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A
Day in Cartagena City
A
day out in Murcia
Beautiful
Murcia in Spain
A
Day in Cartagena City by Fay Oleary
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From Villa Martin just outside
Torrevieja it takes around 40 minutes to drive to Cartagena city. The new
motorway is often empty and takes you directly there although the tolls
are quite expensive.
We usually park on the outskirts
of the city by Cartagena port and walk in past the oldest Submarine in
the world. The Peral Submarine is quite impressive to look at, built 124
years ago in Cadiz Spain, the first of its kind.
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along the cities old defence walls into the centre past lots of Spanish
boutiques, with great and unusual fashion accessories. This can while away
many hours, but quite often when we are shopped out, we head of lunch on
one the little narrow cobbled streets bustling with people where there
are many restaurants, and cafes.
I always order and highly
recommend the "menu de dia" or in English Menu of the day. For the price
of a main course on the normal menu you receive three courses of freshly
cooked fish, or meat with a salad to start and a local desert to finish
and it often includes a glass of wine in the price. Very good value, and
not too heavy if you are planning on a busy afternoon sightseeing or shopping! |
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After lunch is it nice to
go for a stroll along the central tree lined walkway with fountains and
lots of children's climbing frames and swings. It is a beautiful area of
the city an additional bonus is this esplanade leads to the El Corte Ingles.
El Corte Ingles is Spain's equivalent to Selfridges. Not to be missed on
any shopping trip in Cartagena!
There are also many sights
to be seen in Cartagena including Castillo de San Felipe an ancient fort
built in the 1600s. There are also a couple of museums, such as the Naval
Museum, and the Museum of Modern Art.
When you feet are tired mid
way through the afternoon popping into a small Spanish café often
gives you a second wind. Some serve chocolate delicacies, such as chocolate
fondue, hot chocolate and chocolate waffles. If almost every girls dream
after a hard days' sightseeing and shopping!
For a real treat on the way
home we have been known to stop for supper along the Mar Menor in a little
seaside resort called "Santiago de la Ribera". It is well sign posted and
situated quite close to Murcia airport. Santiago de la Ribera is a hidden
gem on the Costa Calida. Miguel Pescaderia (fish restaurant) does not look
very special at first glance. You walk through the fish mongers to the
Restaurant. There are huge windows that open up for a feel of alfresco
dining. There are also several tables 'on' the beach during the summer
months. There are fantastic views of the sea and the little Spanish wooden
fishing boats swaying by moon light. The service is excellent, and the
fish is very fresh and cooked subtly to perfection. We have been there
several times, with friends, family, and children, and also for a romantic
evening.
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About the Author
Fay Oleary is 28yrs old
and lives in Essex with her husband and 2 boys. Cartagena
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Murcia in Spain by Robert Carlton
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Vacationing in Murcia, Spain
may be just the type of vacation you have been looking for. With fun activities
such as sightseeing, visiting museums, gambling at the casino, and walking
through old churches and cathedrals, you will not have a moment to be bored
during your vacation. Spain is a beautiful country that is filled with
history and charm. Called the 'University City' because of the number of
students who attend its university, Murcia can offer you a vacation filled
with learning and leisure.
While visiting Murcia, you
should visit some of their museums. If you are interested in art, the Almudi
Art Palace houses some of the best known art from the region. The building
used to hold corn given to the churches for the tithe, but in the 1980's
it was renovated to house city archives and artwork.
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After visiting the art museum,
you can visit the Museo de la Cuidad. This museum tells the story of the
region through artwork, documents, artifacts, and other items. It sits
on an old orchard that was used during the Moorish period. You will be
able to learn more about cultures that inhabited the region many centuries
ago while tracing artifacts to present day. This is a must for any first
time travelers to Murcia.
After visiting the museums,
you may want to visit some of the local churches in the region. There are
many ornate, large churches and many smaller churches. Famous cathedrals
include the Cathedral of Murcia. You can enter the cathedral from one of
two entrances, the Puerta de Perdon, which is the front entrance, or the
Portada de las Cadenas, which is located on the side. You can climb to
the top of the tower to see breathtaking views of the city and the landscape. |
In between sightseeing, you
may want to have a little fun gambling, dancing, or spending time with
other tourists and locals. Visit the Gran Casino Murcia and play the slot
machines and other games the casino has to offer. You can also meet up
with those in your tour group, or make new friends.
If you are in the mood to
relax, visit the Spa La Manga Club for a massage, facial, and other spa
treatments. You can spend some time in the pool and recharge for another
day of sightseeing. Many tourists try to break up their vacation by spending
time seeing the sights and relaxing when they can.
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About the Author: Being passionate
about murcia city, Robert Carlton is publishing a variety of detailed articles
in this particular area. Sharing his passion in detailed writings on murcia
city and murcia attractions the author showed his know-how in the field. |
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day out in Murcia by Gary Cotter
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If you want to get away from
the crowds on the coast of the Costa Calida or southern Costa Blanca, a
picnic or just a nice walk in the "Parque Natural de Sierra Espuna" can't
be beaten. I have lived just south of Torrevieja (in Villamartin) for six
years and this is one of my favourite excursions, it takes about an hour
to drive there from the coast and is approximately twenty minutes from
Murcia. The drive into the park is breathtaking with fantastic views, as
the road rises steeply up from the coastal plain. With hairpin bends and
sheer drops, sometimes on either side of the road, it is not a drive for
the faint hearted.
| I always take food and drink
with me as the only restaurant that I have found is always closed or packed.
There are a few purpose built picnic areas and some have barbeque facilities
and toilets. On my last picnic, in one of the main areas, we were the only
people there and were visited by a family of wild boar much to my grandson's
delight. He then spent the next half hour feeding the piglets from the
safety of the picnic table! I am told there are many other examples of
interesting birds and wildlife here including wildcats and eagles, although
I haven't seen any myself. There are marked walks and trails through the
pine woods so make sure you have some sensible shoes on. Due to the height
and the inevitable breeze the daytime temperatures here are not as stifling
as that on the coast, so it is a welcome respite. On bank holiday weekends
the parking can be difficult as hundreds of Spanish families visit for
family get-togethers and feasts. |
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Although I would not dare
myself, cyclists and climbers make full use of the parks tracks and cliffs.
The easiest way to get there is to follow the motorway ( A - 7, E - 15)
southwest from Murcia to Alhama de Murcia and follow the signs. You will
see the mountain from miles away with its covering of pine forests and
you will be amazed you can drive up there. There are no fees or charges
to use the park so go and see it for your self and have a great day out
away from the crowds and the beach.
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AGUILAS
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Don Miguel, Aguilas
Located near the beach in
Aguilas, Murcia, the Hotel Don Miguel is the ideal place to enjoy your
holidays or celebrate events. 15 minutes from the beach of Aguilas and
1 km from the old town, the hotel has been completely refurbished. Don
Miguel Hotel offers two restaurants and a terrace perfect to drink a cocktail.
Enjoy its outdoor pool, surrounded by pleasant gardens, or the wide range
of sport facilities including 2 paddle courts, a gym and a kid's mini club.
The hotel also has two lounges suitable to hold any kind of business or
family events. Of modern style, it has 64 fully equipped rooms, with an
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ARCHENA
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Balneario de Archena is a thermal complex covering more than 200,000 m2
located in the Murcia province, Spain. It is situated in Valle del Ricote,
a privileged natural enclave found next to Río Segura (Segura River)
where it flows through Archena; Archena Spa Hotel & Resort is a luxury
spa hotel only 24 km from Murcia and 80 km from Alicante’s airport, close
to Costa Blanca in Mar Menor, and next to Murcia’s airport in San Javier. |
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Balneario
de Archena - Hotel León, Archena
Hotel León, like
the other Balneario de Archena hotels, has indoor direct access to the
spa. It has an entrance hall with a reception area open 24-hours, currency
change service, lift and buffet restaurant. Archena Spa Resort’s
bars and restaurants offer an impeccable and varied gastronomical offer,
based on a creative Mediterranean cuisine, conciliated with the traditional
cuisine, making for a unique place to enjoy fine dining. Archena
Spa Resort’s cuisine is well balanced, creative and of a high quality.
Its precise and avant-garde elaboration gives place to the healthiest and
most harmonious variety of menus found in contemporary cuisine. We have
at your disposal 3 restaurants, where you will be able to taste exquisite
dishes, either in the “menu of the day”, “a la carte” or “buffet” modalities,
and 3 bar-cafes, each of them with a terrace making for the perfect place
to enjoy a good appetiser, snack or coffee in harmony with the environment. |
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Balneario
de Archena - Hotel Termas, Archena
Constructed at the end of
the XIX century, Hotel Termas partially maintains its original Mozarabic
style, which is its main characteristic trait. It is the principal hotel
in the spa, due to its elegance and tradition. The hotel offers room
service and has a restaurant. The hotel remains open all year round.
The cupola stands out, located in the mentioned Mozarabic area, as does
the Roman tombstone from the end of the 1st century, and at the entrance
of the spa rooms the fountain is found, a replica of the Patio de los Leones
fountain in the Alhambra, Granada. The comfort of the rooms and the quality
of the services guarantee an unforgettable stay. Archena Spa Resort’s
bars and restaurants offer an impeccable and varied gastronomical offer,
based on a creative Mediterranean cuisine, conciliated with the traditional
cuisine, making for a unique place to enjoy fine dining. |
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Balneario
de Archena Termalium Hotel Levante, Archena
Totally refurbished, its
spacious rooms and the comfort it offers turns Hotel Levante into a modern
and functional establishment. The Thermal Beauty Farm is next to
the hotel’s hall. The restaurant service is carried out in Hotel Termas,
located next to Hotel Levante. The comfort of the rooms and the quality
of the services guarantee an unforgettable stay. The hotel remains open
all year round. Archena Spa Resort’s bars and restaurants offer an impeccable
and varied gastronomical offer, based on a creative Mediterranean cuisine,
conciliated with the traditional cuisine, making for a unique place to
enjoy fine dining. The hotel has 70 rooms, all with fully-equipped bathrooms,
hairdryer, telephone, heating, air conditioning, Sat-TV with international
channels and minibar. |
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A Day in Cartagena City
by Fay Oleary
From Villa Martin just outside
Torrevieja it takes around 40 minutes to drive to Cartagena city. The new
motorway is often empty and takes you directly there although the tolls
are quite expensive... read more |
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Hotel
Husa Cartagonova & Spa, Cartagena
The Husa Cartagonova is
a modern hotel set in the historic centre of the city, 200 metres from
the ancient Roman amphitheatre, the Teatro Romano. The city's museums
are 500 metres from the hotel, and it is three kilometres to Cala Cortina
Beach. Further afield it is 20 kilometres to the nature reserve at Calblanque
and La Manga Golf Club. San Javier Airport is an approximate driving time
of 25 minutes, and a distance of 30 kilometres. The hotel's restaurant
serves buffet cuisine in modern surroundings, and guests can relax with
drinks in the bar, unwind in the sauna, and enjoy a workout in the fully
equipped fitness centre. The 24-hour front desk has a safe-deposit box
for storing valuables, as well as concierge services, and there is nearby
parking for a surcharge. |
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Intercontinental
Mar Menor Golf Resort & Spa, Torre Pacheco
This hotel is located in
Torre Pacheco. Santiago de la Ribera Beach is a local point of interest.
Another local attraction is Archaelogical Museum. Dining options at Intercontinental
Mar Menor Golf Resort & Spa include a restaurant and a bar/lounge.
A complimentary breakfast is served daily. Recreational amenities include
a golf course. Also located on site are an outdoor pool, an indoor pool,
a sauna, and a fitness facility. This 5.0-star property has a business
center. Wireless Internet access is available in public areas. Additional
property amenities include laundry facilities. Coffee/tea makers and minibars
are offered. Bathrooms feature bidets, bathrobes, and hair dryers. |
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MANGA DEL MAR MENOR (COSTA CALIDA) FEATURED HOTELS - MURCIA, SPAIN
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Husa
Doblemar, La Manga del Mar Menor
Husa Doblemar enjoys a seaside
location, only 200 meters from Mar Menor Beach in La Manga Del Mar Menor,
Spain. Tomas Maestre Port lies seven kilometers from the hotel, and Club
Golf Hyatt stands twenty kilometers away. Moreover, Murcia San Javier Airport
is forty-five kilometers from Husa Doblemar hotel. The nearby beach supplies
swimming and sunning opportunities. The hotel also features an expansive
outdoor pool with a unique curved design. Meanwhile, sun loungers furnish
the garden area. The property also provides a children's play park. Husa
Doblemar hotel also schedules live entertainment. Among the hotel's
dining amenities, Restaurant Doblemar presents a buffet of Mediterranean
and international selections. The hotel also presents a daily breakfast
buffet. |
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Sol
Galua, La Manga del Mar Menor
In a privileged setting,
the Sol Galúa hotel is located right alongside the sea, on Galúa
Beach and next to the Plaza Bohemia shopping center. Just 200 m distance
from the Sailing Schools, 500 m from the Tennis Club with 8 tennis courts
and 9 paddle courts, and 12 km from La Manga Golf Club. 30 km distance
from the city of Cartagena and 75 km from Murcia. Breakfast, lunch
and dinner buffet with show cooking service in the Restaurant Principal
next to the pool. In high season, once a week, theme buffets with regional
dishes served at midday. Pool Bar (in high season). Lounge bar facing the
sea
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Beautiful Murcia in Spain
by Robert Carlton
Vacationing in Murcia, Spain
may be just the type of vacation you have been looking for. With fun activities
such as sightseeing, visiting museums, gambling at the casino, and walking
through old churches and cathedrals, you will not have a moment to be bored
during your vacation... read more |
A day out in Murcia
by Gary Cotter
If you want to get away
from the crowds on the coast of the Costa Calida or southern Costa Blanca,
a picnic or just a nice walk in the "Parque Natural de Sierra Espuna" can't
be beaten...read more |
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AC
Hotel Murcia
Hotel AC Murcia is a modern
hotel in a quiet location 3 kilometres from the restaurants, bars and fine
baroque churches of Murcia town centre. Murcia's cathedral, the pedestrian
street Calle de la Trapería, the casino and Salzillo Museum can
all be found within five kilometres of the hotel. Guests can relax in the
air-conditioned hotel lobby and enjoy complimentary coffee and newspapers.
Those in pursuit of health and beauty can work out in the gym, then steam
up in the sauna or cool off in the pool. The hotel's Sala restaurant is
open for breakfast and dinner, and there are several good restaurants in
Murcia town centre. This four-floor hotel features 108 well-lit, air-conditioned
guestrooms with neat, functional decor and oak furniture. |
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Campanile Murcia
The Hotel Campanile Murcia
is a modern property set within a commercial district of Murcia, two kilometres
from the Cathedral and the Episcopal Palace. In the Restaurant Campanile
a wide choice of set menus, all-you-can-eat buffets and a la carte dishes
are available in a relaxed setting; open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Guests can enjoy a glass of wine or a specialty coffee in the café
bar, or unwind in front of the television in the lobby area. Those wishing
to explore the area can consult the multilingual staff at the 24-hour front
desk for tour assistance. Guests can also benefit from conference facilities
and complimentary parking onsite. There are numerous attractions within
eight kilometres of the hotel: the Cathedral, Romea Theatre, Episcopal
Palace, Casino, Almudi Palace, Salzillo Museum. |
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Hotel
Nelva, Murcia
The Hotel Nelva is located
in the centre of Murcia, Spain, next to the Centre of Congress and Auditorium.
The modern Hotel Nelva has an outdoor pool. Staff at the concierge
desk can provide information on local attractions, and there are high-speed
Internet connections in public areas. Mediterranean cuisine is served
in the formal Nelva restaurant, with white-linen-covered tables and high
ceilings. Breakfast (surcharge) is available, and guests can drink in the
bar. The hotel's meeting rooms have high speed Internet connections
and views across the gardens. Banqueting facilities are available.
Hotel Nelva's 250 climate-controlled guestrooms are decorated in calming
colours with wooden floors and oak furnishings. |
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Sercotel
JC1 Murcia, Murcia
Set in the heart of Murcia,
this hotel is close to University of Murcia. Another nearby attraction
is Salzillo Museum. Dining options at Sercotel JC1 Murcia include a restaurant.
Room service is available. Recreational amenities include a fitness facility.
High-speed Internet access is available in public areas. Guest parking
is available for a surcharge. Additional property amenities include laundry
facilities. Bathrooms feature hair dryers. In addition to complimentary
wireless Internet access, guestrooms offer phones and in-room safes. Air-conditioned
rooms also include desks and minibars. |
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Parador
de Puerto Lumbreras, Puerto Lumbreras
Located at a key point between
Levante and Andalusia, the Parador de Puerto Lumbreras is an ideal spot
to discover the beauty of the region of Murcia or to explore the paths
of Andalusia. Its facilities include a complex suitable for rest and leisure,
and houses guests both for business trips and summer holidays. The swimming
pool and the well cared-for garden form the ideal space to enjoy a pleasant
stay. The most noteworthy feature, however, is the light, which enhances
the pastel shades of the interior. Regional characteristics are clearly
reflected in its cuisine, which features among its dishes excellent salads,
fish such as gilthead, 'llobarro' (bass), meat dishes such as Cabañil-style
lamb in garlic, roast kid, and original desserts such as prickly pear sorbet
and 'paparajotes' with honey (lemon-tree leaves rolled in dough and fried),
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