| Murcia is the beautiful city that is the | | | | to enjoy them in. Besides the Mediterranean, |
| capital of a region of the same name. Located | | | | you can enjoy the Mar Menor, a small sea just |
| near Torrevieja on the Segura river in the | | | | inland from the Mediterranean. |
| southeastern section of Spain, it is located | | | | |
| near a plain that provides a perfect | | | | One of the most popular gathering spots in |
| environment for vegetable growing, so much so | | | | the city is Glorieta Square. Located in the |
| that the city is known as the market garden | | | | center of town, alongside the river, it is |
| of Murcia. | | | | the location of city hall and a great place |
| | | | to visit. There are many such areas to stroll |
| There is so much to see and do in this city, | | | | through and shop in, including market square. |
| that we can only touch upon a few here. One | | | | |
| of its most famous landmarks is the Cathedral | | | | Murcia holds a number of festivals during the |
| of the Diocese of Cartagena-Murcia. Although | | | | year, mostly with religious themes, so they |
| most of the construction of this cathedral | | | | take place on the major religious holidays. |
| was done between 1394 and 1465, it was only | | | | Christmas, Easter and Three Kings Day inspire |
| completed in 1792. The cathedral is an | | | | the most elaborate and beautiful ones. |
| interesting mix of architectural styles: | | | | |
| Renaissance, Gothic, Baroque and Rococo. | | | | And one of the most popular and dramatic |
| | | | events in the city of Murcia is the Holy Week |
| The Palacia Episcopal, or Bishop's Palace was | | | | Processions. Sculptures are actually removed |
| constructed during the 18th century and is | | | | from museums and paraded through town to |
| located near the Cathedral and is the home of | | | | replicate the walk that Christ took on his |
| the bishop of the diocese. | | | | way to the Cross. These processions continue |
| | | | night and day, with the night time |
| One of the most interesting museums is the | | | | processions accompanied by candlelight. |
| the Museum of Science and Water. Here you can | | | | |
| watch demonstrations or conduct experiments, | | | | Getting to Murcia couldn't be easier, since |
| all dealing with water. The shows and | | | | there is an airport located only 45 |
| exhibits change constantly, so there is | | | | kilometers away, offering flights to an from |
| always something new to see. The kids will | | | | most major cities. As with travel to any |
| enjoy this museum's planetarium. | | | | destination, you should compare airfares. You |
| | | | are sure to find great bargains on the |
| But despite all of the museums and other | | | | Internet, but many times discount airlines do |
| attractions of Murcia, the real draw for most | | | | not advertise on the Internet, and you will |
| people is the sea. Since the city is located | | | | need to contact a travel agent. It's always a |
| on the Costa Blanca, you can be sure of soft | | | | good idea to shop both and compare rates. |
| white sand beaches and lovely sunny weather | | | | |