The small Autonomous Community of Murcia is situated between Granada, Alicante and Almeria. Located in the fertile alluvial plains or Huertas of the Segura River, Murcia enjoys a pleasant Mediterranean climate. Due to its fertile soil, the vegetables and crops grown here have given it the name of the ‘market garden’.
The temperatures in summers can go up to 40°C and it can be very warm. The winters though are very mild with the temperatures hardly ever dropping below 10°C. But its proximity to the Mediterranean Ocean ensures a pleasant climate most of the time of the year.
The World Health Organisation has named Murcia Province the cleanest in Spain – with the least industrial pollution.
With over a thousand year old history, Murcia was founded in 831. The region was the most prosperous in the 18th C with silk industry brought commerce and world wide fame.
The one unique thing about this city is that it is relatively unexplored. There is a quiet and calm atmosphere wherever you go. Therefore, you can enjoy its many natural beauties and architectural wonders in peace
Many travellers are of the opinion that Murcia is the place where you will get an authentic taste of Spain. The landscape isn’t yet too full of concrete structures, and still is beautiful with an authentic Spanish feel to it.
Murcia City and especially its historic quarter, has a distinctly Baroque feel to it. The ancient churches, palaces, its famous cathedral, lend a charming appeal to the city. Being home to a university, the atmosphere seems lively and gay. The countryside is wonderful and soothing with green valleys, pine groves, and farmlands.
There are several ancient monuments and palaces in Murcia. They are proof of the regions rich and glorious history, and draw a lot of visitors today. The city is full of museums with interesting collections documenting the region’s history, culture and lives of famous people. Murcia is a cosmopolitan city with its roots firm in its rich past.
Murcia’s coast- the Costa Calida with the famous Mar Menor and the La Manga resorts- is a top tourist attraction. It is a stunning coastline stretching over 250 kilometers with a varied landscape. A range of adventure sporting facilities on the coast make it a must see destination.
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