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N-344 ROADS MOTORWAY / DUAL CARRIAGEWAY NATIONAL DISTRICT LOCAL OTHER ROADS NATURAL PARKS & PROTECTED AREAS REGIONAL PARKS CETE ALBA OF P PROTECTED LANDSCAPES E R C O IN V NATURAL AREAS V O IN R C NATURE RESERVES P E O F A L I C A N T E Alicante El Altet Airport P R O V IN C E O F G R A N Alicante El Altet Airport A D A (under construction) RM-E11 RM-C22 MEDITERRANEAN SEA P R O V IN C E O F A LM ER ÍA KEY TO SYMBOLS TOURIST OFFICE CAMP SITE BALNEOTHERAPY SPA AIRPORT MARINA SEA SPORTS RESORT SITE OF HISTORICAL / ARTISTIC INTEREST MUSEUM CASTLE ARCHAEOLOGICAL AREA WORLD HERITAGE ROCK ART ROMAN THEATRE WINERY NAUTICAL SPORTS ADVENTURE SPORTS GOLF THALASSOTHERAPY CENTRE PARADOR VISITOR CENTRE GREEN ROUTE GREEN PATH TODAY I FEEL LIKE A FISH TODAY I TODAY I FEEL CURIOUS LA MANGA & ÁGUILAS MAZARRÓN FEEL LIKE CARTAGENA LORCA CARAVACA DE MURCIA MAR MENOR GOLF LA CRUZ www.marmenor.net www.aguilas.es www.mazarron.es www.murciaturistica.es www.cartagenapuertodeculturas.com www.lorcatallerdeltiempo.es www.caravacajubilar.com www.murciaciudad.com Footsteps in the sand Emblematic buildings Magical landscapes Golf & sea Punic Cartagena Historical adventure Jubilee City Baroque route Discover small deserted coves and the A walk through Águilas's old town will By the extensive Bolnuevo beach, the Play a few holes at any of the following Cartagena Port of Cultures invites you Go on an adventure through time at the Caravaca de la Cruz is the fifth city in the The Cathedral (14th-18th C) features landscapes of Calblanque Natural Park. reveal such architectural treasures as wind and water have eroded the rocks courses and you can enjoy a to discover ancient Carthaginian culture Lorca Workshop of Time Visitor Centre, world to have been granted a Jubilee Year outstanding examples of gothic, renaissance Take your choice from the beaches of the Town Hall with its Moorish style into curious shapes creating a very revitalising dip in the Mar Menor and its influence at the Punic Wall which will take you through the culture “in perpetuum”, a privilege celebrated on a and baroque architecture with highlights the Mar Menor and La Manga and enjoy façade. Other highlights include the 18th unusual landscape. Very near by are lagoon afterwards: La Manga Club Interpretation Centre. and history of a city brimming with 7-yearly basis since 2003. The town's history including the High Altarpiece, the Sacristy, the two seas. A sundown walk through century San Juan de las Águilas Castle, the Los Caballos tower and the remains (Cartagena), La Serena Golf (Los historic monuments, without missing and traditions revolve around the Cross of the Los Vélez and the Junterón Chapels. the salt marshes at the Salinas y the 17th century Cope Tower, the Hornillo of the Cabezo de Plomo fortified Alcázares), Roda Golf (San Javier), Roman Cartagena out on a single fascinating detail. Caravaca, inside which there is a piece of wood Other places of interest include the Episcopal Arenales de San Pedro del Pinatar is jetty, the Casino and San José Church. Neolithic settlement. Veneziola Golf (Pitch & Putt, La Manga The Decumanus, the Augusteum and from the cross upon which Christ was crucified. Palace, the former San Isidro Theological also well worthwhile. del Mar Menor), Golf Torre Pacheco the Casa de la Fortuna offer an A journey into the Middle College, and the San Juan de Dios Church Natural landscapes The story of salting (Pitch & Putt) and the Mar Menor enlightening journey through the & Museum, all located around the Plaza In Mazarrón you can visit the Village Golf (Torre Pacheco). Ages Cultural riches Local markets Visit the Cuatro Calas (four coves) Roman Empire. You can also visit 1st Relive history travelling back to the Middle Take a stroll around the city streets and de Belluga and Plaza de los Apóstoles. San Javier, San Pedro del Pinatar, Los protected landscape and discover the Archaeological Museum where the Alcázares and Cabo de Palos all hold wonderful rocky cliffs of La Carolina remains of an ancient Roman salting century Carthago Nova at the Roman Ages at the Fortress of the Sun, a discover its churches, mansions, Near Murcia Theatre Museum. defensive bastion that marked the frontier noblemen's homes, convents, monuments, weekly street markets where you can beach. Cabo Cope and the surrounding factory can be seen. This Roman Golf enthusiasts can enjoy their Museums pick up bargains and typical local area are of great importance due to their method of preserving fish is still used favourite sport only a few minutes between the Muslim and Christian museums and mediaeval quarters. The Discover the origins of the city through its products. wealth of native plant and animal life. right up until the present day. from Murcia as well as taking Military Cartagena kingdoms, where you will find exhibitions highlight is the Castle-Sanctuary, which is museums. You can marvel at the legacy of advantage of the capital's varied Get a feel for Cartagena's military and activities for all the family. home to the True Cross of Caravaca. the centuries in places such as the Fine Arts A taste of the sea Going once, going twice Land & sea cultural life and leisure facilities. background. The Navidad Fort, which Museum, the Archaeological Museum, the Mar Menor cuisine is based mainly on Be sure to visit the fish auction that Tomatoes, capers, products such as cured Nearby courses include Golf Altorreal is home to the Defensive Architecture Artistic fervour Living nature City Museum or the Cathedral Museum the local seafood: prawns, caldero (a takes place Monday through Friday roe, salted or cured tuna… The list of (Molina de Segura), Mosa Golf and El Interpretation Centre, is a prime Enjoy the cultural finery of Lorca's Holy Explore Caravaca's eco-tourism trails and amongst others. The Salzillo Museum is typical rice dish), cured fish, fish baked afternoons in the Auction Hall at Águilas typical local foodstuffs is extensive and Valle Best Golf (Baños y Mendigo), example and can be reached using Week at the Paso Azul, Blanco, Encarnado discover a wide variety of natural landscapes another must. in sea salt or fried. fishing port. varied, featuring both produce from the Hacienda Riquelme Best Golf and La the Tourist Boat. and Morado Embroidery Museums, where such as the springs at Las Fuentes del land and fish. Peraleja (Sucina), Sierra Golf (Balsicas), you can appreciate the artistic mastery of Marqués, Las Tosquillas in Barranda and A typical aperitif La Torre Best Golf and Saurines de la Modern Cartagena the ornate gold and silk embroidery. La Muralla in Archivel. Another of the capital's attractions is its Torre Golf (Roldán), Corvera Golf and Get a bird's eye view of the city from squares, which are ideal for enjoying the La Tercia. the panoramic lift and then visit the Take the train Enjoy Museums lovely weather and the local cuisine. Try History of Cartagena Interpretation Take advantage of the touring train to See different trades and professions in miniature some of the delicious Murcian tapas, which NAUTICAL SPORTS Mazarrón & Fuente Álamo Centre in the Concepción Castle. Stop discover the streets, squares and typical at the Ángel Reinón Museum; discover the have made the aperitif into a real art. Two seas, loads of fun Under the sea Under full sail The following courses are also located off at the Civil War Air-raid Shelter but little-known corners of the city. Street town's fiestas at the Fiesta Museum; marvel Sailing, diving, windsurfing, water-skiing, Águilas, Mazarrón, Cabo de Palos, Islas The Bay of Mazarrón and the Águilas within easy reach of the new Region Museum which provides an interesting by street, explore traditional shops and at invaluable artefacts in the Archaeological From bridge to bridge jet-skiing, kayaking... The shores of the Hormigas, Isla Grosa, Cartagena and coast are a great setting to enjoy all of Murcia International Airport in vision of early 20th century Cartagena. businesses that still retain the charm of Museum and travel through time in the Vera Points of interest on a walk along the Mar Menor and La Manga offer a wide La Azohía offer many interesting dive manner of water sports such as Corvera (under construction): Sensol times gone by. Enjoy the local cuisine, Cruz Museum. Find out about the area's flora banks of the River Segura include the variety of activities that can be enjoyed sites, with scuttled boats, shipwrecks kayaking, windsurfing or sailing. Other Golf (Mazarrón), Alhama Signature passed down through the ages from past and fauna at the Nature Interpretation Centre “Malecón”, the Botanical Gardens, the at any of the Estación Náutica Mar Menor- and numerous underwater caves. highlights are the many unspoilt coves. Golf (Alhama de Murcia) and Hacienda cultures and take a little bit of Lorca home and see instruments from all five continents Almudí Palace, the “Molinos del Río” Cabo de Palos´ many centres. del Álamo (Fuente Álamo). with you with its traditional handicrafts. in the Music Museum in Barranda. Hydraulic Museum and the Auditorium. 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