
Murcia ( MOOR-see-ə, US also MUR-sh(ee-)ə, Spanish: [ˈmuɾθja] ) is a city in south-eastern Spain, and the capital and most populous city of the autonomous community of the Region of Murcia. As of 2024, with a population of 479,405, it is the 7th-largest city in Spain. The total population of the metropolitan area was 672,773 in 2020, covering an urban area of 1,230.9 km2. It is located on the Segura River, in the southeast of the Iberian Peninsula.
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Best time to visit: Apr–Jun, Oct
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Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Murcia; times are rough estimates by road.
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44 km≈ 50 min
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48 km≈ 55 min
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68 km≈ 1 h 20 min
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128 km≈ 2 h
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174 km≈ 2 h 45 min
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177 km≈ 2 h 45 min
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235 km≈ 3 h 40 min
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236 km≈ 3 h 40 min
From Murcia you can reach Cartagena (44 km), Elx Elche (48 km), Alicante (68 km), Albacete (128 km) and Almeria (174 km) in about 50 min to 2 h 45 min by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.
The most pleasant months are Apr to Jun, Oct, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 15°C in November.
Among the most notable places are Murcia Cathedral, Museo de Bellas Artes de Murcia, Museo Arqueológico de Murcia, Teatro Romea, Museo Salzillo. Browse photos and opening hours for more on this page.
You can fly into Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport, Region of Murcia International Airport. Use the flight links on this page to compare fares and set a price alert.
Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.