A mountain range surrounds the plain on which Murcia sits, a city of Arab origin, the existence of which is closely linked to the fertility of the Segura river. Although Murcia’s lands have been populated for more than 2000 years, the founding of the city did not take place until the year 831, when the emir of Cordoba, Abd ar-Rahman II, ordered a walled city to be built on the banks of the river and made it the capital of the province of the caliphate. Today, there are several remnants of its Arab past.
The Cardenal Belluga square boasts two of the capital’s architectural gems: the Episcopal Palace (18th century), with its rococo façade and churrigueresque courtyard, and the Cathedral. It is also worth it visiting some of the city’s standout 19th-century buildings: the Town Hall, the Teatro Romea and the Casino, the latter with a neoclassical façade and a beautiful inner courtyard of Arab influence. The neighbourhoods of San Pedro and Santa Catalina and the surroundings of the Plaza de las Flores offer some of the most picturesque places in the Murcian capital.
Murcia is an open and dynamic city, with a prime location within the Mediterranean Arc, very close to the coast, with an enviable climate all year round and with a vast cultural, leisure and gastronomic line-up. Well connected with the rest of Europe and Spain, with an airport about 40 minutes away, it has become an important national and international tourist destination. Among the popular festivities and celebrations, the Semana Santa (Holy Week) is a highlight. Among the Spring Festivities that deserve attention is the Burial of the Sardine, which includes an extravagant parade of carriages. These two events have been declared to be of International Tourist Interest.
A city of Arab origin, the existence of which is closely linked to the fertility of the Segura river
Murcia’s cuisine is based on the excellent fruit, vegetables and greens provided by its fertile land. They are used to make stews and typical dishes such as pisto huertano (with peppers, onions and tomatoes), chickpea and chard soup and zarangollo (courgette, egg and onions). To wash these down, order any of Murcia’s wines with Denomination of Origin: Bullas, Yecla and Jumilla.
One of Murcia’s main tourist attractions is its coastline, known as the Costa Calida. Its 250 kilometres are divided between the Mar Menor and the Mediterranean, offering a large number of beaches. Águilas and Mazarrón have some of the best seabeds in the country, whose transparency and visibility allow you to get to know the aquatic flora and fauna from up close, in a place where you can also often see shipwreck remains.
The Cardenal Belluga square boasts two of the capital’s architectural gems: the Episcopal Palace (18th century), with its rococo façade and churrigueresque courtyard, and the Cathedral. It is also worth it visiting some of the city’s standout 19th-century buildings: the Town Hall, the Teatro Romea and the Casino, the latter with a neoclassical façade and a beautiful inner courtyard of Arab influence. The neighbourhoods of San Pedro and Santa Catalina and the surroundings of the Plaza de las Flores offer some of the most picturesque places in the Murcian capital.
Murcia is an open and dynamic city, with a prime location within the Mediterranean Arc, very close to the coast, with an enviable climate all year round and with a vast cultural, leisure and gastronomic line-up. Well connected with the rest of Europe and Spain, with an airport about 40 minutes away, it has become an important national and international tourist destination. Among the popular festivities and celebrations, the Semana Santa (Holy Week) is a highlight. Among the Spring Festivities that deserve attention is the Burial of the Sardine, which includes an extravagant parade of carriages. These two events have been declared to be of International Tourist Interest.
A city of Arab origin, the existence of which is closely linked to the fertility of the Segura river
Murcia’s cuisine is based on the excellent fruit, vegetables and greens provided by its fertile land. They are used to make stews and typical dishes such as pisto huertano (with peppers, onions and tomatoes), chickpea and chard soup and zarangollo (courgette, egg and onions). To wash these down, order any of Murcia’s wines with Denomination of Origin: Bullas, Yecla and Jumilla.
One of Murcia’s main tourist attractions is its coastline, known as the Costa Calida. Its 250 kilometres are divided between the Mar Menor and the Mediterranean, offering a large number of beaches. Águilas and Mazarrón have some of the best seabeds in the country, whose transparency and visibility allow you to get to know the aquatic flora and fauna from up close, in a place where you can also often see shipwreck remains.
