Camping Murcia

The Murcia region in Spain has a coastline bathed by the waters of two seas and is home to endless beaches and small coves that offer leisure, sports, and well-being. Thus, it is a great place for camping enthusiasts as it has well-arranged campsites in amazing natural surroundings. Plan your camping holiday now and explore the amazing Murcia region!

It is an autonomous community of Spain located in the southeast part of the Iberian Peninsula, on the Mediterranean coast. The region is bordered by Andalusia, Castile La Mancha, the Valencian Community, and the Mediterranean Sea. 

In 1936, under the Second Spanish Republic, there was an uprising. The Spanish North African territories were taken. The uprising was successful in some areas of Spain. The partial success of the uprising brought on the Spanish Civil War. The province of Murcia supported the Popular Front (the governing party in that era). The port of Cartagena became the main base of the Republican navy and was home to destroyers, cruisers, and submarine fleets. Thus, the region of Murcia was of geostrategic importance during the war. To defend Cartagena, there were anti-aircraft bases throughout the region. The region was not near the frontlines and overall it was not attacked, except in the air against Cartagena and Águilas. Large factories, basic services, and some other properties were seized by trade unions. There was an impoverishment among the inhabitants and a lack of food supplies. Consequently, rationing was established in the region. Under Francoist Spain, wine agriculture and economic activities increased in the Altiplano comarca (north of the region). An oil refinery infrastructure was established in Cartagena in 1942, and power refineries, supply refineries, and factories were constructed in the same area during the 1950s and 1960s. Murcia became an autonomous region in 1982.

Cartagena

Cartagena offers fascinating cultural visits, such as the Roman Theatre Museum and the Underwater Archaeology Museum. With over 40 kilometres of coastline, you’ll find family-friendly beaches and unspoiled natural areas, like Calblanque Natural Park.

Mazarrón

The coastline around the town features striking sculptural forms, created by erosion, in areas such as Bolnuevo. You can explore this area and other unspoilt landscapes on 35 special paths, signposted and maintained for walkers and cyclists. We also recommend taking a boat trip to see whales or dolphins or spending a morning in the fish market.

Águilas

Worth visiting for the views from the Hornillo viewing point or from the castle of San Juan de las Águilas, the town’s beach Las Delicias, the scenery of Cuatro Calas and La Carolina beach, the fishermen’s quarter of Pescadores, and its intensely Mediterranean flavour.

San Pedro del Pinatar

This town features one of the largest areas of open-air mud therapy in Europe. Try a soak in the special salt-water pool, or visit one of the many hotels and centres offering specialist treatments. In the nearby natural park of Salinas y Arenales de San Pedro, there are spectacular sunsets and tranquil wetlands.

Cabo de Palos

This town is next to one of the largest marine reserves in the Mediterranean, making it a must for underwater diving fans, as well as anyone who wants to try it. If you prefer relaxing on the sand, Cape Palos is a small peninsula, just 400 metres wide, edged by many coves with crystal clear, tranquil waters.

1. Ricote Valley

It is one of the most beautiful and undiscovered parts of not only Murcia but the whole country. Cave drawings, Iberian settlements, Roman ruins, and the iconic Hispanic-Muslim Medina Siyasa are some examples of its rich cultural heritage.

2. Salto del Usero

Salto del Usero, a gorgeous natural oasis awarded as a Site of Geological Interest, is located just outside the town of Bullas. The waterfall and rock pools serve as an inland beach and offer great relief to both locals and visitors alike during the scorching hot summer months. Visitors are advised to respect the flora, fauna, and geological formations of the area.

3. Explore Cartagena 

It is a beautiful port city. Thanks to its strategic position on the Costa Calida, Cartagena has been inhabited by several cultures, such as Arabs and Romans, which all have left their own mark on its cultural heritage. The most important landmark in the city is the old Roman Theatre, which dates all the way back to between the 5th and 1st century BC. 

4. Explore Murcia

Murcia, the capital city, sits on the banks of the Segura River east of the region. The impressive Gothic Baroque style Santa María Cathedral and Plaza del Cardenal Belluga are the city’s main tourist drawcards. Climb up to the top of the bell tower, where you get panoramic views of the city, or sit down at one of the many cafés outside and enjoy the exciting mix of an old and new architecture. 

5. Floridablanca Garden 

It is in one of the city's most typical neighbourhoods. The garden is currently an avenue that leads from the entrance nearest to Camachos Square to the statue of José Moñíno, Count of Floridablanca, the work of the Italian S. Baglietto, which was placed in its present location in 1849.

1. Go to Bateria de Castillitos.

2. Explore the Museo Del Teatro Romano. 

3. Explore the Cathedral of Santa Maria.

4. Go to Playa de Calblanque.

5. Discover Terra Natura Park.

Do not leave Murcia before trying its cuisine. Among the most famous dishes are Murcia meat pie (pastel de carne), michirones, tocino de cielo, pan de calatrava, paparajotes, and llaollao. Try at least some of them and you will be amazed.

Go to Calblanque regional park.

It is a perfect place for hiking and exploring wild beaches. The area is rich in flora and fauna: cliffs, sandy beaches, fossil dunes, salt flats, saltwater marshes, stilts, flamingos, sea herons, foxes, badgers, beach martins, and many others. 

Explore the Sierra Espuña Regional Reserve.

It is an area full of forests, steppes, high-mountain scenery, rivers, reservoirs, and dry or irrigated agricultural areas. The uneven relief of the Sierra Espuña range is precisely one of its main attractions, as this is what gives it its unique and imposing landscapes.

The two main weekly street markets in Murcia are both held on Thursday morning in Avenida La Fama and the district of Santa Maria de Gracia. In other cities, you can also find street markets. Just keep in mind that they open early in the morning and close at midday. 

Caballos del Vino Festival

It is one of the most outstanding festivals in Spain. The sound of the horses galloping, the beauty of the embroidered cloaks, the music, and the thousands of people dressed in white and red, transform the city every year on May 2nd. 

La Mar de Músicas Festival 

It starts in Cartagena in July, featuring artists from every corner of the planet. For more than two weeks, the city celebrates the individuality of other cultures through their music, choosing a different guest country every year.

WARM Festival

In May, Murcia hosts WARM, considered one of the most popular festivals among young people in Spain. The show offers 48 hours of non-stop music and contemporary art.

Campsites in Murcia are well-equipped and usually have everything you need for your stay. Most of the campsites provide stays in pitches, fully equipped bungalows, and have swimming pools. Thus, most of the campsites are pet-friendly. So, if you are planning to go camping here, do not leave your faithful friends at home, bring them along!

RV campsites are well-equipped and usually come with electricity connections and water drainage. 

Glamping is the new dimension of camping! In Murcia, you can find some campsites that provide stays in well-arranged safari and lodge tents. 

Murcia holiday parks welcome you with a combination of comfortable accommodation, many shops, a wide choice of restaurants and bars, and a variety of activities that blend harmoniously with the beauty of nature. Thus, many holiday parks are pet-friendly. It is the best choice if you are planning a holiday with your friends or family. Do not wait and book your holidays now.