The Province of Murcia may be small, but it has a wide variety of climatic conditions from the almost perfect weather on the Costa Calida to the extremely arid conditions of the inland areas surrounding Murcia.

• Several towns in the province retain their original medieval structures a good example would be the nearby town of Fortuna. A mere 18 km to the north of Murcia the small border town boasts natural hot springs that have been in use since the roman era, a picturesque ancient, church and a very unusual tower.

• A short distance south of Murcia and visitors will find Alcantarilla and Lorca are fantastic inland destinations for day trips.

• A number of resorts are situated along the coastline offering visitors a full range of services and amenities whilst remaining relatively quiet for Spain.

• The ancient town of Cartagena is 35 km from Murcia and has centred round a working port for over 2000 years. Visitors can enjoy the rich heritage of the province at a number of museums and monuments in the town including the Municipal Archaeological Museum, the Maritime Archaeology Museum and the ruins of the Roman Amphitheatre.

• Further along the coast are the popular resorts of Mar Menor and La Manga del Mar Menor. Mar Menor is the largest natural salt water pool in Europe separated from the Mediterranean by a thin strip of land or La Manga del Mar Menor.

• The coastal town of Cabo de Palos is 45 miles from Murcia and attracts visitors with a fantastic bay and lighthouse. There are a huge number of towns and villages worth visiting along the Costa Calida including Mazarrón, La Unión and Aguilas. Granada, Corboda and Seville are possible destinations when planning a longer excursion from Murcia.

• All three are major cities popular amongst visitors to southern Spain

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