Murcia Local Attractions

Murcia has some really fabulous places to visit. The city is divided by the Segura River and is famous for its baroque cathedral, Almudi Palace and Castle of Monteagudo which is an 11th century fortress.

The Casino in Traperia was built in 1847 and has a stunning Moorish patio, baroque ballroom and loads of fantastically decorated halls and rooms with ornate plaster work. It is more like a luxury country hotel than a casino and well worth a visit.

The 14th century baroque Cathedral de Santa Maria is the showpiece of the town with the detailed face of the Puerta del Perdón gate ; the Renaissance “Junterones” chapel and the cathedral tower which is 96 metres tall and includes 25 bells.

There is some fantastic artistic heritage which can be seen in a number of exhibition halls, museums and art galleries. The Salzillo Museum has some fascinating sculpture by the man himself, or you can visit the Archaeological Museum, Museo de Bellas Artes or the Bullfighting Museum (you need a strong stomach for some of the exhibits). The Museo Ramon Gaya is dedicated to the artist who was a native of Murcia influenced by famous artists such as Vazquez and Rembrandt.

 

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.