region of murcia
Traditional food
Potaje a la Murciana
Fruits and vegetables are plentiful in beautiful Murc&iacte;a, and
regional specialties reflect this hothouse heaven. Enjoy dishes such
as Potaje a la
Murciana - a tomato, bean, and rice casserole - as well as stuffed artichokes.
For the seafood lover, langostinos (prawns) are a local specialty, too.
local info
Murcia is characterized by its old history of commerce
and agriculture. Already its original inhabitants, Iberian tribes, established
commercial relations with Phoenicians and Greeks. Lateron it became first
a Carthaginean colony, then a Roman colony. (Carthago Nova, today's Cartagena
still reminds of that fact).
What to see
Mar Menor Villages
The 73km of coastline of the Mar Menor are the location of tranquil villages,
and the waters, which are rich in salt and iodine, which make this area the
best for helping to cure some infections and rheumatic disorders. Some of the
most important villages are San Pedro del Pinatar, Los Alcazares, Los Narejos,
Islas Menores, Mar de Cristal and Playa Honda.
