Murcia

Murcia City Info

Situated between the mountains of Sierra de Orihuela and the Cresta de Gallom, Murcia is beautifully positioned in the Spanish Mediterranean and a great place to visit on holiday. Not only does Murcia have dozens of sunny, picturesque beaches but it is also unique in the way the climate naturally supports a mix of barren landscape and lush green vegetation. Murcia's rich historic association with the Greeks, Phoenicians and the Spanish Moors have led Murcia to become a great place to visit for any foodie interested in fine, local dining. Murcia is famous for its stews, hotpots, baked meats and seafood as well as great Spanish wines. Not only this, but Murcia has some beautiful architecture including cathedrals, palaces and squares which make it a great place to visit.

• Cathedral de Santa Maria: Located at the Plaza del Cardinal Belluga and in the centre of Murcia, the Cathedral de Santa Maria is the finest Baroque building in the city and a fantastic example of gothic and renaissance style. With amazing features such as the awesome main facade built between 1739-54 by the architect Jaime Bort and the main alter containing the heart of the mediaeval King Alfonso X the Wise the Cathedral really is a must when visiting Murcia.
• Murcia City Hall: Clad in a local calcite stone, the city hall is a beautifully designed piece of architecture that truly represents the pride of the local Spanish people. With a fantastic view of the main square of Murcia, the City Hall is made up of solid plinths which support a fabulous gallery much like those made famous by numerous Spanish buildings.
• Murcia beaches: After a day or two of site seeing you will probably be crying out for a relaxing day at the beach. A treat that really is in abundance in Murcia with over 20 beaches to choose from. For golden sands and calm waters head down to Bolnuevo beach for a spot of swimming and beach games, for a more child friendly beach hit Nares beach with a mix of sand and urban play areas for the kids to enjoy

Airport Info

Murcia City Airport caters for International flights and has limited facilities including car hire and regional transport. Despite this though, the airport hosts over 1 million passengers annually servicing mainly Murcia and its surrounding areas.

Location
Murcia Airport is located in San Javier 17 miles South of Murcia

Facilities
As the airport was traditionally a military base the facilities at the airport are limited. There are car hire facilities as well as some regional transport, however dining and shopping are unavailable.

To and from the airport

By Taxi
Catching a taxi is without doubt the best option if you choose not to hire a car. Taxi's are available outside the arrivals lounge and cost roughly 70 Euros to get into Murcia.

By bus and Train
Unfortunately bus and train services in Spain are limited and as such taking a taxi really is your only option when travelling from Murcia airport. The nearest train station connecting you to national rail links is 10km away and can be accessed via a taxi. However buses are infrequent and so should not be relied upon for travel.

By Car
The airport lies in the middle of three major cities; Murcia, Costa Blanca and Torrevieja and is well sign posted to and from all of these areas. To access the airport via Murcia, take the A-30 and Autovia from Murcia heading towards the coast.

Contact

W: www.alicante-spain.com/murcia-airport.html