Things to do & places to visit in Region of Murcia, Spain

Region of Murcia #14 destination in Spain 2023. The average rating score is 4.36 based on 37.9k traveler reviews, of 793 attractions. Timezone: Europe/Madrid, current date and time: Monday, April 29, 2024, 10:15.

Top things to do (39)

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5.0 Canon y Canon Multiaventura (319 reviews)
- Picturesque and fun trip
Monday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM River Rafting & Tubing • Caverns & Caves • Water Sports • Nature & Wildlife Tours • Kayaking & Canoeing

We booked this as a family of 4 with 2 teenagers, and all really enjoyed it. They made sure when I booked about our level of Spanish and provided an English speaking guide (Ismael), so we were able to understand everything. Ismael was fabulous! Friendly, attentive, fun and informative. The caves were very interesting to see and it was lovely to have a dip in the river during the trip....again kudos to Ismael for helping to get me and my husband back I to the boat after, quite a feat of strength! The staff member taking photos from cliff tops as we travelled did a fabulous job and we have some lovely pictures to remind us of the trip. Our boat was full of serious grown ups, so there wasn't as much water fighting, splashing and jumping in as I was expecting, but they all tolerated our silliness in good humour. Would certainly recommend this activity for families. Well done all! See more..
5.0 The New Sibarit (295 reviews)
- Best bar we`ve been to here. By far.
Monday: Spent 1-2 hours Bars & Clubs

A pub/bar with nice atmosphere, nice cocktails, nice prices and personal service. At the moment also one of the cleanest establishments in the area. No food served but happy to recommend restaurants and inform about the area in general. See more..
5.0 Museo Paso Blanco (266 reviews)
- Outstanding
Monday: 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums

We visited a Paso Blanco and were so surprised and delighted to see all the tapestries. Then when our fabulous guide Mari Huertas showed us the church - WOW! If you only have time to visit one attraction in Lorca make it this one. Mari was so knowledgeable and enthusiastic and her English is so clear. Thank you Mari for a memorable experience. First rate See more..
5.0 Costa Blanca Bike Hire (238 reviews)
- Top notch service Dave on my bike hire La zenia
Spent More than 3 hours Gear Rentals

Since 2005 Costa Blanca Bike Hire has provided a wide range of bikes at an affordable price, so everyone can enjoy the delights of cycling around the Costa Blanca and now from our shop based in the 'Mar Menor' at San Pedro del Pinatar. Our stock of bikes includes Trek roadbikes and Trek 3700 mountain bikes all fitted with speedometers, bottle cages, pump, rear bag, spare tubes etc. Our 'leisure' bikes are available in adult and children sizes, all supplied with helmets and locks. Also available to hire are trikes, tandems, kiddies trailers, child seats and tag-a-longs. We provide a 'free' delivery & collection and discounted rates for family and group bookings as well as the availability of hiring direct from our shop in San Pedro del Pinatar. Any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us by e-mail, telephone or facebook. " WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU !" See more..
5.0 Zarcos Cocktail Bar (223 reviews)
- Cocktails to die for
Monday: 4:30 PM - 12:00 AM Spent More than 3 hours Bars & Clubs

If you want a friendly and relaxed environment to enjoy your drinks, look no further, Zarcos is the place for you. Myself (Antonio) and my staff are waiting to delight you with the best cocktails in Los Alcazares! See more..
5.0 Kalima Charter (205 reviews)
- Amazing family/friend day out!
Monday: 9:00 AM - 10:30 PM Boat Tours • Water Sports

Great day out for family and friends. We were 2 families with teenagers and can’t say a negative word. It was a great trip, the skipper is very friendly and we really enjoyed jumping in, using the water carpet. The kitchen also had everything we needed for our picnic! Lots of parking near the dock. See more..
5.0 Bay Bike Hire (159 reviews)
- Great service
Monday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Gear Rentals

At Bay Bikes we are not only a bike rental company, We offer customers a different way to see the hidden beauty that Spain has to offer We provide a selection of cycling tours in and around the Mar Menor area of the Costa Calida for all the family whatever the age. And for the young at heart or the family looking for some fun why not take a trip in one of our family limousines along the beach prom See more..
4.5 Museo Del Teatro Romano (2.928 reviews)
- Make sure you know how to get in before going
Monday: Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums

By visiting the Museum of the Roman Theatre you will encounter one of the most surprising discoveries of the city in the last decades. Thanks to the ingenious design of the architect Rafael Moneo, you will start your tour of the Palace of Riquelme, the first building of the museum, and then follow the historical hallway located under the street to then move to the new space that collects the most emblematic pieces of all found in the excavations. Using modern stairs you will come to the second tunnel, this time is under the medieval church of Santa Maria, a construction superimposed to the old theatre which increases its uniqueness and attraction. After this, the second corridor, will take you to the most relevant part of the museum, the Roman Theatre, one of the largest in the Roman Hispania with capacity for 7,000 people. See more..
4.5 Cathedral de Santa Maria (2.286 reviews)
- Stunning Archtecture
Monday: Spent < 1 hour Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites • Art Museums

The Cathedral of Murcia, a key piece of the Spanish Baroque, is a space full of artistic contrasts, from the restrained Mediterranean Gothic of the fifteenth century to the historicisms of the nineteenth century. See more..
4.5 Real Casino de Murcia (1.377 reviews)
- Stunning elegance and beauty - well worth a visit
Monday: 10:30 AM - 7:00 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks • Art Museums • History Museums

El Real Casino de Murcia (Royal Casino of Murcia) is an emblematic building in the city of Murcia. Its unique architecture combines modernist and eclectic artistic styles, and the beauty of the building awakes the admiration of all visitors. In fact, it is the most visited civil building in Murcia. It is situated in the heart of the city centre, on Calle Trapería, close to the Cathedral. The Royal Casino hosts a great variety of cultural activities, such as art exhibitions, talks, conferences, three book clubs and book launches. Institutional ceremonies and business events are also held in the Royal Casino. The splendour of the historic building is perfectly preserved yet it is adapted to modern times. See more..
4.5 Faro Cabo de palos (1.225 reviews)
- Beautiful view
Monday: Spent 2-3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Lighthouses

Stands high above town giving a perfect view of the area - a beautiful walk along the cliff top edging over the sea See more..
4.5 Playa de Calblanque (941 reviews)
- Beautiful natural beaches and coves.
Monday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Beaches

Natural beach and coves. Stunning setting. Take everything you need with you as there are no facilities whatsoever but that keeps this area beautiful and natural. Lifeguards are present in peak season. We drove to the plentiful parking areas (which are free) however I believe in peak season you park up before entering and they provide a bus to the coves. Plenty of walking to be had around the nature reserve too, provided the sun isn’t too hot! My favourite beach for sure! See more..
4.5 Bateria de Castillitos (919 reviews)
- Worth the trip! Views are stunning!
Points of Interest & Landmarks

This is an absolutely stunning fort with beautiful views. It’s so interesting it was built in the 20th century! Read the Wikipedia article before as there is no signage. It’s about an hour drive from Cartagena. Since we didn’t have a car in Spain, we hired a private driver so that we could feel comfortable we knew the price, time, and were confirmed in advance. We heard taxis will sometimes take people but not always and for the same price if not more. We thought the drive would be worse than it was given other reviews, but I have traveled a lot and done lots of twisty narrow roads. We spent an hour wandering around which was enough to get the feel and get plenty of photos. I could see people spending 30 minutes to 2 hours there depending on your adventure appetite and the heat. I agree with other posts it is NOT safe for young children. It is completely abandoned fort with lots of ledges. See more..
4.5 Calle Mayor (742 reviews)
- The grand promenade down the main street
Spent < 1 hour Neighborhoods • Historic Walking Areas • Architectural Buildings

What a gorgeous way to be introduced to the Old Town! Within minutes of dfter disembarking, we walked down a beautiful pedestrian path (set with blue tiles down the center) which led to the most majestic building as its focal point: The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment. It is a show-stopper. From this main street, several small narrow Old Town lanes issue forth. Lots of fun opportunities to follow one's nose and poke about a bit. This is the main street in Cartagena and it is the main retail district. The "calle" is lined with elegant Modernistic buildings and everything looked so clean and well-cared for. See more..
4.5 Castillo de Lorca - Fortaleza del Sol (718 reviews)
- A "must place to visit"
Monday: 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours Castles

The Castle of Lorca is the hallmark of the city, symbol of power and the incessant struggle between the Nasrid kingdom of Granada and the Crown of Castile. The castle-fortress is a place where history is lived first hand through exhibitions, workshops for the whole family, guided tours and extraordinary activities throughout the year. In this space, Ben Sakar (the Hawk's Son), the virtual mascot of the castle will show you scenarios as emblematic as the walls, the stables, the cisterns, the Tower of the Spur, the Tower Alfonsina or the Jewish Synagogue. See more..
4.5 Museo Nacional de Arqueologia Subacuatica (706 reviews)
- Well Worth a Visit
Monday: Speciality Museums

Walked to ARQVA, Museo Nacional de Arqueologia, for a great exhibit relating to underwater exploration from the earliest times to present day. Headphones available for the exhibit as well as Spanish and English signage. This exhibit was very well organized and extremely informative. If you have any interest in the history of exploration of the Mediterranean area this is a must see. Free for seniors and the headphones cost 2 Euro each. Marine Archeological Museum has remarkable display of underwater artefacts. Treasure of Nuestra Senora de las Mercedes frigate sunk in the early 19th century with 14.5 tons of gold and silver coins. See more..
4.5 Plaza Cardenal Belluga (618 reviews)
- A lovely open space around the cathedral
Points of Interest & Landmarks

This time the weather was not hot enough to linger outside but it is a beautiful space with some superb buildings fronting onto it. See more..
4.5 Museo Foro Romano Molinete (602 reviews)
- Very well presented archaeological site
Monday: Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks

The Roman Forum Museum stands as the entrance to one of the largest urban archaeological parks in Spain. Throughout its various halls, where a careful selection of pieces is exhibited, you will be able to learn about the long history of Cerro del Molinete from today back to the old Carthago Nova. The visit concludes with a tour of important remains of the glorious Roman era that invite you to stroll through them: the Curia or local senate with its richly decorated marble pavement; the Colonial Forum, the city’s neuralgic centre, the distribution of which symbolised at various levels the hierarchy between the divine and the human; the Sanctuary of Isis where the mystery cults of the Egyptian gods were celebrated; the old roads with cart tracks; the port’s thermal baths and in particular its magnificent entrance portico with its original flooring; and to finish the Atrium Building, with its high walls and pictorial decorations that transport you to the great banquets of the Roman Empire See more..
4.5 Plaza de las Flores (546 reviews)
- Lovely little corner
Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas

You just locate this little plaza and it just opens up in fornt of you with a back facade of flowers and the stunning wall art. Great for a coffee stop and or Beer and other types of meals and restaurant experiences. Very clean and tidy. See more..
4.5 Museo Naval (456 reviews)
- Very Impressive and Informative. Not to be Missed.
Monday: Military Museums

Walked to the Naval Museum. Models of sailing ships, uniforms, clothing, weapons, armament, navigation, torpedoes, and mines. Also a timeline, from early 1500’s to 2015, detailing participation of the Spanish navy in world events. Information in Spanish and English. Walked next door to second Naval Museum, this one specializing in Submarine service in Spain, starting with Peral’s electric sub from 1888. They also have a collection of approximately 40 model sailing ships collected by Julio Castelo Matran. The Peral sub was the first military vessel to be built in a Spanish Naval shipyard using a steel hull. In 1890 it was the first sub to fire a torpedo underwater. On June 7, 1890, it sailed 1 hr. at 10 meters depth and emerged at pre-established coordinates. See more..
4.5 Caravaca de la Cruz (442 reviews)
- Running of the wine horses
Spent 2-3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks

Well what a fantastic fiesta. May 2nd every year is a bank holiday for the town to which they celebrate the running of the wine horses, a spectacle not to be missed. We drove there, easy to park in the side streets and wandered into the main part of the old town. We were greeted with hundreds of locals ready to watch the beautifully decorated horses run. Get as close to the castle as you can and stand clear as they thunder down the road and you literally watch the crowds part as the horses miss the spectators by inches. 60 horses ran. Started 1400-2100. See more..
4.5 Las Charcas Mud Baths (436 reviews)
- Mud Spa
Bodies of Water

Small lakes with very warm water, and deck and step access provided. People bathe in these pools and smear the mud from the bottom over their bodies. The mud is reportedly excellent for damaged skin and for arthritic pain. See more..
4.5 Santuario Ntra. Sra. de la Fuensanta (403 reviews)
- Church
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals

Visited the church many years ago with my mother and father while on holiday in La Manga. Quite a drive in the coach up to the church it was very, steep side to the road the driver of the coach drove quite close to the side of the road and my mother was a bit freighted as she sat by one of the windows of the coach facing the steep drop next to the road. We were told that some Spanish people went on the knees up to the church on a sort of Pilgrimage to the Saint. A.nd I remember the name of the church too The alter piece inside the church is worth looking at too As I remember. Worth the trip on the coach also See more..
4.5 Museo Salzillo (364 reviews)
- Excellent Sculptures
Monday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums • Art Museums

Museo dedicado al escultor e imaginero murciano Francisco Salzillo y Alcaraz, el más importante del Barroco See more..
4.5 Experiencia 43 (301 reviews)
- 43 tour a must in South-East Spain
Monday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Distilleries

The tour at Experiencia43 is just great! With a very enthusiastic and explanatory guide (Paola) we have learnt a lot about the history of 43, the start of the company, and their marketing campaigns throughout the decades. The museum is very nice and the complementary tour in the production area shows how everything is efficiently produced and bottled. Of course the finishing touch at the end, with cocktails and snacks, makes it really complete. We have become real 43 fans! See more..
4.5 Santuario Virgen de la Esperanza (276 reviews)
- Special
Points of Interest & Landmarks

I’m not religious at all but I’m glad I went. A special place to go amazing how it was built into the hillside. A very peaceful place even if like me you’re not a believer it’s well worth a visit. See more..
4.5 Parque Regional de Calblanque (253 reviews)
- Beautiful coastal scenery, rugged hills, lovely beaches
Parks

Large area of hills, beaches, and coastal scenery. There are several hiking paths around and over the hills or along the coast. You can even walk along a Roman road. We visited in October, we were able to drive within 300 meters of the Playa Larga beach. There is little shade, the coastal trail was well marked. If you go west along the coastal trail you come to the Playa Negrete, which is popular with nudists. Access to the Playa Larga beach road is prohibited from 8pm to 9am. See more..
4.5 Palacio Consistorial (251 reviews)
- One Euro!
Points of Interest & Landmarks

This is a little known deal, but a terrific budget tip. When you walk in the Palacio, there is a rope blocking the entrance and guards. You are welcome to go in, you just have to have your bag checked. To the left is a little table with a sign that indicates the next tour time. In days there is a cruise ship in port, most of the tours are in English. The tour cost 1E per person and is well worth it. Our tour guide, Valeri, guided us through the building and gave us interesting stories about the building and the government entities that call it home. She also generously took pictures of anyone who wanted their picture taken in counsel chamber or on the grand staircase. The Palacio is an easy walk from the port and one of the first things you come to on the left as you walk from the port up Calle Mayor. See more..
4.5 Parque Regional Salinas (234 reviews)
- This spot is a must see area
Nature & Wildlife Areas

Every year on arrival in the San Pedro first stop is Bay Bikes get my self a good sturdy bike and head to the wilds of Wild Life park and salt streams. I take a picnic and my paints and brushes and loose myself in one of the most unspoilt spots one can find . If you like pease and quite this is the place for you. A bike is a must hense I mentioned Bay Bikes and their shop is local. Have yourself a mud treatment on the way back and wash all that stress out of your system and its all free. Don't forget to look at the wild birds and visit the deserted beach. TomC See more..
4.5 El Zulo (229 reviews)
- El Zuno
Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues

We have visited Cartagena several times and always pay a visit to this superb statue located by the port area and is surrounded by other art close by. It was put there for a reminder to every visitor about Terrorism and the loss of life and injuries caused by those that don’t get their own way. Spain has had a long history of this by a group calling themselves ETA. Unfortunately the reminder is somewhat lost by many tourists having their picture taken by El Zuno’s private area. See more..