Polaris World Hacienda Riquelme Golf Resort
Sucina, Costa Calida, Murcia, Spain
Terra Natura, Murcia
Terra Natura Murcia is a new-generation wildlife park where you can discover the “Zooimmersion” experience – a new concept in habitat design which will enable you to come into contact with the animals as if there were no barriers between you – at least, no visible ones! The 165,445 m² of the Murcia park are divided into two themed areas: the African Savannah and the Iberian Peninsula. At Terra Natura Murcia you can see more than 300 animals from 50 different species, three of which are in serious danger of extinction, plus over 500 examples of more than 50 species of trees, shrubs and ground cover plants from these regions.
Aqua Natura, Murcia
Aqua Natura, the first water park in Murcia, is now open.
The park, which is part of the zoo Terra Natura, is 30,000m2 and is split into three different areas:
* One with slides (10 slides which includes the Kamikaze ride)
* The "lazy river" where you can relax and let the water take you along. This area includes a solarium where you can rent sunbeds.
* The swimming pool (separate children's pool).
There is a reception area with a self-service restaurant and picnic areas.
It is located Espinardo, Murcia, right next to the University Campus. Take Salida 136 off the A-30 Cartagena to Murcia road and the park is well signposted (Terra Natura).
www.terranatura.com
Go Karting
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La Manga Strip
Calblanque Beach (National Park)
| Murcia's main attraction is the Mar Menor. This 'little sea' is a lagoon separated by a long strip of land - La Manga. The calm, shallow waters are ideal for bathing. The temperature of the Mar Menor is 5ºc warmer than that of the Mediterranean. Murcia is also one of the regions with the most sunny days per year. With an average annual temperature of 21º C, and 250 km of shoreline along two seas - the Mar Menor and the Mediterranean - make it a little known top destination.
The Park has been designated a Protected Natural Area since 1987 and Nature Reserve since 1992. Calblanque is an amalgamation of wonderful sand beaches, sandbanks, arid hills, cliff tops and salt flats all of great ecological value.
This Nature Reserve represents one of the last untouched areas along the Mediterranean coastline. To reach Calblanque take the motorway towards La Manga, once past Los Belones, take the next singposted exit. There are car parking areas, an information booth, a camping area and a list of recommended routes. |
Beaches
Los Alcázares (pronounced "al cath er as") is situated at the very centre of the Mar Menor's west coastline. Originally a seafaring village, Los Alcázares was named after the palaces that were built by the Arabs. Today, its population of more than 6,000 and its many visitors share the wonderful climate, its promenade, long sandy beaches and marina not only during the summer, but the whole year round. The waters of the Mar Menor are so relaxing at any time of year, it provides long stretch of clean sandy beaches, (they are cleaned every day), the safe calm water provides an excellent playground for children of all ages.
San Javier
Probably best known as the local name for Murcia airport (2 miles away), since 1998 San Javier has been the home of an increasingly popular jazz festival in late June. San Javier itself is just off the coast, a well established town with a long history illustrated in its museum. It has excellent shopping and leisure facilities, including an impressive sports centre.
Santiago de la Ribera
Perhaps the most attractive of the Mar Menor resorts, Santiago de la Ribera sits on the shores of the Mar Menor directly in front of San Javier and the two are closely linked. Home to a superb marina area and some of the best restaurants in the region, it's no surprise that luxury villas and manicured gardens are the standard,
Cabo de Palos
Across from the Marchamalo salt flats, Cabo de Palos is a small point of land jutting out into the Mediterranean. Naturally equipped with many small bays and inlets, it has always been a centre for fishing and the main port area is one of the prettiest on the entire coast. Using fresh local fish and vegetables, some of the best restaurants in the area line the traditional quayside and charge amazingly reasonable prices.
Sightseeing
Murcia is a vibrant cosmopolitan city with wonderful architecture, There is a stunning cathedral with year-round exhibitions, wonderful shops and tapas bars, and even a casino.
Cartagena was founded by the Carthargenians in 227 BC - Hannibal’s capital city on the Iberian Peninsula. The narrow streets of the old town were built around the ruined 13th century cathedral and there are several sites of historical interest including the remains of the Roman road, an old Roman theatre, and an ancient lighthouse of Moorish origins.
San Javier Santiago de la Ribera Cabo de Palos Sightseeing
Los Alcázares (pronounced "al cath er as") is situated at the very centre of the Mar Menor's west coastline. Originally a seafaring village, Los Alcázares was named after the palaces that were built by the Arabs. Today, its population of more than 6,000 and its many visitors share the wonderful climate, its promenade, long sandy beaches and marina not only during the summer, but the whole year round. The waters of the Mar Menor are so relaxing at any time of year, it provides long stretch of clean sandy beaches, (they are cleaned every day), the safe calm water provides an excellent playground for children of all ages.
Probably best known as the local name for Murcia airport (2 miles away), since 1998 San Javier has been the home of an increasingly popular jazz festival in late June. San Javier itself is just off the coast, a well established town with a long history illustrated in its museum. It has excellent shopping and leisure facilities, including an impressive sports centre.
Perhaps the most attractive of the Mar Menor resorts, Santiago de la Ribera sits on the shores of the Mar Menor directly in front of San Javier and the two are closely linked. Home to a superb marina area and some of the best restaurants in the region, it's no surprise that luxury villas and manicured gardens are the standard,
Across from the Marchamalo salt flats, Cabo de Palos is a small point of land jutting out into the Mediterranean. Naturally equipped with many small bays and inlets, it has always been a centre for fishing and the main port area is one of the prettiest on the entire coast. Using fresh local fish and vegetables, some of the best restaurants in the area line the traditional quayside and charge amazingly reasonable prices.
Murcia is a vibrant cosmopolitan city with wonderful architecture, There is a stunning cathedral with year-round exhibitions, wonderful shops and tapas bars, and even a casino.
Cartagena was founded by the Carthargenians in 227 BC - Hannibal’s capital city on the Iberian Peninsula. The narrow streets of the old town were built around the ruined 13th century cathedral and there are several sites of historical interest including the remains of the Roman road, an old Roman theatre, and an ancient lighthouse of Moorish origins.