Adrenalin rushes for children and adults alike in some of the most spectacular scenery of Murcia Safe ziplines designed for children have become relatively commonplace in parts of the UK over recent years, mini versions having been installed in many..

What are the All Saints and All Souls Day Halloween traditions in Murcia? This next week is the celebration of All Saints Day on November 2 and All Souls day on November 2. The fiesta on November 1 is a National Holiday, a red day, so most retail..

Terra Natura Murcia, water and wildlife park Terra Natura Murcia is one of the most important animal and nature parks in Spain. It is one of a new generation of wildlife parks, in which visitors can discover the concept of what is known as "Zooinmersi..

Monteagudo has been home to numerous civilizations over the last 4,000 years The San Cayetano Visitors Centre in Monteagudo is located below one of the most instantly recognizable monuments in the Region of Murcia, the 14-metre-high statue of..

A bizarre legend surrounds the figure of the Virgin Mary on the façade The church of La Merced, which is on Calle Santo Cristo on the northern side of the Plaza Beato Andrés Imbernón (next to the university campus of La Merced), is one of the historic..

A large open-air plaza in the heart of the university district of Murcia The Plaza de Europa in the centre of Murcia is not the largest, the most spectacular or the most popular of the many squares dotted throughout the city, but its location..

The mountain sanctuary of the patron of Murcia, the Virgen de la Fuensanta One of the most popular days out among residents of the city of Murcia, and one which is highly recommended to visitors to the Region, is to take the car and head for the..

The Visitor centre of La Luz is on the outskirts of the city of Murcia in the Carrascoy and El Valle regional park The visitor centre of La Luz is located in the Carrascoy y El Valle natural park, 7 kilometres outside the capital city and contains..

The Chocolate de la Luz can once again be purchased from monks in the mountains outside Murcia Here's an enjoyable morning out which is suitable for those who enjoy a spot of sightseeing and a good view, as well as for those who enjoy a not too taxing..

This belén is a total contrast to the Salzillo belén and is well worth a visit Spanish noble families have been building monumental beléns for centuries, and the Museo Salzillo in Murcia City has two completely different large-scale beléns on..

Art and cultural exhibitions in an 18th century monastery chapel The Sala Verónicas exhibition room is inside the old Convento de Verónicas in the centre of Murcia, next to the marketplace which bears the same name on the northern bank of the..

Oficina de turismo de Murcia Murcia City has four tourist information points, the main one being in Plaza Belluga, right next to the main underground parking area, Town Hall and Cathedral. The three smaller information points are set up in outlying..

Part of the Museo Santa Clara This is a very interesting museum, as it’s not one which is generally easy for individuals to visit, as it is still partly a working religious complex. Part of this complex is devoted to the museum. The patio of..

The Marqueses de los Vélez, the Fajardos, a name frequently seen in the Region of Murcia The names of Vélez and Fajardo are frequently seen throughout the Region of Murcia, linked with castles, Murcia Cathedral, the history of various municipalities..

The Conjunto combines Moorish, baroque and contemporary Murcia The Conjunto Monumental of San Juan de Dios represents three distinct elements of Murcia's history; the Moorish occupation, the baroque splendour of the 18th century and the contemporary..

Murcia Casino Casinos can best be described as social clubs, locations where the elite, ambitious and monied can gather to socialise together in an exclusive environment. Membership is by subscription and many casinos still operate throughout..

Iglesia Catedral de Santa María en Murcia Murcia Cathedral The glorious Baroque fachada of the Cathedral dominates the atmospheric Plaza del Cardenal Belluga and is one of the most emblematic images associated with the City of Murcia. It´..

Murcia, the museum of the City of Murcia This museum is dedicated to the history of Murcia, and helping its visitors to understand the fascinating history of the city and how it evolved. Its located in a beautiful 19th century building and is..

Museo Arqueológico de Murcia, Murcia The Archaeological museum is a veritable treasure trove and holds a remarkable collection of finds from sites across the region, laid out in a logical and carefully considered display. It aims to show the..

Murcia watermill museum, the Molinos del Río Located on the banks of the River Segura, which flows through the centre of Murcia, this is an atmospheric, working watermill museum, a vital cog in the food chain which supplied Murcia and thecapital..

Auditorio y Centro de Congresos Víctor Villegas, Murcia  Information about the Auditorio Víctor Villegas The auditorium hosts a regular programme of classical music, opera and pop music, with multiple secondary halls and a main concert hall..

Centro de arte, Palacio Almudí The Palacio Almudí today is a noble and imposing building which houses administrative offices, and two exhibition spaces, although its original function was as a grain store. The main structure of what we see..

The Salzillo Museum celebrates the work of Francisco Salzillo The Museo Salzillo, the Salzillo Museum Francisco Salzillo is a name synonymous with Baroque sculpture in Murcia, working at a time when the exuberance and drama of Baroque art and architecture..

El Centro de Visitantes San Antonio el Pobre One of the great undiscovered treasures of the Region of Murcia is the whole area which lies just a few kilometres from the heart of Murcia capital, the Parque Natural El Valle. The park area itself..

Antonio Campillo is one of Murcias best loved sculptors El Parque Escultórico Antonio Campillo, an open air sculptural park featuring 9 pieces by the murcian sculptor after whom it was named, and one by Marta Balmaseda ,his student and friend..

Murcia, The Murcia Museum of Fine Art The MUBAM, Museo de Bellas Artes Murcia, is a carefully compiled collection of art which transverses centuries of murcian culture, capturing the essence of each epoch with examples representative of the most..

Where to go in Murcia, follow the trail to real saffron and gastronomic goodies. Indoor markets are a murcian tradition , fresh food and produce being of vital importance to Spanish housewives, who will ruthlessly maul through the produce and complain..

Where to go in Murcia, Museo Ramón Gaya Ramón Gaya is one of the most popular and famous artists Murcia has ever produced, and this museum has been dedicated to his memory as a showcase for his works. A little information about Ramón Gaya...

Where to go in Murcia, Museo de la Ciencia y el Agua, Museum of Science and Water This museum is designed to make children think about their environment and explain basic scientific principles in relation to the earth and natural surroundings...