15 days in Region of Murcia, Torrevieja & Elche Itinerary

Murcia is a city in south-eastern Spain, the capital and most populous city of the Autonomous Community of the Region of Murcia, and the seventh largest city in the country, with a population of 442,573 inhabitants in 2009 (about one third of the total population of the Region). On the 1st (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: don't miss a visit to Plaza de las Flores, admire the masterpieces at Real Casino de Murcia, head outdoors with Barrancos de Gebas, then explore the world behind art at Cathedral de Santa Maria, and finally make a trip to Plaza Cardenal Belluga.

To find maps, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Murcia tour itinerary builder website.

Brussels, Belgium to Murcia is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also take a train; or drive. Traveling from Brussels in July, you will find days in Murcia are much hotter (40°C), and nights are a bit warmer (25°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Cartagena.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Cartagena: Gredas de Bolnuevo (in Puerto de Mazarron) and Isla del Fraile (in Aguilas).

To see where to stay, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, read Cartagena trip itinerary planner.

Drive from Murcia to Cartagena in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. When traveling from Murcia in August, plan for a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Cartagena: temperatures range from 36°C by day to 26°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Wed) to allow time to drive to San Pedro del Pinatar.

San Pedro del Pinatar is a small town and municipality in the autonomous community and province of Murcia, southeastern Spain. On the 6th (Thu), enjoy the sand and surf at Mil Palmeras Beach, then head outdoors with Parque Regional Salinas, then enjoy the sand and surf at Las Charcas Mud Baths, and finally explore the activities along Las Charcas Mud Baths.

To see maps, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the San Pedro del Pinatar driving holiday website.

San Pedro del Pinatar is just a stone's throw from Cartagena. August in San Pedro del Pinatar sees daily highs of 34°C and lows of 26°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Torrevieja.

Torrevieja is a seaside city and municipality located on the Costa Blanca in the province of Alacant, in south Valencian Country. Torrevieja is known for beaches, theme parks, and nightlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: cool off at Aquopolis Torrevieja, enjoy the sand and surf at Playa El Campo, stroll through La Mata Beach, and browse the different shops at Zenia Boulevard.

To find where to stay, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, use the Torrevieja online vacation planner.

Torrevieja is just a short distance from San Pedro del Pinatar. In August, daytime highs in Torrevieja are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Mon) early enough to drive to Elche.

Elche, or Elx, is a town located in the comarca of Baix Vinalopó, Spain. Change things up with these side-trips from Elche: Santa Pola (Scuba & Snorkeling, Acuario Municipal, &more). There's still lots to do: take in nature's colorful creations at Jardín Huerto del Cura, kick back and relax at Playa Del Pinet, stroll through Playa Tamarit, and stroll around Palmeral of Elche.

To find other places to visit, reviews, maps, and tourist information, read our Elche sightseeing planning app.

Drive from Torrevieja to Elche in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in August, and nighttime lows around 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.