Sightseeing in Murcia - what to see. Complete travel guide
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Today this is a real city of contrasts: near desert areas you can see lush orchards and old houses border with ultra-modern buildings. The resort is perfect for those visitors, who like relaxing beach rest and unhurried walks. Beaches here are clean and spacious, and each of them will certainly have several restaurants and bars. Cozy squares that can be found throughout the city are simply ideal for walks.
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, …
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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 …
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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 …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Murcia and surroundings
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Survived castles around Murcia
♥ Castle 'Castle of Monteagudo' Region of Murcia, 4.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of Orihuela' Alicante, 19.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Old Tower' , 34.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of Guardamar' Alicante, 42 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of la Atalaya' Region of Murcia, 43.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of Monteagudo' Region of Murcia, 4.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of Orihuela' Alicante, 19.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Old Tower' , 34.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of Guardamar' Alicante, 42 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of la Atalaya' Region of Murcia, 43.4 km from the center. On the map
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National and city parks around Murcia
♥ Cave 'Cueva del Perro' , 13.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Regional Park 'Carrascoy y el Valle' , 16.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ A - Park 'Oregana creek park' , 25.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Regional Park 'Sierra de la Pila' , 33.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Regional Park 'Salinas y Arenales de San Pedro del Pinatar' , 34.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Cave 'Cueva del Perro' , 13.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Regional Park 'Carrascoy y el Valle' , 16.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ A - Park 'Oregana creek park' , 25.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Regional Park 'Sierra de la Pila' , 33.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Regional Park 'Salinas y Arenales de San Pedro del Pinatar' , 34.9 km from the center. On the map
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Sights around Murcia from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Palmeral of Elche
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Distance from Murcia center - 48.2 km.
Fish and turtles live in local ponds. The palm forest is home to dozens of species of birds and rare insects. In total, there are about 11,000 date palms in the forest. The largest of them weighs about 10 tons. This palm tree is 165 years old. It has become a real local attraction. In addition to palm trees, many other ornamental plants and flowers are planted on the territory of the grove. You can even see rare cactus species here. …
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Preferred to Open 9 New Hotels in 2022
In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah.
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In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah.
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