There are many different cities that you should visit if you are going to take a vacation in southern Spain. There is a wonderful city of Alicante, the historical centre of Cartagena, and the coastal city of Mazarron. Murcia City is a beautiful place to spend your vacation and it will not be complete without exploring the places that have made this city a dream holiday destination of every vacationer. You can visit a lot of great attractions from your Murcia hotel and this includes the fabulous museums such as the Museo de Ramon Gaya and Museo Salzillo. These two museums were named after the two famous Murcia artists Francis Salzillo and Ramon Gaya.
Another great reason for you to visit the city of Murcia is the festivals which take place all year round. You should also witness the religious ceremonies of Holy Week and Carnival. The city also has its own Spring Festival which is culminated by the Burial of the Sardine. This fiesta involves floats, parades, music and dancing. You will surely have fun while participating in this annual festival in Murcia.
If you want to breathe some fresh air, Parque Natural de Monte el Valle should be on your to-do list. This is only 6 km away from the city of Murcia, a short trip from most hotels in the area. Here you can find a conservation area consisted of Mediterranean scrub and woodland. It is also home to six flower species and a host of eagles, raptors and buzzards.
One of Spain’s popular department stores is El Corte Ingles. This department store is situated on Avenida de la Libertad. You will be able to mix shopping and sightseeing in this awesome location. It contains numerous boutiques where you can purchase some great items. Murcia is also well-known for its silk production. Most of these pieces are usually on sale which make wonderful gifts or souvenirs. There are also decorated glass, leather goods and baskets available in the department store.
Even if you choose to stay in one of the other popular Murcia hotels, for some delicious and tasty treats, you should head for the Hotel Hispano which serves scrumptious regional food at a friendly price. You can also visit the old restaurant which is only a two minute walk from the cathedral. This restaurant serves a wide range of wines and great tapas. Another fantastic restaurant which serves the best cuisine is El Chaleco. Some of the foods they serve are delicious liver dish and cinnamon-flavoured dessert.
If you are looking for some nighttime entertainment, the Hippodrome or KM Disco Garden hosts world class DJs for you to dance to great tunes until small hours. You can also find the huge Casino Mediterranea in the area. Other nighttime entertainment that Murcia City has to offer can be seen in Bar Warhol, Murcia Palace and many others. Your holiday with your family will be filled with adventure and excitement when you head to Murcia especially during summer.
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