Murcia Airport Area Guide

The city of Murcia is described as one of the most beautiful and historic in Spain, standing on the banks of the river and enjoying all year round sunshine with the highest temperatures in the region.

There is a great deal of Moorish influence in the city and it still has some impressive city walls. The ancient Murcia region had intense commercial relationships with the Phoenicians and Greeks opening commercial factories on the coastal area. Its history has always been connected to seafaring activities and agriculture, and when it was captured by the Moors they introduced an advanced system of irrigation which made Murcia’s crops famous all over the world.

The Mediterranean cuisine here is excellent and offers something for everyone with stews, salads, baked meat and rice dishes. Its closeness to the sea also gives Murcia its rich seafood delicacies. Also the fertile land here is now producing some very good local wines and Murcia is becoming a strong competitor in this market.

If you plan to spend your holidays in or around Murcia it is worth renting a car. Local transport by bus or train is available, but if you want to see something of the beautiful places off the beaten track you need the freedom offered by renting a car. If you hire a car on arrival at Murcia Airport this will also cut down on the transfer costs to your destination.

Murcia is a welcoming and friendly city which modern while maintaining its traditions. Its most important monument is the cathedral with its variety of architectural styles that overlapped during its construction between 1394 and 1462. For more details of this, museums, art galleries and other fascinating places to visit in Murcia we have written an article on local attractions in Murcia

 

There are over a hundred beaches in Murcia and the surrounding area which vary from small and isolated coves which are only accessible by boat, to vast stretches of sand with surrounded by bars and restaurants. We have provided details of the the ten Blue Flag beaches here.

 

There are a mumber of great golf coursesin the region of Murcia, with more in the pipeline. We have provided details of the main golf courses in Murcia designed by Jack Nicklaus, Dave Thomas or Robert Dean Putman, as well as the three championship courses at La Manga Club. There is also a large amount of Murcia Golf Property for sale.

In recent years Murcia has become an increasingly popular destination for property hunters looking for a home in Spain away from the overdeveloped areas of the Costa del Sol and Costa Blanca.

The most popular properties are those located on golf resorts, the addition of a golf course means year round visitors and added rental potential for property investors and holiday homeowners alike.

Murcia is famous for its excellent cuisine and especially the tapas dishes, with many of the recipes originating from here. We have written a guide to some of the best restaurants and tapas bars in Murcia, not forgetting the coastal restaurants who serve wonderful fish anda seafood fresh from the Mar Menor and Mar Mayor.

Murcia is a wonderful place to shop with international and local crafts providing some fabulous souvenirs. We have provided some information on shopping in Murcia which tells you where the main shopping areas are, together with a guide to all the markets and when they are held.

 

If you are planning to explore the area outside of the city centre and play some golf or go to some of the more out of the way beaches then you might consider hiring a car There are a number of car hire firms based at Murcia Airport who will be pleased to have a vehicle awaiting your arrival. This also cuts down on transfer costs for you and your family.

We also provide information on other sporting and leisure amenities in Murcia including a Murcia Area Guide which contains information on local attractions in Murcia , golf courses in Murcia, the best places to shop in Murcia, Murcia market days and where the best Murcia beaches are. We have also included a list of recommended Murcia restaurants.