Murcia Region

Murcia is the Capital city of the Region of Murcia. It has a population of over 400,000 and is the seventh largest in Spain. The city alone makes up around a third of the population of the whole region of Murcia.

A famous Naval city Cartagena is steeped in history from being a famous defence port since the 16th Century and is still Spanish Navy´s official home. Along with the Naval history there are ruins of Roman Theatre to explore.

Lorca a famous city dating to the Roman times and was once the border and frontier town between the Christian and Muslim parts of Spain. Unfortunately some serious damage was done to the city and it´s famous castle during an earthquake in 2011.

Only 10km from the capital of Muria Molina de Segura is made up of three main districts La Ribera de Molina, Torrealta and El Llano de Molina. There is much history and with parts of the town dating back to 11th century.

Only 7km from the city of Murcia this region is mainly suburbs of the city, but is an important agricultural area with low lying fertile plains including valley of the Segura river. The town is also home to the Spanish Airforce Parachutist Academy.

Due to it´s location to the Segura river and it´s fertile lands Cieza main economy revolves around agriculture producing peaches and olives. The peach trees provide a spectacular sight with beautiful blossom between mid February to mid March.

One hour inland from the capital Murcia and on the border of Granada Province, Caravaca de la Cruz is considered on of the top 5 holy cities in the world and is destination for many pilgrimages. A spectacular fiesta is held between the 1st and 5th of May.

A famous wine region Jumilla is 45 minutes north of Murcia City. Steeped in history from medieval and Roman times, Jumilla is fantastic place to visit for wine tasting and historical culture. It has a 15th century castle where visitors can enjoy superb panoramic views. 

One of the most popular tourist destinations on the Costa Calida, on the Northern point of the Mar Menor, San Pedro del Pinatar originally a fishing village now offers it´s visitors long sandy beaches, salt flats and therapeutic mud baths.

Just 15 minutes from the capital of Murcia, Las Torres de Cotillas is part of the agricultural region that surrounds the city and has been a settlement since the Roman times. The last week of August the locals celebrate with their annual fiesta.

Alhama de Murcia is located in the valley of the  Guadalentín river and is known for it´s thermal springs, which brought both the moors and the Romans here, giving the town it´s name in Arabic it means “hot spri

The entrance to the Ricote Valley, Archena is 24 kilometres from Murcia and is famed for its hot mineral springs, where there are several hotels to enjoy the natural spa experience and it´s known as the best Spa location in Spain.  

Located in the Valley of Ricote on the banks of the River Segura and 40 km from the city of Murcia. Abarán provides a beautiful view of the valley Sierra del Oro, as well as its famous historical water wheels, which many can still be seen working today.

A mainly agricultural area Puerto Lumbreras is a perfect spot for rural tourism 20 minutes south of Lorca it provides a varied landscape and vegetation that has built an industry of pottery production, carpets, fabric and articles made from esparto grass, all characteristic of the area.

Bullas is the second highest municipality in the region after Moratalla and has built a reputation for wine making. Its vineyards produce rich red wines, brandies and is especially known for it rose wines. As well as it´s rich history of archaeological sites.

Bordering the Alicante Province Beniel is 18 km east of Murcia and is mainly made up of irrigated land to support its agricultural economy. Settled by the Arabs in the 9th and 10th centuries Beniel is also known for it´s silk making.

Calasparra is a rice producing town, being at the junction between 4 rivers and 2 reservoirs, giving it privileged status due to these water sources.  It also has a UNESCO world heritage site for it´s caves with rupestrian paintings.

Ceutí is one of the fastest growing towns in the Murcia Region and is 18 kilometres from the capital. An agricultural town it experienced much growth due to the fruit and vegetable canning industries during the 1960s.