Murcia Car Hire Guide

T he Spanish region of            an ideal and cheap city to use as  Murcia is located between       a base for further exploration of  Valencia and Andalusia in       the surrounding Murcia region.     the southeastern part of Spain.       With cheap Murcia car hire,        This part of the country is in        discovering the area at a low      fact one of Spain’s least             cost to suit your budget has       traveled regions, however with        never been easier. There is not a  the increasing availability of        particularly extensive list of     cheap flights offered by low cost     attractions and sights in Murcia,  budget airlines to the area,          but it is a truly pleasant city    Murcia is growing in popularity       with a laid back and relaxed       as a Spanish tourist destination.     ambience, an old quarter of                                              narrow labyrinthine streets,       Murcia Mini Guide                     beautiful gardens on the banks of                                        the River Segura, and some         The city of Murcia is quite           wonderful food and wine.           small, with around 300,000                                               inhabitants. It’s closest airport     Things to see/do in Murcia         is actually located 17miles south                                        of the city in the San Javier,        Museo de Salzillo, Plaza San       however this is widely referred       Agustin, is a museum dedicated to  to as Murcia Airport, and is          Murcia’s famous sculptor and       served by a number of budget          artist Francisco Salzillo and is   airlines offering low cost travel     cheap to enter. The                options for thrifty tourists.         Archaeological Museum in Murcia                                          is a very low cost attraction and  The city has a university, which      offers an interesting journey      gives it a young, trendy vibe,        back into ancient Murcia. The      however overall the city is more      Cathedral de Santa Maria is a      quaint than cutting edge. It is       beautiful building with a          baroque-style façade and a            not cheap, so if your spending is  contrasting gothic interior. A        to remain more thrifty than        tower here (302ft high) allows        hefty, steer clear to avoid        for some spectacular views over       teasing yourself!                  Murcia, and there is also a                                              museum in the Cathedral. Budget       Eating out/Nightlife in Murcia     travelers will have no problems                                          visiting the Cathedral – in fact,     Cheap eats in Murcia are easy to   a cultural tour of Murcia will        find, particularly as there is a   prove to be a thrifty day out,        student population in the city     ideal for those looking for low       that are catered for with plenty   cost holiday attractions.             of casual and low cost                                                   restaurants and cafés. Budget      Murcia’s Casino is a must-see         dining options are not only easy   attraction in the city – an           to find in Murcia, but are         opulently decorated, beautifully      generally of a good standard,      regal building with each room         particularly due to the abundance  adorned in a different style.         of fresh produce grown locally     There are some great low cost         (the area is well irrigated and    shopping opportunities in Murcia,     as a result has fertile and        with cheap markets being              productive farmland). Homemade,    particularly good for bargains        hearty and comforting stews,       and discount produce. The fresh       fresh crispy salads, rustic        fruit and vegetables in Murcia        roasted dishes and Spanish rice    are particularly good. For big        dishes all feature widely on       spenders without budget worries,      Murcian menus and are generally    a walk down Calle Jaboneria           quite cheap.                       should tantalize your                                                    shopping-sensors. Designer stores     Murcia nightlife is not as         and exclusive fashions here are       crazily hedonistic as you would    find in the other major tourist       Culturas (Three Cultures)          hot spots of Spain, however a fun     Festival which is a wonderful,     and low cost night out is not         inclusive series of performances   difficult to find. Dinner is          centering on Judaism, Islam and    eaten late here (as is customary      Christianity with a focus on       throughout Spain), and nightlife      cultural tolerance and             is correspondingly late with          acceptance. San Javier hosts a     nothing happening before 11           Jazz Festival annually in          o’clock in the evening. Try the       June/July. Lorca is a short drive  KM Disco Garden, Rockerfellas Fun     from Murcia and hosts and annual   Club and Lennons for a good           rock festival. The Roots Music     party, and for a romantic             Festival is held in September of   evening, El Perro Azul is a           every year in the Plaza de Romeo,  popular and ambient candlelit         featuring performances by groups   bar.                                  and musicians from all over the                                          region.                            Events/festivals in Murcia                                                                                     Every Saturday there is a          Spanish towns, regardless of size     traditional market on this square  and population, are known for         that sells arts and crafts as      enjoying a good party and Murcia      well as cheap, delicious local     is no exception. Every year in        produce.                           May, Murcia hosts the Murcia Tres      About the Author Fiona writes for Argus Car Hire and Car Hire Spain Published At: www.Isnare.com