Murcia’s rich history makes it a fantastic city to explore from your holiday home on the Costa Cálida. Surrounded by mountains, Murcia is an historic place with fertile plains and more than 2,800 hours of sunshine each year.

Founded in 831 by the Emir of Córdoba, a walled city grew from the initial founding on the Segura River under the name Mursiya from whence comes the name Murcia. The Moorish history of the city is easy to see, even today. Parts of the old city walls remain and a fascinating place to visit is the Almunia Real, the second residence of the Moorish royal rulers.

In the 13th century as Moorish rule wained in Spain, Catholicism started to make its mark, the historical sites can still be seen today. An essential visit to the Cathedral and the 18th century Episcopal Palace in the city’s old town will take you to the streets where old craftsmen worked. Known as the guild streets, you can find streets named after silversmiths (Plateria), drapers (Traperia) and glassworkers (Vidrieros). The Baroque churches of La Merced, Santa Ana and Santo Domingo reinforce even further the rich history that this often overlooked Spanish city boasts.

For food lovers, Murcia is a cuisine paradise. Food and vegetables from across this fertile region are easy to find in local markets and family-run shops. They are used in traditional casseroles and the pisto huertano fried vegetable dish. Pair them with locally produced quality DOC wines such as DOC Bullas, DOC Yeclas and DOC Jumilla for the perfect taste sensation.

When you want to get away from the city, head to the Costa Cálida for Mediterranean sunshine along the 250km coastline. There is an array of activities for you to enjoy including scuba diving, snorkelling, sailing, windsurfing and kayaking. La Manga del Mar Menor, known locally as La Manga, is famous for its golf resorts and upmarket activities. From sailing to fine dining La Manga has something for every age, making it the ideal place to buy your home in the Spanish sunshine.

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