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Page 1: WHERE AM I TODAY? - murciaturistica.es · 2014. 2. 13. · tourist office camp site balneotherapy spa airport marina sea sports resort site of historical / artistic interest museum

TOURIST OFFICE CAMP SITE BALNEOTHERAPY SPA AIRPORT MARINA SEA SPORTS RESORT SITE OF HISTORICAL / ARTISTIC INTEREST MUSEUM CASTLE

ARCHAEOLOGICAL AREA WORLD HERITAGE ROCK ART ROMAN THEATRE WINERY NAUTICAL SPORTS ADVENTURE SPORTS GOLF THALASSOTHERAPY CENTRE PARADOR

VISITOR CENTRE GREEN ROUTE GREEN PATH

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TODAY I FEEL GREAT

TOURIST OFFICES

TODAY I FEEL RURAL

Water culture Find out about the importance of water on the Water-Wheels Route which will take you through the villages along the banks of the River Segura, where you can see the water-wheels that used to raise water from the river. One of these, the Noria Grande in Abarán, is the largest working water-wheel in Europe.

Blanca: water and light Wash-houses, river beaches and reservoirs are other uses of water, which you can find out about at the Electricity and Water Interpretation Centre in Blanca.

Country views You can enjoy some of the best views of Murcia's fields and orchards or “huerta” from El Gurugú in Ulea, an area with a Moorish feel about it, or from the Mirador del Alto de la Bayna view-point in Blanca, or the slopes of El Ope in Archena. There are also views of the fields from the “Sendero de los Miradores” trail in Ricote and the “Salto de la Novia” in Ojós.

Medina Siyâsa At the Mirador de la Atalaya in Cieza you can visit the former Islamic settlement of Medina Siyâsa, an archaeological site that dates back to the 11th-13th

centuries. You can find out more about it at the museum of the same name.

Abarán, Archena, Blanca, Ojós, Ricote, Ulea,Villanueva del Segura / Cieza

RICOTE VALLEY & CIEZA

www.valledericote.comwww.ciezaturistica.es

BalneotherapyThe Region of Murcia has three thermal water spas. The oldest, located in the north-east of the region, is one of Spain's principal thermal spas and has played host to many famous people. The second is located on the banks of the River Segura in the Ricote Valley and has recently been extended with a new pool and thermal spa circuit. The third is located in the district of Mazarrón.

Thalassotherapy The composition of the water and muds from the Mar Menor make them highly beneficial for your health, particularly for the treatment and prevention of arthritis, rheumatism, tendonitis, osteoporosis and generally feeling run down. These therapeutic properties are put to beneficial use in the region's thalassotherapy centres, located in La Manga and San Pedro del Pinatar.

Spas In the Region of Murcia there are also specialist spa and beauty centres that use water as a principal element in treatments such as baths, showers and massages. They also offer the very latest in cosmetic and beauty treatments. Spas are located both on the coast and in the main cities.

Wellness Tourism Consortium

www.turismurciasalud.com

On foot: The Pico de Revolcadores An uphill trek will take you to the summit of the Region of Murcia's highest peak, the Pico de Revolcadores in the North-West of the region, at over 2,000 metres. The North-East, Sierra Espuña and Ricote Valley districts also offer interesting trekking routes.

A head for heights In the Leiva Valley in the Sierra Espuña, climbing enthusiasts can enjoy a limestone rock-face almost two kilometres in length with more than 200 different climbing routes. The Pico de El Almorchón in Cieza and the Cresta del Gallo in Murcia are also popular for climbing.

Paragliding & hang-gliding Those who enjoy flying the thermals (paragliding or hang-gliding) can take part in these activities in the hills of the Sierra de la Pila and Sierra del Carche in Jumilla and the Sierra de la Muela in Alhama de Murcia, amongst others.

Caving Located in Calasparra, the Cueva del Puerto is one of the largest caves in the Region of Murcia at 14km in length, although the visitors' route, which has lighting and sound in several areas, covers a distance of 400m. Pliego and Cieza also have caves that are open to visitors.

TODAY THERE'S NOSTOPPING MEAledo, Alhama de Murcia, Mula, Pliego

& Totana

SIERRA ESPUÑA

www.sierraespuna.com

Land of Castles The Sierra Espuña is dotted with fortifications that can be visited on the Castles Route, which will take you to the Los Fajardo Castle in Mula, Las Paleras Castle in Pliego, Alhama de Murcia Castle and the Calahorra Tower in Aledo amongst others.

Nature at its purest The best way to find out all about the Sierra Espuña Regional Park, an area of outstanding natural beauty, is to visit the Ricardo Codorniu Visitor Centre. Spend a day in the great outdoors surrounded by nature.

Pottery tradition Totana, Aledo and Mula offer a wide range of hand-made crafts such as rugs, pottery including the typical “Cántara de Totana” jugs, or the Roman amphora and spice containers reproduced by Aledo's craftsmen in their workshops.. Tempting treasures “Migas” and rice with rabbit are some of the most typical dishes from the villages in the Sierra Espuña, which are complemented by excellent products such as grapes from Alhama de Murcia or “Mantellina” from Totana.

www.turismodelnoroestedemurcia.com

Bullas, Calasparra, Caravaca de la Cruz, Cehegín & Moratalla

NORTH-WEST

Hidden gems Explore the historic old town districts in Cehegín, Moratalla and Caravaca de la Cruz with their steep, narrow streets brimming with charm, mystery and hidden treasures. Be sure to visit their historic monuments, churches and museums.

From museum to museum In Bullas, the Don Pepe Marsilla House & Museum and the Wine Museum. A must in Cehegín is the Archaeological Museum and in Caravaca, the Vera Cruz Museum. In Calasparra, the highlight is the Rice Museum and in Moratalla, the “Casa de Cristo” Regional Centre for the Interpretation of Rock Art .

Typical, tasty and top quality The North-West of the Murcia Region boasts a selection of top quality products with their own Designation of Origin, such as rice from Calasparra and wine from Bullas. “Yemas” from Caravaca, “Torrijas” from Bullas and Marzipan from Moratalla are other typical products.

Local excursions The North-West offers a great variety of routes that will introduce you to its museums and interpretation centres, its architectural heritage, its sanctuaries, its eco-tourism trails, the “Via Verde” or Green Route, the Bullas Wine Route or the market route amongst others.

www.elnordestedemurcia.com

Abanilla, Fortuna, Jumilla & Yecla

NORTH-EAST

Murcia's Palestine Explore Abanilla, known as Murcia's Palestine because of the scenic beauty of the area around the River Chícamo. Wander through its streets from the Town Hall up to the Sagrado Corazón de Jesús Church. On route are the Encomienda (Commandancy building), the Cabrera and Pintá mansions, the Wash-house and San José Church.

All about wine Jumilla's Wine Route takes in the bodegas and vineyards that produce wines with the Jumilla Designation of Origin. Other places of interest include the Vico Theatre. Connoisseurs should also try Yecla's wines, which also boast their own Designation of Origin.

Prehistoric sites You can visit prehistoric sites at Monte Arabí, 18 kilometres from Yecla. There are rock paintings in the Cantos de la Visera shelters and the Cuevas del Mediodía caves.

A Roman cave In Fortuna you can see the remains of the ancient Roman Thermal Baths and prehistoric, Roman and Islamic sites at the Cueva Negra (Black Cave).

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Under full sail The Bay of Mazarrón and the Águilas coast are a great setting to enjoy all manner of water sports such as kayaking, windsurfing or sailing. Other highlights are the many unspoilt coves.

Two seas, loads of fun Sailing, diving, windsurfing, water-skiing, jet-skiing, kayaking... The shores of the Mar Menor and La Manga offer a wide variety of activities that can be enjoyed at any of the Estación Náutica Mar Menor-Cabo de Palos´ many centres.

Under the sea Águilas, Mazarrón, Cabo de Palos, Islas Hormigas, Isla Grosa, Cartagena and La Azohía offer many interesting dive sites, with scuttled boats, shipwrecks and numerous underwater caves.

TODAY I FEEL LIKE A FISH TODAY I FEEL CURIOUSLA MANGA & MAR MENORwww.marmenor.net

ÁGUILAS

www.aguilas.es

MAZARRÓN

www.mazarron.es

CARTAGENA

www.cartagenapuertodeculturas.com

LORCA

www.lorcatallerdeltiempo.es

CARAVACA DE LA CRUZwww.caravacajubilar.com

MURCIA

www.murciaciudad.com

Magical landscapes By the extensive Bolnuevo beach, the wind and water have eroded the rocks into curious shapes creating a very unusual landscape. Very near by are the Los Caballos tower and the remains of the Cabezo de Plomo fortified Neolithic settlement.

The story of salting In Mazarrón you can visit the Archaeological Museum where the remains of an ancient Roman salting factory can be seen. This Roman method of preserving fish is still used right up until the present day.

Land & sea Tomatoes, capers, products such as cured roe, salted or cured tuna… The list of typical local foodstuffs is extensive and varied, featuring both produce from the land and fish.

Footsteps in the sandDiscover small deserted coves and the landscapes of Calblanque Natural Park. Take your choice from the beaches of the Mar Menor and La Manga and enjoy the two seas. A sundown walk through the salt marshes at the Salinas y Arenales de San Pedro del Pinatar is also well worthwhile.

Local marketsSan Javier, San Pedro del Pinatar, Los Alcázares and Cabo de Palos all hold weekly street markets where you can pick up bargains and typical local products.

A taste of the sea Mar Menor cuisine is based mainly on the local seafood: prawns, caldero (a typical rice dish), cured fish, fish baked in sea salt or fried.

Emblematic buildings A walk through Águilas's old town will reveal such architectural treasures as the Town Hall with its Moorish style façade. Other highlights include the 18th

century San Juan de las Águilas Castle, the 17th century Cope Tower, the Hornillo jetty, the Casino and San José Church.

Natural landscapes Visit the Cuatro Calas (four coves) protected landscape and discover the wonderful rocky cliffs of La Carolina beach. Cabo Cope and the surrounding area are of great importance due to their wealth of native plant and animal life.

Going once, going twice Be sure to visit the fish auction that takes place Monday through Friday afternoons in the Auction Hall at Águilas fishing port.

NAUTICAL SPORTS

Historical adventure Go on an adventure through time at the Lorca Workshop of Time Visitor Centre, which will take you through the culture and history of a city brimming with historic monuments, without missing out on a single fascinating detail.

A journey into the Middle Ages Relive history travelling back to the Middle Ages at the Fortress of the Sun, a defensive bastion that marked the frontier between the Muslim and Christian kingdoms, where you will find exhibitions and activities for all the family.

Artistic fervour Enjoy the cultural finery of Lorca's Holy Week at the Paso Azul, Blanco, Encarnado and Morado Embroidery Museums, where you can appreciate the artistic mastery of the ornate gold and silk embroidery.

Take the train Take advantage of the touring train to discover the streets, squares and typical but little-known corners of the city. Street by street, explore traditional shops and businesses that still retain the charm of times gone by. Enjoy the local cuisine, passed down through the ages from past cultures and take a little bit of Lorca home with you with its traditional handicrafts.

Punic Cartagena Cartagena Port of Cultures invites you to discover ancient Carthaginian culture and its influence at the Punic Wall Interpretation Centre.

Roman Cartagena The Decumanus, the Augusteum and the Casa de la Fortuna offer an enlightening journey through the Roman Empire. You can also visit 1st

century Carthago Nova at the Roman Theatre Museum.

Military Cartagena Get a feel for Cartagena's military background. The Navidad Fort, which is home to the Defensive Architecture Interpretation Centre, is a prime example and can be reached using the Tourist Boat.

Modern Cartagena Get a bird's eye view of the city from the panoramic lift and then visit the History of Cartagena Interpretation Centre in the Concepción Castle. Stop off at the Civil War Air-raid Shelter Museum which provides an interesting vision of early 20th century Cartagena.

Baroque route The Cathedral (14th-18th C) features outstanding examples of gothic, renaissance and baroque architecture with highlights including the High Altarpiece, the Sacristy, the Los Vélez and the Junterón Chapels. Other places of interest include the Episcopal Palace, the former San Isidro Theological College, and the San Juan de Dios Church & Museum, all located around the Plaza de Belluga and Plaza de los Apóstoles.

Museums Discover the origins of the city through its museums. You can marvel at the legacy of the centuries in places such as the Fine Arts Museum, the Archaeological Museum, the City Museum or the Cathedral Museum amongst others. The Salzillo Museum is another must.

A typical aperitif Another of the capital's attractions is its squares, which are ideal for enjoying the lovely weather and the local cuisine. Try some of the delicious Murcian tapas, which have made the aperitif into a real art.

From bridge to bridge Points of interest on a walk along the banks of the River Segura include the “Malecón”, the Botanical Gardens, the Almudí Palace, the “Molinos del Río” Hydraulic Museum and the Auditorium.

Jubilee City Caravaca de la Cruz is the fifth city in the world to have been granted a Jubilee Year “in perpetuum”, a privilege celebrated on a 7-yearly basis since 2003. The town's history and traditions revolve around the Cross of Caravaca, inside which there is a piece of wood from the cross upon which Christ was crucified.

Cultural riches Take a stroll around the city streets and discover its churches, mansions, noblemen's homes, convents, monuments, museums and mediaeval quarters. The highlight is the Castle-Sanctuary, which is home to the True Cross of Caravaca.

Living nature Explore Caravaca's eco-tourism trails and discover a wide variety of natural landscapes such as the springs at Las Fuentes del Marqués, Las Tosquillas in Barranda and La Muralla in Archivel.

Enjoy Museums See different trades and professions in miniature at the Ángel Reinón Museum; discover the town's fiestas at the Fiesta Museum; marvel at invaluable artefacts in the Archaeological Museum and travel through time in the Vera Cruz Museum. Find out about the area's flora and fauna at the Nature Interpretation Centre and see instruments from all five continents in the Music Museum in Barranda.

www.murciaturistica.es

TODAY I FEEL LIKE GOLFGolf & sea Play a few holes at any of the following courses and you can enjoy a revitalising dip in the Mar Menor lagoon afterwards: La Manga Club (Cartagena), La Serena Golf (Los Alcázares), Roda Golf (San Javier), Veneziola Golf (Pitch & Putt, La Manga del Mar Menor), Golf Torre Pacheco (Pitch & Putt) and the Mar Menor Village Golf (Torre Pacheco).

Near Murcia Golf enthusiasts can enjoy their favourite sport only a few minutes from Murcia as well as taking advantage of the capital's varied cultural life and leisure facilities. Nearby courses include Golf Altorreal (Molina de Segura), Mosa Golf and El Valle Best Golf (Baños y Mendigo), Hacienda Riquelme Best Golf and La Peraleja (Sucina), Sierra Golf (Balsicas), La Torre Best Golf and Saurines de la Torre Golf (Roldán), Corvera Golf and La Tercia.

Mazarrón & Fuente Álamo The following courses are also located within easy reach of the new Region of Murcia International Airport in Corvera (under construction): Sensol Golf (Mazarrón), Alhama Signature Golf (Alhama de Murcia) and Hacienda del Álamo (Fuente Álamo).

ABANILLACalle Pío XII, 12B. 30640 AbanillaT: + 34 968 684 075 - F: + 34 968 684 [email protected] www.abanilla.es

ABARÁNPlaza de la Zarzuela, 14. 30550 AbaránT: + 34 968 450 808 - F: + 34 968 770 [email protected]

ÁGUILASPlaza de Antonio Cortijos, s/n. 30880 ÁguilasT: + 34 968 493 285 - + 34 968 493 173F: + 34 968 446 [email protected] www.aguilas.es

ALEDOPza. del Castillo s/n. 30859 Aledo T: + 34 968 484 422 - + 34 696 962 116 F: + 34 968 484 [email protected] www.aledo.es

ALHAMA DE MURCIAPlaza Constitución, 10. 30840 Alhama de MurciaT: + 34 968 633 512 - F: + 34 968 633 [email protected]

ARCHENAParque Palacete de Villarías, s/n. 30600 Archena T - F: + 34 968 674 [email protected] www.archena.es

BLANCAAvda. Río Segura. Centro de Interpretación de la Luz y el Agua. 30540 BlancaT: + 34 968 775 093 - F: + 34 968 778 [email protected] www.blanca.es

BULLASC/ Avda. de Murcia, 75. 30180 BullasT: + 34 968 652 244 - F: + 34 968 653 [email protected]

CALASPARRAEdificio Casa Granero, 14. 30420 CalasparraT: + 34 968 745 325 - F: + 34 968 723 [email protected]

CARAVACA DE LA CRUZC/ De Las Monjas, 17. 30400 Caravaca de la CruzT: + 34 968 702 424 - + 34 968 701 003 F: + 34 968 700 [email protected] www.turismocaravaca.org

Cuesta del Castillo Tourist Information PointC/ Cuesta del Castillo, 2. 30400 Caravaca de la Cruz.T: + 34 968 702 000 [email protected]

CARTAGENAPlaza Almirante Bastarreche, s/n. 30202 CartagenaT: + 34 968 506 483 - F: + 34 968 526 [email protected] www.cartagena.es

Tourist Information Point Plaza del Ayuntamiento, s/n. 30201 [email protected]

CEHEGÍNPlaza del Castillo, 1. 30430 CehegínT: + 34 968 723 550 - F: + 34 968 723 [email protected]

CIEZAPlaza de España, s/n. 30530 CiezaT: + 34 968 453 500 - F: + 34 868 963 [email protected] www.ciezaturistica.es

FORTUNAAvda. Juan Carlos I, s/n. 30620 FortunaT: + 34 968 685 586 - F: + 34 968 685 [email protected] www.aytofortuna.es

JUMILLAPlaza del Rollo, 1. 30520 JumillaT: + 34 968 780 237 - F: + 34 968 780 [email protected] www.jumilla.org

LA MANGA DEL MAR MENORGran Vía, Km. 0. 30380 CartagenaT: + 34 968 146 136 - F: + 34 968 564 [email protected] www.marmenor.es

Playa Mistral Tourist InformationPoint Playa Mistral Km. 12-13. 30380 La Manga del Mar Menor - San JavierT: +34 968 146 136 - F: + 34 968 564 [email protected] www.marmenor.es

LA UNIÓNC/ Mayor. Edificio Casa del Piñón, 55. 30360 La Unión. T: + 34 968 541 614 - F: + 34 968 541 [email protected]

LORCAC/ Lope Gisbert. Palacio Guevara, s/n. 30800 LorcaT: + 34 968 441 914 - F: + 34 968 466 [email protected] www.lorcaturismo.es - www.lorca.es

LOS ALCÁZARESCarretera Nacional 332. Urbanización Oasis30710 Los AlcázaresT: + 34 968 171 361 - F: + 34 968 575 [email protected]

Town Hall Tourist Information Point Calle Fuster, 45. 30710 Los AlcázaresT: + 34 968 575 756 - F: + 34 968 575 [email protected]

Los Narejos Tourist Information Point Avenida Río Nalón, 17. 30710 Los AlcázaresT: + 34 968 582 119 - F: + 34 968 575 [email protected]

MAZARRÓNPlaza Toneleros, s/n. 30860 MazarrónT: + 34 968 594 426 - F: + 34 968 153 [email protected]

MORATALLAC/ Barrio Nuevo, s/n. Town Hall. 30440 MoratallaT: + 34 968 730 208 - F: + 34 968 730 543turismo@ayuntamientomoratalla.netwww.ayuntamientomoratalla.net

MULAC/ Páez, 12. 30170 MulaT: + 34 968 661 501 - F: + 34 968 637 [email protected] www.aytomula.es

MURCIAPlaza Cardenal Belluga. Town Hall building. 30004 MurciaT: + 34 968 358 749 - F: + 34 968 358 [email protected]

PUERTO LUMBRERASAvda. Juan Carlos I, Parador Exit from Motorway, 109. 30890 Puerto LumbrerasT: + 34 968 436 153 - F: + 34 968 402 410 M: + 34 652 902 [email protected]

SAN JAVIERC/ Padre Juan. Centro Cultural Príncipe de Asturias. 30720 San JavierT: + 34 968 571 704 - F: + 34 968 573 [email protected]

Plaza de España Tourist Information Point Plaza de España, 3. 30730 San Javier T: + 34 968 573 700 - ext 329F: + 34 968 192 [email protected]

SAN PEDRO DEL PINATARAvda. Las Salinas (Edf. CIT), 55. 30740 San Pedro del PinatarT: + 34 968 182 301- F: + 34 968 183 [email protected]

Esplanade Tourist Information Point Explanada de lo Pagán, 1. 30740 San Pedro del PinatarT: + 34 968 182 301 - F: + 34 968 183 [email protected]

TORRE PACHECOC/ Cartagena, 51. 30700 Torre PachecoT: + 34 968 579 937 -F: + 34 968 577 [email protected]

TOTANAC/ Mayor Sevilla, 1.30850 TotanaT: + 34 968 423 902 - F: + 34 968 418 [email protected] www.turismo.totana.es

La Santa Tourist Information Point Paraje de La Santa, s/n. 30850 TotanaT: + 34 968 427 545 - F: + 34 968 425 455 [email protected]

YECLAPlaza Mayor, Casa de los Arcos, s/n. 30510 YeclaT: + 34 968 754 104 - F: + 34 968 790 [email protected]

WHERE AM I TODAY?Tourist MapRegion of Murcia

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