Travel around Murcia Spain

Travel around Murcia Spain The Autonomous Province of Murcia in Spain is easily found on the map, as it plays with the limits of Alicante on the Costa Blanca, Torrevieja and through you will know that you are in Murcia, because they will be surprised by the beautiful scenery of the salt marshes of San Pedro del Pinatar. Its capital is the same name as the province and within its borders, has a lake or sea called the Mar Menor (or small sea) separated from the Mediterranean by the so-called Manga, a sandy stretch of land that looks like a manga (literal translation of the Spanish word manga). Then curves around a peak is so important and all the cities of Cartagena, in the view and, finally, when you are almost leaving this province that has a fantastic beach and the town of Aguilas. The Spanish region has very hot summers, many a day reaching temperatures as high as 40 degrees and the winters are mild and brief. Is usually described as an arid landscape of mind, but has managed to be known to be fertile ground for growing vegetables. There is evidence that Mursiya, as it was called when it is an Islamic city, dates back to 831 AD, when it was founded by Abderramán II. Those who have suffered and lost much prestige, but a retu to Arab domination and became the capital of the River Segura. Both? S met and Murcia? Whether you ll see a quick flight in an airport of San Javier, which is approximately 30 minutes' drive from the city of Murcia near the Manga del Mar Menor or flight at the airport of El Altet in Alicante, in about 40 minutes car for the city, the hotel is waiting for you. Since every visit requires, we will enjoy some of the architecture and culture before entering the case in mode life, nightlife and good food. The cathedral, dating from between the 14th and 18th century is a potpourri of more than five centuries of different styles of architecture and Baroque sculpture in the door of the Pardon, the Gothic chapel of the Velez, The Renaissance Chapel called Junterones emblematic Tower measuring 96 meters tall with 25 bells. The Sanctuary of Fuensanta (and holy) from the 18th century are on the outskirts, is the patron saint of Murcia. The slender figure of this saint is carried in procession around the sanctuary of the cathedral from a crowd to spend the Easter and during the summer festival of Murcia. The Museum of Science and Water is installed along with a river Segura and interactive was developed around the concept of water, an important and fundamental in our daily lives. There is a children? planetarium, the Science Square where experiments are given, the forms of perception, temporary exhibitions and thematic shows. Part time and good food in Murcia There are two major festivals have been declared of national touristic interest so that your visit to Murcia could be very prominent during the Holy Week with processions and Easter Sunday and the spring festival. In summer there are all kinds of music festivals and this year 2005, the XI edition of the Sea Music Festival will be held July 1-23 in Cartagena. There are two countries that will be present, Turkey July 15th with Mercan Dede and othrs and Brazil, with artists like Chico Cesar and Ray Lema at the 16th. But if you lose in this year, we know that is celebrated every year! The Murcia is one of the best for the cultivation of land irrigated vegetables. This can be proved, if you try to slowly fried cabbage in olive oil, rice with red beans, spinach and chickpea stew and the most popular of all? Meatloaf. As the sea, but also make good use of fishermen and fish, as well as exquisite prawns and crawfish. To accompany the food, a little 'wine from Jumilla, a wine or a red or pink Bullas Yecla. And, finally, sweet fruit. However, it can not be lazy and take a drive in your rental car and head for the beaches of La Manga, where incredible luxury hotels and golf resorts are at your availablitity. Or further up along the coast, enjoying the Costa Blanca of Alicante and perhaps a quick retu to Calpe, your stay in Murcia.