Travel in the Murcia region

Your Guide to Murcia

The region of Murcia is one of Spain's best kept secrets. With its miles of sandy beaches, countryside and cities all waiting to be explored, there will definitely be something for everyone. With more than 320 days of sunshine per year, this region is perfect for visiting all year round.

About Murcia | Getting to Murcia | How to Get Around Murcia | Activities in Murcia

About Murcia

Murcia is known as La Huerta de Murcia or the Orchard of Murcia, a region well known for producing abundant supplies of fruit, vegetables and olives. Murcia city is the region's capital, which boasts Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque style architecture. Murcia is a vibrant University City with plenty of restaurants and bars offering many gastronomic tapas delights local to the area.

Climate

With an average annual temperature of 18 degrees, Murcia has a Mediterranean climate with hot summers and mild winters with very little rain.

Language

The official language of Murcia is Spanish.

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Getting to Murcia

Murcia is served by San Javier Airport, which lies between the three main cities of the region Murcia, Torrevieja and Cartagena. A shuttle bus service runs throughout the day from outside the airport terminal building and travels directly to the city of Murcia in 35 minutes. Local bus companies, AL SA and LatBus also stop at the airport. Murcia train station lies 10 kilometres north of the airport and is a short taxi or bus journey.

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How to Get Around Murcia

Car

Visitors travelling to Murcia will want to see as much of the region as possible and hiring a car would be a good way of ensuring nothing is missed. Car hire allows freedom and flexibility to visit the miles of sandy beaches of the Costa Calida and the surrounding countryside of the region.

Train

There are many train services throughout the region of Murcia, and is a great way to get around. Travelling between each city is easy, especially when seeing the areas of Aguilas, Cartagena, Cieza, Lorca, or San Javier.

Foot or Bike

The region of Murcia offers great options for visitors wanting to explore the region by foot. There are many hiking trails, especially throughout the north east and north west. In addition, for bicycle lovers, there are many places to rent bikes to explore similar cycling routes.

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Places to Visit

St. Mary's Cathedral

The Cathedral of Saint Mary in Murcia is one of the most popular attractions to visit in the region. Construction began in the fourteenth century and combines various styles of architecture. The Renaissance tower of the cathedral is the main attraction, which replaced the medieval tower that was there before.

The Roman Theatre

The Roman theatre in Cartagena dates from the centuries I and V B.C. Its proper function was preserved until the third century. Later, the theatre became buried, and was later discovered in 1988, the remains of which can be seen at the site.

Batería de Castillitos

The battery Castillitos is a fortification located at Cape Tiñoso in the municipality of Cartagena. The structure, built as a medieval castle, and its location at 250 meters high, makes it an attractive place to visit for a view of the region of Murcia.

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Activities

Water Sports

The pleasant temperature of the waters of Murcia is perfect for water sports, including diving. Places like the Cabo de Palos, Ants Islands, Grosa Island, Mazarrón and Aguilas are ideal for exploring the colourful seabed of the region.

Golf

For golf lovers, Murcia has prestigious golf courses set in a natural environment to play. In addition, the 300 days of sunshine per year is the perfect condition for golfing in the region.

Wine Tasting

There are many different types of wine produced from Murcia, and wine tours are a popular activity while staying in the region. Three places which stand out are Jumilla, Yecla and Bullas as they have existing routes for the visitor to explore, with different wineries to visit along the way.

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