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Murcia
The region of Murcia lies to the south of Valencia and is thinly populated except in the areas surrounding the
rivers. The mountains extend right down to the sea.
During the summer months the weather can be quite hot yet the winters are pleasant and mild. The Rivers Segura,
Murdo and Sangonera, which makes ideal conditions for the many orchards of citrus fruit, irrigate the province
of Murcia. In contrast the area also has expanses of dry, arid land where olives and vines thrive, then turning
to desert-like land covered in cacti and palms.
Worthy of a visit are the towns of Alhama with a splendid castle, Mula with a 15th century castle and Lorca,
adorned with historical buildings and a rich history.
The province has 170km of coastline with wonderful beaches at La Manga and Aguilas. The historical city of
Cartagena offers a large naval base and a thriving industrial area.
The city of Murcia is described as one of the most beautiful and historic in the country. The city stands on
the banks of the river and enjoys year-round sunshine. It has the highest temperatures in the region. There is
a great deal of Moorish influence in the city, not least of all the impressive city walls. After the reconquest,
the 20 mosques in the city were turned into churches. The Cathedral is the most highly prized building in the
city. The first foundation stone was laid in 1388 by Bishop Pedrosa. It took four centuries to complete. There
are so many different styles and cultures within, including 23 different chapels.
As you wander through the city, you see a monumental building on every corner. Many are in pristine condition
and those that are not are being restored to their former glory. One building worthy of mention is the casino.
Here in the 19th century, worthy citizens would sit to be admired like fish in a goldfish bowl.
The palatial interior is quite amazing. Among the other splendid buildings to see is the Bishop's Palace located
near the Cathedral. Built in 1748 it has two wonderful facades. The Convent Church of Santa Ana was built during
the 18th century and is the third church to be built on this site, the original being built in 1490. Here you
can try the freshly baked cakes, made by the nuns and served through a revolving hatch. The Church of San
Miguel stands on the site of an earlier church. The 18th century church has wonderful coloured altarpieces. The
Almudi dates from 1602 and was formerly the storage place for public corn collected as tithes. It was
reconditioned in 1985 and now houses the art centre and city archives.
As a whole , Murcia has everything to offer the visitor and you can almost certainly guarantee that no matter
what time of year you visit, you will be wrapped up in some kind of fiesta or celebration. You will find the
people pleasant and friendly towards tourists. Being a university city Murcia has a large number of students in
the city. The university building is of huge proportions and demands time to examine closely its exterior. The
area around the university has a wealth of lively bars and restaurants that are truly vibrant with life. Local
crafts include weaving and embroidery. Some of the beautiful hand-made items take up to two weeks each to
produce.
Making the right investment is key and if you pick the right investment,
you could be in for a handsome return.
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