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Learning Spanish in Murcia. The tourist guide to study your Spanish course.
Murcia is a perfect place to study Spanish in Spain, as per its perfect combination of university atmosphere, historic city center and friendly inhabitants who make the most of terraces and bars!
General Information. 440,000 inhabitants. 410 kilometres southeast of Madrid. Murcia is the capital of the Autonomous Community of the Region of Murcia. Built on the banks of the Segura River, it has earned the name of Huerta de Europa, the Garden of Europe, due to the exportation of agricultural produce such as fruits and vegetables. The city centre has a well-integrated infrastructure of commerce, catering and services among its squares and monuments, and a good university atmosphere provided by the University of Murcia, with 38,000 students, and the private Catholic University Saint Anthony of Murcia (Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia). Murcia is a very attractive place to study Spanish with some language schools offering a wide range of courses.
Surrounding Areas. The Mar Menor (45 kilometres) is the largest saltwater lake in Europe. It is separated from the Mediterranean by La Manga, a narrow strip of land which encloses this coastal lagoon and offers various beaches and a full range of tourist services during the summer months. Places of interest within easy reach of Murcia include Orihuela (30 kilometres), whose old quarter has been awarded ‘Historical Monument' status, and Cartagena (55 kilometres), a port city with a great architectural heritage and whose most outstanding monument is arguably the Roman Theatre, the largest and most important in Spain after Mérida.
Main Sights. The Cathedral was built on the site of a mosque in the 14th century and is situated next to a delightful square in the old part of Murcia, where you will also find the Seminario Mayor de San Fulgencio, an 18th century seminary which is now home to the School of Dramatic Art. Other places of interest include the Episcopal Palace, another fine example of 18th century architecture; the esplanade known as La Glorieta, where the 19th century Town Hall is located; Plaza de la Cruz; Plaza de Santo Domingo; and the Monasterio de Santa Clara la Real, which contains the ruins of a Moorish palace. The Terra Natura theme park has a water park and themed areas which recreate African and Iberian lifestyles.
Culture. The most important events in Murcia are the SOS Estrella de Levante pop-rock macro-festival (late April and early May), Lemon Pop (an alternative pop music festival held in September), and the Three Cultures Festival (Festival Tres Culturas). The most important museums are the Salzillo Museum, which displays most of the 18th century sculptor's works, focused on religious themes; the Santa Clara Museum, with sacred and Andalusí art from Murcia's past, the Museum of Fine Arts, the Almudí Museum and the Archaeology Museum, among others. The city's most important cultural venues are the Romea Theatre, built in 1862, the Bernal Theatre, and the Auditorium and Congress Centre of the Region of Murcia.
Shopping. In the city's old quarter, shopping options range from major retail outlets to small souvenir shops, and two El Corte Inglés department stores are located nearby. There is also a shopping area about 4 kilometres away from the city centre, where you will find the El Tiro, Thader and Nueva Condomina malls.
Gastronomy. The most popular tapas areas in Murcia are Calle de Las Mulas, Plaza de Las Flores, Plaza Cardenal Belluga, Plaza de San Juan and the Plaza de Europa and Campus de la Merced area. The region's most characteristic dishes make the most of its magnificent local produce, such as fresh broad beans fried with onion, green garlic, pisto murciano (Murcia's very own ratatouille), zarangollo (a courgette-based dish made with or without egg)..., although the region also specialises in rice, fish, and salted fish dishes, all of which benefit from a wide range of home-grown ingredients. A seafood casserole called caldero is a famous rice dish. Among the region's many typical desserts are paparajotes, of Arab origin and made with lime leaves wrapped in sweet pastry and coated in sugar and cinnamon, yemas de Caravaca, a cake made with egg yolks and marzipan from Moratalla, and buñuelos, fritters filled with whipped cream.
Sports. In Murcia you can play or learn almost any sport. Murcia's main football team, Real Murcia, play at the Nueva Condomina stadium, and the city also has a basketball team, CB Murcia, in the national ACB league. Other major sports facilities include the Pabellón Príncipe de Asturias, the Palacio de Deportes de Murcia and numerous golf courses in the surrounding areas.
Fiestas. During the Spring Fiestas, the grand Bando de la Huerta parade, Murcia's most representative street celebration, takes place on the first Tuesday after Holy Week to commemorate the typical customs and traditions associated with this fruit and vegetable growing region. Throughout the week, the main streets are lined with stalls offering food and traditional folk music, and it is customary for the locals to wear the traditional market gardener costume. Another important celebration, held on the Saturday following Resurrection Sunday, is the Entierro de la Sardina (literally, the ‘Burial of the Sardine'), a celebration of pagan origin commemorating the victory of ‘Mr. Carnal' over ‘Ms. Lent'. Finally, the Murcia Fair (September) features the Moors and Christians festival, the Mediterranean Folklore Festival and the Certamen de Tunas, a contest involving groups of university student minstrels.
Transport. Murcia has excellent road and rail links in all directions. Apart from the urban and regional bus network, there is a tram line that links the Plaza Circular with the Juan Carlos I area. It is easy to get from Murcia to other Spanish cities by train or by using the various coach services.
Nightlife. Students who decide to study Spanish in Murcia will discover a very active nightlife, thanks to the city's university atmosphere. The city's nightlife is divided into two different ‘scenes'. Youngsters tend to gravitate towards the Mariano Rojas area, with pubs and small discotheques of all styles, while the small bars and taverns in the city centre attract a more alternative adult crowd. Las Atalayas, an area on the outskirts of the city, is another popular night entertainment option with discotheques such as Novo or Teatre. The college life is the major attraction for the many students who decide to study Spanish in Murcia.
General Information. 440,000 inhabitants. 410 kilometres southeast of Madrid. Murcia is the capital of the Autonomous Community of the Region of Murcia. Built on the banks of the Segura River, it has earned the name of Huerta de Europa, the Garden of Europe, due to the exportation of agricultural produce such as fruits and vegetables. The city centre has a well-integrated infrastructure of commerce, catering and services among its squares and monuments, and a good university atmosphere provided by the University of Murcia, with 38,000 students, and the private Catholic University Saint Anthony of Murcia (Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia). Murcia is a very attractive place to study Spanish with some language schools offering a wide range of courses.
Surrounding Areas. The Mar Menor (45 kilometres) is the largest saltwater lake in Europe. It is separated from the Mediterranean by La Manga, a narrow strip of land which encloses this coastal lagoon and offers various beaches and a full range of tourist services during the summer months. Places of interest within easy reach of Murcia include Orihuela (30 kilometres), whose old quarter has been awarded ‘Historical Monument' status, and Cartagena (55 kilometres), a port city with a great architectural heritage and whose most outstanding monument is arguably the Roman Theatre, the largest and most important in Spain after Mérida.
Main Sights. The Cathedral was built on the site of a mosque in the 14th century and is situated next to a delightful square in the old part of Murcia, where you will also find the Seminario Mayor de San Fulgencio, an 18th century seminary which is now home to the School of Dramatic Art. Other places of interest include the Episcopal Palace, another fine example of 18th century architecture; the esplanade known as La Glorieta, where the 19th century Town Hall is located; Plaza de la Cruz; Plaza de Santo Domingo; and the Monasterio de Santa Clara la Real, which contains the ruins of a Moorish palace. The Terra Natura theme park has a water park and themed areas which recreate African and Iberian lifestyles.
Culture. The most important events in Murcia are the SOS Estrella de Levante pop-rock macro-festival (late April and early May), Lemon Pop (an alternative pop music festival held in September), and the Three Cultures Festival (Festival Tres Culturas). The most important museums are the Salzillo Museum, which displays most of the 18th century sculptor's works, focused on religious themes; the Santa Clara Museum, with sacred and Andalusí art from Murcia's past, the Museum of Fine Arts, the Almudí Museum and the Archaeology Museum, among others. The city's most important cultural venues are the Romea Theatre, built in 1862, the Bernal Theatre, and the Auditorium and Congress Centre of the Region of Murcia.
Shopping. In the city's old quarter, shopping options range from major retail outlets to small souvenir shops, and two El Corte Inglés department stores are located nearby. There is also a shopping area about 4 kilometres away from the city centre, where you will find the El Tiro, Thader and Nueva Condomina malls.
Gastronomy. The most popular tapas areas in Murcia are Calle de Las Mulas, Plaza de Las Flores, Plaza Cardenal Belluga, Plaza de San Juan and the Plaza de Europa and Campus de la Merced area. The region's most characteristic dishes make the most of its magnificent local produce, such as fresh broad beans fried with onion, green garlic, pisto murciano (Murcia's very own ratatouille), zarangollo (a courgette-based dish made with or without egg)..., although the region also specialises in rice, fish, and salted fish dishes, all of which benefit from a wide range of home-grown ingredients. A seafood casserole called caldero is a famous rice dish. Among the region's many typical desserts are paparajotes, of Arab origin and made with lime leaves wrapped in sweet pastry and coated in sugar and cinnamon, yemas de Caravaca, a cake made with egg yolks and marzipan from Moratalla, and buñuelos, fritters filled with whipped cream.
Sports. In Murcia you can play or learn almost any sport. Murcia's main football team, Real Murcia, play at the Nueva Condomina stadium, and the city also has a basketball team, CB Murcia, in the national ACB league. Other major sports facilities include the Pabellón Príncipe de Asturias, the Palacio de Deportes de Murcia and numerous golf courses in the surrounding areas.
Fiestas. During the Spring Fiestas, the grand Bando de la Huerta parade, Murcia's most representative street celebration, takes place on the first Tuesday after Holy Week to commemorate the typical customs and traditions associated with this fruit and vegetable growing region. Throughout the week, the main streets are lined with stalls offering food and traditional folk music, and it is customary for the locals to wear the traditional market gardener costume. Another important celebration, held on the Saturday following Resurrection Sunday, is the Entierro de la Sardina (literally, the ‘Burial of the Sardine'), a celebration of pagan origin commemorating the victory of ‘Mr. Carnal' over ‘Ms. Lent'. Finally, the Murcia Fair (September) features the Moors and Christians festival, the Mediterranean Folklore Festival and the Certamen de Tunas, a contest involving groups of university student minstrels.
Transport. Murcia has excellent road and rail links in all directions. Apart from the urban and regional bus network, there is a tram line that links the Plaza Circular with the Juan Carlos I area. It is easy to get from Murcia to other Spanish cities by train or by using the various coach services.
Nightlife. Students who decide to study Spanish in Murcia will discover a very active nightlife, thanks to the city's university atmosphere. The city's nightlife is divided into two different ‘scenes'. Youngsters tend to gravitate towards the Mariano Rojas area, with pubs and small discotheques of all styles, while the small bars and taverns in the city centre attract a more alternative adult crowd. Las Atalayas, an area on the outskirts of the city, is another popular night entertainment option with discotheques such as Novo or Teatre. The college life is the major attraction for the many students who decide to study Spanish in Murcia.
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VIDEO: Patronato de Turismo de Murcia
VIDEO: Patronato de Turismo de Murcia
