Murcia is the main city in the region and it has been described as one of the Mediterranean Baroque capital due to its countless monuments and sites from the 18th century. Murcia is the perfect city for strolling around. Everything worth seeing is within walking distance, its broad offering of museums, cultural events and shows.

The good weather of the Region of Murcia throughout the year, allows you to enjoy ?tapas? outdoors in any of its squares abounding with pavement caf�s, and besides, just 10 minutes from the urban city you will be delighted in incomparable natural environment such as El Valle and Carrascoy Natural Parks.

Cartagena is a city with a long seafaring tradition. With over 2000 years of history, its seaport of cultures, was the main basis of Anibal�s kingdom in Spain from which the Carthaginians troops departed to conquer Rome. As city symbols the brand-new Roman theatre, recently restored and its Museum are worthy of special mention. Also of interest is the harbour, including the ARQUA (National Museum of Underwater Archaeology).

Lorca is a frontier city, which was declared -a Town of Historical and Artistic Interest- in 1964, offers a journey through history exploring its medieval, renaissance and baroque buildings. The latest archaeological excavations have revealed that the Jewish quarter was placed in the shelter of the huge fortified walls of the castle, known today as ?Fortaleza del Sol?.

Caravaca, a holy town located in the northeast of the Region, is the fifth town in the world to be allowed to celebrate the Perpetual Jubilee .The main monument of this town is the Chapel of La Vera Cruz. Caravaca is also in a privileged position in terms of rural tourism.

For further information visit www.murciaturistica.es