We went to the Sunday show at El Saladillo last September. It was great! We had lunch on the terrace, but as previously posted you can just sit down in the square and have a drink. Obviously it's not as cheap as during the week, I think the menu del dia is about 9 or 10 euros, but it was still very reasonable. The horses were fantastic, there were two when we went, plus a guy and two ladies all dressed up in the traditional flamenco dress. It's well worth a visit.
When we out a few weeks ago we drove to Mazarron port and parked right at the other end; as it's one way, you have to worm your way in, hubby was driving so I haven't a clue how he found it! But you can walk along the promenade from the other end which has been transformed since last year. We went to the end beach, which we felt was better. There are still bars dotted along there. We took a picnic on the beach and had a great time, apart from getting slightly burnt!
I would also recommend Cartagena, that too has had a lot of work done to it. There is also a panoramic lift up to the ampitheatre if you don't fancy walking up. I'm not sure where it's located but I'm sure someone else on here will know!
We also love Alhama de Murcia. We were lucky this time as there was fiestas going on, but there's also a very interesting archaelogical museum which is free entry, and a market on a tuesday.
If you're feeling energetic you could try bike hire. We had a blast, although we were a bit saddle sore the next day! We hired our bikes from Terry and Jill at Condado Services. They charge 7 euros a day, much cheaper than the ones by the supermarket which I think are 12 euros a day. Terry dropped them off to our apartment at 10.30am and we didn't give them back to them until 12.00pm the following day.
Another place we found was the Guns of Mazarron. Absolutely fantastic! We actually combined it with a walk. God knows where the energy came from lol! I'm not 100% sure of the directions, but I think you drive towards Isla Plana and La Azohia, and then take the road on the right towards Campo Delintro. Go past the cantina, ignore the first left (which we didn't!) and keep going up and up and up! If you carry on to the top you've got the tv aerials, and fantastic views. Or turn left, and that will eventually take you to the Guns of Mazarron. You can't park right outside, but there is parking a little way back.
Sorry, this has been a bit of a missal! Hope you enjoy your stay.
Lynn & John