Holiday In

Murcia has approx 300,000 habitants and lies about 75 km south of Alicante, and about 30 km west of Torrevieja in Southern Spain.

The city of Murcia can be reached via the national road E15 from Alicante or using the C415 from Madrid. Cheap Car Hire is available from plenty of car rental companies.

The mild climate with very little precipitation year round and the diversified ecological landscape draws you into an incredible state of well-being.

Its coast, with over 200 beaches, shares two different bodies of water: the Mediterranean and the Menor Sea, which has an outstretched piece of land called La Manga. Murcia is the capital of the province and got its own University.

The Mediterranean bathed region of Murcia, is not only known for its beautiful beaches, but also for a great number of natural beauties still to be discovered. It is precisely its natural charms and contrasts that makes Murcia outstanding from other regions.Natural open spaces that look like the most desolate deserts share common ground with lush fertile green lands like the valley of Segura and the valley of Guadaletin: modern residential neighbourhoods reaching out to connect with small medieval towns.

Flying to Murcia

• A city break to Murcia is perfect for a romantic weekend, complete with fine wines and delicious local food.
• Explore Murcia’s historic baroque buildings – Murcia’s cathedral is a well-known masterpiece of baroque style.
• Fly to Murcia and enjoy dramatic landscapes and tranquil forests, while being only a stone’s throw from the coast.
• Hire a car and take leisurely trips out to the unspoiled historic towns of Cartagena, Lorca and Alicante.
• If you’re looking for adventure, you’ll find it in the beautiful landscape of the Carrascoy y el Vallee national park.
• Immerse yourself in Spanish culture and take a course at one of Murcia’s Spanish language institutes.
• Murcia airport is the gateway to the coast. Mar Menor, Torrevieja and the Cartagena coast are only an hour’s drive.
• Soak up authentic Spanish culture and join in the fun at Murcia’s famous parades, fiestas and carnivals.
• Take a romantic stroll along the Segura river and stop off for some local food in an authentic tapas restaurant.
• Taking a direct flight to Murcia could be a cheaper alternative to flying to Alicante.

Holiday In Cornwall

Rugged cliffs, green fields, crashing waves and beautiful stone cottages combine to make Cornwall amongst the most scenic regions of the UK. Lying on what is known as the ‘Lizard Peninsula’, this beautiful county in the West of the UK enjoys the longest stretch of coastline in Britain – 80 per cent of Cornwall is surrounded by water, with the coastline covering almost 700 kilometres. It’s no wonder that surfers and sunseekers head to Cornwall in their thousands each year –in Cornwall one is never more than 16 miles from the sea, and there are more than 300 beaches just crying out to be explored.

For many centuries Cornish villages have been home to fishermen keen to reap the rewards of a day out at sea, and today the coastline attracts watersports enthusiasts from across the UK along with British and international tourists drawn to the beautiful scenery, rich local culture and fascinating history of the county.

Beaches in Cornwall

The beaches of Cornwall are legendary, and happily the county’s position in the far South of the UK means it enjoys warmer, sunnier weather than much of the country. On the North coast of the peninsula lie vast sandy beaches washed by crashing Atlantic waves and thronged with surfers, whilst the South coast is home to the hidden coves and sheltered bays that made Cornwall a haven for pirates in times gone by.

The clean, clear blue waters and breathtaking views have lost none of their potential to impress and holidays in Cornwall remain popular with families, couples and groups of friends as well as with surfers, scuba divers, windsurfers and others with a taste for waterborne adventure.

The clear waters also make Cornwall a favourite spot for divers from across the world – here divers can plunge into the turquoise sea and spot countless varieties of marine wildlife as well as fascinating plantlife and even the remains of the odd shipwreck or two.

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Holiday in Scotland

At the North West tip of Europe lies Scotland – one of the four countries that make up the UK. Scotland is roughly 300 miles from North to South and around 200 miles from East to West. Scotland is a beautiful country in which to take a holiday and, once you have done so, you will probably return time and time again. Scotland offers everything to the tourist – coastline, mountains, tranquillity, culture, good food and, most of all, a warm welcome.

There are airports at Glasgow Prestwick, Glasgow International, Inverness, Aberdeen and Edinburgh. The train journey from London to Edinburgh is around 5 hours so Scotland is very accessible.

Scottish Cities

Scotland’s capital city is Edinburgh which sits in perfect contrast to the tranquillity of the surrounding Lothians region. Edinburgh certainly has one of the loveliest cityscapes in the world making it the perfect city break destination. With Edinburgh Castle dominating the skyline, there is plenty to see and do here. Edinburgh seems to have the perfect balance between things traditional and contemporary. You can visit world class museums and galleries, or perhaps take a tour on an open top bus. The city hosts world famous festivals and has top class restaurants and bars as well as fabulous shopping.

Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland, situated about an hour’s drive West of Edinburgh and the city is famous for its architecture, museums, football and its friendly people. Elsewhere in Central Scotland you will never be far from a historical monument, castle or place to visit.

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Holiday in England

For a small country, England certainly packs in a lot of stuff! Medieval castles, historic buildings, wild and rugged moorland, stunning coastline, charming villages – England has it all in abundance. In fact, the visitor to England may well wonder where are the 50 million or so people that live here as there is so much green space!

At the south west tip of England lies Cornwall where the climate is generally mild all year round and this can be an ideal place to take a winter break. Holiday cottages are found in abundance and you can take your pick from waterside properties or flats and cottages in the major towns of Penzance and Truro.

Still in the South West, Devon is one of the most beautiful counties with two coastlines and Dartmoor National Park. There are interesting National Trust properties such as Killerton Gardens near Exeter with its beautiful old house and its gardens which are open all year. For children, nearby Crealy Park offers entertainment for all weathers including being able to handle small animals such as rabbits and guinea pigs. Stretching from Exmouth in East Devon to Old Harry Rocks in Dorset is England’s only World Heritage Coastline, so called because of its varied geology depicting many periods in the world’s history. The beach at Charmouth is the place for fossil collecting – crack open a rock and you are almost certain to find one.

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If you look at a map of the world, the UK appears to be very small. Geographically it is, but in fact it probably offers more diverse scenery, history and attractions crammed into a small space than anywhere in the world. From Scotland in the North to the tip of Cornwall in the far South West, the UK is packed with exciting things to do and there is no better place to spend a holiday.

Holidays in England

The Southern part of the UK enjoys the mildest weather of all and it is here along the South coast that can be found lovely old seaside resorts such as Sidmouth, Exmouth, Budleigh Salterton, Teignmouth, Paignton and Torquay. The beaches in this part of the UK are ideal for families. Budleigh Salterton Beach consists of huge pebbles eroded by the sea from the ancient pebble beds that lie in the cliffs. The beach at Exmouth at the estuary of the River Exe has fine golden sand and a lovely 2-mile promenade making it the ideal spot for a family holiday. Here too you can take boat trips either up the river or along the Jurassic Coast of Devon and Dorset, so called because of the interesting geology and variety of fossils found in the cliffs here.

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