Your flight to Murcia takes you to Spain’s sunniest region and a city with medieval Christian, Moorish and Jewish roots. Seek out the Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque styles of the Cathedral and Salzillo’s incredible wood carvings.
Explore Murcia’s origins at the City Museum starting with prehistory, then the reign of Alfonso X to the present. The heart of Murcia is at the Casino, an eclectic mix of Classical, Moorish and Modernist styles, and long-time centre of the city’s social scene.
Take a day trip to see the Roman ruins at Cartagena (50km from Murcia) or for a real retreat revitalise in Archena’s therapeutic spa waters (24km from Murcia). Or spend time at La Manga (30km from Murcia) for sun, water sports and golf.
Murcians are proud of their region’s fame as the garden of Spain and love their rice dishes and huertano (orchard) stews. And remember to sample some of the wines from Jumilla and Yecla. |