Parking in Murcia

• Glorieta de Espana (30004) is open 24/7, accepts payments by phone and card. Electric car charging and disabled spots available. Near Murcia Cathedral and the Palacio Almudi art museum
• Vibel (30005) is open 24/7, bookable in advance, close to Teatro Romea and Museo de Santa Clara
• Estadio La Condomina (30003) is open 24/7, close to Plaza de Toros de Murcia and Murcia University

Key roads in Murcia

• The A-30 begins in Albacete and ends in Cartagena. It is the only autopista that connects Murcia to inland Spain
• The N-340 is a major road through Spain starting south of Barcelona. It runs along the coast and ends in Murcia
• The Autovia A-7 is the longest national motorway in Europe and is a free alternative route to the tolled autopista AP-7. Begins in La Jonquera and ends in Algeciras, running through Murcia

How to get from Murcia to Alicante

It around an hour to drive the 50 miles from the Calle Maria Zambrano Hertz pick-up point to Alicante.

1. Leave the car rental car park at Calle Pasos de Santiago and get on to the N-340
2. Keep right at the fork, follow signs for A-7/Andalucia/A-30/Madrid/E-15/Alicante and merge on to the A-30
3. Keep left to continue on the A-7 and continue on to AP-7
4. Join the A-70
5. Take exit 17AB to merge on to A-31 towards Puerto/Alacant/Alicante
6. Use the right two lanes to take the exit towards N-322/Gran Via/Cruceros
7. Take Calle Mexico and Av. Aguilera to Av. de la Estacion

How to get from Murcia to Cartagena

Cartagena is just a 40-minute drive from Murcia

1. Leave the car rental car park at Calle Pasos de Santiago and get on to the N-340
2. Keep right at the fork, follow signs for A-7/Andalucia/A-30/Madrid/E-15/Alicante and merge on to the A-30
3. Follow A-30 and take 2^nd exit on to RM-F36
4. At the roundabout take the 2^nd exit on to Calle Carr. De la Palma

Best places to stay in Murcia

Agalia Hotel

Av. Arquitecto Miguel Ángel Beloqui, 7, 30006
This stylish and modern four-star hotel is located in one of the best shopping areas of the city, just a short walk from the convention and sport centre. Rooms offer free WiFi, flat screen TVs and mini fridges. Relax after your shopping trip with a dip in the outdoor pool on the rooftop terrace.

DoubleTree by Hilton La Torre Golf and Spa Resort

Calle Anchoa, 6, 30709 Roldán
An upmarket Tuscan-style resort, you’ll find DoubleTree conveniently placed just off the RM-19 Highway and 20 minutes from the airport. It offers rooms with a view of the golf course and lake. Guests will be greeted with a hot chocolate cookie on arrival. Why not head to the luxury spa or infinity pool for a relaxing afternoon before picking from any of the three restaurants for dinner?

TRYP Murcia Rincon de Pepe

Calle Apóstoles, 34, 30001
This relaxed and elegant hotel close to the Museo Salzillo is perfect for most guests visiting Murcia. Upgrade to a room with a private terrace for great views of the city and work out at the on-site gym. Wind down at the casino with table games and sports bar. Free WiFi available.

Best places to eat in Murcia

El Pasaje de Belluga

Plaza del Cardenal Belluga, 5, 30001
Take a seat in the outdoor terrace of this tapas restaurant and tuck into your Sashimi Tuna underneath the facade of Murcia Cathedral. Dine here for dinner and marvel at the illuminated Cathedral while enjoying some street music and indulging in the Coulant de Caramelo.

The Agus Gastromusic

Calle Barítono Marcos Redondo, 2, Bajo, 30005
Enjoy this upscale restaurant and cocktail bar serving international cuisine and sushi. Try the salmon nigiri with cream cheese and strawberry, or the wakame salad with shimeji and sesame dressing. Finish off with their awarded panettone, which has been called the best in the world.

La Malquerida

Plaza Hernández Amores, 3, 30001
Take a step back to the 1920s at the heavily themed La Malquerida. Sit at the bar and watch the chefs prepare your dinner in this unique restaurant, with unparalleled views of the Cathedral bell tower. Think fine dining, velvet furniture, ambient lighting and theatre curtains.

Best things to do in and around Murcia

Cathedral de Santa Maria

Plaza del Cardenal Belluga, s/n, 30001
The stunning baroque exterior of this catholic cathedral is one of the most photographed monuments in Murcia. The interior is equally as beautiful, with gothic architecture, naves, chapels and an apse. Join a guided tour and view the city from the bell tower, learning about the 25 bells dating from the 17^th and 18^th century. There’s a museum to take in, too.

Romea Theatre

Plaza Julián Romea, s/n, 30001
Set in the Plaza Julian Romea, this theatre was built in 1862 and is still entertaining guests every day. Enjoy a performance while seated on plush red velvet seats, and beneath its gold gilded balconies and stunning 19^th century painted ceiling.

Mercado de Veronicas

Calle Plano de San Francisco, 10, B, 30004
Here’s where to buy some of Murcia’s fresh fruit and vegetables – grown in the famous huerta and exported across the world. The two-tiered market is located next to the oldest bridge in the city, the Floating Bridge, and also sells a range of meat, fish, cheese and drinks.