Murcia Erasmus

09/03/2024

This Friday, March 8, a massive feminist march in favor of equality was held in the streets of Murcia in which there was also big international participation of mobility students who are studying during this semester in Murcia. 💜💜💜

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25/11/2023

07/07/2023

📍CASTILLO DE MONTEAGUADO

The Castle of Monteagudo located in the village of Monteagudo about 5 kilometers from the Murcian capital, this fortification can be seen from practically all points of the nearby geography since it is 149 meters above sea level, on top of a town hill.

Its origins date back to Islamic times, around the year 1078, a time when the first Muslim king of Murcia, Abderramán Ibn Tahir, was imprisoned after his dethronement. In the 12th century, the castle was erected as a symbol of the Hispano-Muslim resistance against the Almohads, and later became the residence of the monarch Alfonso X, the castle being permanently linked to the Castilian monarchs.

Architecturally, the Castle of Monteagudo consists of two concentric walled parts located on top of the hill. The upper part has a rectangular plan defended by numerous cubic towers, the parade ground and the rooms, while the lower part is made up of a wall that gives the building an impregnable appearance.

At the top of the fortification we find the so-called "Cristo de Monteagudo", a 14-meter sculpture created by the artist Nicolás Martínez in 1951.

07/06/2023

📍TEATRO ROMEA

The “Teatro Romea” is located in the Julián Romea square in the historic center of the city of Murcia. It is the main theater of the town and one of the most important in the country.

Inaugurated in 1862, it had to be rebuilt after suffering various fires. Its exterior is from 1880 and its interior was rebuilt between 1899 and 1901.

In its diverse cultural program we can find everything from classical plays or operas to musicals or concerts by famous groups.

03/06/2023

📍ACCOMMODATION INFO

Murcia is a small city so that it can be easily traversed on foot. Most of the students usually choose to live the area close to University campus La Merced. It is zone of the university life, full of tapas bars and the night life. Although many students find accommodation in districts called Vistalegre, Barrio del Carmen, San Nicolas, Santa Maria de Gracia, La Flota, from which La Merced area can be reached in 10-15 minutes walking.

Many students think that "Plaza Circular" is the center of the city, but really the most central area is the one that surrounds the cathedral and its nearby neighborhoods, as well as being the oldest and most touristic area of the city.

All the international students, who are going to study at the campus of Espinardo or at Ucam, should know that the students have classes there but usually they live in the city center of Murcia and go by bus or tram to the university. These campuses are situated outside the city but there is a convenient public transportation and good connection with all the districts of the city of Murcia.

The average price of a room without expenses in the 2023/2024 academic year is from €190 to €300, paying more than this amount is not normal for local students.

28/05/2023

📍REAL CASINO DE MURCIA

The Real Casino de Murcia, commonly known as Casino de Murcia, is one of the most emblematic buildings in the city. It is located in the center of it, on Calle Trapería, not far from the cathedral. The building, whose construction began in 1853, is a mixture of different artistic currents that coexisted in the second half of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century in Spain and was declared a national historical-artistic monument in 1983, which is why it is currently considered an Asset of Cultural Interest, with the category of "monument" This building is a private club but its visit is allowed at a price of €5 for normal admission and €3 for students and pensioners. Hours every day from 10:30 a.m. at 7:00 p.m.

17/05/2023

📍Glorieta de España

La Glorieta de España, otherwise known as the Glorieta, is one of the most important, famous and beautiful public squares in Murcia. It can be found in the old town, next to the Segura river, separated by a road, and, is very close by to Cardenal Belluga square, where Murcia cathedral is, linked by Arenal street.

It's a pedestrianised square, elongated in shape and with flower beds. It has two important buildings: the Town Hall or Council building and the Episcopal Palace.

14/05/2023

Located between the neighborhoods of "La Fama" and "San Lorenzo" we find the university campus of La Merced, the center of university life in the city of Murcia, where the faculties of “letras” and “derecho” are located. Inside, we can admire its cloister, an old Cloister of the Convent of La Merced and a must to see its beauty.

13/05/2023

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12/05/2023

Every weekend the squares of Murcia are full of people to enjoy the aperitif, the most traditional thing is to accompany your beers with some “marineras”, they are prepared with a base of crunchy doughnuts, topped with a delicious russian salad and an anchovy as a finishing touch.

11/05/2023

Rise up over the Mar Menor in Los Alcázares, one of the closest beaches 🏖️ to the city of Murcia and with direct bus service from the Murcia bus station offered by the company www.interbus.es 🚌 , tickets around 4,30€ each way.

08/05/2023

📍 PUENTE DE LOS PELIGROS

The "Puente de los peligros" or Old Bridge is an arched stone bridge over the Segura River, completed in 1742 and that joins the oldest and most populated neighborhood of Murcia "Barrio del Carmen" with the main street of the city "La Gran Vía”

07/05/2023

📍PLAZA DE LAS FLORES

One of the most famous squares in the city and a meeting point for all Murcians to enjoy an aperitif on the terraces of its bars is the Plaza de las Flores, so called because it is a typical square where flowers have been sold for decades. and that it is adorned with a central fountain where every visitor takes a photo.

06/05/2023

📍 Río Segura

The Segura river, as it passes through the city, separates the city into two parts, which is why its course has numerous bridges and footbridges. We suggest you a pleasant walk along the river along its bridges and walkways surrounded by gardens.

05/05/2023

📍PLAZA UNIVERSIDAD

Student life in Murcia will take place around the university campus of La Merced and more specifically in the university square, this is the meeting point for all students, especially at nightfall. The studenst flats in this area are the most listed, although we must not forget that it is a very noisy area at night.

04/05/2023

From abroad, the most used means of transport to get to Murcia is by plane, with two options available: Alicante Airport or Murcia Airport.

✈️ Alicante airport

Located 70km from the city of Murcia and with connections to the main European cities, it is the most used airport to reach the city of Murcia from abroad.

It has direct bus connections from the airport to the bus station in the center of Murcia every hour with the ALSA bus company, the price is about €6-7 per ticket, you have to be careful when choosing the flight because if you arrive by At night we will not have a bus available to Murcia.

Traveling by taxi from Alicante airport costs €100-120 and is an option rarely used due to its high price.

✈️ International Airport of the Region of Murcia

Located 19 km from the city of Murcia, it is better known as Corvera Airport.

Traveling by taxi there is a single fee to the center of Murcia of €29.

Bus transportation to the center of Murcia is almost non-existent.