75 km south of Alicante about 30 km west of Torrevieja, Murcia is the capital of the Autonomous Community of the Region of Murcia. The city can be accessed by car using the E15 from Alicante or using the C415 from the Madrid direction.

Sharing the waters of the Mediterranean and the Menor Sea and its region having over 200 beaches, many places rich in history and culture, Murcia is a tourist haven

Due to the large and sophisticated watering system the city’s municipal area’s landscape most dominant aspect is the orchard.

Main Sights:

The Cathedral of the Diocese of Cartagena built in the Castilian Gothic style between 1394 and 1465 shows a blend of architectural styles, Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo and Neoclassical influences.

Also in the Plaza Cardenal Belluga near the cathedral are the 18^th century Bishop’s Palace and an extension to the town hall.

The Glorieta is a pleasant, landscaped city square which lies on the banks of the Segura River and was constructed during the 18th century. It houses the City Hall.

Platería once a focus for the commerce of rare metals and Trapería for garment trade of the Jewish community are mostly pedestrian areas, now housing the Casino, a social club erected in 1847.

From the eighteenth century stone bridge with a Lady Chapel on one of its side; to modern bridges, several bridges of different styles span the river Segura.

La Fuensanta sanctuary and adjacent El Valle regional park, the Malecón Boulevard, Los Jerónimos monastery, Almudí Palace, the Romea theatre, Monteagudo Castle and the Salzillo Museum are all worth a visit.

Portraying the events which lead up to and include the Crucifixion the Holy Week procession is among the most famous festivals throughout all of Spain. The Huerta parade and Burial of the Sardine follow a week after the Holy Week.

Christians, Jews and Muslims celebrate the Three Cultures International Festival each May to overcome racism and xenophobia through music, exhibitions, symposiums and conferences.

Car hire companies found offering their services in this region are Solmar, Europa, Avis, Hertz, Auriga, Atesa and Centauro.

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