Catedral de Murcia
Cathedral of Santa María, with a spectacular Baroque façade and a tall bell tower.
Murcia, Spain
Murcia: airports, things to do and where to stay
Murcia, on the banks of the Segura river and surrounded by market gardens, stands out for its Baroque cathedral, its terraces and its vegetable-based cuisine. The Mar Menor coast is less than an hour away.
Murcia airports
From the airport to central Murcia
Región de Murcia airport is about 21 km from central Murcia.
Interbus
Direct lines to San Andrés bus station in Murcia and to Cartagena bus station. Check timetables on the operator's website.
Airportbus
Routes to the coast, including Torrevieja, the Mar Menor, La Manga and Mazarrón.
Taxi
Rank in front of the terminal. Flat fare of €37 to central Murcia, all supplements included.
Murcia
Things to do in Murcia
Real Casino de Murcia
19th-century social club on Calle Trapería, with an Arab-style courtyard and historicist rooms open to visitors.
Museo Salzillo
Museum devoted to the Baroque sculptor Francisco Salzillo, with his Holy Week floats and his large nativity scene.
Santuario de la Fuensanta
Sanctuary of Murcia's patron saint on the hillside, with views over the market gardens.
Puente de los Peligros
The 18th-century Old Bridge over the Segura river, next to the Malecón promenade.
Where to stay in Murcia
Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Murcia?
Murcia is served by Región de Murcia (RMU).
How far is the airport from central Murcia?
Región de Murcia airport is about 21 km from central Murcia.
How do I get from the airport to central Murcia?
From Región de Murcia airport you can take Interbus (bus), Airportbus (bus), and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Murcia?
Highlights of Murcia include Catedral de Murcia, Real Casino de Murcia, Museo Salzillo, Santuario de la Fuensanta, and Puente de los Peligros.
Photo credits
- Catedral de Murcia: Fernando, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Real Casino de Murcia: Gabriel Conde Arias-Camison, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Museo Salzillo: Weedo, CC BY-SA 3.0 es, Wikimedia Commons
- Santuario de la Fuensanta: PedroJPacheco, CC BY-SA 3.0 es, Wikimedia Commons
- Puente de los Peligros: Gregorico, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons