Compare Murcia holidays

All Murcia holidays should involve sampling the town’s celebrated tapas bars, washing everything down with glugs of the local Monastrell red.

Take in historical wonders and waterside views

Murcia’s magnificent cathedral is just one example of its historical bounty, which also includes Moorish city walls and gorgeous convent cloisters. Murcia is a cheap cultural date too: many of its attractions are free or bargain-priced to enter.

In a 300-year-old ritual, Murcianos stroll the riverside Paseo del Malecon at dusk. The Rio Segura’s floodlit footbridges make it desperately romantic.

Keep it cool and contemporary

Murcia’s history does not mean it is stuck in the past. A large student population ensures a pulsating nightlife scene, with bars and restaurants to suit all budgets – great news for those seeking the cheapest packages.

Modern art-lovers are also in luck, thanks to a recent glut of forward-thinking gallery spaces.

Explore the surrounding area

Surrounding Murcia is the vast huerta (garden), known for its superior produce. Alongside its lemon groves and date palms are pine forests, mountain foothills and preposterously pretty hamlets; in short, walking heaven, with the happy bonus of well-waymarked routes.

You’re also within an hour of the Med, and some surprisingly deserted beaches.

Winter’s another time to snaffle cheap Murcia package holidays, Christmas excepted. The city is beautifully illuminated on never-too-chilly nights. 

Music festivals: Various music festivals are held from spring to autumn, headlined by Festival SOS 4.8 and Murcia Rock.