Flights to Murcia

If only to take in the glorious sight of the Cathedral of Murcia, a trip to this small Spanish town should not be forsaken. Though mainly a university town, the rich history and breathtaking architecture is sure to draw out strong emotions from many travellers. Holy Processions week is captivating and the Christmas nativity scene, featuring figures by Francisco Salzillo, Murcia's famed sculptor, are a sight you'll never forget.

A collection of Roman and pre-Roman artefacts will enlighten and fascinate the most jaded history buffs. Also make a visit to the San Juan de Dios museum to view its exquisite collection which includes intricate altarpieces of marble and jasper, a 16 th century sculpture of The Crucified Christ and a sculpture from the 18 th century of The Virgin of Solitude.

The sunny beaches of La Costa Calida always draw crowds, as does the lagoon of Mar Menor which is a great place for a variety of water sports. Stay at one of the many tourist centres like Puerto de Mazarron or La Manga del Mar Menor and take the time to discover all the points in between.

Receiving very little rainfall means many days of fun in the sun, but also leaves the air of the area dry. Throughout history struggles for water have seen the people use the irrigation systems and aqueducts of the Muslims of North Africa. Today, many of these systems as still used and help distribute the measly amounts of rainwater accumulated throughout the area. This ensures healthy crops of citrus and grapes as well as tons of tomatoes.

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