Things to do in Murcia
![What to see in the city and province of Murcia: cities, the coast and natural scenery What to see in the city and province of Murcia: cities, the coast and natural scenery](https://www.barcelo.com/guia-turismo/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/lorca-noche-1.jpg)
What to see in the city and province of Murcia: cities, the coast and natural scenery
The small region of Murcia is home to a plethora of attractions: on the coast, inland, in the cities and in nature. Let’s explore it in this article!
![What to see in Lorca, the city of the Fortress of the Sun What to see in Lorca, the city of the Fortress of the Sun](https://www.barcelo.com/guia-turismo/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/vistas-lorca.jpg)
What to see in Lorca, the city of the Fortress of the Sun
Lorca, the second largest municipality in Spain, is home to an impressive castle that pays homage to the sun and was in operation until the nineteenth century.
![Caravaca de la Cruz: what to see in Murcia’s holy city Caravaca de la Cruz: what to see in Murcia’s holy city](https://www.barcelo.com/guia-turismo/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/carava-de-la-cruz.jpg)
Caravaca de la Cruz: what to see in Murcia’s holy city
Caravaca de la Cruz is a magical place where Muslims and Knights Templar defended their faiths.
![Monteagudo castle: the Murcian residence of Alfonso X the Wise Monteagudo castle: the Murcian residence of Alfonso X the Wise](https://www.barcelo.com/guia-turismo/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/castillo-de-monteagudo.jpg)
Monteagudo castle: the Murcian residence of Alfonso X the Wise
It is easy to spot the enormous Christ statue that crowns Monteagudo castle, but not everybody knows the secrets concealed between its walls.
![Murcia Cathedral, a tall tower and the heart of Alfonso X the Wise Murcia Cathedral, a tall tower and the heart of Alfonso X the Wise](https://www.barcelo.com/guia-turismo/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/catedral-murcia.jpg)
Murcia Cathedral, a tall tower and the heart of Alfonso X the Wise
Holding many secrets, Murcia cathedral was once a mosque, boasts one of the tallest bell towers and safeguards the heart of a Castilian king.
![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.
![What to see in Murcia capital: the 12 essential places What to see in Murcia capital: the 12 essential places](https://www.barcelo.com/guia-turismo/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/la-manga.jpg)
What to see in Murcia capital: the 12 essential places
Descubre la lista de lugares imprescindibles que ver en Murcia capital, un excelente lugar para una parada de dos o tres días de viaje por esta parte de la costa mediterránea española.
![Puntas de Calnegre, a wild corner in the middle of the Mediterranean Puntas de Calnegre, a wild corner in the middle of the Mediterranean](https://www.barcelo.com/guia-turismo/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/puntas-de-calnegre.jpg)
Puntas de Calnegre, a wild corner in the middle of the Mediterranean
Puntas de Calnegre is an almost secret place on the Murcian coast with quiet, unspoilt beaches and coves and majestic natural beauty.
![Things to see in Calasparra, the rice town Things to see in Calasparra, the rice town](https://www.barcelo.com/guia-turismo/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/calasparra.jpg)
Things to see in Calasparra, the rice town
In Calasparra you can discover a legendary sanctuary in a cave, a viewpoint overlooking the rice fields and, above all, incredible gastronomy.
![Gredas de Bolnuevo, Murcia’s Enchanted City Gredas de Bolnuevo, Murcia’s Enchanted City](https://www.barcelo.com/guia-turismo/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/gredas.jpg)
Gredas de Bolnuevo, Murcia’s Enchanted City
This area of highly eroded sandstone formations next to Bolnuevo beach is considered a monument of national interest.