http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/gallery 366 photos in 47 albums en-GB Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:32:05 +0000 paul@virtual-shropshire.co.uk paul@virtual-shropshire.co.uk Gallery 1.5.1-cvs-b10, http://gallery.menalto.com/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 40 http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/albums/Wine-horse-fiesta-caravacca/Imgp1005.thumb.jpg http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/gallery 144 108 http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/gallery/Wine-horse-fiesta-caravacca f597210b3a42a29d62ba027869c081ba Fri, 12 Jun 2009 06:27:20 +0000 http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/gallery/view_comments.php?set_albumName=Wine-horse-fiesta-caravacca http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/albums/Wine-horse-fiesta-caravacca/Imgp1005.thumb.jpg http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/albums/Wine-horse-fiesta-caravacca/Imgp1005.jpg http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/albums/Wine-horse-fiesta-caravacca/Imgp1005.thumb.jpg 108 144 This unique fiesta climaxes in a horse race from the fortress into the old town. The horses have fabulous jewelled coats and have 4 men with leashes running alongside during the race. Please click on the photo to view the images in the album. http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/gallery/Isla-Plana f1b0aff3fa2fd3b021325eea8f07166c Sat, 28 Feb 2009 12:00:08 +0000 http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/gallery/view_comments.php?set_albumName=Isla-Plana http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/albums/Isla-Plana/Isla_Plana_beach_2.thumb.jpg http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/albums/Isla-Plana/Isla_Plana_beach_2.sized.jpg http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/albums/Isla-Plana/Isla_Plana_beach_2.thumb.jpg 96 144 Isla Plana is located between Puerto Mazarron and L’Azohia. This sleepy little village has a “hidden” promenade that skirts Roman ruins with beautiful coastal views towards L’Azohia and Puerto Mazarron. It has several sandy beaches and rocky headlands. http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/gallery/LAzohia 463666b0f4101fa883b08a71db2ec736 Sat, 28 Feb 2009 11:50:04 +0000 http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/gallery/view_comments.php?set_albumName=LAzohia http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/albums/LAzohia/L_Azohia_cove_4.thumb.jpg http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/albums/LAzohia/L_Azohia_cove_4.sized.jpg http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/albums/LAzohia/L_Azohia_cove_4.thumb.jpg 96 144 L’Azohia is one of Murcia’s best kept secrets, nesting between the mountains that are south of Cartagena and lazing on the shores of the Mediterranean. This sleepy little fishing village is a favourite with the Spanish tourist. http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/gallery/La-Manga-del-Mar-Menor 7ee6a6a0454c46f8a25106fa42570e46 Sat, 28 Feb 2009 11:46:03 +0000 http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/gallery/view_comments.php?set_albumName=La-Manga-del-Mar-Menor http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/albums/La-Manga-del-Mar-Menor/Estacio_lighthouse_La_Manga.thumb.jpg http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/albums/La-Manga-del-Mar-Menor/Estacio_lighthouse_La_Manga.jpg http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/albums/La-Manga-del-Mar-Menor/Estacio_lighthouse_La_Manga.thumb.jpg 150 113 La Manga del Mar Menor is a narrow strip of land that seperates the Mediterranean Sea from the largest lagoon in Europe - the Mar Menor. It is a unique location in Europe and has been compared to Miami Beach Florida and Cancun in Mexico. Please click on the photo to view the images in the album. http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/gallery/Puerto-Mazarron a735646bd7cc355d5e61ea2e6b53aff1 Sat, 28 Feb 2009 11:46:03 +0000 http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/gallery/view_comments.php?set_albumName=Puerto-Mazarron http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/albums/Puerto-Mazarron/Puerto_Mazarron_promenade_2.thumb.jpg http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/albums/Puerto-Mazarron/Puerto_Mazarron_promenade_2.sized.jpg http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/albums/Puerto-Mazarron/Puerto_Mazarron_promenade_2.thumb.jpg 96 144 Not to be confused with Mazarrón (an inland mining village) this seaside town is the centre of much of tourism on the south coast. With its long sandy beaches and fabulous fish restaurants, it is a favourite with holiday makers. The long promenade takes you to the marina a great place to watch the world go by http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/gallery/Lo_Pagan 1bf34b5619141c06bb65fb187092e7ae Sat, 28 Feb 2009 11:46:03 +0000 http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/gallery/view_comments.php?set_albumName=Lo_Pagan http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/albums/Lo_Pagan/Lo_Pagan_promenade_1.thumb.jpg http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/albums/Lo_Pagan/Lo_Pagan_promenade_1.sized.jpg http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/albums/Lo_Pagan/Lo_Pagan_promenade_1.thumb.jpg 108 144 Lo Pagan is a seaside town at the northern end of the Mar Menor, with a long sandy beach and calm waters which shelve gently. It is next to a protected area for migrating birds and the man-made salt pans where salt has been harvested since Roman times. Also a lovely promenade with shops and restaurants as well as a marina. http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/gallery/Playa-Honda 2dfdcde3cf94467c056c740fcd47d133 Sat, 28 Feb 2009 11:46:03 +0000 http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/gallery/view_comments.php?set_albumName=Playa-Honda http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/albums/Playa-Honda/Playa_honda.thumb.jpg http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/albums/Playa-Honda/Playa_honda.sized.jpg http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/albums/Playa-Honda/Playa_honda.thumb.jpg 84 144 Playa Honda is located at the very southern end of the Mar Menor. Playa Honda is a quiet summer beach resort. It is located with the hills of the Calablanque Nature Park behind, the protected Marchamalo salt flats to the side and the whole length of the Mar Menor in front. http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/gallery/Jumilla 0a8679d3c9455d0a992a55873a68f13f Sat, 28 Feb 2009 11:46:03 +0000 http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/gallery/view_comments.php?set_albumName=Jumilla http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/albums/Jumilla/Jumilla_Castle_and_cave_houses.thumb.jpg http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/albums/Jumilla/Jumilla_Castle_and_cave_houses.jpg http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/albums/Jumilla/Jumilla_Castle_and_cave_houses.thumb.jpg 108 144 Jumilla is a town located in the north-east of Murcia. It is famous throughout Murcia and Spain for it's fine wines. The castle dates from Medievel times and dominates the old town and the valleys of vinyards beyond. Please click on the photo to view the images in the album. http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/gallery/Moratalla 0c5dc943bcd2b52d90819c2fbbf9900f Sat, 28 Feb 2009 11:46:03 +0000 http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/gallery/view_comments.php?set_albumName=Moratalla http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/albums/Moratalla/Moratalla_village_Murcia.thumb.jpg http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/albums/Moratalla/Moratalla_village_Murcia.sized.jpg http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/albums/Moratalla/Moratalla_village_Murcia.thumb.jpg 96 144 Moratalla is a village located in the extreme west of Murcia 1 hr 20 minutes from the coast. Moratalla has a castle and is predominantly a quiet agricultural area. However, it is most famous in Murcia for it’s Bull Running fiesta. http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/gallery/Mula 809469337b576da7c6c9e57d7be7e8a1 Sat, 28 Feb 2009 11:46:03 +0000 http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/gallery/view_comments.php?set_albumName=Mula http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/albums/Mula/Mula_main_square.thumb.jpg http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/albums/Mula/Mula_main_square.sized.jpg http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/albums/Mula/Mula_main_square.thumb.jpg 108 144 Mula is a small town mid way between Murcia City and Caravacca de La Cruz. It has a castle and a maze of narrow streets. A traditional sleepy Spanish town where the pace of live is slower, where you can find all the amenities, but you sometimes have to look a bit harder for them http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/gallery/Totana e7c97c70c60eec48aad62051888227e9 Sat, 28 Feb 2009 11:46:03 +0000 http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/gallery/view_comments.php?set_albumName=Totana http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/albums/Totana/Monastery_de_Santa_Eulalia_Totana_the_church_2.thumb.jpg http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/albums/Totana/Monastery_de_Santa_Eulalia_Totana_the_church_2.sized.jpg http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/albums/Totana/Monastery_de_Santa_Eulalia_Totana_the_church_2.thumb.jpg 150 112 Totana is a large town nesting on the slopes of the Sierra Espuna (the National Park). In the past it has gained its wealth from the ceramic industry, now it is bustling with shops, restaurants and has some fabulous fiestas. Nearby is the Monestario de Santa Eulalia which is a very special place to visit. http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/gallery/Archena f9e0f606099bbe04ce3a0d7c49025242 Sat, 28 Feb 2009 11:46:03 +0000 http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/gallery/view_comments.php?set_albumName=Archena http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/albums/Archena/Archena_spa_church.thumb.jpg http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/albums/Archena/Archena_spa_church.sized.jpg http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/albums/Archena/Archena_spa_church.thumb.jpg 108 144 Archena can be found to the north west of Murcia city, this is an amazing place. It has several top class hotels and thermal baths. After the dry landscapes surrounding Murcia City, it comes as a surprise and delight to see the rich vegetation and lush green palms over hanging the Segura river http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/gallery/Mar-de-Cristal bf2d2196c0548ade2121ba1cc1996bbc Sat, 28 Feb 2009 11:46:03 +0000 http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/gallery/view_comments.php?set_albumName=Mar-de-Cristal http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/albums/Mar-de-Cristal/Mar_de_Cristal_beach.thumb.jpg http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/albums/Mar-de-Cristal/Mar_de_Cristal_beach.sized.jpg http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/albums/Mar-de-Cristal/Mar_de_Cristal_beach.thumb.jpg 108 144 Mar de Cristal is a small quiet village located at the southern end of the Mar Menor. It has sandy beaches, a small marina and is a 5 minute drive to the World famous La Manga Club with 3 golf courses, tennis academy and football training facilities. http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/gallery/Los-Alcazares a51b09acd73f084fc19647492192d2e0 Sat, 28 Feb 2009 11:46:03 +0000 http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/gallery/view_comments.php?set_albumName=Los-Alcazares http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/albums/Los-Alcazares/Los_Alcazares_beach_and_Mar_Menor.thumb.jpg http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/albums/Los-Alcazares/Los_Alcazares_beach_and_Mar_Menor.sized.jpg http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/albums/Los-Alcazares/Los_Alcazares_beach_and_Mar_Menor.thumb.jpg 108 144 Los Alcazares is the largest of the resorts on the Mar Menor and has a promenade of 4.5 km. It has many sea front restaurants and the new boulevard area with many more. It is located 5 minutes from the airport and has 2 golf courses at either end of the town – Roda Golf and La Serena, with many more a short drive away. http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/gallery/Murcia-City 73093b351f6bbcd116c640f5a1f6f0a2 Sat, 28 Feb 2009 11:46:03 +0000 http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/gallery/view_comments.php?set_albumName=Murcia-City http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/albums/Murcia-City/Murcia_City_town_hall.thumb.jpg http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/albums/Murcia-City/Murcia_City_town_hall.sized.jpg http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/albums/Murcia-City/Murcia_City_town_hall.thumb.jpg 108 144 Murcia City is the capital of Murcia. The centre is a wonderful area to stroll with several squares each with it’s own church. Murcia is also known as the baroque capital of Spain due to it’s wealth of fine buildings. It is 30 minutes inland from the beach and the airport. http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/gallery/Cieza afbc27de5fd301dcdc92d62a3cdb8f89 Sat, 28 Feb 2009 11:46:03 +0000 http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/gallery/view_comments.php?set_albumName=Cieza http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/albums/Cieza/Sanctuary_of_the_virgin_Cieza_Murcia.thumb.jpg http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/albums/Cieza/Sanctuary_of_the_virgin_Cieza_Murcia.sized.jpg http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/albums/Cieza/Sanctuary_of_the_virgin_Cieza_Murcia.thumb.jpg 148 144 Cieza is a small town located in the heart of the Ricote Valley, 20 minutes inland from Murcia city. Please click on the photo to view the images in the album. http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/gallery/Cehegin 57f2586b3fa63071068aae01ded490b0 Sat, 28 Feb 2009 11:46:03 +0000 http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/gallery/view_comments.php?set_albumName=Cehegin http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/albums/Cehegin/Cehegin_1.thumb.jpg http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/albums/Cehegin/Cehegin_1.jpg http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/albums/Cehegin/Cehegin_1.thumb.jpg 130 144 Chegin is located 1 hour inland from the coast near Caravacca de la Cruz. It is a typical small Spanish town built on a hill with narrow streets surrounding the 2 churches. Please click on the photo to view the images in the album. http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/gallery/Santiago_de_la_Ribera c94bb77273865079ac6b379dcb40f3c4 Sat, 28 Feb 2009 11:46:03 +0000 http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/gallery/view_comments.php?set_albumName=Santiago_de_la_Ribera http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/albums/Santiago_de_la_Ribera/Santiago_de_la_Ribera_promenade_2.thumb.jpg http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/albums/Santiago_de_la_Ribera/Santiago_de_la_Ribera_promenade_2.sized.jpg http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/albums/Santiago_de_la_Ribera/Santiago_de_la_Ribera_promenade_2.thumb.jpg 108 144 Santiago de Ribera is one of the most attractive resorts on the Mar Menor coastline. With its palm lined promenade, which stretches for 2 km, beautiful sandy beaches, shops and tapas bars, it is easy to see why it is such a favourite with the Spanish and UK visitors alike http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/gallery/Tomas-Maestre-Marina 5b74de6e2ae2946deb0564b43849d77b Sat, 28 Feb 2009 11:46:03 +0000 http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/gallery/view_comments.php?set_albumName=Tomas-Maestre-Marina http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/albums/Tomas-Maestre-Marina/Tomas_Maestre_Marina.thumb.jpg http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/albums/Tomas-Maestre-Marina/Tomas_Maestre_Marina.sized.jpg http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/albums/Tomas-Maestre-Marina/Tomas_Maestre_Marina.thumb.jpg 108 144 The Tomas Maestre Marina is the largest Marina in the Region of Murcia. It is located at the northern end of the La Manga Strip on the Mar Menor. From here you can hire a boat, go scuba diving, fishing etc. There is also a ferry and tour boat. The Marina has a wealth of international restaurants surrounding it. http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/gallery/Caravacca 630e028c2cbb7910f6d6f8f9166faeb6 Sat, 28 Feb 2009 11:46:03 +0000 http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/gallery/view_comments.php?set_albumName=Caravacca http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/albums/Caravacca/Caravacca_castle_and_shrine_at_night.thumb.jpg http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/albums/Caravacca/Caravacca_castle_and_shrine_at_night.jpg http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/albums/Caravacca/Caravacca_castle_and_shrine_at_night.thumb.jpg 92 144 Caravacca de la Cruz is one of the 5 holy cities of the World - including Jerusalem and Rome. Located around 1 hour from the coast, it is also famous for it's wine horse fiesta and Moors v Christians fiesta. Please click on the photo to view the images in the album. http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/gallery/Cartagena 0073ddae10b2c8f1b9210733f2b10bb1 Sat, 28 Feb 2009 11:46:03 +0000 http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/gallery/view_comments.php?set_albumName=Cartagena http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/albums/Cartagena/Cartagena_palace_1.thumb.jpg http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/albums/Cartagena/Cartagena_palace_1.sized.jpg http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/albums/Cartagena/Cartagena_palace_1.thumb.jpg 150 100 The port city of Cartagena is steeped in history from pre-Roman times. It has a beautiful harbour and is famous throughout Spain for it's Roman fiesta held each September. Please click on the photo to view the images in the album. http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/gallery/Bolnuevo 63bf740b2394414ad44100f7c787d52e Sat, 28 Feb 2009 11:31:00 +0000 http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/gallery/view_comments.php?set_albumName=Bolnuevo http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/albums/Bolnuevo/Bolnuevo_beach_4.thumb.jpg http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/albums/Bolnuevo/Bolnuevo_beach_4.sized.jpg http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/albums/Bolnuevo/Bolnuevo_beach_4.thumb.jpg 96 144 Bolnuevo is a popular seaside town, near Puerto Mazarron, it has one of the most recognisable landmarks of Murcia – the weathered sandstone formation that adorns most of the region’s brochures and tourist guides. Bolnuevo is also home to a Rock festival during the summer http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/gallery/Mar_Menor_Activities f1d060447db30f396df15a5252b669f0 Wed, 25 Feb 2009 11:23:29 +0000 http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/gallery/view_comments.php?set_albumName=Mar_Menor_Activities http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/albums/Activities-in-Murcia/horse_riding_Mar_menor_murcia.thumb.jpg http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/albums/Activities-in-Murcia/horse_riding_Mar_menor_murcia.jpg http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/albums/Activities-in-Murcia/horse_riding_Mar_menor_murcia.thumb.jpg 108 144 Various activities around La Manga & Mar Menor, Murcia, Spain. Click on the photo at left to view the photographs in the on line album. http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/gallery/Los-Nietos-beaches 369c659e6eed5e32b53081d0fc65ffad Wed, 25 Feb 2009 10:55:05 +0000 http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/gallery/view_comments.php?set_albumName=Los-Nietos-beaches http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/albums/Los-Nietos-beaches/Los_Nietos_beach_and_marina.thumb.jpg http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/albums/Los-Nietos-beaches/Los_Nietos_beach_and_marina.sized.jpg http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/albums/Los-Nietos-beaches/Los_Nietos_beach_and_marina.thumb.jpg 78 144 Los Nietos is located on the shores of the Mar Menor and has a popular marina. Los Nietos is linked to the city of Cartagena by a narrow gauge (though moodern) rail link. http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/gallery/Los-Urrutias-beaches 0fec73cce5e2fb6cf0744c68451cb678 Wed, 25 Feb 2009 10:54:00 +0000 http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/gallery/view_comments.php?set_albumName=Los-Urrutias-beaches http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/albums/Los-Urrutias-beaches/Los_Urrutias_beach_promenade_3.thumb.jpg http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/albums/Los-Urrutias-beaches/Los_Urrutias_beach_promenade_3.sized.jpg http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/albums/Los-Urrutias-beaches/Los_Urrutias_beach_promenade_3.thumb.jpg 150 138 Los Urrutias has almost a mile of sandy beach and a marina. Behind the beach is a modern, spaciously laid out small town with an attractive promenade and public spaces. The coast either side is protected land, preserving the quality of the environment. http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/gallery/Lo-Pagan-and-Santiago-de-la-Ribera-beaches 0f1e294b3685c66f65947d4f26d263a9 Wed, 25 Feb 2009 10:46:57 +0000 http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/gallery/view_comments.php?set_albumName=Lo-Pagan-and-Santiago-de-la-Ribera-beaches http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/albums/Lo-Pagan-and-Santiago-de-la-Ribera-beaches/Lo_Pagan_promenade_2_001.thumb.jpg http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/albums/Lo-Pagan-and-Santiago-de-la-Ribera-beaches/Lo_Pagan_promenade_2_001.sized.jpg http://www.direct2spain.co.uk/albums/Lo-Pagan-and-Santiago-de-la-Ribera-beaches/Lo_Pagan_promenade_2_001.thumb.jpg 108 144 These two stunning beaches on the Mar Menor are ajoining and provide hours of enjoyment for the whole family. There are parks for the children, tapas bars and seafood resaurants on the beach as well as a wealth of water sports including canoeing, windsurfing and kite surfing.