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Murcia City The city of Murcia is the capital of the Region of Murcia, and with more than 400,000 inhabitants is the seventh most populated municipality in Spain.

Situated in the fertile valley of the river Segura, it is surrounded by the irrigated orchards created during its evolution as a Moorish walled city. This "huerta" yields sweet citrus fruits and breeds strong traditions and a sense of belonging to the soil which is proudly celebrated in the annual Fiestas de la Primavera (the spring Fiestas), which fill the city with flowers, costumes, music and dancing as the Huertanos celebrate their roots and the bounty of the earth.

But it doesn´t stop there.

Murcia City Murcianos are imbued with an enjoyment for life which ensures a steady flow of the most spectacular celebrations and cultural activities in the Region: the Burning of the Sardine, the Moors and Christians, the Bando de la Huerta, the Autumn Feria, Christmas and the spectacular Three Kings Parade, as well as an ample offering of music and exhibitions in the museums, galleries and theatres of Murcia.

The city also has a rich religious tradition rooted in the baroque splendour of its churches and Cathedral, with works by the Murcian sculptor Francisco Salzillo, his pupil Roque López and their modern counterparts, the most important of these pieces sallying forth in the Semana Santa processions for which the city is justifiably famed.

Murcia City This historical heritage provides a rich cultural offering for visiting tourists, an offering which also includes the water and wildlife park of Terra Natura, a varied and comprehensive range of shopping options and a renowned gastronomic tradition with plenty of bars and restaurants to suit all tastes.

Although Murcia's roots are firmly rooted in agriculture, it earns its living in the 21st century in the services and manufacturing sectors, surrounded by industrial production, shopping centres such as Nueva Condomina and Thader, and industrial parks, focusing on technology, alternative energy and alimentation.

With extensive sports facilities, the city is also home to Murcia University and boasts a tram system linking the campus to the city.

Where is Murcia?

Murcia City Click for map, Murcia, Region of Murcia.

The city of Murcia is just half an hour from the coast and 15 minutes from the new Corvera International Airport, which is within the municipality.

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5,000 passengers at Corvera airport in May as international travel re-starts Traffic at the Region of Murcia International Airport rose by almost 5,000 per cent in May after the lockdown last year! The almost total cancellation of international travel in Europe during the winter is now very gradually being reversed at the.. 15/06/2021

Corvera airport inaugurates flights to and from Oujda in Morocco this Friday A new destination in north Africa is added to the flight information boards at Corvera As activity begins to pick up again following the near standstill over the winter at the Region of Murcia International Airport in Corvera, a new route to and.. 14/06/2021

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Murcia bank robber in jail pending trial after injuring four during attempted heist Three police officers were injured and a bank employee required surgery A man who injured three police officers during an attempted bank robbery in Murcia on Tuesday 1st June has been held in jail pending trial on the instruction of the courts of.. 04/06/2021

Terra Natura Murcia places tracking bands on 5 baby storksWhite storks have been nesting in Terra Natura’s enclosure since 2012 and the bands provide more information about these birds and their migration routes The Terra Natura animal park in Murcia, in collaboration with the Ministry of Water.. 03/06/2021

Terra Natura Murcia waterpark re-opens on June 5Full covid safety and hygiene measures are in place this summer for visitors at both the wildlife and water parks As temperatures increase, the best place to cool off this summer is the Terra Natura "Aqua Natura" waterpark, situated just.. 03/06/2021

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Until 25th July, exhibition of paintings by Pedro Flores at the Ramón Gaya museum in Murcia Guided visits are offered to the “Pedro Flores sobre papel” collection The Museo Ramón Gaya in the city of Murcia is hosting an exhibition until 25th July featuring works by the local painter Pedro Flores, specifically a collection..

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Terra Natura Murcia wildlife and water park Terra Natura Murcia, water and wildlife park We are happy to announce that we are reopening the zoo in the afternoon / evening session starting Monday, June 8 2020. Terra Natura Murcia is one of the most important animal and nature parks..

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