Holiday Villa Rentals in Murcia

Murcia

The autonomous region of Murcia lies in the southeast of the Spanish mainland. It borders Castile-La Mancha in the North, the region of Valencia in the east, the Mediterranean Sea in the south and Andalucia in the west. Find some great value holiday rentals in Murcia by searching through the large selection on Rent Property Direct and enjoy an unforgettable holiday in Spain.

The coastline of Murcia is characterised by its sandy beaches. The best natural wonder on the coast is the Mar Menor. It is a shallow lagoon which is the largest of its kind in Spain. The mountainous scenery of the region is full of foothills that roll in from the Penibetica and Subbetica ranges. Inland Murcia is a place of outstanding natural beauty and genuine, friendly and welcoming people. Languish in the tranquillity and peacefulness or go in search of adventure.
There are many nature conservation areas and picturesque landscapes, natural sanctuaries of ecological interest, like Sierra de la Pila, Fortuna, Abaran, Blanca and Molina. This region of great beauty has much to explore, so whichever area you decide to choose your holiday rental you will find endless possibilities on your very doorstep.

Activities

The inland areas of this region are simply a paradise for enthusiasts of bird watching, photography, cycling, rock climbing, paragliding, hand gliding, trekking, artwork and potholing through caves of exceptional interest.
The Murcia area is a golfer’s paradise with plenty of great golf courses to choose from, such as the Altorreal Golf Club, Mosa Golf club and the Torrepacheco Golf Club. If you prefer to go to a golf resort where there is something for all the family (swimming pools, tennis etc.) then try one of these resorts, la Torre Golf Resort, La Manga Resort (3 golf courses), Mar Menor Golf Course, El Valle Golf Resort and many others. At these golf holiday resorts there is a wide selection of self catering holiday accommodation including villas and apartments. A comprehensive list of courses detailing their various amenities can be found at your local tourist office on arrival.

Murcia has many fine beaches, most of which have blue flag status and is a paradise for water sport enthusiasts. La Puntica, in particular is perfect for sailing, canoeing and windsurfing. Whatever your preferred activity Murcia has them all in abundance, making this a great destination to rent a holiday home.

Festivals

The region is renowned for its many fiestas, a plethora of magnificent events such as; impressive Romans and Carthaginians pageants, Spring Festival ending in the spectacular Burning of the Sardine, the Grape Harvest and the profound and heartrending flamenco-style Mine Song Festival. All through the year there are colourful and fun events, fares and festivals, so there is bound to be some entertainment in this form no matter which month you decide to visit.

Cuisine

The irrigated lands of Murcia helped create a stable and varied cuisine which focuses on homemade stews, salads, roasted dishes and rice platters; All in all, composed of almost one thousand authentic recipes. Also typical of this area is of course great sea-food, which is used in age old recipes to conjure up the most delicious and mouth watering dishes which provides a memorable dining experience when washed down with one of the many good quality wines of Murcia. Murcia has an impressive range of holiday accommodation, villa rentals and apartment rentals which can be rented directly from the owners and their managers.

Towns and Cities

Murcia City (a University City) is one of the most beautiful and historic in Spain. It stands on the banks of the river and enjoys all year round sunshine. There is a huge Moorish influence here, especially the impressive city walls. There are many wonderful, buildings, museums and monuments of historical interest, the most spectacular being the 14th century Catedral de Murcia, Episcopal Palace, Lorca Castle, The Naval Museum, La Comienda Archaeological Museum and the Roman Amphitheatre at Cartagena, to name but a few. There are numerous excellent restaurants and cafes, all set in areas where you can relax and enjoy the special charm and character of this beautiful city. If you enjoy shopping, there are plenty of shops, boutiques and markets to browse where you can find some wonderful hand crafted pieces to take home. There is a wide variety of vacation rentals and holiday homes in and around this city.

Cartagena city sits on the Costa Calida. The Carthaginean Cartago Nova is of great historical importance, the evidence of this is to be seen in its museums. The Amphitheatre is just one of the impressively preserved buildings to admire here among numerous, churches, convents and palaces.

Aquillas is in the Southwest of the region has an excellent blue flag beach, but it is well worth hiring a care to visit the secluded beaches in the area. Aquillas also hosts the largest carnival in mainland Spain.

Alhama de Murcia is in the foothills of the beautiful mountainous Seirra Espuna Regional Park. It is shrouded in history. The Arabs built the castle on the hill. Alhama is a town with a vibrant life and bustling street markets.

Bolnuevo is a very popular seaside holiday town, near Puerto Mazarron. It has a very recognisable landmark in the weathered sandstone formation which one often sees on brochures of the area.

Bullas is in the North West of the region. Bullas is famous for its wine and has a new wine museum which is well worth a visit. Relax in your holiday home with a bottle of the best local wine. There is some beautiful architecture here depicting different styles and these stunning buildings sit gloriously in the central square offering the perfect place to stop a while, soak up the sun, have refreshment and watch the world go by.

Cabo de Palos at the entrance to the La Manga Strip is a lively fishing port and has some of the best fish restaurants to be found in the region. From your holiday apartment rental take a stroll along the lovely port and view the fishing boats and watch the scuba divers return from a trip to the Islas Hormigas Natural Marine Reserve, or even go on a course yourself.

Calabardina is a little seaside town with one of the nicest beaches in the area. It is famous for the adjacent Cabo Cope nature reserve and is very popular with scuba divers because of the Marine Reserve around Cabo Cope.