Murcia Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A beach with clear turquoise waters, sandy shore, and rocky cliffs.
A coastal cityscape with a marina, buildings, and a beach.
A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, clear turquoise waters, and rocky cliffs.
A beach with a calm sea, a pier extending into the water, and a sunset sky with pink and purple clouds.
A beach with clear turquoise water, sandy shore, and buildings in the background.

Where to stay in Murcia

Find the best Murcia areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Murcia
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A historic square with a prominent cathedral, a fountain, and surrounding classical and modern buildings.

La Catedral

If you're spending some time in La Catedral, Murcia Cathedral Museum and Plaza Cardenal Belluga are top sights worth seeing.

A landscape with fields of pink flowers, green fields, and mountains in the background.

Jerónimo y Avileses y Balsicas de Arriba

Travellers like the golf courses in Jerónimo y Avileses y Balsicas de Arriba, and Peraleja Golf is a top attraction you might want to visit.

A desert landscape with sand dunes, sparse vegetation, and mountains in the background.

Gea y Truyols

Though Gea y Truyols may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like El Valle Golf and Peraleja Golf.

A winding highway through a mountainous area with dense forests.
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El Palmar

While there might not be top attractions in El Palmar, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Murcia Park and Murcia City Hall.

A winding highway through a densely forested mountainous area.
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La Alberca

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in La Alberca and surrounding area, you can visit Sanctuary of la Fuensanta and Cuartel de Artillería.

Hotel Nelva

Hotel Nelva

4 out of 5
Avenida Primero de Mayo, 5 Murcia Murcia
The price is £60 per night from 28 Jun to 29 Jun
£60
28 Jun - 29 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Murcia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Quiet location but only 15 minutes walk into the Old Town and shopping. Great pool although we didn’t use it. Clean room and a very comfortable bed. Excellent breakfast with outside seating option. The onsite underground parking a bonus and cheaper than inner city car parks. If you are driving in ..."

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026

Hotel Nelva
Barceló Murcia Siete Coronas

Barceló Murcia Siete Coronas

4 out of 5
Paseo de Garay, 5 Murcia Murcia
The price is £62 per night from 28 Jun to 29 Jun
£62
28 Jun - 29 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Murcia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (876 reviews)
"Todo bien"

Reviewed on 16 Jun 2026

Barceló Murcia Siete Coronas
Hotel RH Murcia Centro By Hoteles RH

Hotel RH Murcia Centro By Hoteles RH

3 out of 5
Plaza de San Pedro 5-6 Murcia Murcia
The price is £49 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
£49
5 Jul - 6 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Murcia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (461 reviews)
"The hotel is very well positioned next to many eating places and only a 5-6 minute walk from the bus station. Reception staff very helpful. Room comfortable and very good air con. Breakfast was lovely plenty of choice with both hot and cold options. When we return to Murcia we will definitely stay ..."

Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026

Hotel RH Murcia Centro By Hoteles RH
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LOS 36 BY GRUPO CCOMMO

LOS 36 BY GRUPO CCOMMO

3.5 out of 5
Calle Rbla. 2 Murcia REGION DE MURCIA
Stay at this apartment in Murcia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and housekeeping. Popular attractions Plaza Ceballos and Real Casino Murcia are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (24 reviews)
"Room was great really cool design and kept us plenty cool in hot weather, same goes for the rooftop and pool"

Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026

LOS 36 BY GRUPO CCOMMO
Stylish Villa, community pool typical Spanish village in La Tercia, Murcia

Stylish Villa, community pool typical Spanish village in La Tercia, Murcia

Murcia Murcia
Stay at this villa in Murcia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Peraleja Golf and El Valle Golf are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (17 reviews)
Perfect place for holyday!
"great communication, flexible and friendly service, fully equipped property"

Reviewed on 26 Apr 2019

Stylish Villa, community pool typical Spanish village in La Tercia, Murcia
El Valle Golf - Villa Morgan, Heated Pool, WiFi/Sky.South facing garden/pool.

El Valle Golf - Villa Morgan, Heated Pool, WiFi/Sky.South facing garden/pool.

Murcia Murcia
Stay at this family-friendly villa in Murcia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a garden. Popular attractions El Valle Golf and Sanctuary of la Fuensanta are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (48 reviews)
"This was our second stay at this beautiful villa with perfectly heated outdoor pool, south facing with sun on pool all day. Communication with host has been excellent. Would definitely recommend and can’t wait to come back."

Reviewed on 31 May 2026

El Valle Golf - Villa Morgan, Heated Pool, WiFi/Sky.South facing garden/pool.
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Stay near popular Murcia attractions

Murcia Cathedral

9.4/5 (300 reviews)
After visiting Murcia Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Murcia. Take some time to visit the cathedral in this walkable area.
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Things to do

Mar Menor 5-Island Tour

Mar Menor 5-Island Tour

£19
per adult
Mar Menor 5-Island Tour
From Torrevieja to Tabarca, Santa Pola and entrance to the Pink Lagoon

From Torrevieja to Tabarca, Santa Pola and entrance to the Pink Lagoon

£50
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Torrevieja to Tabarca, Santa Pola and entrance to the Pink Lagoon
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Cities near Murcia

A sunset over a beach with waves, a distant mountain, and a small boat on the sand.

Cartagena

An aerial view of a coastal town with a beach, clear turquoise waters, and a mix of residential and commercial buildings.

Orihuela

An aerial view of a coastal town with a beach, buildings, and a sunset over the ocean.

Pilar de la Horadada

A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, rocky cliffs, and clear turquoise waters.

San Pedro del Pinatar

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