The water reservoir of Blanca, finished in 1978, was erroneously called "Embalse de Ojós".
Despite its name, the reservoir of the village Ojós, is located almost entirely within the municipality of Blanca
Rafting in Blanca
It’s an exciting combination of adventure and nature touring with full instructions, safety equipment and tips from professionals.
Turocio for your rafting trip
Addres: Calle Manuel de Falla, 12, 30540 Blanca, Murcia, Spain. Telephone: 666 95 90 82. www.blancaturiocio.es
The Turocio members
The young team of Turocio is dedicated to making your adventure on the river one of the best days of your life. They look forward to meeting you.
Landscape of Blanca
There are people that make a living from landscape painting. If you're going to make a lot of money, your paintings need to stand out. This is possible with the impressing landscape of Blanca.
Lemons from Blanca
Blanca, belonging to the Ricote Valley, was one of the first places of cultivation lemons in Spain. In 1579, Pedro de Vega of this village traveled in mules’ train to Pastrana (Guadalajara) to sell in that town his lemons. A distance of 400 km!
Another Landscape of Blanca
The municipality of Blanca takes care for its own well-being and for that of the future generations. So it has taken measures to protecting its natural environment. The park called "el parque de las cuevas" has 100.000 m2. Walking there is an excellent way to enjoy the scenery and atmosphere of the slow movement of the Ricote Valley.
Typical old mansion in Blanca
This old mansion is more than just a time capsule. It is a breathtaking and an intimate portrait of the lives of a family of the 19th Century dedicated to the culture of lemons. This type of old majestic buildings, witness of a glorious past, give us one of the most beautiful panoramic views of Blanca.
Granery in Blanca of the 13th century
In the foreground in the distance we see a former granary in the Darrax hamlet exactly between the villages Abaran and Blanca. It is the only Moorish granary known in Spain. On the very top of the mountain this rectangular granary was divided into several areas where grain was stored.
Holiday cottages
In the heart of the Ricote Valley, some short miles from the village Blanca, the holiday cottages of Casas de la Higuera offer under the palmtrees a rural hideaway and luxurious base to relax in your slow movement. See furthermore: www.casadelahiguera.com
Offical Tourist Office of Blanca
On the riverside you will find the Official Tourist Office of Blanca. They offer a variety of products and services, including dining, what to do, where to stay, etc. OFICINA DE TURISMO DE BLANCA - Museo del Agua y la Luz - Avenida Río Segura, Blanca (Murcia) 30540 See: http://www.turismovallericote.com/ Telephone: 968775093 / 649928851 Email: turismovallericote@gmail.com
Preparing the esparto braids
Since centuries Blanca has been involved in the handmade manufacturing of carpets made from esparto. Esparto grass rugs are usually round or rectangular. The manufacturing is done by women, usually in teams of 2 or 3 women who talk and sing while they work; while their strong hands move with energy and precision.
