Discover Murcia and Cartagena
Murcia is probably one of the provinces with the least tourist influence in Spain, which doesn’t mean it isn’t a really beautiful and interesting area to see. Both Murcia and its surroundings are rich with history that is reflected in its typical architecture. Cartagena is known for its typical dishes and being a town with an important historical tone.
Murcia city does not have an excessively large extension, so it is very affordable to see in a couple of days on foot. One of the most typical starting points of a tour in the city is the Puente Nuevo (New Bridge). It is a considerably large metal bridge which was built in the early twentieth century. The view from the bridge will leave you speechless.
Near the bridge, just after crossing it, is the Convalecencia building which is conveniently close to the Plaza de la Glorieta de España. On this square you can find the town hall and its gardens, which are worth visiting because they are made up of flowers and trees, that make for an explosion of colour in the middle of the city.
An area you should explore is Murcia’s old town, where the Murcia Cathedral and the Plaza del Cardenal Belluga are located. We recommend you to explore the Cathedral in all its glory by climbing the bell tower, from which you can see the entire city.
If you scan Murcia’s surroundings, you will find Cartagena, a town that preserves a lot of the ancient Roman Empire, like the Amphitheater. The Roman Theater, which is perfectly preserved, is a must-see as it offers amazing panoramic views of Cartagena itself.
Despite being a visit to impressively historical areas, the entire coastal area should not be left unseen, since in Murcia they have the La Manga del Mar Menor. It is a very peculiar beach which, due to the shape of the coast, is a seaside spit and will probably remind you of a swimming pool because it is very undeep and closed in by sand.
Near the bridge, just after crossing it, is the Convalecencia building which is conveniently close to the Plaza de la Glorieta de España. On this square you can find the town hall and its gardens, which are worth visiting because they are made up of flowers and trees, that make for an explosion of colour in the middle of the city.
An area you should explore is Murcia’s old town, where the Murcia Cathedral and the Plaza del Cardenal Belluga are located. We recommend you to explore the Cathedral in all its glory by climbing the bell tower, from which you can see the entire city.
If you scan Murcia’s surroundings, you will find Cartagena, a town that preserves a lot of the ancient Roman Empire, like the Amphitheater. The Roman Theater, which is perfectly preserved, is a must-see as it offers amazing panoramic views of Cartagena itself.
Despite being a visit to impressively historical areas, the entire coastal area should not be left unseen, since in Murcia they have the La Manga del Mar Menor. It is a very peculiar beach which, due to the shape of the coast, is a seaside spit and will probably remind you of a swimming pool because it is very undeep and closed in by sand.