Strolling through charming streets, flitting between some of the best tapas bars in Spain, immersing yourself in a city brimming with history: this is life in Murcia. This provincial capital is buzzing with culture and has become a hot spot for top curators, overseeing the unveiling of a dozen new galleries, museums, and art spaces over recent years. The city has a prime spot between some of the country’s richest arable land and the Mediterranean, making for a truly indulgent and exciting sojourn on the south-east coast.
Founded by the Moors in 825, Murcia mixes 500 years of Islamic architecture with a fascinating old town of beautiful churches and museums, lining narrow streets and attractive plazas of all shapes and sizes. And tucked away in a peaceful oasis on the Costa Cálida is the Sheraton Hacienda del Álamo Golf & Spa Resort, a serene retreat designed with your comfort in mind.
Boasting one of the region’s largest professional golf courses, designed by Dave Thomas, as well as an ultimate spa and wellbeing centre complete with swimming pools and magnificent private gardens, the Sheraton Hacienda del Álamo is a truly peaceful resort to reignite loves once lost. Exceptionally situated between the mountains and the sea, Murcia’s climate is incomparable for all kinds of activities; with tennis, paddle tennis, running, cycling, hiking, paddle surfing, and windsurfing just some of those on offer at the Sheraton.
For those seeking to swap the active life for a moment of zen, enjoy perfect balance between the mind, body, and spirit in the Wellness Centre & Spa - covering more than 1300 metres squared and offering a myriad of services and facilities, there really is something for everyone. Choose from varying swimming pools, or enjoy the ice zone, Finnish sauna, Turkish bath, thermal contrast showers, aromatherapy, and more. Sheraton Hacienda del Álamo was designed with your happiness in mind.
Like Valencia, Murcia is best known for its huerta - a surrounding zone of market gardens dating back to Moorish times. Drawing on this excellent fresh produce and housing it in opulent Islamic architecture makes for a thriving tapas scene - with seafood, tomatoes, and pata negra ham being the jewels in the culinary crown. Choose from the resort’s restaurants, each offering a delectable combination of international cuisine and local delicacies with unbeatable views over the golf course and picturesque landscapes. A personal recommendation would be the Ensalada Murciana!