The famous Jumilla castle goes back to the Bronze age and each subsequent civilization has added to it. From Jumilla the coast be reached in approx 50 minutes and the nearest airport (currently Alicante) can be reached in under an hour.
"Santa Ana" Golf Resort is located just outside the town offering supurb value for money with Apartments from 98,900 € or £68,600
Jumilla Wine
Jumilla is located in the south-eastern corner of Spain near the coastal town of Alicante in the province of Murcia.
This area which encompasses 5 D.O.'s and also includes the province of Valencia, is known as the Levante.
The wine region of Jumilla covers an area of 50,808 hectares. 
The influences of the dry Levante winds and breezes off the Mediterranean help produce a semi-arid climate in this region.
Jumilla has been known for its production of heavy full bodied red wines with 17% alcohol, however in recent years there has been a shift towards producing younger and lighter styles of wines.
The grape varieties permitted by the regulatory body of Jumilla for the production of red, white and rose wines are as follows:
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Monastrell, Garnacha and Tintorera Cencibel for the red and rose wines.
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Merseguera, Airen, Pedro Ximenez for the white wines.
At present there are 50 wineries registered in Jumilla.
The average yield is down as a result of the replanting that is taking place. In the last few years the average yield has been 150,661 hectolitres.
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Jumilla is located in the province of Murcia. The town has over 26,000 inhabitants and has some stunning views across the valleys. The possibilities offered by this region are plentiful.