The municipality shares borders with Abanilla at its east, Jumilla and Abarán at is north, Blanca at its northwest, Molina at its west and southwest and Murcia and Santomera at its south.

[2][3] There is a remarkable spot in the municipality that has influenced in its history and leads it to be known in the region – It is a thermal water spring.

[8] The excavation of the site Baños de Fortuna also showed the presence and use of the Muslims of the termal bath structure.

[8] King Sancho IV of Castile forced the Muslims and Jews to sell the lands they owned in the year 1293.

The Muslim king, who owned the estate of Fortuna, was compelled to sell it to a Christian man.

[8] In the early 17th century an expulsion of Muslims was ordered, but in Murcia territory they had permission to stay.

In the year 1613, king Philip III of Spain had a decree written about Muslim expulsion without exception.

[9] A parish church of Fortuna named La Purísima was built in the second quarter of the 18th century.

[12][13] 19.64% of the inhabitants are foreigners - 11.6% come from Africa, 6.12% come from other countries of Europe, 167 are Americans, and 27 Asian people reside in the municipality.

[21] In regards to the secondary sector, 14% of the agreements that were signed in Fortuna were written for industry activities and 10.68% for labourers.