INDEX
1-MONUMENTS.
2-MUSEUMS.
3-FESTIVALS.
4-BEACHES.
5-MOUNTAINS.
6-GASTRONOMY.
7-RESTAURANTS.
8-HOTELS
INTRODUCTION
Murcia is an autonomous community located in Spain, in the southeast of the Iberian Peninsula.
1-MONUMENTS
The Cathedral of Murcia is a key piece of Spanish Baroque. It is one of the most important buildings of this city and, of course, of the Region.
The Roman Theater of Cartagena is located in the Cerro de la Concepción. This location was very common at the time. The location on the side of a hill facilitated the construction of the grandstand taking advantage of the rock of the mountain and the north orientation.
Bateria de Castillitos:
It is a military fortress built during the dictatorship of Primo de Rivera. You can visit the different rooms and corridors and even go to the top of one of the imposing Vickers cannons that were installed to protect Cartagena from the attacks and that arrived to be used in the Civil War.
Caravaca is one of the eight holy cities of Christianity. To visit Caravaca, it is essential to go to the Basilica of Santa Cruz, where you can buy a pilgrimage certificate.
2-MUSEUMS
In the archaeological museum you will discover minerals that you have never seen and many thing of the past.
In the Museum of Fine Arts you will go with a guide around the museum and you will see amazing paintings …
The museum of science and water is designed for children, there they will discover where water comes from and many other things.
3-FESTIVALS
Among the many festivals, Easter is one of the most important and multitudinous in the region. In Murcia there are the popular processions in which the Nazarenes distribute sweets to the public, and the beautiful carvings by Francisco Salzillo.
In the spring festival thousands of people wearing the typical Murcian costume accompany the great cavalcade that runs through the city. The culmination of these celebrations is the colorful Burial of the Sardine, in which hundreds of toys are distributed from huge floats adorned with allusions to the gods of Olympus.
Feast of May: May is the month of the sumptuous parades of Moors and Christians of Abanilla; of the scenes made with rag dolls, distributed through the streets of Alhama for the celebration of the Mayos; and the multitudinous spectacle of the Fiestas de la Santísima y Vera Cruz de Caravaca, which commemorates an event that took place in the 13th century, where luxurious horses are entangled with velvet and silk embroidery.
Summer celebrations: The summer gathers a great number of celebrations with the marine processions of the Virgin of the Carmen in several localities of the coast; the celebration of the Harvest in Jumilla that starts with the first grapes of the season. It is also the period of the theater and music festivals of San Javier. La Unión and Los Alcázares.
4-BEACHES
To a region so warm you could not miss the coast. I would like to highlight three beaches.
Calblanque Beach is located in the Regional Park of Calblanque. Wrapped in a mountainous environment, with crystal clear calm waters and a golden sand turned into one of the most beautiful beaches of Murcia.
Cala Cortina is in the municipality of Cartagena. It has good services, such as inftanil area, and a promenade to walk the pleasant nights.
Poniente beach for it is a long beach, 1,100 m and has good equipment.
5-MOUNTAINS
The Carmolí is a volcanic cone from an extinct volcano located on the shores of the Mar Menor and next to the town of Los Urrutias, in the municipality of Cartagena (Region of Murcia, Spain).
The Aljorra Volcano are the remains of an extinct volcano located in the municipality of Cartagena, in the deputation of La Aljorra
6-GASTRONOMY
Excellent vegetables from the garden, good offer of meat and the precious treasures of the sea are in the region of Murcia. Some typical dishes of Mucia are:
The» calderon del mar menor» is a very typical Murcian rice, it has become one of the essential dishes that you have to try if you are in Murcia. Originally, it was a seafood dish that fishermen used to eat, using rice, ñoras, rock fish and whitebait to prepare the broth.
The «zarangollo» is a scrambled egg made with various products from the garden, usually zucchini and onion, although it is also common to add potatoes or eggplant. There are those who dress it with aromatic herbs and spices
«El pulpo al horno» Murcia style is an exquisite dish, whose ingredients are, in addition to the octopus, the juice of a couple of lemons, water and salt.
The «paparajotes» are a dessert very typical of the Murcian community. They are made by coating some lemon leaves with a dough made with flour and eggs. Then they are fried and sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar.
7-RESTAURANTS
LA PEQUÑA TABERNA
Calle General Margallo, s/n
30003 MURCIA
Telephone: 968 219 840 – 670 365 004
BAÑOS Y MENDIGO (MURCIA)
Carretera San Javier, km 1,3
30155 BAÑOS Y MENDIGO (MURCIA)
Telephone: 968 383 077
RESTAURANTE SALZILLO
Calle Cánovas del Castillo, 28, 30003 Murcia
Telephone: 968 22 01 94
PURA CEPA
Plaza Cristo del Rescate, 8, 30001 Murcia
Telephone: 968 21 73 97
8-HOTELS
There is a good amount of accommodation to spend the night in this well-known city. The Hotel Occidental Murcia Siete Coronas stands out, a pleasant place. Breakfast is one of the most recommended parts for its wide variety of foods, and its staff will make you feel at home. Most rooms have views of the cathedral or the Segura River, and you will have the possibility of renting cars to get to know the area better.
Ronda de Garay, 5, 30003 Murcia Telephone:968 21 77 74
Also to sleep in Murcia is the Hotel TRYP Murcia Rincon de Pepe, in the center and with casino in its facilities. Its rooms have a modern decor, a restaurant specializing in Spanish food, and its workers will make you feel at home.
Calle Apóstoles, 34, 30001 Murcia telephone:968 21 22 39
A very good option to sleep in Murcia is the Hotel Arco de San Juan, in a neoclassical palace, so the decoration of this place is unique. The facilities present a good cleanliness, it is in a good location and they serve a continental breakfast.
Plaza Ceballos, 10, 30003 Murcia Telephone:968 21 04 55
The Hotel Casa Emilio is a good option to sleep in Murcia since the prices are very affordable and has a restaurant with a good daily menu. It has very complete rooms, especially for its televisions and good internet connection, and also pets.
Alameda de Colón, 9, 30002 Murcia telephone:968 22 06 31
NH Amistad Hotel in Murcia, in a quiet place with breakfast buffet. The rooms are very comfortable, here you can rest peacefully and has free private parking.
Calle Condestable, 1, 30009 Murcia Telehone:968 28 29 29
MORE INFORMATION
turism oficce: https://www.murciaturistica.es/es/oficinas_de_turismo/
phone numbers of interest: https://www.euroresidentes.com/viajes/guias/telefonos-interes/telefonos-murcia.htm
town hall of murcia: http://www.murcia.es/web/portal/inicio
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