Los Alcázares is a town on the Murcian coast which most people would drive straight past as they drive towards Cartagena, Alicante or Mar Menor. There is a very good reason for stopping off for a wander around – the…
Swimming With Lemons!
There are many ways to relax in Spain. If a spa is your thing, and you are anywhere near the city of Murcia, you should go up into the hills to the small town of Archena. There you will find…
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Cartagena’s Air Raid Shelter Museum
During the Spanish Civil War Cartagena was a very important city. It comes as no surprise that it suffered heavy bombardment, as it was the operational headquarters of the Republican Fleet and the port of disembarkation of military equipment and…
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Lorca – after the earthquake
Lorca is a lovely little town in the south of the region on Murcia. If you visit, you will no doubt see many buildings undergoing extensive reparation and restoration. The extent of the scaffolding may take something away from the aesthetic…
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Cruising in Cartagena Bay
Cartagena has many wonderful museums and ancient sites to explore. The only problem is that at the moment the weather is just too good to spend time indoors! So, after wandering the streets for a while and cooling down with…
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Mud, Mud, Glorious Mud!
San Pedro del Pinatar and nearby Lo Pagan are not particularly famous despite their proximity to the tourist hotspot of Torrevieja. Located just a few miles down the coast and into Murcia, it’s a must see sight for the birds in…
