Located at the South-East corner of the Iberian Peninsula,
between the regions of, Andalusia, Castile-La Mancha and Valencia,
the region of Murcia occupies an area of 11,317 km2 (2.2%
of the total surface area of Spain).
In terms of surface area the region of Murcia is the ninth
largest of the Spanish autonomous communities.
The interior of
the Murcia Region is ideal for those in search of relaxation,
nature, sport and good food. The mountains here are full of
wild game and woodland, and crowned with castles, fortresses,
hermitages and convents. Stories and ancient legends enshroud
these evocative, welcoming parts, inviting you with their
robust, tasty cuisine to enjoy a few days relaxation in the
fresh country air.
Quiet, sleepy towns, such as Moratalla, Mula, Calasparra,
Bullas, Cehegin, Caravaca, Jumilla, Yecla, and numerous other
localities open their doors to visitors in search of new,
tranquil sensations, those who want to lose themselves for
a few hours among holms, pines, oaks and junipers, visit archaeological
sites, experience traditional lifestyles, and, to get their
strength back, sit down to a hearty stew, some migas or a
tasty dish of game, accompanied by a fine bottle of local
Denominación de Origen wine.
The more adventurous can paddle down river by canoe, go pot
holing, climbing, and hiking, horse riding and cycling. Those
who prefer can learn to knead bread, make homemade cakes,
distil essences and liqueurs, cut honeycomb or make cheese.
It is a question of taste.
Two seas on one coastline - the Mar Menor and the Mediterranean,
impressive cliffs, heavenly beaches of endless white sand,
lively ports and wild coves with crystal clear water, more
than 3,000 hours of sun a year and mild temperatures - even
in winter - with a yearly average of more than 17ºC. This
is the Costa Calida, the ideal place to spend some days relaxing
both in winter and summer.
Furthermore, fans of water sports will find one of the best
places in the world for practising sailing, canoeing, swimming,
water-skiing, jet-skiing, flysurfing, windsurfing, catamaranning,
and every other type of watersport activity in its numerous
clubs, ports and sailing schools.
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