A Tourist’s Guide to Murcia

Murcia is on the Costa Colida, which means Warm Coast, of Spain. It is known as a university city and the 30,000 university students that have attended the university have turned Murcia in a vibrant, enjoyable town. It is a wonderful destination for any holiday where you can choose to enjoy the weather and relax or be more active in water sports, golf or anything else in the surrounding area of Murcia. Best Time to Travel to Murcia Because Murcia is on the Costa Colida, it enjoys nearly 300 days of sunshine every year, meaning that a visit is pleasant at any time of year. However, Murcia is mainly a popular destination during the summer months. Murcia is also very popular in September, when a festival takes place to honour the patron saint of Murcia, the virgin of Fuensanta. Attractions to See in Murcia Murcia is quickly becoming a popular destination for golf holidays, so there are many golf courses available. Murcia is a historic city, and there are many interesting buildings and other architecture that you could enjoy. The main interesting landmarks of Murcia are: • The Cathedral of Murcia, with its imposing varying access doors and the beautiful gold embellished chapel. Inside the cathedral is a museum containing artefacts and ornaments. Of course, a climb up to the tower should not be missed, providing you with amazing views of the region. • The Bishop’s Palace, which is a true marvel of architecture in Murcia. • The Glorieta de Espana, where you can relax and unwind. There are of course many other churches and museums you could visit, including the Almudi Art Palace. Restaurants and Bars in Murcia Murcia is known for its delicious fresh food, in particular the vegetables and seafood. Some of the better known restaurants are: • Hotel Arco de San Juanrn• El Churrarn• Hispanorn• Silken 7 Coronasrn• Hesperia Murcia Murcia truly comes alive after the sun goes down and its nightlife is vibrant and exciting, as can be expected of a town full of young university students. There are many bars and clubs you could go to, such as the Lorca Lounge, Spike’s Bar and the Sportsman. Transport in Murcia If you are planning a visit to Murcia, hiring a car could be a great way to enjoy the freedom of movement to come and go as you please. Competition is quite fierce, meaning that prices are very competitive. Hiring a car will allow you to visit not only Murcia itself but also the surrounding area. Some of the car hire companies operating in Murcia are Car Hire 3000, Solmar, Europcar, Amounal, Atesa, Hertz, Murcia Car and Hispa Car. A holiday to Murcia is enjoyable for the entire family, with many interesting and fascinating attractions to tantalise your interests in history or architecture. If you are less interested in culture and just want some time to unwind, Murcia can also be the place for you, with its gorgeous fresh and local food, fantastic temperatures and vibrant nightlife. Murcia is a place not to be missed!