Route around Murcia & Golf
Passing Orihuela (citric, almond and olive cultivation) we see the imposing 14th C. cathedral of Santa Maria in Murcia dominating the city. Murcia was founded in 831 by Abd-Al-Rahman. Further on, you can find some golf courses that offer the ideal starting point for planning a fantastic tour of the surrounding region. It has excellent links to the culturally rich city of Murcia and the unspoilt beaches of the Costa Calida.
Via: Orihuela, Murcia
Total Return Distance: From Benidorm: 330 kms. From Torrevieja: 182 kms.
Total Driving Time: From Benidorm: 3 hours 10 mins. From Torrevieja: 2 hours 20 mins
Type of Roads: Mixed / Motorway (Toll) / Coastal
Type of Route: Large cultural city.
Directions from Torrevieja: Take C-3321 at outskirts of Torrevieja until crossroads with CV-945 towards Los Montesinos (left turn). At crossroads CV-95 take right turn onto CV-920 towards Bigastro. At junction with CV-95 continue towards N-340 then take left turn until CV-925, then 0,4 km right turn to Orihuela. Follow instructions from *.
Directions from Benidorm: Take A-7 Motorway south to exit N-340 (98 km), then continue to crossroads with CV-900 (signed Redouin, Callosa de Segura, Cox, Orihuela), take right turn and continue to Orihuela. * From Orihuela take CV-925 until N-340, then turn left towards Santomera. Continue until A-7 Motorway towards Murcia. Leave Motorway at N-301 for Murcia. Rejoin N-301 (to Cartagena), take exit 411 (junction C-3319 San Javier) then first exit for golf courses.