10 Free Things to do in Murcia That You Shouldn't Miss

May 19, 2022 Matilde Konrad

Murcia (/ˈmʊərsiə/ or /ˈmɜːrʃə/, Spanish: [ˈmurθja]) is a city in south-eastern Spain, the capital and most populous city of the Autonomous Community of the Region of Murcia, and the seventh largest city in the country, with a population of 442,573 inhabitants in 2009 (about one third of the total population of the Region). The population of the metropolitan area was 689,591 in 2010. It is located on the Segura River, in the Southeast of the Iberian Peninsula, noted by a climate with hot summers, mild winters, and relatively low precipitation.
Restaurants in Murcia

1. Plaza Cardenal Belluga

Plaza Cardenal Belluga,30001, Murcia, 30001 Murcia Spain
Excellent
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4.5 based on 611 reviews

Plaza Cardenal Belluga

Reviewed By ronaldb416 - The Hague, The Netherlands

Three beautiful buildings: cathedral, episcopale palace, Rafaël Moneo building. Spectacular iluminated.

2. Cathedral de Santa Maria

Plaza Cardenal Belluga, 30001 Murcia Spain +34 968 21 97 13 http://catedralmurcia.com
Excellent
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4.5 based on 2,234 reviews

Cathedral de Santa Maria

Reviewed By michaelmZ4999YD - Ascoli Piceno, Italy

I was fortunate to visit both the cathedral and the bell tower of the Cathedral of Santa Maria. The inside of the cathedral is stunning and ornate, but not crazy in terms of it being ostentatious. There is an extreme reverence as you walk around and considering the various chapels. The architecture both inside and out is stunning and its various styles, because of a number of various things that occurred when it was being built, are both interesting and beautiful. If you decide to take the bell tower tour, you will be glad you did. The tour is in Spanish, but there is a really helpful English handout that will tell you most everything you would hear from your tour guide. It is 19 floors up and the majority of it is a rather shallow sloping ramp, so it is reasonable if you concerned because of health. There is a small tower staircase at the top to get to the bell tower, but it is not long and it is certainly worth the visit. I was fortunate to go with some local people, but met Americans in our group. It was well worth the two or so hours I spent both inside and out. There are a number of wonderful little places to eat near by if you need to wait.

3. Plaza Julian Romea

Murcia Spain http://www.guiasmur.com
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4.5 based on 221 reviews

Plaza Julian Romea

Reviewed By WAPY50

Came across this beautiful theatre when strolling through a side street in Murcia city. Grand yet bright and set in yet another of the lovely plazas you find around every corner.

4. Santa Clara Monastery & Museum

Alfonso X el Sabio, 1, Murcia Spain +34 968 27 23 98 http://murciaturistica.es
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4.5 based on 205 reviews

Santa Clara Monastery & Museum

5. Carrascoy and El Valle Regional Park

El Centro del Termino Municipal de Murcia, Murcia Spain http://www.regmurcia.com/servlet/s.Sl?sit=c,365,m,1039&r=ReP-3301-DETALLE_REPORTAJESPADRE
Excellent
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4.5 based on 73 reviews

Carrascoy and El Valle Regional Park

6. Museo Gaya

Plaza Santa Catalina, 30004 Murcia Spain +34 968 22 10 99 [email protected] http://www.museoramongaya.es
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4.5 based on 38 reviews

Museo Gaya

7. Santuario Ntra. Sra. de la Fuensanta

Calle Ntra. Sra. de la Fuensanta, 30157 Murcia Spain +34 968 84 22 01 https://www.murciaturistica.es/es/monumento/santuario-virgen-de-la-fuensanta-335/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 392 reviews

Santuario Ntra. Sra. de la Fuensanta

Reviewed By Kelleygirl2 - Sarasota, United States

Surprisingly beautiful inside at the 17th century religious Santuario de La Fuensanta, Our Lady of the Holy Fountain. This Baroque-style sanctuary honoring the Virgin Mary is perched high with lovely views of a natural park overlooking the city of Murcia and the Segura valley. The church’s construction began in 1694 and the final touches of the facade, designed by Toribio Martinez de la Vega, were completed in 1705. The facade reliefs and sculptures were designed by Jaime Bort and completed by Joes Balaguer. The inside, although not enormous as other religious structures, gives a warm and intimate feel, as though you were immediately welcomed upon entering. Passing the pews, at the far end, the altar has a spectacular gold statue of the Madonna that rises above and behind the figure of Christ. The dome ceiling that hovers over the altar is white, blue and silver, a beautiful contrast setting off all that darker gold below. When we were there, fresh bouquets of white flowers decorated the altar. Adjacent to the church is the convent and a Benedictine Monastery nearby where Jesuit priests were quietly praying in these early morning hours.

8. Mercado de Veronicas

Calle Veronicas 0, 30004 Murcia Spain +34 687 60 36 02 http://www.mercadodeveronicas.es
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4.5 based on 91 reviews

Mercado de Veronicas

9. Templo de San Juan de Dios

Eulogio Soriano Plaza San Juan, 30003 Murcia Spain +34 968 21 45 41 http://www.guiasmur.com
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4.5 based on 47 reviews

Templo de San Juan de Dios

10. Iglesia de San Pedro Apostol

Plaza San Pedro 1, 30820 Murcia Spain +34 968 89 29 29 https://www.facebook.com/sanpedroapostol.alcantarilla/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 16 reviews

Iglesia de San Pedro Apostol

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