Murcia Travel Guide

Spain

Roman Theatre in Cartagena
Murcia
Murcia
Murcia
Murcia

Discover the charm that this city of Arab origin has to offer while you contemplate its architectural beauty and delight your senses with dishes from the vegetable gardens of the River Segura.

Get a flight + hotel to Murcia deal to discover the beautiful corners of this city. If you're fascinated by art, Murcia won't leave you indifferent. It is home to buildings in a variety of architectural styles, from the Baroque style of the church of La Merced or the church of San Nicolas de Bari, to the Neoclassical style of the Real Casino, which has a beautiful Arab-inspired inner courtyard. Stop by Plaza del Cardenal Belluga and marvel at two architectural jewels of the city: the Rococo-style episcopal palace, and the Cathedral of Santa Maria, featuring a harmony of Renaissance, Baroque and Gothic elements that fascinate instantly.

Take advantage of one of the fantastic Murcia holiday package deals to enjoy the extensive cultural offering. Here you'll find a wide range of museums, such as the Archaeological Museum, where you can admire one of the most extensive collections of Iber art in Spain the Fine Arts Museum, which houses major works by Spanish artists, and the Salzillo Museum, where you'll be fascinated by the large religious sculptures. Take a break from all that activity by stopping at the Floridablanca gardens, one of the city's charming spots.

If you can, get one of the excellent Murcia holiday packages during Easter and enjoy events such as the “Entierro de la Sardina”, literally the sardine's burial, declared an event of International Tourist Interest. In any case, sample some of Murcia's excellent cuisine, where produce from its fertile orchard rule in most of its typical dishes such as pisto huertano and zarangollo.

If that wasn't enough, the city is conveniently located, so it will be an easy decision to get a cheap holiday to Murcia, by car, bus, train or plane from anywhere in Spain. Go on, take advantage to explore its excellent coastline and check out other tourist destinations in the area, such as Cartagena or La Manga del Mar Menor. Murcia is waiting for you!

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