subject: Murcia , A City Of Beaches [print this page] Murcia is on the Costa Colida, which means Warm Coast, of Spain. It is the capital and most populous city of the Autonomous Community of the Region of Murcia, and the seventh largest city in the Spain. The autonomous Spanish region of Murcia is situated between the better known regions of Andaluca and Valencia in South Eastern Spain. It is a wonderful destination for any holiday where you can choose to enjoy the weather and relax or be more active in water sports, golf or anything else in the surrounding area of Murcia.
Weather
Murcia's superb weather is something of a well-kept secret. Famous for being the agricultural heartland of Spain, its delicious produce is helped by a fantastic year-round climate that typically enjoys very hot dry summers and mild winter months, ideal for pursuing sports such as golf, sailing, windsurfing, hiking and cycling. With a staggering 2800 hours of sunshine every year and an average temperature of 19-20 degrees Celsius, it is little wonder Murcia is becoming so popular for affordable family and villa holidays.
Events & Festivals
Like all Spanish regions and cities, Murcia People love their celebrations and festivals. One of the most popular being the Feria of Murcia in September and the incredible Easter processions of La Semana Santa, also known as holy week that take place in April. The carnival, Rio-style celebrations called The Burial of the Sardine that take place after Semana Santa are also extremely popular with locals and visitors, as is the rather bizarre Baby Jumping Festival in the village of Colacho.
What to Do
Murcia is home to many beautiful and cosmopolitan cities such as the region's capital, Murcia and famous port city of Cartagena. Both offer superb shopping, giant Mediterranean malls and the urban caf culture you would expect from any substantial Spanish city. Murcia's riverside architecture and stunning Cathedral and plazas are certainly something to see, as are Cartagena's Roman ruins and amphitheatre and popular marina, which attracts hordes of day-trippers in the summer months.
City of Beaches
Murcia is the city of Beaches. Some of the most popular include Los Alcazares, which has some of the finest beaches along Spain's Costa Calida including Playa de los Narejos and Playa del Espejo, which have won the famous Q Awards for their high standards. The beach of San Pedro del Pinatar is also very popular as are the beaches at Santiago de la Ribera. One of Murcia's main features is the Costa Calida on the Mediterranean. There is an extensive and varied range of activities available including sailing, windsurfing, waterskiing and jet skiing, From picturesque small fishing towns to mountains, the Costa Calida has it all.
Restaurants & Bars
Murcia is known for its delicious fresh food, in particular the vegetables and seafood. Some of the better known restaurants are: Hotel Arco de San Juan ,El Churra , Hispano ,Silken 7 Coronas Hesperia Murcia. Murcia truly comes alive after the sun goes down and its nightlife is vibrant and exciting, as can be expected of a town full of young university students. There are many bars and clubs you could go to, such as the Lorca Lounge, Spike's Bar and the Sportsman.
