time has left behind.
Visit the Museum of Archena, where you will find unique pieces, testimonies and stories of the first inhabitants of the town. Don’t miss the Esparto Museum, located in the Palacete of Villa Rías. It is considered Asset of Cultural Interest, as it revives the old esparto activity from the 18th century until the middle of the 20th century.
The routes in Archena are designed so that you can get to know each of its corners and enjoy its variety. These are the most outstanding routes in the region, which will fill you with emotions during your visit:
● Ruta de los Miradores del Ope: a 2-hour, moderate hike, with 8 km through the best views of Archena, from the highest hill.
● 3 Cultures Route: a low-intensity hike that will take you to learn about the three most important cultures that inhabited the region and left their legacy. It goes through the Roman “masio” ruins, the Vicente Medina walk, where a medieval castle was
a medieval castle took place and finally, the Muslim legacy, with the “Noria del Matar” and the “Last Moorish Valley”.
● Archena-Abarán routes: one of the most complete, with up to 7 hours of walking in 21 km. This route covers the seven municipalities that make up the Ricote Valley. It can be done in two stages, to enjoy the landscape in the best way.
● Route of Monuments and Illustrious Characters of Archena: a 45-minute, low-intensity walk. A route full of murals, history and the most glorious stories of the region. Art, faith and culture converge in the highest expression.
● Route of the Muras: these murals give color to the municipality while serving to recover spaces of the city integrating art in our streets and buildings. It is a decisive commitment to design and culture, promoting urban art, and promoting the talent of this group of recognized urban artists. All an attraction and a claim for Archena!
We invite you to get to know the 4 complete routes, so that you can plan a trip with all that Archena has to offer.
Don’t leave without visiting all its natural, religious and historical attractions. Add to your experience theArchena Castle, the Casino, the Castle of Don Mario, the Casa Grande, the Ermita del Balneario, and much more!
Are you ready to live your own experience?
Find more information and leave your questions on our website:
