![Traditional food in Murcia: where vegetables always take centre stage. Traditional food in Murcia: where vegetables always take centre stage.](https://www.barcelo.com/guia-turismo/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/almojabanas.jpg)
Traditional food in Murcia: where vegetables always take centre stage.
The cuisine of Murcia is based principally on produce from its rich vegetable-producing regions, the perfect match for cold cuts, juicy meat and fish from the Mediterranean.
![The Convent of Santa Clara and the secret of its Arab palace The Convent of Santa Clara and the secret of its Arab palace](https://www.barcelo.com/guia-turismo/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/convento-santa-clara.jpg)
The Convent of Santa Clara and the secret of its Arab palace
The Convent of Santa Clara guards an incredible secret inside: the remains of an Arab palace and one of the oldest pools in Spain.
![La Plaza de las Flores, tapas in the heart of Murcia La Plaza de las Flores, tapas in the heart of Murcia](https://www.barcelo.com/guia-turismo/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/cartagrna-murcia.jpg)
La Plaza de las Flores, tapas in the heart of Murcia
One of the most traditional corners of the capital of Murcia has also become the city’s hub for tapas.
![Shopping in Murcia: a journey through the guilds of the Middle Ages Shopping in Murcia: a journey through the guilds of the Middle Ages](https://www.barcelo.com/guia-turismo/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/plza-mercado-murcia.jpg)
Shopping in Murcia: a journey through the guilds of the Middle Ages
Any good shopping outing in Murcia should include a walk down its historical streets, Calle Platería and Calle Jabonería, which are lined with shops selling clothes, fabric, crafts and gourmet products.
![The Salzillo Museum: processional art in Murcia The Salzillo Museum: processional art in Murcia](https://www.barcelo.com/guia-turismo/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/museo.jpg)
The Salzillo Museum: processional art in Murcia
The Salzillo Museum is one of the most spiritual places in Murcia where you can see the floats that the Baroque genius sculpted for Holy Week.