Murcia is a university city in southeastern Spain and the capital of a region of the same name.
Plaza Cardenal Belluga is the city's architectural showpiece, where the ornate cathedral, with its mash-up of styles from Gothic to baroque.
The Regional Park of Sierra Espuña and its surroundings contain Murcia's largest extensions of forest and has become the first protected natural space of the Region of Murcia.
The European Charter of Sustainable Tourism has been granted to the area for its protection of natural spaces and commitment to sustainable tourism.
Sierra Espuña has mountains and valleys that suit hiking and mountain biking.
A challenge for active travellers is to take on either the Espubike or Esputrek trails, known collectively as 'Espusendas', which visitors can sign up for online and have their route stamped throughout the park.
Those who take on the Espubike challenge will receive an official Espubike cycling jersey.