The town title granted by Felipe II Historical milestone · Blanca, Vega Alta del Segura, Murcia Image of Blanca, not of the place itself. By royal privilege of 10 September 1591, Felipe II raised the place to the category of villa with its own jurisdiction. The measure allowed the residents to appoint a council and to separate from the administrative tutelage exercised by other towns of the valley. 1591 Photo: Serdnaserdna (CC BY-SA 4.0) What to see and do in Blanca