Santa Clara Monastery & Museum

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Santa Clara Monastery & Museum

The Santa Clara Monastery & Museum has a long and interesting history, from being an Arab palace to becoming a monastery. The museum holds an exhibition of archaeological remains and religious art.

Useful Information

Address: Alfonso X el Sabio 1, Murcia
Phone: +34 968 272 398
Opening House: Tue-Sat 1am-1pm and 4pm-6:30pm. Sun 10am-1pm

Do & See

It is easy to take day trips from Murcia, either by rental car, train or bus. The villages in the surrounding mountains are well worth a visit, and the coastal region of Costa Cálida has many interesting destinations such as Lorva’s baroque buildings and the quaint village of Moratalla. However, do take your time and experience Murcia itself.

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Cardinal Belluga Square

Cardinal Belluga Square

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Ricote Valley

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Caravaca De La Cruz

Caravaca De La Cruz

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Mar Menor

One of the coast’s natural attractions is Mar Menor, the largest saltwater lake in Europe. As Mar Menor means 'minor sea', the Mediterranean Sea itself is, consequently, called 'major sea'. Close to the lake are the old fishing village of Cabo de Palos, and the unexploited beaches of the Calblanque National …

Calblanque Park

Calblanque Park

The regional park Calblanque is a beautiful nature reserve with amazing sandy beaches, cliffs, and mountains. There is a small visitor centre where you can get more information about both flora and fauna, and routes for the hiking trails. Be aware, there are no facilities like cafés and restaurants here as this is a …

Cathedral of Saint Mary

Cathedral of Saint Mary

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Royal Casino of Murcia

Royal Casino of Murcia

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Museum of the Roman Theater

Museum of the Roman Theater

The Roman amphitheatre of Cartagena in Murcia, which was built between 5 and 1 BC, is wonderfully preserved, and the museum close by offers excellent exhibits that display interesting historical …

National Museum of Underwater Archaeology

National Museum of Underwater Archaeology

A huge collection of underwater artefacts and old sailing and trade ships feature in this museum devoted to naval construction, navigation and ports of the Mediterranean. The museum is located in an impressive modern building and in the inside, you will find a café-restaurant that offers magnificent views over the bay of …

Castle of Lorca

Castle of Lorca

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River Rafting

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Cave of the Port

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The Spanish Civil War Museum

The Spanish Civil War Museum

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Mining Theme Park of La Unión

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The popular Plaza de Flores is often crowded but Plaza Julian Romea is an excellent option. There are many great restaurants, tapas bars and bars just to go out for a drink and people …

The Carrascoy Valley Regional Park

The Carrascoy Valley Regional Park

This is a great park for a morning hike, followed by a cosy lunch either at a restaurant or with your own picnic. The nature is simply …

Santa Clara Monastery & Museum

Santa Clara Monastery & Museum

The Santa Clara Monastery & Museum has a long and interesting history, from being an Arab palace to becoming a monastery. The museum holds an exhibition of archaeological remains and religious …

Muvit ciclogaraje

Muvit ciclogaraje

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Museo de Bellas Artes de Murcia

Museo de Bellas Artes de Murcia

This intimate museum exhibits works which span centuries of Murcian art and culture. The carefully curated collection is free to visit and prides itself on its mix of both locally and internationally renowned …

Castillo De La Asomada

At the summit of this mountain lie crumbling ruins - they're all that's left of a 12th century Arab castle fabled to have been built by the infamous "Wolf King". Explore one of several walking trails through Aleppo pine forests to the top of the mountain. While the castle is lacking in architectural features, …

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