What to see in Lorca, the city of the Fortress of the Sun
Lorca, the second largest municipality in Spain, is home to an impressive castle that pays homage to the sun and was in operation until the nineteenth century.
Caravaca de la Cruz: what to see in Murcia’s holy city
Caravaca de la Cruz is a magical place where Muslims and Knights Templar defended their faiths.
What to see in Murcia capital: the 12 essential places
Descubre la lista de lugares imprescindibles que ver en Murcia capital, un excelente lugar para una parada de dos o tres días de viaje por esta parte de la costa mediterránea española.
Monteagudo castle: the Murcian residence of Alfonso X the Wise
It is easy to spot the enormous Christ statue that crowns Monteagudo castle, but not everybody knows the secrets concealed between its walls.
Murcia Cathedral, a tall tower and the heart of Alfonso X the Wise
Holding many secrets, Murcia cathedral was once a mosque, boasts one of the tallest bell towers and safeguards the heart of a Castilian king.
Traditional food in Murcia: where vegetables always take centre stage.
The cuisine of Murcia is based principally on produce from its rich vegetable-producing regions, the perfect match for cold cuts, juicy meat and fish from the Mediterranean.
The Convent of Santa Clara and the secret of its Arab palace
The Convent of Santa Clara guards an incredible secret inside: the remains of an Arab palace and one of the oldest pools in Spain.
La Plaza de las Flores, tapas in the heart of Murcia
One of the most traditional corners of the capital of Murcia has also become the city’s hub for tapas.
Sanctuary of La Fuensanta: faith, art, and nature
Nestled in the foothills of the Cordillera Sur mountain range, in the outskirts of the city of Murcia, this great Baroque temple is a wonder in which faith, art, and nature combine.
Shopping in Murcia: a journey through the guilds of the Middle Ages
Any good shopping outing in Murcia should include a walk down its historical streets, Calle Platería and Calle Jabonería, which are lined with shops selling clothes, fabric, crafts and gourmet products.