| Murcia is the beautiful city that is the capital of a | | | | you can enjoy the Mar Menor, a small sea just inland |
| region of the same name. Located near Torrevieja | | | | from the Mediterranean. |
| on the Segura river in the southeastern section of | | | | One of the most popular gathering spots in the city |
| Spain, it is located near a plain that provides a perfect | | | | is Glorieta Square. Located in the center of town, |
| environment for vegetable growing, so much so that | | | | alongside the river, it is the location of city hall and a |
| the city is known as the market garden of Murcia. | | | | great place to visit. There are many such areas to |
| There is so much to see and do in this city, that we | | | | stroll through and shop in, including market square. |
| can only touch upon a few here. One of its most | | | | Murcia holds a number of festivals during the year, |
| famous landmarks is the Cathedral of the Diocese of | | | | mostly with religious themes, so they take place on |
| Cartagena-Murcia. Although most of the construction | | | | the major religious holidays. Christmas, Easter and |
| of this cathedral was done between 1394 and 1465, | | | | Three Kings Day inspire the most elaborate and |
| it was only completed in 1792. The cathedral is an | | | | beautiful ones. |
| interesting mix of architectural styles: Renaissance, | | | | And one of the most popular and dramatic events in |
| Gothic, Baroque and Rococo. | | | | the city of Murcia is the Holy Week Processions. |
| The Palacia Episcopal, or Bishop's Palace was | | | | Sculptures are actually removed from museums and |
| constructed during the 18th century and is located | | | | paraded through town to replicate the walk that |
| near the Cathedral and is the home of the bishop of | | | | Christ took on his way to the Cross. These |
| the diocese. | | | | processions continue night and day, with the night |
| One of the most interesting museums is the the | | | | time processions accompanied by candlelight. |
| Museum of Science and Water. Here you can watch | | | | Getting to Murcia couldn't be easier, since there is an |
| demonstrations or conduct experiments, all dealing | | | | airport located only 45 kilometers away, offering |
| with water. The shows and exhibits change | | | | flights to an from most major cities. As with travel to |
| constantly, so there is always something new to see. | | | | any destination, you should compare airfares. You are |
| The kids will enjoy this museum's planetarium. | | | | sure to find great bargains on the Internet, but many |
| But despite all of the museums and other attractions | | | | times discount airlines do not advertise on the |
| of Murcia, the real draw for most people is the sea. | | | | Internet, and you will need to contact a travel agent. |
| Since the city is located on the Costa Blanca, you can | | | | It's always a good idea to shop both and compare |
| be sure of soft white sand beaches and lovely sunny | | | | rates. |
| weather to enjoy them in. Besides the Mediterranean, | | | | |