Murcia

Shop

Try Benijofar Market on Tuesday morning for a traditional shopping experience, great bargains and the place to pick up fresh fruits and vegetables.
The Peter Murray store at the Nueva Condomina shopping centre is a great place to pick up trendy items for men and women.

The Puente Viejo (Old Bridge) is the city's most historic bridge and it offers a classic view of the city centre from the River Segura.

Looking for a lively night out? For a foam party and heaps of summer fun try Pacha in Torrevieja.

The Gran Via Escultor Salzillo is the city centre's main arterial route. It is home to department stores and a selection of smaller shops, and there is also access to the atmospheric narrow streets that branch off into the heart of the Olt Town.

The area around Plaza de San Juan was once one of the largest and most prosperous Jewish quarters in Spain. The narrow streets around the square are testament to the town planning of the Middle Ages, although the synagogues have long gone and many of the streets have had name changes. The area is now better known for its bustling tapas bars and restaurants.

Sima de las Palamos, in Torre Pacheco, contains the fossilised remains of Neanderthals. Archaeologist Michael Wwalker has dated them as 40000 years old.

Day trip

Torrevieja. The busy seaside town of Torrevieja is less than an hour away by car. As well as sandy beaches, there is a bustling harbour area with a busy fishing fleet. The seafront restaurants have a wide array of fresh fish on offer and the service is usually second to none.
San Pedro del Pinatar. On the Mar Menor (Lesser Sea), this pretty town is one of the nearest costal developments to Murcia, at about 40 minutes away from the city. It has some great beaches and excellent fish restaurants. Its protected salt marshes are a bird watcher's paradise.