The capital of the Costa Calida is Murcia, Spain. It is here that the old is blended with the contemporary. A typical Spanish city, Murcia has many points of interest for locals and tourists alike. It is a college town with over 30,000 students attending its university at any given time. Thus, Murcia has earned the nickname University City.
Among the places to visit in Murcia are museums, cathedrals and churches, and the university itself. Getting there is easy too. Once you arrive there is no shortage of accommodations either, but you will want to plan for university events such as graduations because hotels will book quickly.
Arrival at Murcia — Planes, Trains and Automobiles
Murcia is best serviced by the San Javier airport where major international and European carriers come and go on a regular basis. It experienced a 77 percent increase in traffic between 1996 and 2006 due to a burst in interest in the region among tourists and students. It is located along the northern part of the Mar Menor, which is also a great location for outdoor sports such as swimming, water skiing, sailing, fishing, etc.
Once you arrive, you can hire a car to take...