Mcasa365's Visitors Guidebook
Beaches
The beaches along the Mar Menor are calm and sandy.
Los Alcazares is a lagoon. It has extremely calm waters, it is one of the favourites of the Spanish due to the calm water. Beautiful sandy beach, lots of places to hire sun loungers if you don’t fancy taking those in the apartment.
56 locals recommend
Los Alcázares
Los Alcazares is a lagoon. It has extremely calm waters, it is one of the favourites of the Spanish due to the calm water. Beautiful sandy beach, lots of places to hire sun loungers if you don’t fancy taking those in the apartment.
Lo Pagan is situated on the north shore of the Mar Menor and has merged with San Pedro del Pinatar to become one big town. Lo Pagan has a beautiful beach, promenade and small marina. During the summer months there is a lively funfair beside the marina which adds to the seaside atmosphere.
Lo Pagan is most famous for its mud baths. These are free, which is great news if you have a large family to keep occupied. All ages can use the mud baths from 1 to 100, but only the truly hardy indulge during the winter months. The mud baths are located at the end of the beach and the start of the salinas walking and cycling route out to sea. Simply walk down the steps, cover yourself with the therapeutic mud, said to be good for all types of skin complaints, aches and pain, dry off in the sun, then re-enter the water to wash it all off!
Places of interest & ideas of things to do in Lo Pagan
Beach: long and sandy.
Promenade: long and paved, joins into the mud baths and salinas walking and cycling route.
Marina: small.
Children's Funfair: opposite the marina open during summer months only.
Mud Baths: treat your skin!
Salinas Walking & Cycling Route: out into the Mar Menor.
61 locals recommend
Lo Pagán
Lo Pagan is situated on the north shore of the Mar Menor and has merged with San Pedro del Pinatar to become one big town. Lo Pagan has a beautiful beach, promenade and small marina. During the summer months there is a lively funfair beside the marina which adds to the seaside atmosphere.
Lo Pagan is most famous for its mud baths. These are free, which is great news if you have a large family to keep occupied. All ages can use the mud baths from 1 to 100, but only the truly hardy indulge during the winter months. The mud baths are located at the end of the beach and the start of the salinas walking and cycling route out to sea. Simply walk down the steps, cover yourself with the therapeutic mud, said to be good for all types of skin complaints, aches and pain, dry off in the sun, then re-enter the water to wash it all off!
Places of interest & ideas of things to do in Lo Pagan
Beach: long and sandy.
Promenade: long and paved, joins into the mud baths and salinas walking and cycling route.
Marina: small.
Children's Funfair: opposite the marina open during summer months only.
Mud Baths: treat your skin!
Salinas Walking & Cycling Route: out into the Mar Menor.
Santiago de la Ribera has lots to offer, it is not just a beach. It has children entertainment, often has music on large stage. Has restaurants, bars and beach shacks (chillango).
Great place to go for a ride, there is even a designated bike lane.
The beach is sandy, the water is calm, there is a small pier to fish from.
19 locals recommend
Santiago de la Ribera
Santiago de la Ribera has lots to offer, it is not just a beach. It has children entertainment, often has music on large stage. Has restaurants, bars and beach shacks (chillango).
Great place to go for a ride, there is even a designated bike lane.
The beach is sandy, the water is calm, there is a small pier to fish from.
Neighbourhoods
Balsicas has a few cafe bars, what it does have is plenty of banks, it also has a pharmacy, petrol station, tobacconist, barber shops and a lovely bakery which serves coffee.
Restaurant’s
Gateway to India
Honey’s - serving English cuisine
Royal Bite - serving meat, pizza, burgers
Amigos- serving English cuisine
Buggettis - serving Spanish cuisine
There are lots of other bars around the area.
7 locals recommend
Balsicas
Balsicas has a few cafe bars, what it does have is plenty of banks, it also has a pharmacy, petrol station, tobacconist, barber shops and a lovely bakery which serves coffee.
Restaurant’s
Gateway to India
Honey’s - serving English cuisine
Royal Bite - serving meat, pizza, burgers
Amigos- serving English cuisine
Buggettis - serving Spanish cuisine
There are lots of other bars around the area.
There is a market every Monday, fresh vegetables and clothing. There are a few banks, supermarkets, tobacconist and stationery shop. There are a few nice cafe bars serving tapas and one which has music during the weekend.
Spanglish - serving typically English cuisine. Good fish & chips on Fridays only.
7 locals recommend
Roldán
There is a market every Monday, fresh vegetables and clothing. There are a few banks, supermarkets, tobacconist and stationery shop. There are a few nice cafe bars serving tapas and one which has music during the weekend.
Spanglish - serving typically English cuisine. Good fish & chips on Fridays only.
Cities
Murcia Is A Must to Visit....
The city of Murcia was founded by the Arabs during the 1st century. Since then, it has been a crossroads for different civilizations and core of the Mediterranean as it occupies an important location on the Rio Segura. The impressive Basilica (Cathedral), which sits opposite the modern Tourist Office, makes a great starting point right in the heart of the city. From here, explore the colourful, lively, little plazas that nestle in between the narrow streets. Murcia has an overwhelming array of museums, art galleries and centres and beautiful historic buildings, so if it is culture that you crave you will certainly enjoy your time here.
Murcia has the largest out of town shopping complex in the area as it consists of two malls and Ikea, not to mention the football stadium of Real Murcia. Parking is free in all car parks, so you can really take your time! The Nueva Condomina mall is set over two floors.
There is also the Terra Nature and Aqua Natura Theme Park where you can easily enjoy a whole day out. Terra Natura Park is divided into two areas; African Savannah and the Iberian Peninsula and has over 300 animals and 50 species of trees and plants. Aqua Natura is a water park and has pools and slides for children and adults as well as a lazy river.
The Tourist Office for information about the museums and other places of interest
Salzillo Museum: holds the most important processional religious images by the world-famous wood carver, Francisco Salzillo, 550 Christmas Crib figures and the platforms bearing groups of life-size
Biblical figures, which are carried down the streets on the shoulders of the faithful in the Easter Processions.
Fine Arts Museum: displays paintings by Spanish artists from the 16th to the 20th century.
Archaeological Museum: houses a collection of Iberian, Roman, Greek and Moorish artifacts.
Cathedral Museum: has a great collection of religious art, including sculptures and altarpieces.
Museo de la Archicofradía de la Sangre: housed in El Carmen
Church is an exhibition of the religious sculpture works known as the ‘most precious blood of Christ’.
City Museum: in Junterones Palace there are interactive displays about the city's 2000 year history.
San Juande Dios Church Museum: houses a permanent exhibition of religious imagery from the 16th to the 19th centuries including various woodcarvings.
Museum of the University of Murcia: exhibitions on different subjects like science and art.
Aquarium of The University Of Murcia: A research facility that has been opened to visitors it has tanks of reefs with corals and fish from the Indian Ocean, the Pacific Ocean, the Red Sea, the Caribbean Sea and of course the Mediterranean and the Mar Menor.
Ramón Gaya Museum: set in a beautiful mansion, the Palarea house, it holds the works of Ramon Gaya one of the best contemporary Murcian artists.
Science and Water Museum: with water as its main theme, it also has a children's planetarium, science square and perception modules.
Bullfighting Museum of Murcia: Founded in 1919, it contains posters, bullfighter's costumes and utensils, it also has a specialist library and video collection.
Los Molinos del Río Irrigation Museum: displays everything to do with flour milling.
Almudi Palace Arts Centre: this 18th century building was originally the city’s corn store it now houses two exhibition halls and the towns historical archives.
Regional Craft Centre: displays work of artisans from all over Murcia, also has items for sale.
Casino Museum: built in 1847 it boasts of a beautiful library, an enigmatic powder room, a magnificent Arabic Patio and a splendid neo-Baroque dance hall.
Episcopal Palace: made up of two parts, the ‘bishops view point’ which gives views over the river and the ‘main body’ which looks out onto the cathedral square.
Romea Theatre building: built on the site of a convent in 1862, it has been burnt down twice, the present day theatre is named after the Murcian actor Julián Romea.
Rio Segura: a path runs either side of this river through the city centre.
Walking Routes: There are four self guided walks for different areas of the city all of which are described in the Murcia Square by Square booklet which is available in various languages from the Tourist Office.
Remember that most museums are closed on a Monday and for siesta which is generally 14.00-16.00 in the winter and 14.00-17.00 in the summer.
253 locals recommend
Murcia
Murcia Is A Must to Visit....
The city of Murcia was founded by the Arabs during the 1st century. Since then, it has been a crossroads for different civilizations and core of the Mediterranean as it occupies an important location on the Rio Segura. The impressive Basilica (Cathedral), which sits opposite the modern Tourist Office, makes a great starting point right in the heart of the city. From here, explore the colourful, lively, little plazas that nestle in between the narrow streets. Murcia has an overwhelming array of museums, art galleries and centres and beautiful historic buildings, so if it is culture that you crave you will certainly enjoy your time here.
Murcia has the largest out of town shopping complex in the area as it consists of two malls and Ikea, not to mention the football stadium of Real Murcia. Parking is free in all car parks, so you can really take your time! The Nueva Condomina mall is set over two floors.
There is also the Terra Nature and Aqua Natura Theme Park where you can easily enjoy a whole day out. Terra Natura Park is divided into two areas; African Savannah and the Iberian Peninsula and has over 300 animals and 50 species of trees and plants. Aqua Natura is a water park and has pools and slides for children and adults as well as a lazy river.
The Tourist Office for information about the museums and other places of interest
Salzillo Museum: holds the most important processional religious images by the world-famous wood carver, Francisco Salzillo, 550 Christmas Crib figures and the platforms bearing groups of life-size
Biblical figures, which are carried down the streets on the shoulders of the faithful in the Easter Processions.
Fine Arts Museum: displays paintings by Spanish artists from the 16th to the 20th century.
Archaeological Museum: houses a collection of Iberian, Roman, Greek and Moorish artifacts.
Cathedral Museum: has a great collection of religious art, including sculptures and altarpieces.
Museo de la Archicofradía de la Sangre: housed in El Carmen
Church is an exhibition of the religious sculpture works known as the ‘most precious blood of Christ’.
City Museum: in Junterones Palace there are interactive displays about the city's 2000 year history.
San Juande Dios Church Museum: houses a permanent exhibition of religious imagery from the 16th to the 19th centuries including various woodcarvings.
Museum of the University of Murcia: exhibitions on different subjects like science and art.
Aquarium of The University Of Murcia: A research facility that has been opened to visitors it has tanks of reefs with corals and fish from the Indian Ocean, the Pacific Ocean, the Red Sea, the Caribbean Sea and of course the Mediterranean and the Mar Menor.
Ramón Gaya Museum: set in a beautiful mansion, the Palarea house, it holds the works of Ramon Gaya one of the best contemporary Murcian artists.
Science and Water Museum: with water as its main theme, it also has a children's planetarium, science square and perception modules.
Bullfighting Museum of Murcia: Founded in 1919, it contains posters, bullfighter's costumes and utensils, it also has a specialist library and video collection.
Los Molinos del Río Irrigation Museum: displays everything to do with flour milling.
Almudi Palace Arts Centre: this 18th century building was originally the city’s corn store it now houses two exhibition halls and the towns historical archives.
Regional Craft Centre: displays work of artisans from all over Murcia, also has items for sale.
Casino Museum: built in 1847 it boasts of a beautiful library, an enigmatic powder room, a magnificent Arabic Patio and a splendid neo-Baroque dance hall.
Episcopal Palace: made up of two parts, the ‘bishops view point’ which gives views over the river and the ‘main body’ which looks out onto the cathedral square.
Romea Theatre building: built on the site of a convent in 1862, it has been burnt down twice, the present day theatre is named after the Murcian actor Julián Romea.
Rio Segura: a path runs either side of this river through the city centre.
Walking Routes: There are four self guided walks for different areas of the city all of which are described in the Murcia Square by Square booklet which is available in various languages from the Tourist Office.
Remember that most museums are closed on a Monday and for siesta which is generally 14.00-16.00 in the winter and 14.00-17.00 in the summer.
Cartagena has over 12 museums, 10 buildings of interest, 4 noteworthy churches and a whole host of monuments not to mention the archaeological sites.
You can take the very informative Tourist Bus or perhaps sail out to sea on the Tourist Boat to get to know more about its history. The city became great during Roman times.
Take some time to discover the narrow characterful streets of the old town or relax at one of the bars, cafes and restaurants on the waterfront.
A cruise ship may even be visiting, as Cartagena’s port is the third deepest in the world.
Only 35 minute drive.
360 locals recommend
Cartagena
Cartagena has over 12 museums, 10 buildings of interest, 4 noteworthy churches and a whole host of monuments not to mention the archaeological sites.
You can take the very informative Tourist Bus or perhaps sail out to sea on the Tourist Boat to get to know more about its history. The city became great during Roman times.
Take some time to discover the narrow characterful streets of the old town or relax at one of the bars, cafes and restaurants on the waterfront.
A cruise ship may even be visiting, as Cartagena’s port is the third deepest in the world.
Only 35 minute drive.
Alicanti is just 1 hours drive. There are beaches, harbour which has amazing yachts docked. Historic places to visit. Shopping. Elcoto Ingles
305 locals recommend
Alicante
Alicanti is just 1 hours drive. There are beaches, harbour which has amazing yachts docked. Historic places to visit. Shopping. Elcoto Ingles
Lorca has a hotel built into the mountains. It was wonderful streets of shops.
25 locals recommend
Lorca
Lorca has a hotel built into the mountains. It was wonderful streets of shops.