Murcia, a picturesque city located in the verdant area of southeastern Spain known as La Huerta, is a great destination for a European city break. Book cheap flights to Murcia to discover a part of the nation less touristy than many areas that is famed for its baroque churches, vivid folk festivals and delicious locally grown produce. The region is so well known for agriculture prosperity that it is also referred to as the “orchard of Europe”. The excellent fruit and vegetables of the area are even celebrated in a traditional festival named Bando de la Huerta, meaning Parade of the Orchard. Murcia Airport flights also allow visitors to access the wider Province of Murcia, including the sumptuous beaches and resorts of the Costa Calida and the sands of La Manga along the Mar Menor lagoon. You can also use the airport to reach neighbouring cities like Alicante and Cartagena.
Don’t miss trips to sightseeing attractions such as the Baroque and Gothic Cathedral of Murcia, Moorish Monteagudo Castle, and stately Almundi Palace. Shoppers with return flights to Murcia are sure to enjoy the many great shops of Calle Plateria and Calle Traperia in the Old Town, as well as the city's bustling street markets. By booking return flights to Murcia, you can reach the lovely beach resorts of nearby Torrevieja, Mazarron, Aguilas and others. Cheap direct Murcia flights to Murcia Airport (MJV), also known as San Javier Airport, are offered by many airlines, with departures available from airports throughout the UK. This means that those on Murcia holidays can save money on airline tickets and fly from their nearest airports, making travel easy and affordable. Alicante Airport (ALC) is also not far from the city of Murcia, offering access to the city via even more flights from United Kingdom airports.
