Day tour of Murcia

Murcia in a day. Tired of routine on the coast? Go for new experiences to Murcia. This is a stunning metropolis in its beauty with elegant architectural solutions. Modern houses are intertwined with historical buildings, trendy street food bars closely coexist with wine cellars, glass business centers with Catholic churches here. It's an inspiring space that is worth visiting at least once! 

By the way, in the capital of the province, there aren't tourist pandemonium, and it's more popular among the Spaniards themselves, which indicates a quality of any service: from shops to restaurants.

When is the best time to go to Murcia?

In summer it's very hot there, and because of the dense buildings - winds are rare guests. In winter it'is much more comfortable. At Christmas, the region is transformed. Christmas decorations contrast brightly on houses with flowering orange trees. Such alleys add " taste” to the surroundings. 

How to get to Murcia? 

• The most convenient way is to reach to Murcia by own car on the route N-332 and A-7, which form a kind of circle between the seaside resorts of Orihuela Costa, Torrevieja and the cultural community of Murcia. The distance will be 70 kilometers. 

• Or, to use public transport. At the roundabout, on the Avenue Av.de la Playa in La Zenia climb aboard the bus Costa Azul-Destino Alicante, at the stop Veleta carry out the transfer, the destination of the route: Orihuela Bus Estacion-final. It is necessary to buy train tickets for Renfe Cercanias at the depot. The train will take you to the railway station, Murcia del Carmen. 

Start sightseeing walking tour around Murcia city from Cathedral, after, turn to the direction of Calle Traperia. Here you gonna see the Real Casino Murcia - people from high society gather for major events here. The passing cost varies from 3 to 5 euros and you can get there daily from 10:30-19:00. The Museum-Palace is famous for its stylish interiors and exhibition of sculptures. 

Part of your journey will be centered around the two streets Plateria and Trapezium. It is noteworthy that they received their names from the types of trading activities that are relevant to today. On the first - lived and worked jewelers and masters of over coins, on the second-merchants of fabrics. Shopping in Murcia starts here! 

Tired? It's time going for a bite to eat at Plaza Las Flores (from Spanish - Flower square) - the meeting place of the famous tapas-bars. Local snack in these parts is considered to be La Marinera-consisting of crispy bread, pate, and anchovies. Bon appetit! 

It's time to continue the walk and go down to the waterfront. This is a great area for the promenade, including parks-Del Malecón and Jardin de Floridablanca. About the latter, there is an opinion, as the progenitor of all Spanish gardens and squares. Disputes over the uniqueness are going. 

Then - Town-forming enterprises preserved from past centuries – such as the Hydraulic Museum of the mills of the Segura river (with early mentions from 1364) and the Parliament. Conjunto Monumental San Juan de Dios-former Templar hospital, and now an exhibition of religious themes. 

Of particular interest is the bridge of dangers, nicknamed as old. We recommend a Location with a capital letter. The scenery is extraordinary - a tip for photographers. 

TERRA NATURA 

Zoo in Murcia - Terra Natura. An entertainment area for children and parents. The kids will be able to feed several mammals and rodents, ride on pony, see brood of giraffes and communicate with the unknown world around them. Night safaris will be organized for adults.