At a glance
Murcia city is the capital of one of Spain's least visited regions, but its Baroque churches and 19th century streetscapes make it worth a look. Its university adds a youthful vibe to what is essentially a mid-size city serving the agricultural basin that surrounds it.
Fast Facts
- Area:
- 1,398 sq km / 540 sq miles
- Population:
- 358,000
- Time Zone:
- GMT/UTC +1 (Greenwich Mean Time)
- Currency:
- euro