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Location

Privileged Surroundings

Located at the South-East corner of the , between the of, , Castile- and , the occupies an area of 11,317 km2 (2.2% of the total surface area of ), bordering the province of in the North, the province of in the East, the provinces of , Albacete and Almería in the West, and the Mediterranean in the South-East. In terms of surface area the region of Murcia is the ninth largest of the Spanish autonomous communities. The Murcia region lies at the centre of the Spanish Mediterranean coastal arch, between the longitudes 37º 23' - 38º 45'N and the latitudes 0º 39' - 2º 20'W taking as reference the Greenwich Meridian.

Climate

Murcia enjoys a yearly average of 2,800 hours of sunshine

The region of Murcia has the typical Mediterranean semi-arid subtropical climate: namely an average annual temperature of 18ºC, with hot summers

(registering absolute maximum temperatures of 40ºC) and mild winters (an average temperature of 11ºC in the winter months of December and January).

The number of days per year with clear skies is 120- 150, with approximately 2,800 sun-hours per annum. In general rain is scarce throughout the region (approx. 300-350 mm/year), falling mainly in the spring (April) and autumn (October), leaving the summer an eminently dry season. The region of Murcia is characterised by certain climatic differences which may lead to variation in the above-mentioned figures.

These variations depend on the orientation and exposure to the dominant winds, the distance from the sea and the configuration of relief. Due to these factors, the temperature differences between the coast and the interior are much more extreme in the winter. On the coast temperatures tend never to fall below 10ºC, whilst inland at higher altitudes they may not exceed 6ºC. The latter areas show a higher average annual rainfall, which reaches 600 mm/yr.

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Population

According to the most recent census figures, corresponding to 1st January 2001, the region of Murcia has an official population of 1,190,378 inhabitants. Analysis of the demographic evolution of the region shows a constant increase in population throughout the twentieth century, though it is only after 1976 that the Region begins to register increases above the national average, due mainly to the inversion of earlier migratory tendencies which had converted Murcia into a region from which the population was emigrating in search of opportunities in other parts of Spain or even abroad. Between the years 1991 and 2001, the population rose by 13.8% in comparison with an average figure of 5.8% for the whole of Spain, according to data supplied by the Ministerio de Administraciones Públicas. The Region of Murcia has thus today become an area with a net demographic influx, due to the fact that since the 70's the number of immigrants received has been greater than the number of people who have emigrated. Special mention must be made of the important increase in the number of foreigners who have chosen to settle in the Region of Murcia as an ideal place to spend their retirement, in privileged surroundings and enjoying an exceptional climate.

Gastronomy

At lunch time

The excellent produce of the huerta, a varied offer of meats and the prized treasures of the sea... a cuisine assimilating the products bequeathed by the peoples who settled here for centuries. The Romans showed us the art of making preserves and salted fish; the Arabs, among a thousand other products, introduced rice and how to grow and cook it, together with spices, condiments and aromatic plants. Outside the fertile valleys were grown wheat, olives and vines, which is tantamount to saying bread, oil and wine: the three mainstays of the Mediterranean Diet. To say, for example, caldero is to conjure up an image of rice, fish (grey mullet, monkfish, grouper), cooked in an iron pot, with ball peppers and garlic mayonnaise. Not to forget the fish a la sal, oven-baked in salt. Or grey mullet roe, mojama (salted tuna) and prawns. We cannot fail to mention pastel de Cierva, a pie filled with egg and meat. If the produce from Murcia's Huerta is your preference, then rice and beans, olla gitana (a vegetable hotpot), cocido of turkey with meatballs, michirones (a broad bean stew), and braised chicken or rabbit. Hearty stews, where imagination has salvaged the modesty of the raw materials. Rice and vegetables, Cocido with meatballs. The Huerta once again impresses us with salads and the thousandfold combinations afforded by its vegetables. The Murcia Region has also cultivated grapevines and produced wines ever since Roman times. As well as those from the , there are the wines from and, of course, the three Denominaciones de Origen: , and . Whites, reds and rosés with rich bouquets. For all tastes, and for all palates.

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Towns

The region of Murcia falls historically and geographically into a number of districts which agglutinate the 45 townships making up this uniprovincial autonomous community, all of which in turn depend on Murcia, the regional capital. As a result of its intense historical tradition, the reiterative superposition of cultures, its strategic location as a Mediterranean enclave and its transitional character as a territory mid-way between the Meseta and Andalusia, the Murcia Region retains innumerable vestiges of the past, making it an ideal meeting-point where History and tradition have been instilled with new life and placed at the visitor´s disposal. The abundant remains and archaeological sites include rock-paintings in cave-shelters dating back to the Iberian period, the splendour of Roman antiquity with its urbanistic refinement and penchant for the theatrical, Visigothic cities, Arab medinas, Christian castles, watch- towers, churches and temples, civil and military constructions...

This ample historical, artistic, architectural and cultural heritage can be contemplated and admired in a diversity of natural settings, in the actual locations where the monuments themselves were erected, or within the thematic spaces provided by the Region´s complete network of museums. The Region of Murcia is thus likened to a rich printed fabric upon which History has been depicted for our contemplation. Murcia, of the Autonomous Region, on the banks of the , Cartagena, a port fronting on the Mediterranean, Lorca, the town of a Hundred Coats of Arms, and Caravaca, the Holy Town, will furnish all the reasons a visitor needs to choose them any time of the year for a holiday or just a short stay.

Capital city, Murcia

Capital of Murcia Province and autonomous region, on the Segura River. The surrounding plain, the huerta, is a fertile, irrigated area that produces oranges and other citrus fruits, cereals, olives, peppers, and truck-farm produce. The city is a centre for transportation, trade, and tin mining. Its industries include food processing, distilling, and the manufacture of textiles, chemicals, apparel, furniture, and building materials the silk industry dates from the Middle Ages. Narrow, twisting streets are found in the old city north of the river, the banks of which are lined with promenades. The baroque 17th-century Ermita de Jesъs houses a museum of the art of the city's native sculptor Francisco Salzillo. The Cathedral of Santa Marнa dates from the 14th century and was restored in the 18th century. There is an annual procession. The city also has a university (1915) and a provincial museum. By tradition founded

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The importance of the city over the years can be seen in its churches, palaces and other public buildings. To see Murcian Baroque at its best, visit the churches of La Merced, San Juan de Dios, San Nicolas or San Miguel and buildings such as the Bishop 5 Palace or the Palacio Fontes

In Murcia capital, the main shopping areas are the streets of Trapería, González Adalid, Alejandro Sequeiro and San Cristóbal, the area around the cathedral, the La Fama

neighborhood and Sánchez Tornel street. Murcia's markets are also well worth visiting: Jumilla (Tuesdays), Cartagena and Lorca (Wednesdays), Murcia capital (Thursdays) and (Sundays).You'll also find several shopping malls open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. from Monday to Saturday.

Festivities

Spectacle and feeling

The Region of Murcia is outgoing by nature, with strong Mediterranean roots. The people have always prided themselves on their use of social gatherings as the ideal way of giving thanks for the marvellous climate and the generous fertility of the land, which gives shelter and hospitality to both inhabitants and strangers. Throughout the year it is possible to attend a plethora of events in the Region in which passion alternates with colour, joy with restraint, vitality with History and fervour with popular exaltation.

From January to December festivals move between pageantry and participation: from to Easter Week, from the Spring Festival -culminating in the spectacular Burial of the Sardine- to the Romans and Carthaginians pageants, from the Moors and Christians and the smell of gunpowder and blunderbusses to the Wine Horses, from the festival of the Grape Harvest to the Immaculate Conception and Christmas Eve, from the masterly Epiphany mystery play to the May Crosses, from the marine processions in honour of Our Lady of Carmen to the Romerías (local pilgrimages) inland, from the ever colourful Huerta (Farming) Festival to the profound, heart-rending -style Mine Song Festival. The festivities of the Region of Murcia are full of spectacularity and profoundly felt sentiment.

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Handicrafts

Art-made

Handicrafts are one of the truest reflections of a people's culture. Behind this concept lies not only a chronicle of human undertakings, but also a means of production that has survived the changes of the modern world. Handicrafts tell us a great deal about the history of a place, its customs, its models of organization and its ways of seeing things as they are. Through objects and shapes and methods of working with clay, esparto, metal, wood, etc. we can discover what we were and how we came to be what we are now. In the Murcia Region, handicrafts are especially interesting as they constitute an industrial and cultural activity that resists falling into oblivion. The Region´s craft industry is still alive, today more than ever.

Craft Centres

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Cartagena CENTRO PARA LA ARTESANÍA DE CARTAGENA Calle Honda 16 30201 Cartagena Tlf. 968 524 631 Taller de Alfareria

Lorca CENTRO PARA LA ARTESANÍA DE

LORCA Calle Lope Gisbert s/n 30800 Lorca Tlf.: 968 463 912 Fax: 968 466 157 Taller de Bordado Bordados Lorquinos

Murcia CENTRO PARA LA ARTESANÍA DE MURCIA Calle Francisco Rabal 8 30009 Murcia Tlf.: 968 357 537/968 284 585 Fax: 968 284 564

Captus-Flippy Belén de Salzillo

Virtual catalogue http://www.artesaniademurcia.com/artesania/

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Tourist Products

Sea, Sun and Beach

Two seas on one coastline - the Mar Menor and the Mediterranean - , impressive cliffs, heavenly beaches of endless white sand, lively ports and wild coves with crystal clear water, more than 3,000 hours of sun a year and mild temperatures - even in winter - with a yearly average of more than 18ºC. This is the Cálida, the ideal place to spend some days relaxing both in winter and summer.

From the fishing town of Aguilas to the white dunes of the beach of El Mojon in , stretch kilometre after kilometre of beaches and deserted coves awaiting the arrival of the bather, the sailor, the diver or the fisherman. In addition, there are delightful picturesque fishing villages, like La Azohia or Cabo de Palos where you can lose yourself for a few days; ports like the one in Mazarron where you can spend a lively evening and enjoy its magnificent gastronomy aftera day on the beach; heavenly areas of natural beauty.Unique in the whole Mediterranean, at the beaches of Calblanque and Calnegre... and one of the most highly considered tourist complexes in the Mediterranean: La Manga del Mar Menor, a paradise between two seas with infinite beaches, sandy sea beds and crystalline waters, and endowed with an excellent hotel

infrastructure.

Rural turism

The interior of the Murcia Region is ideal for those in search of relaxation, nature, sport and good food. The mountains here are full of wild game and woodland, and crowned with castles, fortresses, hermitages and convents. Stories and ancient legends enshroud these evocative, welcoming parts, inviting you with their robust, tasty cuisine to enjoy a few days´ relaxation in the fresh country air. Quiet, sleepy towns, such as Moratalla, Mula, Bullas, Cehegín, Caravaca, Jumilla, Yecla, and numerous other localities open their doors to visitors in search of new, tranquil sensations, those who want to lose themselves for a few hours among holms, pines, oaks and junipers, visit archaeological sites, experience traditional lifestyles, and, to get their strength back, sit down to a hearty stew, some migas or a tasty dish of game, accompanied by a fine bottle of local Denominación de Origen wine. The more adventurous can paddle down river by canoe, go potholing, climbing, hiking, horse riding and cycling. Those who prefer can learn to knead bread, make homemade cakes, distil essences and liqueurs, cut honeycomb or make cheese. It is a question of taste. To relax after a pleasant day in the country, nothing better than in front of an open fire, or, if it is summer, in the open air preparing a delicious barbecue in the Moorish oven of the country houses for rent throughout the region, which offer all kinds of facilities to make your stay unforgettable. This network of rural accommodation also includes inns, hotels, campsites, apartments, bungalows, as well as wooden cabins for those who seek a holiday with a difference

Nature and Adventure

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Adventure tourism, the offer of leisure while in contact with nature, is one of the great attractions offered by the Region of Murcia. All along the coast, from Cabo de Palos and Portman to Cartagena or Mazarron, the Natural Park of Calnegre or Cabo Cope, there exist numerous possibilities for going hiking. In the inland areas, the visitor will find a complete array of sports available: hiking, pony-trekking, mountain-biking, photographic routes, historical and archaeological routes, mountaineering, rock-climbing, trekking, rural tourism, rafting. All of this is supported by the existence of a wide network of guest houses, campsites, and country houses located in beauty spots and other delightful settings, either in the heart of the countryside or sheltered amid the quaint, narrow architecture of the inland villages, with their temperate summers and winters, ideal for warming yourself beside a woodfire stove.

Moreover, this offer is nicely rounded off, both on the coast and inland, by every kind of infrastructure which various specialised companies who organise day-long activities which can be enjoyed in the heart of the countryside, on land, at sea or in the air, provide: potholing routes through caves of exceptional interest, horse-riding, rural activities, white-water canoeing, cave- diving, deep-sea diving, paragliding, hang-gliding, distillation of aromatic plants and the extraction of their scents, hand production of cakes and cheeses, thematic routes, camps and many many more. Thus any visitor is certain to find both the place and the activity which best suits what he or she requires. And all of it within easy reach

Health and beauty

Spend a relaxing time, escape from the daily hustle and bustle or take a health bath. These are good enough reasons for leaving the city behind and spending a few days in one of the centres of Health and Beauty in the Region of Murcia. If we add to this a climate with temperatures near to 18ºC on average, and nearly 2,800 hours of sun a year, we can understand how these places have become resorts for relaxing at any time of the year.

Our spas. The spas in the Region of Murcia offer the visitor modern installations, hotels which are perfectly equipped for any needs, open air swimming pools with thermal waters, sports facilities and exclusive medical assistance. Backed up by a lengthy experience in the treatment of rheumatic and dermatological problems, they can also count on services specifically designed for physiotherapy and injury rehabilitation. Their mineral- medicinal waters, rich in sulphur, chlorine, sodium and calcium flow out of underground springs and produce beneficial results in the treatment of many ailments. These centres also have at their disposal thermal or peloid mud cures which are produced from the mixing of the organic material from the thermal waters with clayey soils. They cause an increase in local vascularisation and also have analgesic, anti-inflammatory and calming effects.

Our Centres of Thalassotherapy.

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Thalassotherapy is the treatment of illnesses by means of sea water. In the Mar Menor, the waters have high levels of salt and are rich in magnesium, calcium, sodium, bromide, iodine, and fluoride. This makes them ideal for the treatment of arthritis, rheumatism, states of both physical and mental exhaustion, and many, many more. In order to use it, all impurities are removed from the water which is then applied without ever surpassing 40ºC in temperature. The Centres of Thalassotherapy in the Region of Murcia offer technically advanced treatment with these waters by means of ozone bubbles and powdered sea-weeds, pressurised jets of water in heated swimming-pools, and hydromassage bathtubs, all under specialised medical control. Apart from this you can also try the therapeutic treatment which is based on the use of curative mud from the Mar Menor. These sediments contain a high percentage of calcium, magnesium, potassium, fluoride, chlorides and sulphates. Their use is highly recommended for many types of skin complaints, and their powers of heat conductivity also make them recommendable in cases of rheumatism, arthritis, gout and physiotherapy after bone fractures.

More Information: http://www.murciaturistica.es/Portal/Turismo/iya.menu.menu?idi=1 http://www.murciaciudad.com/ingles/index.htm

Administración Central

Links of Interest

• INSTITUTO DE ESTUDIOS TURÍSTICOS DE TURESPAÑA. http://www.iet.tourspain.es

• MINISTERIO DE INDUSTRIA, TURISMO Y COMERCIO. http://www.min.es

• SECRETARÍA DE ESTADO DE TURISMO Y COMERCIO. http://www.mcx.es

• TURESPAÑA, INSTITUTO DE TURISMO DE ESPAÑA. http://www.spain.info

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TOURISM COMPANIES

Murcia

ANTARES, NATURALEZA Y AVENTURA C/ Obispo Frutos, 3 1ºiz. Murcia 30003 Murcia Tlf. 968 202 327 Fax 868 940 245 e-mail: [email protected] Web: www.antaresnaturaleza.com

Activities: Hiking, Puenting, Excursiones Marítimas, Paragliding, Climbing, Caving, Canyoning, Canoeing, Orientation, Sailing, Diving, Rafting, Descents, Gliding, Horses, Cannons, Multi-adventure, Bird- watching, Nature workshops, Photography, Boat, Excursiones, Guided visits, Cetacean- watching, Excursiones aéreas, Alquiler de bicicletas, Bautismos de buceo, Talleres y juegos, Vuelos en avioneta.

HANDI ADVENTURES C/ Apartado de correos 4537 30080 Murcia Tlf. 968 225 485 Fax 968 225 485 e-mail: [email protected] Web: www.handiadventures.com

Activities: Hiking, Puenting, Quads, Excursiones Marítimas, Paragliding, Golf, Climbing, Caving, Canyoning, Canoeing, Orientation, Sailing, Windsurfing, Diving, Rafting, Descents, Ballooning, Gliding, Horses, Cannons, Cycling, Multi-adventure, Nature workshops

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Spas and Centres of Thalassotherapy

Archena

BALNEARIO DE

Ctra. del Balneario, s/n. 30600 Archena. Teléfono: 968 688 022 / 902 333 222 Fax: 968 671 002 e-mail: [email protected] Web: http://www.balneariodearchena.com

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Cartagena

BALNEARIO URBANO HOTEL CARTAGONOVA

C/ Marcos Redondo, 3. 30201 Cartagena. Teléfono: 968 504 200 Fax: 968 505 966 e-mail: [email protected] Web:http://www.hotelcartagonova.com

SPA

La Manga Club, s/n. 30385 Cartagena. Teléfono: 968 331 234 Fax: 968 338 057 e-mail: [email protected] Web: www.spa.lamangaclub.com

TERMAS CARTHAGINESAS. HOTEL ENTREMARES BALNEARIO MARINO

Segunda Avenida, s/n La Manga del Mar Menor. 30380 Cartagena. Teléfono: 902 258 282 Fax: 968 563 211 e-mail: [email protected] Web: www.entremares.es

Fortuna

BALNEARIO LEANA, C.B.

C/ Los Baños, s/n. 30360 Fortuna. Teléfono: 968 685 011 Fax: 968 685 087 e-mail: [email protected] Web: http://www.leana.es

Murcia

TERMASMURCIA

Avda. Europa, 12-14. Bajo. 30007 Murcia. Teléfono: 868 941 739 e-mail: termasmurcia@.es Web: http:///

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San Javier

CENTRO DE TALASOTERAPIA SOL Y MAR

Avda. Francisco Franco, 292. 30720 San Javier. Teléfono: 968 187 092 Fax: 968 187 092 e-mail: [email protected] Web: http://www.solymarsa.com

San Pedro del Pinatar

CENTRO DE SALUD VITAL AGUAS SALINAS

C/ Crucero Baleares, 2. Playa de Villananitos. 30747 San Pedro del Pinatar. Teléfono: 968 184 136 Fax: 968 184 121 e-mail: [email protected] Web: http://www.aguassalinas.com

TALASOTERAPIA BARCELÓ LODOMAR

C/ Río Bidasoa, 1. Urb. Las Charcas. 30740 San Pedro del Pinatar. Teléfono: 968 186 802 Fax: 968 186 804 e-mail: [email protected] Web: http://www.barcelo.com

THALASIA

Ctra. del Puerto, 327. 30740 San Pedro del Pinatar. Teléfono: 902 334 330 Fax: 902 336 330 e-mail: [email protected] Web: www.thalasia.com

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COMMUNICATIONS

A well-connected Region

The Region of Murcia enjoys excellent links with the rest of Spain through a full communications network. Investments carried out on the improvement and amplification of the road network, destined in particular to the construction of motorways, have made it possible to enhance links between the different townships within the region and at the same time to guarantee fluid, agile contact with the rest of Spain. The railway network, with the imminent incorporation of the high speed train (AVE) connecting Murcia with and the Valencia region, and the project for a new regional airport equipped with state-of-the-art national and international air transport infrastructures, are two important elements of economic dynamisation for the area, constituting tangible proof of the intention to undertake touristic and commercial development at a level able to satisfyboth the demands of the internal and the externalmarkets.

The Region of Murcia enjoys various links with the rest of Spain through a full communications network. Investments carried out on the improvement and amplification of the road network, destined in particular to the construction of motorways, have made it possible to enhance links between the different townships within the region andgg at the same time to guarantee fluid, agile contact with the rest of Spain. The railway network, with the imminent incorporation of the high speed train (AVE) connecting Murcia with Madrid and the Valencia region, and the project for a new regional airport equipped with state-of-the-art national and international air transport infrastructures, are two important elements of economic dynamisation for the area, constituting tangible proof of the intention to undertake touristic and commercial development at a level able to satisfy both the demands of the internalnd the external markets.

BY AIR

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San Javier Airport (MURCIA)

San Javier Airport is located on the northern shore of Mar Menor, at a distance of 47 km from the city of Murcia by dual carriageway. It offers both flights to the principal Spanish cities, and regular or charter flights to other European airports. Its strategic location makes it an ideal arrival point for destinations along the Costa Cálida, or for travelling to Murcia, only 25 minutes away down the Murcia-San Javier dual carriageway.

Aeropuerto de San Javier Ctra. del Aeropuerto, s/n 30720 San Javier Telephone: 968 172 000 Fax: 968 500 191 Web: http://www.aena.es

Rent a car

Europcar San Javier Airport 30720, Murcia Tel: (+34) 968 335 546 Fax (+34) 968 335 529 www.europcar.es

Hertz San Javier Airport Shopping Centre Las Vegas Catamaran 1 Los Alcazares 30710 tel. (+34) 968 170481- (+34) 968 572960 Fax: (+34) 968 582157 www. hertz.com

Avis San Javier Airport Carretara del Aeropuerto a Murcia Estación de Servicio S. Ribera 30720 Murcia tel: (+34) 968 572021 www.avis.es

Auriga San Javier Airport

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Avda. del Aeropuerto, 26 30720 Santiago de la Ribera - Murcia Tlf. (+34) 968572386 www.aurigacar.com

Timetable of the regular bus service.

Every day San Javier Airport-Murcia city 17:45 19:15 22:45 Murcia city-San Javier Airport 18:30 20:00 23:30 45 minutes Price: 7 Euros For more information: Latbus. Tel:968-250088

Taxis

Radio taxis San Javier Tel (+34) 968 537300

Altet Airport (ALICANTE)

El Altet Airport, 68 km from Murcia, 45 minutes away by motorway. Murcia can then be reached by taxi or using the regular bus service. Alicante airport is situated 9 kilometres southwest of the capital, in the municipality of , in one of the most dynamic and up and coming business and economic zones on the Mediterranean coast. The essential role played by tourism is reflected in the percentage of international passenger flights that this airport handles and which make up eighty percent of the total. The main countries of origin of these passengers are the , Germany and Holland. Furthermore, scheduled domestic traffic has increased in recent years. The destinations most in demand are Madrid, and . To adapt airport capacity to the growing air traffic demands, significant infrastructure improvements are being carried out, particularly in the passenger terminal control area.

Aeropuerto Internacional de Alicante 03071 Alicante Telephone: 966 919000 Fax: 966 919354 E-mail: [email protected] Página web : www.aena.es

Rent a car

Europcar

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Atlet Airport O3195, Alicante Tel: (+34) 902 105055 Fax: (+34) 965 682640 www.europcar.es

Hertz Altet Airport 03195, Alicante tel. (+34) 965 682760 Fax: (+34) 965 682560 www. hertz.com

Avis Altet Airport 03071, Alicante tel: (+34) 965 682779 www.avis.es

Auriga Desk inside the arrivals terminal Aeropuerto de Alicante - Alicante Tlf. (+34) 965687918 www.aurigacar.com

Timetable of the regular bus service.

Laborable working day Airport Altet-Murcia city 7:15 9:15 11:15 13:15 15:15 17:15 19:15 21:15 Murcia city-Altet Airport - 9:15 11:15 13:15 15:15 17:15 19:15 21:15 Weekend Airport Altet-Murcia city 7:00 9.00 11:00 13:00 15:00 17:00 19:00 21:00 Murcia city-Altet Airport - 9.00 11:00 13:00 15:00 17:00 19:00 21:00 For more information: Alsa Bus: 902 422242 www.alsa.es

Taxis

Aleeta Taxis Tel. 965 101611 Taxis Alicante Tel.965 427777 BY LAND

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Roads: The Autonomous Community of Murcia is linked to the rest of Spain by a full road network. To the south it is connected to Andalusia by the A92 and E15 motorways, leading to Granada and Almería respectively. Albacete and Madrid can be reached via the A3-301 motorway. The connection with the Mediterranean seaboard through Alicante and Valencia can be made by an inland route using the E15 motorway, or by the N-332 trunk road which follows the coast starting from Cartagena. You can also travel from Cartagena to Alicante by a new linking motorway, which branches into the main A-7 motorway to near Elche. Alternatively, daily bus services connect Murcia with the other principal Spanish cities (Alicante, Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao, San Sebastián, Vitoria, and Logroño amongst others), and there are also a number of international services.

Railways: Access by train from any part of Spain can be obtained through Madrid, with a daily train service, or from any part of , via Barcelona. All trains arrive and depart from the El Carmen railway station, located in the city of Murcia. There is also a local train service (FEVE) which links Cartagena with Los Nietos, on the Mar Menor coast

Trains

El Carmen Station (Murcia) ESTACIÓN DE RENFE MURCIA EL CARMEN Plaza de la Industria, s/n 30002 Murcia Telephone: 902 240 202 Web: http://www.renfe.es

Buses

San Andrés Station (Murcia) C/ Bolos, s/n 30009 Murcia Telephone: 968 292 211

Motorways and toll roads

National: Autopista del Mediterráneo A-7: France, Barcelona/Valencia/Alicante/ Murcia Autovía A-30: Madrid/Albacete/Murcia/Cartagena Autovía con Andalucía E-15

Regional: Autovía del Noroeste: MU-415 Murcia / Mula/Caravaca Autovía del Mar Menor: MU-3319

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CITY TRANSPORT

City Buses Latbus Teléfono: 968 250088 www.latbus.com

Radio Taxis: Telephones: 968 297700 y 968 248800

Eurotaxi (suitable for the disabled): Telephones: 968 297700 y 968 906935

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