The Region of Murcia
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With 300 sunny days a year, until recently the Region of Murcia and its 250-kilometre Costa Cálida coastline have been a very well-kept secret.
Although there are many more secluded sections, the centrepiece of the Costa Cálida and the key to its recent success is without doubt Mar Menor -
the Small Sea, the largest saltwater lagoon in Europe.
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Mar Menor - which Esther Williams called 'the largest swimming pool in the world' - is separated from the Mediterranean by a 22-kilometre-long strip of
sand called La Manga, and not surprisingly the area is the Region of Murcia's main resort.
What's more due to its geography this section of Murcia is ideal for golf courses and the region has become something of a golfer's mecca in the last few
years. However, the Region of Murcia offers much more than just golf and beach tourism.
The city of Murcia itself of a beautiful university city with plenty of green spaces and some lovely buildings. The Christian Cathedral's facade is
considered a masterpiece of Spanish baroque and within walking distance of the city centre there are numerous synagogues and ruins that hark back to the time when
Murcia was a Jewish centre.
Other cities well-worth visiting are historic Cartagena, which is almost like a living museum and boasts some of the finest Modernist architecture outside
Barcelona. Lorca is a medieval town with a famous castle and Caravaca de la Cruz, which is one of the Catholic Church's five holy cities, is also blessed
with beautiful scenery and architecture.
Cartagena, Lorca and Caravaca along with Moratalla, Jumilla and Mula also make up the so-called Castles Itinerary - a must for anyone interested in finding
out more about the Muslim period of Spanish history.
Football in the Region of Murcia
Real Murcia are the region's main club, who although currently playing in Segunda have spent long periods in the Primera Liga.
Murcia B, Cartagena and Atlético Ciudad Lorquí all compete in Group 2 of Segunda B, which means that there's a lot of healthy local rivalry.
What's mor there's also a very lively semi-professional and amateur scene in Murcia with many clubs competing in Tercera and
regional Federación de Fútbol de la Región de Murcia competitions.
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