Murcia

Despite not being on the shores of the Mar Menor, the city of Murcia has the scent of the sea. It is impossible to separate this city from its marked Mediterranean and fishing spirit, which is present in its architecture, history, and, of course, its cuisine. Thanks to the combination of these three elements, the hotels in Murcia offer travelers everything they could wish for while on vacation: comfortable, modern, and well-connected accommodation in an ideal setting for a few days' rest. 

The weather is not a limitation in a city like Murcia. The downtown area is a very comfortable space in which the capital's main attractions are within walking distance or by public transportation. The hotels located around the Segura River, close to the downtown area, are especially convenient for those who, due to availability issues, cannot spend more time in the city than they would like and hope to take advantage of their trip to Murcia to see the city's highlights.

Many visitors to this destination are only on business in Murcia, and others choose to stop in the city before continuing their route between Andalusia and the Valencian Community. Luckily for both types of visitors, you can enjoy a quick visit to the city and discover its charms in just one day. This is why your day should begin in the Plaza de las Flores and the surrounding pedestrian streets. Much of the city's daily activity is concentrated here, in a commercial and artisan environment whose origins date back to the Middle Ages. After passing by the Cathedral and strolling through the streets of Trapería, Jabonerías or Platería, visitors and locals usually satisfy their appetite with the typical tapa Marinera, a morsel of delicious Russian salad on a bread roll topped with an anchovy, whetting their appetite for other culinary specialties from the region of Murcia such as zarangollo, cod meatballs or paparajotes.

The evening should end with a walk along the north bank of the Segura river and the obligatory stops at the San Juan de Dios monumental complex, the Old Bridge, the Sardine monument, and Paseo del Malecón, before returning to the hotel.

The very motto on the city's coat of arms is an invitation to the traveler: "To celebrate and love the old and the new." Perhaps this is the phrase that best sums up the charm of this land and the appeal of a vacation in Murcia. The modern and the traditional have found a balance in a city in constant renovation that has not lost the charm and freshness of its characteristic Huertano setting, declared Cultural Heritage Intangible by UNESCO.

Its range of accommodation is also characterized by that motto in which tradition and innovation are complementary terms. Hotels in Murcia, such as the Occidental Murcia Siete Coronas, are establishments that draw from the culture and tradition of the city to offer its guests an authentic experience without compromising on the most modern luxury and comfort. The Barceló Hotel Group is all about sophisticated hotels and innovative options for a stay that, whether for leisure or business, provides guests with the ideal environment to relax and make the most of all the city’s possibilities. In short, the ideal place for any traveler for whom comfort, relaxation and personalized quality service are a priority during their stay.