Tourism in Murcia, a hang-up free region

It is true that the unique terrain of Mar Menor makes this one of the main tourist destination in Murcia....but there are many more. Discover here a few sun-drenched beaches. The coast of Murcia is known as Costa Cálida (Spanish for “Warm Coast”) Beaches of Calblanque, including in the Beaches of Cartagena, as well as Paraíso Beach, Beaches of Mazarrón and the more unknown Beaches of Lorca. Learn more about secret spots and the story of the most original, famous beaches of Murcia.

 

Charming towns in Murcia

 

We have found towns in the Region of Murcia where people’s traditions are the same as those of our ancestors many centuries ago. Villages with cobblestone streets sitting next to the Segura river, an irrigation source for the fertile Murcia Orchards and the Ricote valley. Some of the most beautiful towns and villages in Spain are in the Region of Murcia. At Allyouneed we share with you many ideas to enjoy our regional destinations, as well as little stories and legends of the most picturesque towns in Murcia.

 

Route of the Castles

 

The Region of Murcia was the last Moorish stronghold after Spain was reconquered. More specifically, the Valley of Ricote became the last Almohad bastion of 16^th-century Spain. There was even a time when the entire Andalus Kingdom could be seen from Ricote, which is why most towns in Murcia have castles on top. These castles were built by the Arabs and later used by Christians, mostly belonging to the Order of Santiago. The Castle of Lorca together with the Castle of los Vélez in Mula, and the castles of Jumilla and Santuario de la Vera Cruz de Caravaca, are the best preserved ones, proud survivors after centuries of battles and pillages. If you want to know more about the Castles in the towns of Murcia, you are in the right place.

 

Trails and history in Murcia

 

Trails and routes that look pretty much the way they did centuries ago. Trails full of history. Find more about their legends and stories.

 

Activities for children in Murcia

 

If you are traveling with your family, we suggest some fun activities for your children. Coming to Murcia means having a great time! Some times activities initially conceived for children are a perfect opportunity for us adults to enjoy ourselves.

 

What to see in Murcia

 

All along the Eastern Mediterranean Coast there are a large number of windmills, used mostly to grind cereals. They are one of the main tourist destinations.

 

The most famous mining town is La Unión, home of the most important International Flamenco Festival worldwide. La Unión is known because back in the day lots of people there worked in the copper and iron mines. Agrupa Vicenta, the flagship of Murcian mines, has been converted into a place of arts and music. Mazarrón, Águilas, Cehegin… are other Murcian towns with a mining tradition.

 

These are another example of Arab engineering during their time in the Kingdom of Murcia. Famous waterwheels such as La Ñora, Alcantarilla or Noria Grande in the Valley of Ricote (Abarán), have their original structure and are still used to raise water for irrigation purposes.

 

Murcia has 274 kilometers of Mediterranean coastline, with many lighthouses contributing to safe sailing in Murcian waters.