Places To See in Murcia
Murcia City
Murcia City
Murcia is the capital of a region (pronounced: Murthia). Walk round the narrow streets and admire the wonderful architecture. Plaza Cardenal Belluga is the city's architectural showpiece, where the ornate cathedral, with its mash-up of styles from Gothic to baroque, and the colorful 18th-century Palacio Episcopal stand in striking contrast to the modern 1990s Ayuntamiento (city hall) annex by architect Rafael Moneo.
There is a lot to see in Murcia. We suggest these essential places that you cannot miss.
The most emblematic monument in Murcia and one of the best examples of Baroque in Spain is the Cathedral of Santa María, located in the Plaza del Cardenal Belluga.
From the Sanctuary you can enjoy a magnificent panoramic view of the city and the orchard. Inside it is the image of the patron saint of the city.
A wonderful building in the heart of Trapería, where behind a splendid façade, there is a building overflowing with art and architecture of exquisite taste.
The Salzillo Museum offers visitors all the work of the brilliant Murcian Baroque sculptor, located in the beautiful Church of Nuestro Padre Jesús.
A must-visit place, a charming place, at the top of the most beautiful squares in Murcia to enjoy delicious tapas in a good atmosphere.
Monastery Museum of Santa Clara
From the museum you can admire the 13th century Arab pool, an oasis of peace and tranquility in the middle of the city.
It is one of the main food markets in the city, where you can enjoy the best produce from the garden and the sea. You can also try it in its bars.
One of the most beautiful theatres in Spain, located in the heart of Plaza de Julián Romea, is another charming must-see place.
The majestic palace of the Diocese will transport you to Italian art. Located in the Cathedral Square, you can admire it from any terrace. At night it is spectacularly illuminated.
Monteagudo Castle - Christ of Monteagudo
It is located on an impressive rocky outcrop that rises 149 metres above sea level and is crowned by the 14-metre statue of the Sacred Heart. It is an icon of Murcia.
An emblematic 18th-century promenade that runs along the river through gardens and monuments, extending up to 1.5 kilometres into the orchard of Murcia.
The Puente de los Peligros is a symbol of the city. Built in the 18th century, it is the oldest bridge and connects the Barrio del Carmen with the historic center.
Sierra Espuna
Carretera Fuente Alta, RM-515, 30840 Alhama de Murcia, Murcia
The south-east of Spain hides one of the most beautiful and historical natural corners of the whole European continent. This is the Sierra Espuña Regional Park , one of the most complete ecotourism destinations in the area. Located about 40 kilometres from the city of Murcia and 50 from the Murcian coast, its diversity of landscapes is only the first reason why it is worth visiting.
Enjoy the Mountains and Forest landscape on your doorstep.
Terra Natura Murcia Zoo & Water Park
Calle Regidor Cayetano Gago, s/n, 30100, Murcia
http://murcia.terranatura.com/
Experience a new generation of wildlife park with more than 500 animals from 50 different species. Interact with the wildlife and take part in shows, exhibitions and other activities. Spacious park offering a zoo with global animals & an aquatic center with pools & water slides. A real day out experience.
Times and Events Change in the Summer - Winter Months
This beautiful ancient 15th century town is not only picturesque but Caravaca de la Cruz is a Holy Town. In 1998 the Pope awarded Caravaca de la Cruz, making this town the fifth in the world, together with four other cities (Santiago de Compostela, Santo Toribio de Liébana, Roma and Jerusalem), to be allowed to celebrate the Perpetual Jubilee.
Caravaca de la Cruz is a town located on the border of Murcia and Granada. The Iberians, Romans and Muslims all passed through this town, which has developed around its Castle, built in the 15th century and commissioned by the Knights Templar. However, Caravaca is essentially the holy town, the town of the cross that carries its name.
According to legend, in 1232 the Moorish King Abu Zeid was converted to Christianity when he saw how two angels brought a cross down from heaven to a priest held prisoner in the castle in order for him to give mass. This legend led to the construction, as from 1617 and on the site of the fortress itself, of the main monument of this town in the north-east of Murcia, the Chapel of La Vera Cruz.
The most important feature of this building is its luxurious façade, made from red marble excavated in Cehegín and which offers a complete exaltation to the Holy Cross.
A Spanish town in the Region of Murcia, located in the northwest region.
Walking through the narrow cobbled streets of Lorca, you will discover that every step is an encounter with centuries of history. Known as the "city of a hundred shields" for its rich heritage, which will blow your mind. From the imposing towers of Lorca Castle to the hidden treasures of the thousand-year-old synagogue.
Don't miss the Holy Week Festivals as they are without doubt the one of the best in Spain. Chariot racing and reenactments of biblical tales.
Holy Week Chariot Race
VALLE DE RICOTE AND CIEZA
THE BLOOMING PERIOD
Wherever you are, you can't miss this route. Between February and April, Cieza celebrates one of nature's greatest shows: the blooming period. Fruit trees such as plum trees and peach trees give colour and multiple scents to valleys and landscapes of the huerta. This is a wonder of nature, brief but faithful to its appointment every year. During this period, plenty of activities related to blooming are celebrated, aimed at visitors and locals.
La Pedrera Reservoir
Embalse de la Pedrera (Reservoir)
03313 Orihuela, Alicante
The waters that fill the La Pedrera Reservoir from the Tajo-Segura transfer provide a place for leisure between the Orihuela orchard and the sea. This place, owned by the Segura Hydrographic Confederation, allows many activities in its surroundings, not only the observation of the wonderful landscape of turquoise blue waters and the orange groves that surround it. Fishing, hiking, mountain biking, rabbit hunting (there are some cartridges on the ground that certify this) or motorcycling on the canal road that surrounds the entire place, passing over the three main dams, are offered here. The only drawbacks, although they can be understood, are that bathing in its calm waters is prohibited and that there is no garbage collection, so everything that people leave in its surroundings is left in sight, mainly bottles and cans, all over the shore of the reservoir.
Since it is all low mountain, it is better to avoid the hottest hours of the day as there is not a single shade on the paths.
Salt Flats of San Pedro del Pinatar
Embalse de la Pedrera (Reservoir)
30740 San Pedro del Pinatar, Murcia
The Nature Reserve of San Pedro del Pinatar Salt Lakes is a very relaxing place to visit. You can walk through the sand dunes, and watch the flamingos in the salt lakes.
Try a mud bath
Take your swimming costume and have a mud bath, the natural minerals are very good for the skin.
You can walk, or cycle from San Pedro del Pinatar all the way to the other side of the Mar Menor, walking will take you about 43mins. There is a small port at one end with a restaurant, Puerto Marina de las Salinas.
Ferry Mar Menor Línea Regular
Route: Santiago de La Ribera - La Manga
Explanada Barnuevo, 12A, 30720 San Javier, Murcia
649201610 info@marmenorferry.com
Take the ferry boat crossing the Mar Menor to La Manga
Los Alcázares Mar Menor Lagoon
Los Alcázares and the Mar Menor Lagoon
Los Alcázares (pronounced, Los Alcathras) is located on the Mar Menor Lagoon and La Manga is the thin strip of land between the lagoon and the Mediterranean sea.
The La Manga strip does not go the entire way from one side to the other there is water break the third of the way up, without a bridge, so you can't actually travel from one end to the other, Your only option is to use the ferry or drive around the Mar Menor lagoon.
The lagoon has virtually no waves and is usually completely flat and calm, perfect for paddle boarding and other water sports. it is also very clear, warm water due to it being so shallow, and this makes it very safe for children to swim in. The promenade is very nice, you can walk and cycle along it.
Yearly Air Show at The Mar Menor
This had become a fixtures into the Spanish calendar that everyone looks forward to. Attracting huge crowds to one of the largest aeronautical shows on the planet. The planes will fly over the skies above the beaches of Santiago de la Ribera, with the San Javier aerodrome as the base of operations and flights, but of course, viewing spots can be found throughout Los Alcázares and the event can be seen the whole of Mar Menor area.
2025 will be it's 40th Anniversary and will be on 14th and 15th June.
El Valle Natural Park
030150 Murcia
The El Valle Natural Park extends across the Sierra de Carrascoy and its foothills. Due to its rich landscape and environment, it is a privileged place for recreation and contact with nature. The vestiges (Argaric, Iberian, Roman and Arab) left by its inhabitants throughout history, as well as the religious tradition that has come together in its landscapes, make the Valley an enclave of ethnographic and cultural interest of incalculable value.
El Valle Wildlife Recovery Center
The Valley has been declared a Special Protection Area for Birds and has the El Valle Wildlife Recovery Centre , which monitors, investigates and treats wildlife specimens that have been damaged or threatened in their habitats.
Arboretum Botanical Garden
The Arboretum is a former forest nursery, now converted into a botanical garden, which allows visitors to discover the plant diversity of all the climatic regions of the planet. To get to know it, visitors can walk freely around its 8 terraces. The Arboretum covers an area of 1.5 hectares, where there are currently more than 600 plants of 108 different species.
Shopping Malls
There are four main shopping malls in our area.
Nueva Condomina Murcia City, the largest shopping centre in Murcia. With more than 120,000 square metres of commercial space and 202 stores, as well as huge superstores around the outside of the shopping mall and is unrivalled in the entire Mediterranean area. You would be pushed hard not to find whatever you want here!
National Highway A-7 exit D. Juan de Borbón, CHURRA (MURCIA)
Espacio Mediterráneo on the outskirts of Cartagena is a very large shopping and leisure centre spread over two levels while a third level hosting a multicinema complex. The project also includes a hypermarket on the ground floor located in an almost separate gallery but as well as the shopping mall, there are many huge superstores around the outside of the mall.
CARTAGENA Mediterranean Park. Cabezo Beaza Industrial Estate.
La Zenia Boulevard is not on the scale of the other two malls but is still large. It is an open-air complex of shops, restaurants, leisure and entertainment facilities, and is far more than the biggest shopping centre in the whole of Alicante. It is one of the area’s most visited attractions. The Boulevard is located in the coastal town of La Zenia, a popular destination for British tourists and expats, with an abundance of blue flag beaches and golf courses.
C. Jade, 2, 03189 La Zenia, Alicante
Dos Mares is our most local shopping mall with over 90 stores, cinema and hypermarket. It is located on the main strip N332 between San Javier and San Pedro del Pinatar where you will find many huge superstores.
N-332, 30730 San Javier, Murcia
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