In which quarter house in Murcia?

Are you going to visit the Murcie area for the holidays? Here, to help you, our guide to find out where to stay in Murcia!

Located in the south-east of Spain 35 kilometers from the Mediterranean Sea – and only 350 km from Madrid – in the valley of Segura and bordered by the eponymous river, Murcia is the seventh city of Spain. With a total of 442 203 inhabitants the city also houses 690 000 souls throughout the urban area. Murcia enjoys a semi-arid Mediterranean climate, with mild winters and very hot summers, and very little precipitation. A rent to stay in Murcia will be much cheaper than in France but its amount will vary depending on the area.

From one quarter to another, Murcia’s splendour reveals itself to the visitor: rich historical and archaeological heritages, an overlay of cultures – between the Andalusia , Valencien and Catalonia, a succulent gastronomy, an open-air architectural museum and a resolutely artistic city. This is where Murcia is staying.

The Catedral

The centre district is organized around the Cathedral of Murcia, built on an ancient mosque between the 13th and 18th centuries. With 600 years of history, it has undergone various influences and offers a mix of styles: gothic, Renaissance and baroque. This monument, even if you do not practice, is a must in Murcia. You can climb to the tower – to enjoy a breathtaking view of the city – and visit the chapels of the Vélez and that of Junterón. This area near the banks of the Segura is home to many restaurants, historic buildings, green spaces and alleys where you can enjoy beautiful urban walks. The neighbourhood, however, attracts wealthy classes: electing home to stay in Murcia can be more expensive.

La Merced

We go north of the city centre to find a popular area of middle classes, young people and students: this is the area where to party in Murcia. Bars, bars, and bars. Tapas, terraces and people on the street until dawn. If you're a party, choose this area to sleep in Murcia. But as there is not only a party and alcohol in Murcia, this district also houses theatres and the University of Murcia, green spaces, including the Garden of the Constitution: from what to combine cultural outings, peaceful walks to stroll and out the evening, it is a good compromise to stay in Murcia.

Gran Via

To the west, from the Old Bridge – Puente Viejo – at the Place Ronde – Plaza Circular - stretches a long neighborhood around the boulevard Gran Vía del Escultor Francisco Salzillo , with many shops and shops of all kinds : it is the district of the class aise. If you want to go shopping and bring back a lot of memories in France, this is the place you need. However, it is Murcia’s most expensive neighbourhood. Of course, the streets are scattered there also tapas bars, an institution in Spain. To do everything on foot, it is an area to choose to stay in Murcia if the commercial activity of the neighborhood does not disturb you.

Main photo credit: Flickr – MARIANO ORTUÑO GAMBIN