by Debbie Jenkins | Activities, evergreen, Murcia Region
Now me and Marcus (my husband) came up with a great idea in 2008 – let’s learn to drive a boat. It can’t be that hard, all sorts of idiots are allowed to drive boats, you just have to sit and watch at the Mar Menor on a sunny day to see how many...
by Debbie Jenkins | Activities, Cartagena, evergreen, Murcia Region, towns
Cartagena is a medium-sized town on the south-east coast of Spain, dominated by an industrial port and an illustrious naval history: the inventor of the submarine was from Cartagena, as commemorated by the huge grey prototype submarine from 1888 that squats down by...
by Debbie Jenkins | Activities, evergreen, Murcia Region
Murcia is blessed with fantastic countryside and one of the best ways to get out to places, that you would otherwise only wonder about as you drive by on the motorway, is a newish pursuit called ‘geocaching’. Geocaching came about when gadget freaks wanted...
by Debbie Jenkins | Beaches, evergreen, Murcia Region
Calblanque Calblanque is a remote and almost untouched stretch of coast, just south of the Mar Menor. This designated natural park enjoys secluded bays, solitude and an abundance of wild birds and flowers. Boardwalks criss–cross the sand dunes leading down to the...
by Debbie Jenkins | Activities, Cooking, evergreen, food
Here’s a handy food and drink cheat sheet, print it out and take it with you when eating out in Spain. Food & Drink Cheat Sheet Comedor Dining room Carta Menu Menú del día Fixed price menu Comida or Almuerzo Lunch La cuenta The bill Platos combinados...
by Debbie Jenkins | evergreen, Murcia Region, towns
Águilas, Murcia Population: 28,000 This southwestern city near the Murcian coast has an arid and mountainous landscape, extensive beaches with crystalline cliffs and small, little frequented coves. There’s the Museum Arqueologico and Centro de Interpretacion del Mar,...
