Next To Torrevieja, Murcia Is Tourist Spot On Mediterranean Sea
Murcia is a town located along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea in the south of Spain in a province with the name Murcia as well. It is an ancient city founded in 831 AD by the Muslims. Murcia is usually warm, with more than 300 days of sun each year and temperatures reaching 40 degrees C, 104 degrees Fahrenheit, in the summer and the winter days passing by very quickly and mildly.
The tourist trade is very successful in Murcia and as such, there are several hotels, apartments and other places available for people wishing to visit the area. There are luxury resorts, nice hotels, and basic rentals all available in Murcia. The Internet can provide a valuable resource when traveling to Murcia, with searches of both places to stay and reviews listed by past guests to aid in your decision making process when planning where to stay.
If you are staying in Murcia for an extended period of time, it may be very cost effective to consider renting one of the many apartments for lease in the area. These apartments often offer several amenities and conveniences for those on prolonged vacations and also gives residents the option of cooking meals in a full kitchen, instead of ordering room service or eating in restaurants. Both travel and real estate agents can provide assistance in finding the right apartment to suit your needs, in the right location to fit your plans
There are many tourist attractions in Murcia. The summer brings in the beach lovers, and the endless days sun keep them out there for weeks at a time. A popular spot is the Mar Menor, or "small sea" that is carved out of the Mediterranean by a sandy ribbon of land.
There is a beautiful old church called the Cathedral of the Diocese of Cartagena-Murcia that was built from the 14th and 18th centuries. The church is a fabulous representation of the passing architectural styles that were prevalent during hundreds of years, from the Renaissance and Gothic, Baroque and Rococo periods all well represented. The bishop's house is also located nearby, and the Palacia Episcopal, built during the 18th century, draws visitors of its own.
The patron saint of Murcia was honored with the Sanctuary of Fuensanta, built in the 18th century. The statue of this saint is carried throughout the town in the Holy Week Procession, when the sculptures representing the life of Christ before the Crucifixion are displayed in a parade.
The Museo de Tradiciones y Artes Populares is a folk museum with representative local art with many items, some as many as three hundred years old, on display.
