Murcia is the capital city of the Autonomous Community of the Region of Murcia located in south eastern Spain; surrounded by the Sierra de Orihuela and Cresta de Gallo mountains and it in close proximity to the Mediterranean Sea, its warm summers and countless beaches make Murcia the perefect holiday destination for those seeking a break from it all.



Murcia is surrounded by vineyards and with the majority of them offering taster tours there is absolutely no reason not to go and check them out if wine is your thing. If you are more interested in history or architecture then the Cathedral of the Diocese of Cartagena is worthy of a visit. Built between 1394 and 1465 it boasts a wide variety of styles including Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque and is widely regarded as a masterpiece in Spanish style.

The temperature is another factor as to why Murcia is such a popular city; it has over 300 days of sun with very low amounts of rain, much better than Britain. The average temperature in the winter months is a generous 11°C and in the summer months a very impressive 25°C. In fact it is quite a regular occurrence for the temperature to exceed 36°C in summer so make sure to take sun cream.

However, one of the best reasons to visit this year is the number of cheap flights to Murcia that are being put on. These days your money doesn't seem to take you very far but with flights from £25, it's a welcome exception to the rule. Companies such as Ryanair, BMI baby and Easyjet all offer budget flights to the area. There are also many hotels in the area with the cheapest room going for around £30 depending on the season. Along with these budget hotels there is also a wide selection of 5* luxury hotels such as the InterContinental Mar Menor Golf Resort and Spa. This exclusive hotel has a pool, a beautiful golf course, six tennis courts and a health spa. Murcia can cater for everyone's needs and you don't have to blow all your money on travel expenses.

The night life in Murcia is also very exciting with plenty of bars, restaurants, cafes and clubs. If you want to go to the clubs then the La Manga strip is the place for you, it is home to the famous Spikes club which has entertained everyone from movie stars to famous footballers (most recently Liverpool football club enjoyed a rather rowdy night out there) and there are also lots of restaurants in Murcia with a variety of cuisines. In the day there are many sports facilities on offer to holiday makers including swimming pools, football pitches and golf courses.