Spanish Activity Holidays - City Shopping Breaks

Murcia 3 Night Stay

Many visitors to Murcia find themselves seduced from the dreamy high of its architecture or by the ramshackle buildings that pepper the city. Others come in search of old-school tapas bars and are surprised to find a gastronome’s paradise. Some will be drawn to the late-night buzz and find that mooching around cafés in the afternoon can be just as enjoyable. One thing’s for sure – most leave surprised.

Narrow, twisting streets are found in the old city north of the river, the banks of which are lined with promenades. The baroque 17th-century Ermita de Jesus houses a museum of the art of the city's native sculptor Francisco Salzillo. The Cathedral of Santa Maria dates from the 14th century and was restored in the 18th century. There is an annual Holy Week procession. The city also has a university (1915) and a provincial museum. To see Murcian Baroque at its best, visit the churches of La Merced, San Juan de Dios, San Nicolas or San Miguel and buildings such as the Bishop 5 Palace or the Palacio Fontes.

On arrival from the airport, you will be chauffeur transported to the centrally located El Churrra hotel. Here you will be able to relax and enjoy at your pleasure the surroundings of Murcia City.

You will also be chauffeur transported back to the airport on day of departure.

€350 for a double room. Discount for family or group bookings
Additional nights can be booked upon request.

Cartagena 3 Night Stay

You will find within Cartagena, a wealth of history and beautiful architecture. If you explore the port area you will find a mixture of old and new. The large naval base occupies a large area and throughout the city, the importance of the port will become evident with numerous buildings belonging to the navy, as well as a good naval museum. You must see the Naval Headquarters, Artillery Headquarters, Dockyard Gate and the Midshipman School.

Cartagena has always been a major port, due to its unique position on the Mediterranean coast and you will see high on the hilltops, several forts and castles. The Peral Submarine, built in Cadiz in 1884, the very first, is located near the Port.

Over recent years many of the important buildings in the city have been restored. Indeed, to this day the work continues. There are numerous churches, palaces and government buildings. You will also find several good museums worthy of a visit.

There are plenty of parks and squares to rest in, surrounded by good restaurants and bars and you will almost certainly find life here very slow and easy going.

You will find the very helpful tourist office close to the bus station at the end of Calle San Diego. They will supply you with a good street map to make your visit easier. Most of the sights can be found in one central area, all within easy walking distance.
If you have the opportunity to go on the tourist boat, you will see some wonderful sights of Cartagenas coastline.

On arrival from the airport, you will be chauffeur transported to the centrally located hotel. Here you will be able to relax and enjoy at your pleasure the surroundings of Cartagena.

You will also be chauffeur transported back to the airport on the day of departure.

€350 per double room. Discount for family or group bookings
Additional nights can be booked upon request.