Located in the south-western part of Spain, the Murcia region boasts some 170 mi of Mediterranean coastline as well as a wide variety of landscapes despite the relatively small area they cover (4,600 mi²). What is more, the region benefits from a particularly mild climate with more than 300 days of sunshine per year.
The region of Murcia is more popular among Spanish tourists than it is among foreigners. However, with 170 mi of coastline and 3,000 hours of sunshine per year, it's a perfect place to perfect your tan. The region's name comes from 'murtae', which means blackberry, the fruit that silkworms used to feed on during the second world war, when the silk industry was still thriving.