Areas of Interest in Murcia

The Cathedral is a monumental building in the Old Town and can’t be missed with its 96-metre tower housing around 25 bells.  The surrounding area offers bars, restaurants and one of the best shopping streets, Calle Traperia with boutiques and a small commercial centre.

The Gran Via is the place for shopping in Murcia.  It offers department stores and smaller boutiques.  The El Corte Ingles, is thought of as the king of all department stores providing everything from an underground supermarket to sports equipment and baby wear.

The Museo de Bellas Artes on Calle Obiso Frutos is an interesting art gallery with works from various Spanish artists from the 16th to 20th centuries.  The Museo Salzillo is also worth a visit for wooden carvings and life sized sculptures by the 18th century sculptor Francisco Salzillo.  The figures are carried through the streets during the city’s famous Easter processions.

The Segura River cuts through the city and makes a pleasant walk from the historic centre to the Floridablanca gardens, which boast blossoming flowers all year around.

Eating Out in Murcia

Murcia has become famous for its tapas, from offering the most interesting in the whole of Spain.  There are endless bars and taverns which offer tapas, and the most popular can be found around the Plaza de Flores and the University area.

El Soto is a beautifully decorated restaurant, with tiled floors, wrought iron doors and Mediterranean plants.  Specialities include dishes such as steak in Roquefort sauce and sea bass.  Rice dishes are also popular with vegetables from the nearby market gardens.

Condestable is an upmarket fashionable restaurant.  The menu is constantly changing, with most dishes based on Mediterranean gastronomic cuisine traditions.  The food here is excellent, but the quality comes at a price.

Murcia Night Life

Icaro can be found near to the university and is a tranquil bar.  Due to its location during term time it attracts mainly students, but during the day the clientele is of all ages.

Almost all clubs in Murcia are outside of the city centre due to noise level restrictions.  Kallejon has two dance floors with music ranging from Spanish pop to commercial techno and dance open from Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.  Super 8 is also just outside of the city but is a much more intimate bar and club.  It usually has a live band on stage each week drawing a youngish indie crowd.

From the Airport to Murcia

Murcia Airport is around 50 kilometres from the city centre.  Taxi’s wait outside the terminal exit for journeys into Murcia.  Although there is no direct bus service, a bus does run from San Javier just three kilometres away into the centre of Murcia.