Car Hire Murcia

F orget high rises and            see what the city has to offer in  crowded beaches, if you’re      terms of cultural and historical   looking for an authentic        attractions. The old quarter of    Spanish travel experience, the        the city is the best place to      city of Murcia is where it’s at!      start your journey. Most of the    The next time you find yourself       old town is pedestrian-friendly,   in Spain, be sure to hire a car,      making walking an easy option. A   pack a map and go explore the         labyrinth of cobbled streets       wonderful sights of Murcia.           leads up to the Cathedral of the                                         Diocese of Cartagena Murcia. Work  Murcia Mini Guide:                    began on the impressive cathedral                                        in 1394 and today the cathedral    The city of Murcia is situated in     is home to a free museum, which    the southeast of Spain on the         exhibits interesting religious     Segura River. It’s easy to see        artefacts like gothic altarpieces  why Murcia is a popular short         and an exquisite Roman             break destination. The city           sarcophagus frieze.                offers a good range of cultural                                          and historical attractions as         Glorieta de Espana is also worth   well as enjoying a sunny              checking out. The attractive palm  Mediterranean climate. The            lined square is a popular meeting  region’s climate is favourable to     place for locals and a gateway to  growing fruit and vegetables,         the town’s shops and cafés.        owing to the nickname La Huerta                                          de Europa, ‘The Market Garden of      Eating Out in Murcia:              Europe.’                                                                                                       Eating out in Murcia offers        Things To See/Do in Murcia:           excellent choice in terms of                                             budget and taste. Those looking    A walking tour is the best way to     for cheap eats will find           excellent value at budget             72km from Murcia and offers a      establishments such as Aires de       range of exciting activities. The  Murcia, El Soto on Paseo del          area is popular with scuba divers  Maceon and Hispano on Radio           who search the famous shipwrecks   Murcia. Whatever gastronomic          for buried treasure. While here,   route you choose, you’re              it’s worth sampling local          guaranteed to pay less for good       delicacies like caldero, a dish    quality fare, due to the Huerta       of fish flavoured rice. Cabo de    de Europa’s abundance of local        Palos also offers a range of       produce. The traditional ‘pisto’      sheltered bays making it the       definitely takes advantage of the     ideal spot for swimming.           region’s bumper harvests. The low                                        cost dish is a colourful but oily     Murcia is renowned for its Semana  blend of tomatoes, olive oil,         Santa celebrations, which take     aubergine, and red peppers.           place annually during Holy Week.                                         In memory of the crucifixion,      Day Trips/Events in Murcia:           sculptures by famous local artist                                        Francisco Salzillo are borrowed    Murcia is the ideal base from         from museums and carried through   which to explore the surrounding      the city in flower festooned       coast and villages. The resort of     candle-lit parades. Huerta Parade  La Manga is just a 70km drive         takes place the week following     from Murcia and offers excellent      Easter and sees local people       water sports facilities for           decked out in traditional          surfing, windsurfing and sailing      ‘huertano’ clothing.               enthusiasts.                                                                                                   August sees a host of free Latino  Cabo de Palos is also worth a         music events in the city’s Plazá   journey by hire car. This             Julian Romea including Tango and   traditional village is situated       Mexican Mariachi.                  About the Author Fiona writes for Argus Car Hire and Car Hire Spain Published At: www.Isnare.com