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Murcia International airport is the gateway to Murcia which is the smallest region in spain.

The coastal area Costa Calida (Warm Coast) with its fantastic beaches, water sports and sea food restaurants is a popular tourist destination. This includes the world famous La Manga Club with its 5* Hyatt hotel, 3 golf courses and football and tennis academies.

Cheap flights and cheap holidays are available to Murcia from UK and European airports.

Region - Murcia.
Country - Spain.
Capital City - Madrid.
Language - Spanish, English widely spoken.
Religion - Roman Catholic.
Visas - Valid UK passport.
Currency - Euro. About €1.45 = £1.
Credit Cards - Widely Accepted.
Time Difference - GMT +1 hour.
Flight Time UK - About 2 hours 30 mins.
Murcia Airport - MJV.
Distance from Murcia Airport - 28 miles.
Taxi Fare from Murcia Airport - About €45 (£31.03).

Driving in Spain - On the right. EU compliant three-part pink document or international driving licence required.
Electricity in Spain - 220v 50Hz, adapter required.
Spain International Dialing Code - 00 34.
Murcia Public Phones - International booths accept coins and phonecards, as well as credit cards.
Murcia Mobile Phones - All major networks.

Spain Emergency Numbers - 112 (police, fire and ambulance).
Murcia Health Risks - None.
Murcia Safety & Security - Motorists, particularly those towing caravans, should be aware of highway pirates, who target foreign registered vehicles in service areas and subsequently stop them on the hard shoulder of motorways.

Shop Opening Times in Murcia - Banks open 09.00-14.00 Mon-Fri, 09.00-13.00 Sat (except summer). Shops open 09.00-13.00 and 16.00-19.00. Department stores and commercial centres 10.00-21.00. Office hours are 09.00-13.00 and 16.00-19.00. .

Public Holidays in Murcia - 2005: Jan 1, 6, March 25, May 1, Aug 15, Oct 12, Nov 1, Dec 6, 8, 25.

Murcia Accommodation - Accommodation is registered and inspected by regional authorities, but results in variations nationwide. Hotels are classified from one to five-star, hostels/pensions are classified one to three-star. Other accommodation includes apartment-hotels, hotel-residencies, motels, self-catering, campsites, family guest houses, country villas, health spas and monasteries. There is a network of paradors, which are often converted palaces and mansions.

Food in Spain - Each region has its specialities, although a stew in various guises is to be found everywhere, together with a general use of olive oil, garlic, Mediterranean vegetables, fish on the coasts, game and sausage.

Tipping in Murcia - Service and tax are usually included in hotel bills, but tip chambermaids, porters and waiters. Restaurants often include service, so a gratuity is discretionary, normally 10%-15%. Taxi drivers expect 10%-15%.

Murcia Standard of Living - Bottle of beer €1 (69p), can of Coke €0.90 (62p), basic meal €9 (£6.21), good meal €24 (£16.55).

Murcia Climate - Murcia has Mediterranean weather with hot dry summers and mild winters. July and August are very hot. There is very little rain during the summer months and only the occassional days rain over the rest of the year.

Murcia Position - Lat: 37 46N, Long: 000 49W, Elevation: 4m. .

Tourist Information on Murcia
For further tourist information on Murcia go to www.webtourist.net

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