Murcia Essentials

Murcia Essentials & Tourist Information

Murcia Tourist Attractions
Located in Plaza Cardenal Belluga, the Episcopal Palace is the main focal point of the city and features stunning 18th century marble sculptures, artwork and lovely flower gardens. It provides an inspiring day for all history lovers and costs €3 with concessions available. There are museums devoted to archaelogy and local customs and folklore which offer a colourful insight into the region's history and traditions. Featuring centuries old ceramics and artwork, private guided tours are available each day and cost from €4 per person.

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Muricia Opening Hours
Shopping hours can vary but are in general from 09.30am-1.30pm and reopening again from 4.30pm-8pm. Department stores such as El Corte Inglés, retail parks and shopping centres stay open each night until 10pm. Sundays will see very few businesses open except for in the main tourist area. Banking hours are Monday to Friday from 9am to 2pm.

Tipping & Etiquette in Murcia
Murcia mirrors most of Spain when it comes to tipping etiquette, where it is now a requirement by law to include service charges on all bills. This is usually between 10 and 15% but extra is very much appreciated and of course at your discretion. It's common to leave small change at bar and café tables and to round up any taxi fares by one or two Euros.

Murcia Food & Drink
There are many traditional Murcian dishes which have been adopted by other regions throughout Spain and it has some of the most interesting tapas in the country. Zarangollo - a bean omelette is one of the most recognisable and al ajo cabañil is also popular, made with rabbit, rice and garlic potatoes. Delicious seafood such as lobster and shrimp is presented in many inventive ways and for dessert try paparajotes, a dish of lemon leaves fried in crispy batter and sprinkled with sugar and cinnamon.

Murcia Useful Numbers
• Calling the UK from Murcia – 0044 + area code minus zero + number
• Police – 112
• Ambulance – 112
• Fire – 112

Disabled Access in Murcia
Murcia has seen many improvements to disabled access in recent years as it becomes more popular with foreign visitors.  However there is a lack of public toilet facilities for the disabled in restaurants and public buildings. On a practical level, city streets are reasonably easy to negotiate with even and wide pavements and a large number of interesting central squares free of traffic. Popular attractions such as the Museo de Salzillo and the Cathedral have wide access and a series of ramps for wheelchairs. 

Spanish Embassies
• Spain Embassy - 39 Chesham Place, London SW1X 8SB Telephone: 020 7235 5555

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