Camping La Quinta Bella

There's always somewhere pretty to venture to around the handsome region of Murcia: make your first stop the ancient seaside town of Águilas, a short drive from the site. The splendid coastal city of Cartagena, founded over two millenia ago by Cathaginians (clue = name?) is 50 minutes' drive east and is much recommended if you're anywhere near this stretch of Spanish coast. Most of its ruins are from Roman times: the main sight to see is the recently restored Roman theatre of Carthago Nova, built in the second century BC; toga and architecture fans may also want to mosey along to the remains of Cartagena's 13th-century cathedral, which has the decorated floor of a Roman house in its crypt. On your scenic way to Cartagena, stop off at the handsome port town of Mazarrón for a few hours (you'll likely crave a second day in Cartagena anyway); from Cartagena, drive north for about 40 minutes or take a train to province capital Murcia, about an hour and 10 minutes from the site.