Visit Murcia, Spain

Written by Donna on October 13, 2009

Murcia Cathedral You wouldn’t be wrong if you thought that the historic inland city of Murcia was set in the Costa Dorada on the east coast of Spain, although you may also be correct in saying it is in Costa Calida (Warm Coast)! Whichever, now is the time to visit Murcia before the tourist crowds envelope the city and claim it as their own!

Murcia San Javier Airport is frequented by bmibaby and flybmi from Birmingham and Cardiff, by Monarch Airlines from Gatwick, Birmingham and Manchester, and by a number of summer charter companies too. The airport is on the coast 45 km from Murcia city, south of Mar Menor. If the low cost airlines and charter flights do not suit your timetable then Alicante offers a selection of low cost and scheduled flights too. Public transport from Murcia Airport is very limited so car hire really is advised, but how better to discover this beautiful area of over 200 beaches and stunning country towns, villages and of course, Murcia City?

From an Arabic mosque, the impressive 15th century Murcia Cathedral was built, a stunning landmark representing different styles developed over many centuries with a 96 metre tower where 25 bells toll. There are many other delightful and historic sites to visit when on holiday in Murcia, and next to the Cathedral on Cardenal Belluga Square is the Episcopal Palace whilst not far away is the Casino, originally built in the 1850s although added to during the last 150 years so that the architecture epitomizes many different styles and eras.

The city still retains many Arabic influences and is a fantastic weekend break location or visit whilst staying in the nearby resorts of La Manga or Mar Menor.