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.