 Murcia
Murcia is a one province Autonomous Community.
The region of Murcia, located between the Community of Valencia
and Andalucia, was the site of powerful Carthaginian and roman
settlements in antiquity, while the long presence of the Moors
deetermined its history throughot the Middle Ages. Famous today
for its excellent fruit and vegetables, its coast is another
major Spanish tourist zone.
Murcia, the capital of the region, is located inland.
Cartagena is the leading port in Murcia. Founded by the Carthaginians
in 221 BC and oriinally named Carthago Nova, Cartagena has
maintained its importance through the centuries. Its museum
has excellent pre-Roman and Roman collections that testify
to the transcendence of the great historical role played by
the city.
La Costa Calida (The Warm Coast) rims the region of Murcia.
Its climate is particularly temperate and it has fine-sand
beaches. Of special interest are the Mar Menor, a salt-water
lagoon that is part of the Mediterranean and is especially
apt for certain water sports. Its most important tourist centres
are: Santiago de la Ribera, La Manga del Mar Menor, Puerto
de Mazarron, Aguilas and Cartagena.
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