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Río Bidasoa, 1. 30740 (Lo Pagán, San Pedro del Pinatar)
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| The country of Spain is located in southwestern Europe. |
| Mainland Spain has a surface area of 493,486 square kilometers, while the Balearic Islands and the Canary Islands cover 4,992 and 7,447 square kilometers, respectively. The Spanish cities of Ceuta and Melilla on the African continent account for an additional 32 square kilometers. |
| The World Tourism Organization rates Spain as the second most popular tourist destination worldwide, with 49.5 million visitors annually. | |
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| The autonomous community of Murcia is located on the southeast coast of the Spanish peninsula, bordered by the provinces of Alicante, Granada, Almería, Albacete and the Mediterranean Sea. |
| The Murcian coast stretches from the tranquil waters of the Minor Sea to the stunning cliffs of Aguilas. The most popular vacation an be found towards the north, while the southern part of the coast is quieter. |
| The town of San Pedro de Pinatar, of Roman origins, in the northwestern part of Murcia, was recently declared a Regional Park. | |
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 Prehistoric ruins of the Dolmen of Bagil and cave paintings in the Cueva de los Monigotes. Of tremendous historical and artistic interest, these can be found in the town of Calasparra on the banks of the River Segura. |
| Medina Siyasa ruins. Located in the town of Cieza, the ruins of this Arabic city are clear evidence of Muslim presence in the Murcian region. |
| Alfonsina Tower. A medieval castle in Lorca. |
| Murcia Cathedral. Built over six hundred years, the façade and interior of this cathedral reflect a number of different architectural influences. Highlights include a magnificent 92-meter tall tower make it the city's most characteristic symbol. |
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| Murcian gastronomy is highly regarded along the entire Mediterranean coast. It's not hard to find mouthwatering delicacies to enjoy in this region. |
| The raw ingredients used to prepare dishes are exceptionally high in quality, resulting in simple yet imaginative and flavorful cuisine. |
| The most typical dishes are sea bream baked in salt or seasoned with lemon; salted mullet roe; salt-cured tuna; "zarangollo huertano" (zucchini with potatoes, egg and onion); panaché (braised vegetables); creamed eggplant and larded roast beef with "poor man's potatoes". |
| Also full of flavor are the region's traditional stews, such as "olla gitana"-rice with green beans-and "gachasmigas", a dish typical to Murcian kitchens made with fried bread-crumbs, peppers and assorted sausages. |
| The traditional accompaniment to all these dishes could well be an excellent Jumilla wine, a Yecla rosé, a young Bullas red or other more robust wines like Ricote. |
| The most typical desserts are "pajarotes", made from flour baked with milk, eggs, cinnamon, sugar and lemon peel; little cakes with a sweet pumpkin filling and "tocino de cielo", a rich egg and caramel pudding. |
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| The most typical crafts made in the region are traditional Nativity scenes, ceramics from Lorca and Totana and articles woven from esparto grass and cane from Moratalla. |
| In Murcia capital, the main shopping areas are the streets of Trapería, González Adalid, Alejandro Sequeiro and San Cristóbal, the area around the cathedral, the La Fama neighborhood and Sánchez Tornel street. |
| Murcia's markets are also well worth visiting: Jumilla (Tuesdays), Cartagena and Lorca (Wednesdays), Murcia capital (Thursdays) and Caravaca de la Cruz (Sundays). |
| You'll also find several shopping malls open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. from Monday to Saturday. |
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| Local Time: UTC + 2 in Summer. UTC + 1 in Winter. |
| Official Currency: The currency used is the Euro |
| Official Language:Spanish. |
| Population: Approximately 40 millions inhabitants. |
| Electricity: 2220 V. Plugs are rounded and double-pronged. |
| Types of payment: Most shops accept cash and major international credit cards, such as VISA, MasterCard and American Express. |
| Banking hours: Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.. |
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