Murcia Costa Blanca Spain by Murcia.to

Murcia Information
Murcia is a very historic city that offers insights into everyday Spanish life, as well as a rich legacy of art and contrasting cultures. Greeks, Romans, Carthaginians, Phoenicians and Moors have all left their mark. Founded in around 825 AD by the moors, in the centre of the River Segura Valley, the importance of the city over the years can be seen in the many beautiful cathedrals, palaces and other public buildings around its many narrow streets.

Murcia Culture, History and Festivals
Murcia is outgoing by nature, with strong Mediterranean roots in its Murcia culture. The people have always prided themselves on their use of social gatherings as the ideal way of giving thanks for the marvellous climate and the generous fertility of the land. Throughout the year it is possible to attend a plethora of Murcia festivals in the region in which passion alternates with colour, joy with restraint, vitality with the Murcia history and fervour with popular exaltation.

Murcia Sports and Activities
Murcia is nicely rounded off, both on the coast by the Mar Menor Nautical Centre, and inland, by every kind of infrastructure for sports, leisure and Murcia activities. These include: potholing routes through caves of exceptional interest, horse-riding, rural activities, white-water canoeing, cave-diving, deep-sea diving, paragliding, hang-gliding, distillation of aromatic plants and the extraction of their scents, hand production of cakes and cheeses, thematic routes, camps and many many more.

Murcia Bars, Restaurants and Nightlife
You have probably already heard of the famous Spanish "tapas.", there are a great number of Murcia bars and squares where you can enjoy a delicious appetiser in the open air. Some of the most popular bars are situated in Plaza San Juan. Weekends, the bars serving tapas in Plaza del las Flores and la Plaza Mayor are much frequented. If you want a formal meal, there exist Murcia restaurants in every part of the city where you can find a great quality at a fair price.

Murcia Property for Sale
With over 170 km of coastline, quieter surroundings and lower property prices than the neighbouring Costa del Sol, Murcia has become a popular place for foreigners to look for their dream home and to settle down. If you are interested in the area, the properties that are for sale here, new developments that are under construction or should you have any other questions please visit out Murcia property page

Murcia Hotels to Stay
There is a wide selection of Murcia hotels, from luxury hotels to hostals, self catering apartments and golf hotels. Some are perfectly located amongst some of the best scenery, beaches and leisure centres throughout Murcia. All with access to a wide range of restaurants, clubs and bars, the south eastern coast has become the destination for visitors across Europe and around the world.

Murcia Wines
Known as 'the sunshine wine', and with almost 100,000 hectares of vineyards, this gives you a rough idea of the importance of wine in the ancient kingdom of Murcia. It is possible these days to find excellent Murcia wines with a modern touch and plenty of delicate traits of Murcia. Wines inspired by the latest advances in enological science and in perfect harmony with the predominating tastes of today.

Murcia Maps, Resources and Photo Gallery
Here you can find detailed Murcia maps and of the surrounding areas in the Costa Blanca as well as other resources. Also don't forget to check our collection of photographs of Murcia and its countryside in our online gallery of Murcia photos.

Murcia Weather and Webcam
See a Murcia webcam of this magnificent Spanish city. Also up to date Murcia weather and a weather forecast for the next few days.