Murcia, Costa Blanca - City Card
Eating
Budget: ‘La Cocinas del Cardenal’
(Plaza del Cardenal Belluga 7’). Offering a good selection of dishes
either as part of a fixed price menu or to sample as Tapas at the bar.
Mid-Range: ‘Acuario’ (Plaza Puxmaria
1, 968219955). Serving excellent Murcian and international cuisine.
Luxury: ‘Asador la casa del Reloj’
(San Pedro Del Pinator). An old manor house, serving a mouthwatering menu
in a historic setting.
Drinking
‘El Churra’ (Av Marques de los Vélez) is a very popular
bar with a lively atmoshphere serving a wide range of food and drink. ‘El
Perro Azul’ (Clle Simon Garcia 19) is a candelit bar near to the university
area. Or if you prefer to listen to live music whilst enjoying a drink or
two try ‘La Puerta Falsa’ (San Martin de Porres).
Things To See And Do
- Museum de la Ciudad: (Plaza Agustinas 7, 968). The museum hold a collection
of local historical pieces, and also tells the story of the importance of
water in Murcia.
- Museo de la Ciencia y el Agua: (Plaza de la Cienca 1). A child friendly,
interactive museum.
- La Glorieta: 18th century square situated in the centre of the modern city.
- Cathedral of Santa Maria: Built in 1394 on the site of Murcia’s city
mosque.
- La Traperia: A very famous street in Murcia, well known for both it’s
ice cream parlours and it’s casino. The casino (No.22, www.casinomurcia.com)
is not to be missed!
Beyond The City
- Mar Menor: 45 miles of coastline and beach which also houses a very large
lagoon. The sand split between Mar Menor and the sea is the area known as
La Manga, famed for it’s golf courses and the recuperative properties
of the waters.
- Lorca: A small town with an attractive centre and an array of charming buildings.
- Caravaca de la Cruz: A traditional town with an abundance of ancient churches.
Cost Of Living
33cl bottle of beer - €1
One-litre bottle of mineral water - €0.90
36-exposure colour film - €7.50
City-centre bus ticket - €1.10
Three-course meal with wine/beer - €12
Key Phrases
Please, thank you – Por favor, gracias
How much? – ¿Cuanto es?
Good morning/afternoon/night – Buenos
dias/buenas tardes/buenas noches.
Excuse me – Perdon
How are you? – ¿Como esta?
I don’t understand – No entiendo
Do you speak English? – ¿Habla
usted ingles?
I don’t speak Spanish – No hablo
espanol.
I would like… - Quisiera…
Is there a bank/post office near here? –
¿Hay un banco/correos cerca de aqui?
Do you have…? – ¿Tiene…?
The time – la hora
A double room – una habitacion con
cama matrimonial.
Where is…? – ¿Donde esta…?
The train station – la estacion de
ferrocarril
The bus station – la estacion de autobuses
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