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Family trip to Murcia with children. Ideas on where to go with your child

Murcia - a different perspective 4 Murcia is packed with family entertainment centers and landmarks, with The Great Wheel theme park being the most unusual one. The park is located in the historical district of Murcia and has an authentic wooden water wheel in its center. The wheel was built several hundred years ago and still works great. This beautiful park is lined with majestic palm trees that create a relaxing atmosphere and can offer something of interest to absolutely anyone.
Shopping in Murcia - main shopping streets, outlets and boutiques
Murcia is rich in both huge malls and small-scale specialty stores that should be of interest to all shopping fans. One of the largest shopping plazas in the city is Centro Comercial Thader, … Open
All nature enthusiasts should definitely pay a visit to Terra Natura Murcia zoo. Animals here live in spacious enclosures, and visitors have the opportunity to feed giraffes, marvel at the kingly lions, or just chill beside an artificial pond where otters live. The zoo is located in a picturesque area, full of beautiful trees and exotic plants. There’s also a popular water park nearby the zoo, equipped with many fun slides and pools. It’s perfectly suitable for visitors with children.
Acuario de la Universidad de Murcia aquarium offers visitors a chance to get familiar with mysterious deep-sea creatures. The aquarium is rather small and not crowded, so it’s very convenient to visit even with young children. This aquarium showcases a fascinating collection of exotic animals, including sea horses, jellyfish and amazingly beautiful corals. The aquarium is located on the territory of the University of Murcia. Once the tour is over, visitors may take a stroll through the extensive landscaped garden surrounding the university. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Guide to Murcia sightseeing - things to see and to visit
This is a small provincial town in southern Spain. Originally the area was pretty desolate and lifeless, but in the beginning of the 8th century the creation of an artificial system of … Open
Interestingly enough, the city has one more aquarium worth visiting with children. Centro de Interpretacion del Mar CIMAR is noteworthy for its original design, as this aquarium was established inside a beautiful yacht. During the tour, you’ll learn about the most exotic underwater animals, as well as how the pearls are formed and extracted. Even though this aquarium is rather small, the collection presented here is incredibly fascinating.
There are several awesome amusement parks in the city, with Peke Park being the most popular among tourists with young children. This amusement park has traditional merry-go-rounds and swings for kids, as well as trampolines and a large swimming pool with inflatable boats. Teenagers will find this amusement park quite entertaining as well, as it boasts several breathtaking thrill rides. Many experienced tourists prefer to visit the park in the evening when it’s decorated with spectacular illumination.
Cuisine of Murcia for gourmet with top restaurants and cafe
In the heart of local cuisine one will find dishes made of sea foods, local vegetables and fruits, grain varieties and meat. The dorada a la sal treat is a must-try dish which tourists may … Open
Tentegorra Aventura amusement park is incredibly children-friendly and is packed with amusements for kids of all ages. It has gorgeous swimming pools for adults and children, spacious green terraces for relaxation, as well as many less conventional attractions. Some come here specifically to play active games at dedicated sports grounds, while others enjoy getting lost in the unique hedge maze.
Museo de la Ciencia y el Agua is considered the best science museum for children in Murcia. At the museum, you’ll learn about the amazing properties and characteristics of water, as well as how indispensable it is for every living creature. The museum also has many interactive exhibits; during the tour, visitors are encouraged to perform an array of spectacular experiments. This highly unusual museum will keep you entertained for a few hours.
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Murcia and surroundings

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Map of all pret-parks
Amusement parks near Murcia
♥   Amusement park 'Pola Park' Santa Pola, 53 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Amusement park 'DinoPark Algar' Callosa d’en Sarrià, 116.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all aquaparks
Water attractions around Murcia
♥   Water park 'Aqua Natura' Espiardo, Murcia, 5.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Water park 'Aquopolis Torrevieja' Torrevieja, Alicante, 38.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Water park 'Parque Acuático Vera' Vera, Almería, 104.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Water park 'Aqua Natura' Benidorm, Alicante, 107 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Water park 'Aqualandia' Benidorm, Alicante, 108.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all zoos
Zoos and gardens in/near Murcia
♥   Zoo 'Terra Natura' Murcia, 107.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Zoo 'Mundomar' Benidorm, 108.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
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Interesting places to visit with children around Murcia

La Palma
On the exotic island, there is also a place for interesting cultural entertainment. With children, it is worth visiting the Observatorium Roque de Los Muchachos. This is a modern scientific town located on the top of one of the mountains. On certain days, excursions are organized in the observatory. Visitors of the observatory can admire the stars and distant planets through ... Open »
Alicante
In the suburban area of ​​Santa Pola is another popular amusement park – Pola. Its opening took place in 1996. The luxurious amusement park covers an area of ​​more than 24,000 square meters. It is noteworthy that the entrance to the park is absolutely free of charge, so everyone can go to its territory and appreciate the variety of attractions. This park is famous ... Open »
Benidorm
Also at the peak of popularity among the guests of the city, is an amusement park Terra Mitica. Its choice of attractions is simply huge. For the youngest visitors, there are swimming pools with balls and carousels, and older children will like the beautiful pools with bright slides. In the amusement park, there are also several extreme attractions, including many roller ... Open »
Almeria
The most unusual amusement park of Almeria is Mini Hollywood. It is a real town, built in the style of the Wild West. Formerly, it was used as a film set. Here was shot famous westerns, and when the square was not needed, it was converted into an interesting amusement park. Today, there are a lot of unique attractions for visitors of the park. Every day, interesting show ... Open »
Valencia
An equally interesting sight is the Oceanographic Park, a place where one can learn a lot about the inhabitants of the underwater world. It is located in an original building, which is considered a real architectural landmark of the city. The diversity of the inhabitants of the Oceanographic Park is simply amazing. Here in huge aquariums, you can see rare species of sharks ... Open »
Ibiza
There are also interesting museums in Ibiza, some of which are also worth a visit with children. The most interesting is the open-air museum Necropolis del Puig des Molins. It was founded in a unique archaeological area and represents a real antique necropolis. Young travelers will like to walk among the carefully restored ancient buildings, which are thousands of years old. ... Open »
Guide to sightseeing and entertainment for children in Murcia - parks, attractions, museums, zoos, water-parks. All fascinating and educational sites of Murcia, which are must visit and see for your child. Find out the best discovery routes and places for kids (local theaters, exhibitions and museums), where you can spend quality time together. Murcia for families with children.
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