All The Fun Of The Fiesta in La Murta
Well it’s been a year in the making, but our fiesta patronale is well and truly ready. Collectively the fiesta committee (along with the entire village) have fund raised, bingo’d (I know it’s not a proper word!), made dinner for 100s of people, taken photos, dressed...
Torrijas – Spanish Easter Specialty – Murcianica Style
Kind of like eggy-bread or French toast, Torrijas are a wonderful way to use up left over dry bread and all those eggs our chickens are making now the weather has warmed up. As with all my recipes, which are usually passed to me from the ladies in the village (though...
Visit the Mar Menor in Spain
The Mar Menor is a closed sea which maintains a warm sea temperature whatever time of the year (except December and January when only the most hardy Brits will brave the waters!), with an average of 18 degrees centigrade. The Romans and the Arabs built thermal baths...
Market Days in the Murcia Region
There are plenty of markets around. Most towns have a particular market day, some of which are included here. The markets in Murcia sell everything from fruit and vegetables, fish and meat to hair dryers and CDs. Monday - Beniel, Caravaca de la Cruz , Cartagena,...
Local Murcia Food Specialities
Throughout our book, Going Native In Murcia, and this website you’ll find many references to the food and drink of the region. We make no apologies for dedicating a lot of time to this subject. As we researched the book our favourite pastimes were checking out bars...
Rutas de Tapas in Murcia and Surrounds
You can enjoy tapas in all the towns of the Murcia region, just pop in and point at what you want. However, many towns and cities are showcasing their bars and restaurants by hosting Rutas de Tapas, where participating bars offer their best tapas and drink for between...
Top 5 Free Things To Do In Murcia, Spain
Looking for some cool free things to do in Murcia, Spain this year? Then take a look at my top five free things to do in Murcia... Visit a fiesta - there are loads of free fiestas to visit with the family. Try Bando de la Huerta in Springtime, where the whole of...
Artisan Markets & Medieval Markets in Murcia
There’s a growing artisan community in the Murcia area: www.artesaniademurcia.com, www.murciaartesana.com Here's a list of the markets to be found around Murcia and the Costa Cálida, in alphabetical town order. Let me know if you have found another one. Mercadillo Del...
Shopping Malls in Murcia, Spain
Here's a list of the shopping malls in the Murcia region, listed alphabetically by town. Let me know in the contacts section if I've missed any! Centro Comercial Y De Ocio Águilas Plaza, Avenida del Hornillo, Águilas Centro Comercial Y De Ocio Espacio Mediterráneo,...
The Opera is Like Sex (Allegedly)
“The opera is a bit like sex: you never know how long it will last and you’ll feel a fool if you clap in the middle.” I don’t recall who coined these words, it was probably Mark Twain he had a way with a scurrilous comment and is attributed for all sorts of funnies,...
Three Free Ebooks For Christmas!
During five days Andalucian author, Simon Hugh Wheeler, is giving away free, three of his e-book titles.Santa's Night Off. A comedy for all the family, in the form of a movie script, about what would happen if Santa was sick on Christmas Eve. Mrs Claus gets into all...
Top 5 Adventure Activities in the Murcia Region – Part 2
In part one we had a go at downhill bike riding and kayaking, now let's get into horse riding... Horse Riding One of the brilliant things about this region of Spain is the thousands of miles of tracks and trails. For horse riders, the idea of being able to ride...
Top 5 Adventure Activities in the Murcia Region – Part 1
The region of Murcia has a host of activities to while away a sunny afternoon or keep you busy for a week or two. Here are five of our favourite ones. Downhill Mountain Biking in the Sierra Espuña The idea of cycling UP the Sierra Espuña never really appealed to my...
Águilas & Mazarrón – Kindle Edition – Download Now!
Enjoy the Mediterranean with the coastal towns of Águilas & Mazarrón in Murcia, Spain. Full of useful tips straight from a British couple who now call this region their home. Let Debbie and Marcus be your guides as they share their love for the Mediterranean in...
Kindle Guide to Cartagena City from MyNativeGuide.com
We've published a new Kindle guide for Cartagena under our MyNativeGuide brand. It's the kindle version of the Cartagena Android App for those people who don't have an Android phone. The Kindle MyNativeGuide to Cartagena, Spain covers a wide geographical area...
Top Five Android Apps for Travellers to Spain
Traveling to Spain this year? Then before you head over to Spain for your next visit check out these essential Android Apps for your smartphone. Currency Converter It's a simple to use offline currency converter - after download it doesn't need the internet to give...
Enjoy the Sierra Espuña Parque Regional in Murcia
The Sierra Espuña is a Parque Regional, which is right in the centre of the Murcia region, between the rivers Pliego and Guadalentín. It is actually an artificially planted forestry project which was started in 1891 to combat the deforestation which resulted in...
Family Life in Spain Magazine
Take a look at this new edition of the Family Life In Spain magazine from Lisa - http://familylifeinspain.com/FamilyLifeinSpain_Issue4 It includes articles on food and drink, how to fill out your NIE form, tips for buying property, articles about Malaga, Seville,...
Half Price Sale for the Cartagena Guide!
We've reduced the Cartagena Guide and Map to half price for the summer. Grab your copy now for your smartphone!
Going Native In Murcia Doing Well in Amazon.co.uk
Our book, Going Native In Murcia is doing well in the amazon sales ranks: #6 in Books > Travel & Holiday > Speciality Travel > Living & Working Abroad
Free maps of Murcia, Spain, for your Android Phone
If you're visiting Murcia or live here, then these free maps of the region will help you get around. Traveling to a new place can be daunting. You arrive at the airport, grab your hire car and hope they’ve left you a courtesy map! As you get out on the open road,...
More Top 5 Things To Do In Cartagena
If you're in the Murcia area and fancy a visit to the great city of Cartagena here's a few things not to be missed. 1. Go geocaching with your smartphone. Geocaching is a great way to spend the day finding new places and investigating new areas. It's a real-world...
Top Five Things To Do In Cartagena
Cartagena is a wonderful city full of interesting things to do and see. Here are just five ideas for a day out. 1. Eat tapas - you're spoilt for choice as there are so many brilliant restaurants on offer in Cartagena. Techos Bajos is one of our favourites for an...
Cartagena – What to do, Where to go, How to get there…
If you're coming to visit the wonderful city of Cartagena here in Murcia, Spain then make sure you don't waste a precious minute of your time and get hold of the Cartagena Android app before you get here. We've been working on a new system of delivering our researched...
Somewhere Different – La Unión, near Cartagena – Tapas Trail
Whilst La Unión couldn't be accused of being beautiful or a popular tourist trap, there are plenty of things to see and do, and some lovely bars and restaurants to enjoy. We spent a sunny Saturday afternoon visiting the town and sampling some tapas during their Tapas...
