There is plenty to do when sightseeing in Murcia Spain. The city is the capital and has the same name as the province. Start your trip by flying into Alicante Airport or San Javier, which is located just outside the city. Alicante airport is farther away, but is a larger airport. You may get a better fare due to the size and number of discount airlines operating from that airport.

Once you arrive, the best way to get around Murcia is with a car hire. You can reserve a car right at the airport. The car hire companies are located just outside the main terminal at the Alicante airport.

You can reserve a car at either airport. If you are flying into Alicante, it will be cheaper and easier to hire a car at the airport. If you are flying into San Javier, you may want to compare prices with companies in the city. Since the airport is so close, the car hire company will pick you up and take you back when it's time to go home. Reserve your car in advance and pick it up right after your flight gets in.

Museums for Sightseeing in Murcia Spain

The Museum of Science and Water is an interactive museum with activities for all ages. There is a kid's planetarium, shows and exhibitions. Be sure to visit the science square. Here there are demonstrations and a variety of experiments for the kids to do.

The Museum Ramon Gaya is dedicated to a local artist. The museum opened in 1990, when Gaya was 82 years old. Many of his works are on display in the museum. IN addition, many works by other artists are on display.

The Museo de la Ciudad, also known as the city museum is a popular attraction. The site was the home of a well known family in the sixteenth century. This is a great place to experience the history of the city. A variety of displays related to culture, art and crafts are located here.

The Archaeological Museum is a good place to learn about the history of the region. There are prehistoric artifacts located here. In addition, you will find displays from the Roman and Islamic periods of the history of the country. The museum also has a beautiful display of early Iberian pottery.

Things to do When Sightseeing in Murcia Spain

There is a lot to do in Murcia. The beaches are a beautiful place to enjoy the sun and weather. The Mar Menor or "small sea" is a beautiful lagoon. It is separated from the Mediterranean Sea by a sandy strip of land. While you are enjoying the natural water attractions, be sure to see the scenery around the salt swamps at San Pedro del Pinatar.

The Cathedral de Santa Maria was built between the fourteenth and eighteenth century. Each addition was constructed in a different style. You can see evidence of Renaissance, Gothic and Baroque architecture in the building.

Inside the Cathedral is the Sanctuary of Fuensanta. This is the Patron Saint of Murcia. There is a statue in the sanctuary of the saint. At Easter and the summer festival, there is a procession through the streets of the city with this statue.

There are several festivals in Murcia throughout the year. There are processions and festivals during Easter week and a procession on Easter Sunday. In July, there is a music festival. This is called the Sea of Music Festival.

Enjoy shopping in the many shops in the city. There are a variety of small dress shops, small stores and larger stores. The Corte Ingles is a shopping center with a wide variety of items for sale. During the Christmas season, there is a well known display of Christmas lights at this shopping center.

The technical writer Johnathan Bakers is especially interested in topics dealing with Spain. You can find his contributions on Alicante and Murcia over at http://www.alicante-spain.com/murcia.html and various other sources for Spain news.