Las Moreras brings together important wetlands, archaeological remains and its own hiking options. The lagoons are a place to observe nature, while Cabezo del Plomo bears witness to a settlement history dating back to the Late Neolithic and Copper Age. The annual Romería de Bolnuevo is another highlight. These themes offer different ways to plan your trip: wildlife, history, hiking or a set traditional event.
Lagoon and Birdlife
The lagoon, also known as Rambla de Las Moreras, covers 72.7 hectares. It has been designated a Ramsar wetland of international importance since 2011 and has been part of the Natura 2000 network as a ZEPA since 2014. These protected-area designations provide a clear framework for this natural environment, while its wildlife offers its own focus for observation.
Ducks, other migratory bird species and reptiles can be observed in the lagoons. The white-headed duck plays a special role: the lagoons regularly host more than one percent of its population in the western Mediterranean. This makes the lagoons an important site for the white-headed duck in the western Mediterranean.
A report dated 17 June 2026 announced the completion of one of the new birdwatching observatories at the lagoons. It mentions telescopes connected to monitors, enabling the general public to observe wildlife.
Archaeology and Tradition
Cabezo del Plomo is one of the most important settlements from the Late Neolithic and Copper Age on the Iberian Peninsula. The site is designated a Bien de Interés Cultural. Its surviving remains include defensive walls, round huts and the remains of a tholos burial. Together, these different structures and burial remains provide a tangible focus for archaeological interest.
A recurring cultural event is the Romería de Bolnuevo, considered the most important traditional celebration in Las Moreras. It takes place every year on the Sunday after 17 November, when the image of the Virgin of Mazarrón is carried to Bolnuevo. If you would like to plan your trip around the Romería, check the date for the relevant year before booking.
Hiking and Landforms
The protected landscape of Sierra de las Moreras lies next to Las Moreras. The “Sierra de las Moreras” hiking route is a moderately difficult circular trail through Mediterranean mountain landscapes. It offers panoramic coastal views and opportunities to observe native wildlife. The route thus combines a specific hike with two clearly described natural features: coastal panoramas and wildlife.
The protected natural surroundings of the “Sendero Azul: Calas de Bolnuevo” include Sierra de las Moreras, the Erosiones de Bolnuevo natural monument, protected Mediterranean islands and the Ramsar zone of the Rambla de Las Moreras lagoons. These areas provide an overview of the different protected sites associated with the route’s surroundings.
Another geological feature is the calcareous formations known as “Las Gredas de Bolnuevo”, located in the hamlet of Las Moreras. They were shaped by wind erosion. This offers a different natural attraction from birdwatching at the lagoons or coastal views along the circular trail: the distinctive shapes of calcareous rock formations.
Discover more destinations: Llano de Brujas, Calasparra, Canteras, Lorquí, Los Vidales, Torre-Pacheco, Las Torres De Cotillas, Aledo.
For the broader travel overview: Murcia.
