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The region of Murcia is sandwiched between the regions
of Andalucia, to the south west, Valenciana to the east and Castilla
la Mancha to the north and has over 200km of beautiful coastline. Murica
is a fertile plain largely consisting of two valleys, (fed by rivers
of the same names), the Segura and the Guadalentin. It forms part of
the Costa Blanca on the Mediterranean Sea. Close to the border of Valenciana
there is a small outcrop of land called the La Manga, which protects
the Menor Sea.
There are numerous walks and chances to explore the coves and dunes
of this 13km protected coast line in the Calblanque regional park near
to Mar Menor. The natural park of Sierra de Espuna protects the wildlife
of this region and offers you a variety of walking opportunities just
to the wets of the town Alham de Murcia. On the outskirts of the park
you'll also find the monastery La Santa and the hermitage Las Hertas.
Murcia enjoys a Mediterranean climate with warm dry summers and smooth
winters. It has over 300 days sunshine a year with very little rain.
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The airport of Murcia is located a short distance outside the city itself
enabling you to have easy access to your final destination without
getting bogged down in the city. It is well serviced from the majority
of UK airports and offers a range of cheap flights. You can also use
this airport to have easy access, and a short drive to explore the
areas of Hellin and Albacete in Castilla la Mancha.
Originally the city of Murcia was in the province of Cordoba when it
was founded in 800 AD. The famous and unique doors of its wonderful
cathedral Santa Maria built in the 15th century is spectacular. You
can visit the convent of Santa Ana and buy cakes through a revolving
hatch from the nuns who have taken a vow to have no further contact
with the outside world! The city's 18th century sculptor, Francisco
Salzillo, created a magnificent collection of polychrome sculptures.
The life-sized figures and carried through the city's streets during
its Easter processions. The sculptures can be viewed in the Salzillo
Museum.
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The city over looks some of the most spectacular beaches of this Costa
Blanco coast. The city itself was founded over 2,300 years ago. It
was then know as Quart Hadast and later became know by its Latin name
of Cartago Nova, from which it derives its name today. This rich and
varied historical culture can be seen in the buildings, monuments and
streets as you explore Cartagena .
The city of Lorca sits high on the hilltop south west of the
Sierrra de Espuna. From this advantage point occupants of the castle
which dominates the city itself would have been able to observe the activities
of the Moors in the province of Almeria in Andalusia Its importance to
the Romans is visible in all the artefacts and historical monuments that
survive today. Whilst you walk around the castle and the surrounding
area you will be able to explore the Roman villas and palaces. You can
also see the many beautiful churches and works of art that Lorca has
to offer.
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