By Clinton Maxwell

There’s a ton of things to see when sightseeing in Murcia Spain. The city, which shares the same name as the province, is also the capital. Your trip will likely begin as you fly into Alicante Airport or even San Javier, of which both are located right outside of the city. Though Alicante is the furthest away of the two, it’s actually a larger and busier airport. This may help you get a better price on your flight.

You’re definitely best of getting around the city with a rental car. You can do this right outside of the Alicante airport, and just outside of the terminal in which you’ll exit your flight.

Both airports have will let you reserve a car, however it’s cheaper, and a much more simple process if you do this at Alicante. You’ll want to compare the prices with the car service companies in the actual city if you’re flying into San Javier since you’ll likely find a much better deal. Reserving your car ahead of time will help you have a much smoother process and allow you to just go and pick up your car after your flight lands.

When you’re sightseeing in Murcia, there are a number of museums for you to enjoy if that’s your thing. If you are traveling with children then the Museum of Science and Water will be interesting and is actually a nice interactive place to keep you kids busy. The museum hosts a planetarium, puts on tremendous educational shows, and has a great exhibit.

The other great museum, which is actually famous as the city museum is the popular Museo de la Cuidad. This was actually the home of a highly known family back in the sixteenth century. Experiencing this history of the city will be one of the great experiences of your trip. You’ll enjoy both art and culture in the area and have a tremendous time doing so.

As well as the aforementioned museums, The Archeological Museum is a great place to go to learn all about the history of the area. You’ll see a number of prehistoric artifacts, as well as beautiful displays from both the Islamic and Roman time periods in the country.

Some other great things to do and see in Murchia are no doubt the areas beaches. These beaches are beautiful, the weather is usually near perfect, and will give you a wonderful chance to actually rest and relax on your vacation. If you would like to rest near a wonderful lagoon, then head over to the Mar Menor, which translates to “small sea”, and relax on the tiny strip of sand that separates the lagoon from the Mediterranean sea.

Depending on when you are traveling you may just catch one of the large festivals that go on in the area, including the festivals during Easter week, as well as the great Sea of Music Festival during July.

There are several festivals in Murcia throughout the year. There are processions and festivals during Easter week and a procession on Easter. Either way, there’s no doubt that you’ll enjoy your trip to the area.

About the Author: Clinton Maxwell writes articles principally for http://www.alicante-spain.com , a web publication with topics around Alicante . His work on Murcia can be found on http://www.alicante-spain.com/murcia.html .

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Barcelona, Spain is one of the most beautiful and culturally rich cities in the world. It has so many tourist spots and places of interest that these cannot all be visited in just a few days. In Barcelona, Spain tourists get the full cultural effect in the style of the local people. The food, music and general attitude is different from any other country. There are also many beaches and museums that tourists often spend their entire day in, just basking in the sun or the glow of works of art in Barcelona, Spain.

Places to See in Barcelona, Spain

Las Ramblas is one of the most diverse streets in the world. Here one can see shops of many different variations and many street vendors and cafes that specialize in one thing or the other. This street in Barcelona, Spain is truly unique in the fact that there are not cars of vehicles in it. Instead, street actors and other entertainers are here to catch your attention and amaze you.

The mercat de la bouqueria is close to La Rambla and caters to many people looking for knick knack and what-nots including food and other trinkets. Along La Rambla is a famous 19th century opera house which is worth a look see. Further along is the lower end on La Rambla and it is advisable not to stray in this part of Barcelona, Spain during the night. Antoni Gaudi made several contributions to Barcelona, Spain that has made the city famous. Among his chief works of art is the La Sagarda Familia Bailica, the Parc Guell and Casa Mila or La Pedrera. Barcelona, Spain is also famous for its landscape that has brought out

Other places to go visit in Barcelona, Spain are the Monument a Colom, a monument dedicated to Christopher Columbus and IMAX Barcelona, which is a recent addition to the city’s night life and many varied films are shown here. The Aquarium in Barcelona, Spain is also worth a day’s visit just to see the local and Mediterranean flora and fauna.

A visit to Barcelona, Spain is sure to be memorable and very exciting. The people add to the truly cultural experience as with the night life and the cuisine. The sights and activities mentioned above are just a few of the things you can see and o in Barcelona, Spain. Make sure to get to know more about the city before you set out for your Spanish holiday. http://www.living-in-spain.info

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While perhaps not as well known for it as London or New York, Madrid has dozens of excellent places to shop. Whether you’re looking for a valuable antique or just a simple gift for someone back home, Madrid has much to offer. You may be looking for exclusive shops - of which there are many, or you may want a flea market atmosphere. Madrid has it all.

Tourists can spend time in the hippie quarter in Lavapies or head north to Gran Via, Madrid’s premier shopping street. Even at night the shopping in Madrid never stops. The impromptu stalls around Plaza Mayor are always staffed with someone ready to make a deal. Many are just tourist traps, so beware how you bargain. There’s no point in coming all the way to Madrid just to get junk you could buy anywhere.

You can head to El Rastro, Madrid’s huge outdoor flea market. It has its share of junk too, but there are also some decent antiques and the odd great find. Jewelry, old clothes, books… just about anything you can think of. Nearby there’s a coin and stamp fair held on Sundays.

Located between the Plaza de Cascorro and Ronda de Toledo, there’s a Metro stop at La Latina. Easy to recognize, there’s a statue of Eloy Gonzalo in the middle of Cascorro Square.

If you go during the week the area is likely to be less crowded, but there are also many fewer shopping opportunities. You may prefer the weekend when the place is packed with tourists and natives alike and there is much more from which to choose.

The Alcalá area will prove to be a dream come true for some. Shoes, dresses, accessories and more are available in dozens of different stores. Everything here is the latest in style and you’ll find a gift for yourself and those who stayed home. Take the Metro to Sol or Sevilla.

On Calle Serrano shoppers will find all the upscale items their taste demands. Designer clothing shops, art boutiques and dozens of gifts for those unfortunates who couldn’t come along on the trip to Madrid.

For the men, the Calle Princessa has a range of options. Suits, shoes and much more can be found in this popular area. Take the Metro to Argüelles and Ventura Rodríguez.

Calle Preciados makes for a great shopping stop, because it’s strictly pedestrians-only. Ditto Calle Montera. Everything from men’s fashions to the most fashionable women’s clothing are easy to find on this street. Take the Metro to Sol.

Don’t forget to check out El Cortes Ingles, Madrid’s premier department store. Part of a chain, the main store is here and offers just about anything you can ask for.

While you’re in the area try Mercado de San Miguel, which used to be a fish market. Today, it offers a variety of small shops that offer fresh fruits, vegetables and much more in this small area. You’ll need some food after all that shopping!

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