Aguilas
- delightful port
city located on the Costa Cálida. A tradition of seafaring now combines
with a wide range of tourist facilities, making the most of one of its
main attractions, the extensive coastline. Originally an old Roman fishing
port, it is worth visiting Plaza de España's beautiful gardens full
of rubber plants, the City Hall (19th century), and the parish church of
San José. At the top of the old town, standing on a promontory,
is the castle-fortress of San Juan de Águilas, built in 1579 for
purposes of defence. Below it sits the port and its characteristic black-and-white
striped lighthouse, in operation since the mid-19th century.
Cala
Real Hotel Aguilas **** The hotel is located just
30 meters from the beach 'La Playa de las Delicias' and Marina Port. Only
300 metres away from the historic center. Perfect location to enjoy the
beach, water sports and the culture of Aguilas. The rooms are medium
to large in size decorated in a Mediterranean style with a touch of contemporary
flavor. Most rooms have light wooden flooring with white upholstery and
a lot of natural light. The hotel restaurant has a well earned reputation
for its quality and variety offering exquisite dishes made from local products.
The hotel also offers a good size roof-level swimming pool with extraordinary
views of the sea and mountains. The terrace-solarium is a perfect place
to relax and enjoy a drink during the night under the stars. Recommended
hotel due to its quality, style and prime location.
Cartagena
- a seaport in
southeast Spain on the Mediterranean Sea, in the autonomous community of
Murcia. It is a walled town and has a fine harbour defended by forts.
In the time of Philip II of Spain, it was a major naval seaport of Spain.
It's still an important naval seaport and there is a big naval shipyard.
There are many parks & squares to stop & rest in, museums to visit,
& an abundance of restaurants & cafes in which to sample the local
cuisine. Shopping is another major draw to the town, which now boasts an
array of fashion boutiques as well as large department stores; such as
El Corte Ingles.
Carlos
III Hotel Cartagena *** The Carlos III Hotel is
centrally located, in a privileged location close to the commercial and
financial district of Cartagena with easy access to the seaside. The hotel
is 500 meters from the historical area and one kilometre from the Cartagena
port. The hotel has 155 comfortable and fully equipped rooms and suits
that provide all the comforts to its guests. It has restaurants, which
serves the Mediterranean or regional cuisine.
NH
Cartagena Hotel **** NH Cartagena Hotel is located
in the heart of Cartagena's midtown commercial and business district, next
to the City Hall. Excellently located to enjoy all that this beautiful
city has to offer, the hotel harmoniously blends design and the most modern
equipments, to ensure a comfortable stay. All the 100 comfortable rooms
are equipped with a host of modern amenities. Other hotel facilities include
a restaurant, cafe bar as well as a business centre. The Cartagena Hotel
also offers 3 function rooms that can accommodate from 10 to 120 people.
Lorca
- an agricultural town,
retaining a lot of its historical past, with the old part of the town made
up of narrow streets and alley-ways, the town blends its historical heritage
with modern life. During the 18th century., a number of baroque churches
were built in Lorca. Together with the noble houses in the old town, which
are currently being restored, this gives a number of interesting visits
in the town. However, the city is dominated by the hilltop castle.
Lorca is a friendly and hospitable town that offers recreation, shopping
and a unique gastronomy. Lorca also has a wealth of fiestas to be enjoyed
by the visitor and local alike.
Jardines
de Lorca Hotel **** The Jardines de Lorca Hotel
is located a few minutes from the historical and commercial centre of Lorca
in a peaceful and attractive setting in the La Alameda sector. It is also
only two minutes from the Bull Ring and the Fair Grounds. The hotel also
arranges meeting facilities for business guests. The rooms in this
hotel are bright and modern with some providing panoramic views. All the
rooms are equipped with modern facilities to suit and meet the comforts
of its guests.
NH
Amaltea Hotel Lorca **** NH Amaltea Hotel Lorca is
located in the heart of Murcia. The unique surroundings, with gardens,
three lakes joined by small cascades, an impressive pool with a Jacuzzi
combine to offer you the best stay. The hotel offers 58 rooms equipped
with numerous amenities such as the satellite TV, telephone, Internet access,
modem connection and many more. The in house restaurant and cafe serves
delicious delicacies. The hotel provides 6 spacious function rooms accommodating
up to 600 people.
Mula
- a small town nestled
beneath a castle and approx 45 minutes drive from Murcia's "San Javier"
airport. Best known for the tamboradas (drumming processions) made
during the Holy Week, which in southern Spain are traditional of a region
formed by Mula, Moratalla, Hellín and Tobarra. The small town
of Mula with it’s narrow streets is nestled beneath the castle and has
some beautiful churches.
Brownsea
Casa Rural, Mula, Murcia ** Brownsea Casa Hotel is a
property located in the northwest of the county of Murcia, in the municipal
of Mule and more concretely in its irrigated village, near the Nino de
Mule district, in the Place of the Balate, surrounded by apricot trees.
The whole decoration of the rooms is in agreement to that of the hotel,
which reflects to a similar acquired feeling of being at home. It also
offers its guests friendly and personal attention with a promise of comfortable
and warm service.
Murcia
- a city on the river
Segura in southeastern Spain and the capital of the Autonomous Community
of Murcia. Murcia is built nearly in the centre of a low-lying fertile
plain, known as the huerta or market garden of Murcia, which includes the
valleys of the Segura and its right-hand tributary of the Guadalentín
or river Sangonera, and is surrounded by mountains. Worth visiting: the
Cathedral was built between 1394 and 1465 in Castilian Gothic style. Its
tower, only completed in 1792, shows a mixture of styles: the first two
stories were built in Renaissance style (1521-1546), the third one is Baroque,
and the bell pavilion has Rococo and Neoclassical influences. The main
façade (1736-1754) is considered a masterpiece of the Spanish Baroque
style. Other noteworthy buildings in the square in front of the Cathedral
(Plaza Cardenal Belluga) are the colourful Bishops palace (18th century)
and a controversial extension to the town hall, by Rafael Moneo.
The Glorieta, next to the Segura river, has traditionally been the center
of the town. This a pleasant landscaped square, built in the 18th-century.
The Ayuntamiento (City Hall) is located here.
Campanile
Murcia Hotel ** Located in a new commercial
district which is easily accessible from the expressway and 5 minutes from
the town centre. The rooms are decorated in a contemporary style
with contemporary and practical furniture. Everything in the room is designed
to ensure relaxation and comfort: Air-conditioning, bathroom (bath-shower),
satellite TV, courtesy tray with tea, coffee and biscuits, comfortable
desk area, direct phone line and modem point for convenient Internet access.
The restaurant/ breakfast room is also very modern and functional but quite
nicely decorated. To guarantee quality and variety, at Campanile the menu
changes with the seasons: choice of set menus, all-you-can-eat buffets,
a la carte dishes, Dish of the Day, etc. Whether it is for business
or leisure, offering a friendly and relaxing atmosphere, You will feel
at home at this hotel.
Catalonia
Conde de Floridablanca Murcia **** The Catalonia Conde de Floridablanca
hotel is located in the city centre of Murcia, next to the Floridablanca
Garden and near such emblematic places as the Cathedral, the historic centre,
the auditorium and the Congress Hall. The hotel, renovated and opened
in 2002, has 82 rooms distributed on 6 floors. Every room has a view, air
conditioning, interactive satellite TV with pay-per-view movies, Canal
+, direct dial telephone, a minibar, a safe deposit box and a complete
bathroom with a hair dryer. The hotel also offers parking facilities,
conference and meeting rooms, rooms for any kind of event, as well as a
café and a restaurant with international and Murcian cuisine.
Hesperia
Hotel Murcia *** Situated in the historic
and commercial centre of Murcia, our hotel was totally renovated in 1998.
It offers 120 bright rooms equipped with every convenience and with free
Wi-Fi connection service to the Internet. In addition you will find warm
and comfortable common areas to have a snack or enjoy a few moments of
reading. 120 rooms with air conditioning, heating, colour TV, Satellite
TV, hair dryer, no-smoking rooms, room service. Hotel has a cocktail
bar, snack bar, breakfast buffet, conference rooms and garage parking.
NH
Amistad Hotel Murcia **** Centrally located in the
midtown of Murcia, NH Amistad Hotel is in the city's shopping and business
area. The residence is next to El Corte Ingles and is just a short stroll
to the Presidential Palace C.A. The hotel has 148 guest rooms that are
equipped with a host of modern amenities. Guests can enjoy buffet
breakfast at the hotel, dine at the on-site restaurant and have a fine
drink at the bar. NH Amistad Hotel also offers function room and
a business centre, along with all the conveniences.
NH
Rincon De Pepe Hotel Murcia **** The NH Rincon de Pepe is
located in the historical and commercial district, within walking distance
from the Cathedral and the city hall. The hotel has 148 guest rooms that
are equipped with a host of modern amenities. It also features an on-site
restaurant, cocktail bar and a cafe bar. The hotel provides a business
centre and 3 function rooms that can accommodate from 10 to 100 people.
Zenit
Murcia Hotel *** Hotel Zenit is located in
the financial area of Murcia, near to the popular ' Plaza de las Flores'
and the Cathedral. 20 meters away from the famous 'Palacio Almundi' and
the Market of Veronicas. The rooms are bright and fresh. The decor
is modern with white bedspreads and curtains. The furniture is modern in
style. The restaurant offers guests the possibility to taste
both international and local dishes. The seating area is pleasant and decorated
in a tasteful way. Zenit hotel was inaugurated in 2004. This hotel
also offers banqueting rooms with a capacity up to 50 people.
Puerto Lumbreras
- a small
city 80 km from the city of Murcia. However, it has surprisingly
varied landscapes for its size, the plains of El Esparragal being mainly
dedicated to intensive agriculture, and the contrast of the upland area
of Cabezo de la Jara. This area of great environmental interest contains
predominantly Mediterranean type vegetation and woodland, Mediterranean
pine, and even wild olive woods of great age.
Parador
de Puerto Lumbreras, Puerto Lumbreras *** The hotel is only a few
miles from Lorca. The city presents some of the most magnificent arquitectures
as the 'Colegiata de San Patricio', San Francisco and Carmen Churches,
the Town Hall and the Casa de los Guevera. It still exists a feature of
the Mourish history in this old kingdom of Granada, which is the old castle
with a view to the city. Very spartan in style with all the facilities.
Includes a mini bar, bathroom, television and air-conditioning. It
is a semi-circular room. Chef specialties are: stuffed aubergin, Murcian
salad, white peppered sirloin, almond mousse and bread of Calatravian as
a pudding. The parador is situated in a very accessible place, right
at the town entrance.
