Cheap flights from Manchester to Murcia from £26

Meat pie is a traditional Murcia dish you can’t miss. Zaher bar is a favourite locals' place where you can try it. The pie price is 3 euro, and for this, you’ll get a crisp pastry with a slice of well-cooked meat and egg. Order the pie with one of their local ciders and feel the heaven in your mouth. Also, there are many sweets to choose from in this bar, so if you’re a sweet tooth, you’ll also find something good for yourself.

Plaza Flores is where locals hang out in the evenings and is the perfect spot to enjoy a tinto de verano. This drink is made from red wine and Spanish fizzy lemonade. Just sit in one of the cafes outside and enjoy this refreshing drink in an unforgettable atmosphere.

In about a fifteen-minute drive from the city centre, you’ll reach the El Valle y Carrascoy park located in the Betic mountain range, forming one of the valley walls. The park is surrounded by rocky cliffs, pine forests, scrubland, and all kinds of local flora and fauna. If you are into hiking, try the Sandero trail, which starts near the car park at Restaurant Bar La Balsa Redonda.