The Region of Murcia sits in south-eastern Spain, with the Mediterranean on one side and a surprisingly rich inland area on the other. Many travellers know it for the Costa Cálida, the “warm coast”, where beach towns and fishing villages make easy motorhome stops. Yet the countryside deserves just as much attention. Inland Murcia brings castles, sanctuaries, baroque churches, river valleys, orchards, walking routes and peaceful places to stay. Murcia is made for slow travel.