by Debbie Jenkins | apps, Cartagena, evergreen, Murcia Region
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...
by Debbie Jenkins | Activities, Beaches, Cartagena, evergreen, Murcia Region, Top 5
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...
by Debbie Jenkins | Activities, Cartagena, evergreen, food, Murcia Region
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...
by Debbie Jenkins | Activities, apps, Beaches, Cartagena, evergreen
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...
by Debbie Jenkins | Cartagena, evergreen, food, Murcia Region
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...
by Debbie Jenkins | Activities, Cooking, evergreen, food
Many immigrants will say they want to learn the language of their adoptive country but will then find a myriad of reasons why they can’t: it’s difficult, they don’t have the time, there’s no one to teach them, it’s expensive,...
by Debbie Jenkins | Bando De La Huerta, Celebrations, Fiestas, Murcia Region
On the Saturday after Easter we bury a Sardine! For hours before the parade begins families strategically leave elderly relatives in prime locations along the route to secure a good view. Seats can be booked for front row entertainment, or you can wander around to...
by Debbie Jenkins | Activities, Bando De La Huerta, Celebrations, Fiestas, Murcia Region
After the religious celebrations of Easter, Murcians let their hair down with a Spring festival (Fiestas de Primavera). Bando de la Huerta (‘proclamation of the countryside’) on the first Tuesday after Easter is just one of the days of this special week celebrating...
by Debbie Jenkins | Activities, Cartagena, evergreen
Arriving in Cartagena by cruise ship you’ll be met by two arms creating the bay, making it one of the safest harbours in Spain. For details on the cruise ships entering Cartagena harbour take a look at this site: http://www.apc.es/general/apc13c.asp Ships from...
by Debbie Jenkins | Cartagena, Celebrations, evergreen, Murcia Region
Look out for Carnaval in February. Traditionally starting forty days before the onset of Easter, Carnaval is a super time to visit the towns of the region and enjoy dancing, singing, eating and drinking! When does Carnaval start? Usually Carnaval is celebrated during...
