Published on 9 March 2023
Description:
Murcia is a region in the southeast corner of the Iberian Peninsula in Spain, between Andalusia, Castilla-La Mancha and Valencia. Occupying an area of just over 11,000 sq km – barely 2.2 percent of the total surface area of Spain! – it is bordered by the province of Albacete to the north, Alicante to the east, Granada, Albacete and Almeria to the west, and the Mediterranean Sea to the east.
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Región De Murcia
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Región De Murcia Introduction
Murcia is a region in the southeast corner of the Iberian Peninsula in Spain, between Andalusia, Castilla-La Mancha and Valencia.
Cabo De Palos
Cabo de Palos is the most-southerly place on the Mar Menor, the shallow body of water separated from the Mediterranean (apart from a couple of channels) by the 21km-long, 300-metre-wide area of land known as the La Manga Strip.
Cartagena, La Azohía & Cabo Tiñoso Marine Reserve
A short distance along the coast from Cabo de Palos you come to the next diving area, which centres around the shoreline near the city of Cartagena and the small seaside village of La Azohía.
Mazarrón
Continuing south from Cartagena and La Azohía, you come to Mazarrón. Set in a wide bay and covering some 35km, there are two main urban centres – the port, and the town capital, some 5km from the coast.
ÁGUILAS
The final diving area as you head south along the coast is accessible from the town of Águilas.
Wreck Hotspots
Wreck Hotspots
History Región De Murcia
The territory known today as Murcia has been inhabited by man for over 1,500,000 years, and this human presence has been a constant factor in the development of the Murcian landscape.
Topside Attractions
The city of Murcia boasts a rich array of attractions, including a visit to the Cathedral, the ancient Real Casino, and La Fuensanta Shrine, where you can learn about the many different civilisations which have called the area ‘home’.
Costa Cálida
Costa Cálida
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