Check out these Locations during Your Visit to Murcia, Spain

Historical Locations:

Catedral de Murcia- A 600-year-old cathedral which features many Renaissance and Baroque elements, although its interior is fundamentally Gothic.

Gran Casino Murcia- This casino started as a gentlemen´s club for in 1847. The grandiose building has an interesting mix of interior design and architecture that goes from neo-Baroque to old Arabic style. The casino features thirty-five slots and ten table games.

The Salzillo Museum- A museum dedicated to the famous 18th century sculptor Francisco Salzillo. The museum was founded in 1941 and currently showcases the work of this famous Spanish sculptor. Sazillo was one of the best Spanish Baroque artists dedicated to religious sculpture and his works definitely show off his passion for religion.

Romea Theater- The Theater was built in the 19th century and named after the famous local actor Julian Romea. It is located in the Julian Romea Square at the northern end of the Arab city wall. The theater still offers a wide range of productions all year round. The shows are reasonably priced and tickets can be bought on the day of the show.

Restaurants:

Rincon de Pepe – This is Murcia's most famous tapas restaurant. Anyone who visits Murcia must have a tapas meal in Rincon de Pepe. The restaurant is always very full, but the service is generally quick. For dessert try the Paparajotes, a Murcian delicacy made with the leaves of lemon trees. They are delicious and very rare in Spain.

Palacete Rural La Seda - This restaurant is a 10-minutes drive from Murcia but is well worth a visit. It is set in a 17th century building originally built as a wine bodega and then used as a silk factory. The restaurant is tastefully decorated, and is an elegant restaurant which specializes in modern cuisine using local ingredients. This is one of the priciest restaurants in the region, but also one of the most elegant.

Hispano – A definite favorite among Murcianos, the Hispano restaurant serves traditional dishes in a rustic, comfy atmosphere. They serve local stews, meats, and tapas served with local produce from Murcia's market gardens. They also offer homemade desserts, friendly professional service, and low prices.

Monteagudo - This restaurant is well worth the 6km drive from Murcia. It offers attractive decor, friendly and professional service, a very good wine list with some interesting local wines and, most importantly, excellent food. They feature traditional dishes that are given a modern touch and are made with first class local produce. Both meat and fish dishes are recommendable, as well as the delicious grilled vegetables. And make sure you leave room for the warm chocolate soufflé!

Shopping Malls:

Nueva Condomnia Shopping Centre-This is Murcia’s newest mall and is situated on the north side of Murcia. One of the most popular stores here is the retailer Primark. This discount retailer sells large volumes of men’s, women’s and children’s clothes at extremely low prices. Other shops at this mall include H&M, Disney Store, Eroski, Gerry Weber, Geox, Esprit, Etam, Berschka, Mothercare, Mango, Levi, Kid Club and many more.

Thader Shopping Centre –This is another mall in the Murcia area and here you will find the massive furniture retailer Ikea. The Thader shopping centre has some good eateries including Muerde La Pasta, Pasta City, Lizzaran, and Rey Rios. The Thader mall is a typical Spanish mall featuring all the normal shops like Massimo Dutti, Kiabi, Zara, Decathlon, Mango, Punto Roma and Botticelli. There is also a movie theater in this complex.