Where is Cieza?
Cieza is located in the Costa Calida, in the Murcia area between Alicante, Granada and Almeria. It is located to the north west of Murcia and Cartagena, to the west of Alicante and Elche, and to the south of Albacete. Some of the surrounding towns include Abarán, Blanca, Ricote, Archena, Calasparra, Bullas, Jumilla, El Pinós, Alguena, Fortuna, and Albanilla.
Airport Distances from centre of Cieza
Murcia Airport: 90.9 km (1 hour 9 min)
Alicante Airport: 103.6 km (1 hr 07 min)
Almeria Airport: 138.7 km (1 hr 33 min)
Granada Airport: 221.2 km (2 hr 20 min)
Cieza accommodation
You can lodge in many different places here counting guest houses, Murcia hotels, self catering lodging, and camping amenities. You are guaranteed to find Murcia accommodation to suit all levels of finance. 4.5 km to the North West is the Hospederia Rural La Linda Tapada which is located on Paraje Las Ramblas s/n, 30530 Cieza. Also in the nearby town of Blanca is the Hotel Hostería Conde De La Vallesa which is located on Calle del Generalísimo Franco, 54, 30540 Blanca.
“This small hotel is something very special. It is in a beautifully restored grand old house with spacious rooms, high ceilings, very tall doors and nicely furnished. The staff are all very friendly and well trained and there was a warm welcome at the Reception. The gardens are a delight and there is a parking area inside the area protected by electric gates.
The Restaurant is high quality with extensive menu and wine list and the service is seriously professional.
The very Spanish small town of Blanca is situated in the lush green Valle de Ricote and is alongside a delightful stretch of the Rio Segura with wonderful riverside walks, a bit unusual in this dry part of southeastern Spain. At the southern end of the riverside walk you go up to the “Mirador” which is a viewing platform built out over the river. There are superb views up the river, over the town and the castle. Looking down river you see the dam formed by the hydro-electric power station further away where the river effectively ends. To reach the Mirador turn left at the sign as you first enter town coming in from the Murcia – Albacete motorway.
Not much nightlife and it is difficult to eat out at night although there are many tapas bars open at lunchtime.
Going south beyond the hydro-electric power station is the village of Ojos where foreigners are not welcome. The locals fear that strangers will buy up the houses, put up the prices and generally change the place, as usually happens.
Further upstream the Rio Segura is in attractive countryside some of which is quite wild and the town of Moratalla is a popular outdoor tourist destination with canoeing in the river canyons, walking/trekking, camping, mountaineering, etc.
We will be visiting this area again although there is a lack of hotels in other towns such as Abaran.”
Renting a car in Cieza
Renting a car is very nearly indispensable in this area because there is no community transportation to speak of. The middle of Murcia is actually well apportioned in terms of shops, restaurants, and bars, so you will not have to trek any distance. A Murcia car rental is going to permit you to see a lot more of the nearby areas, and there are some charming areas around here. There are quite a few companies in Murcia where you can rent a car, or you can always select to collect from the airport as you arrive.
What to see in Cieza
History of Cieza
The area of Cieza is rich in relics dating as early as the Paleolithic periods. There are numerous archaeological sites in areas of the Alamadenes and La Merganzer. Additional relics found point to the existence of settlements built by the Romans, Visigoths as well as Arabs. The Arabs left a greater impact to the succeeding generations. There are numerous relics discovered at the side of the castle located in the Medina Siyasa City. These included remnants of traditional structures, multihued ceramics, metal and even glass. The discovered relics are stored in a separate archaeological museum located at the San Sebastian de Cieza.
Architecture of Cieza
As a town with a predominantly large Christian community, it is expected that there would be numerous structures pertaining to or related to the local faith. Within the borders of town are several such monuments including the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Success and La Ermita del Santo Cristo del Consuelo. There is also the Church of the Assumption, an 18th century structure of interest for its bell tower. Bells traditionally are round in shape while the bell attached to the church is actually octagonal. Within the confines of the church are numerous contemporary paintings. Another religious structure includes the San Joaquin and San Pascual Church. A 17th Franciscan convent, it houses the sculpture of Saint Villareal. Also built during the same century is the Poor Clares Convent.
Tourist Attractions in Cieza
Travelers interested in seeing more than just old manmade structures are advised to explore the surrounding environment. The town of Cieza is endowed with wonderful natural surroundings. It is built at the foot of the valley bordered by numerous mountains. Even with its location, it is still elevated in comparison to other towns in the region of Murcia. Travelers are given a spectacular view of fertile gardens on one side and mountains on the other. Because of its geographical location, it has been deemed as the Perla del Segura, considered one of the most enchanting cities in the entire province. Trekkers can take advantage of this variety of terrain to explore the nearby mountains or a taste of the produce in the fields close to the city.
Sightseers preferring to shop within the confines of the city can take advantage of the local food market. Built during the latter parts of the 1920s, it is distinguishable by its use of plasterwork to make the details.
What to do in Cieza
A trip to any town in Spain is not nearly close to being complete without seeing or experiencing one of several of the local festivities celebrated there. Spanish fiestas are known to be filled with color and merriment. Various samples of local festivities are dedicated to iconic figures of their faith. In Cieza, the celebration of San Anton is one of the most prestigious. Each of the local neighborhoods in the city lights a fire, making them as one. Held during 17th of January of each year, the traditional ritual known as the “Burning of the Old” is followed by a series of fireworks.
Each town in Spain also has their own celebration dedicated to their patron stain. The celebration of San Bartolome is celebrated during the last week of August. During this festivity, an international activity known as the “Release of the Olives” is played as well as cooking contests of rice and rabbit are held.
Sport in Cieza
Football is a popular sport in Spain. The town of Cieza has two teams in different divisions. There is a stadium built for activities which can hold a maximum of 5,500 people. Besides football, other sports being encouraged in the town include basketball, volleyball and handball.
Golf Courses near Cieza
Cieza golfing makes the stay in town more enjoyable. Within the town is the Cieza Golf SA, where tourists can enjoy playing several holes before or after exploring the other facets of town. It is conveniently located near resorts making it easy to relax after a good game.
What to eat in Cieza
This region of Spain boasts cuisine from many parts of the globe. To refer to a small number of, there is Food from Spain, Germany, China, France, and Hungary.. There will be other pleasant national cooking if you look at. So you will never be stumped for something to devour. One Hotel restaurant that has got great reviews is located in the nearby town of Archena. Hyltor is located on Carretera del Balneario, 12 – 14, 30600 Archena.
” An excellent experience, would encourage others to book the same. Beware that the Archena spa is quite a walk from this hotel as the Hyltor is in the town and the spa is a resort in its own right about a km away. It is also helpful to speak good spanish or have a phrase book handy – english is not widely spoken here! ”
” The hotel was very good, clean and modern with friendly staff. When booking we had not been aware of the distance to the main spa centre (1/2 – 1 mile). In good weather this would not have been a problem but heavy rain meant we could not walk there. The hotel spa was good but there were not instructions in English so we were a little confused about the system. A clock would have been appreciated as we did not know how long we had been in the spa and when our hour was up. Overall we thoroughly enjoyed our time at the hotel. ”
The weather in Cieza
Sunlight is the common state when it comes to climate in the area and in Cieza. You are virtually sure of sun right through the year. It is mostly fairly hot in the summer and temperate in the winter. It does not rain very often here, but when it does it can take place in sheets, and the thunderstorms here can be totally outstanding.
Directions to Cieza
Directions from Murcia Airport to Cieza
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