A famous Murcian – Fransisco Salzillo
One of the most intriguing figures in the history of Murcia City is a sculptor, Francisco Salzillo, whose life covered…
A Warrior Priest: Luis Belluga y Moncada
In our book ‘Exploring Murcia: Murcia City’, one individual who stands out for his role in the city and indeed…
A famous Murcian – José Moniño, The Count of Floridablanca
In front of the Iglesia del Carmen, near the centre of Murcia City are the Floridablanca Gardens. It is well…
Why you should visit La Manga & The Mar Menor
Most visitors to the Murcia region will have heard of La Manga and when they arrive at San Javier airport…
A short history of Calasparra
If you have a look around Calasparra’s Archaeological Museum, you will quickly appreciate that this part of Murcia, admittedly like…
A short history of Alhama de Murcia
Today, Alhama de Murcia appears a prosperous town which you pass on the Autovía del Mediterráneo or on the railway…