Murcia is a city of nearly 600,000 in south-eastern Spain, located on the Segura River. It is a major university town. The area around Murcia is important for its fruit, vegetable, and flower production and exports. The best running in Murcia is centered around the Segura River. See also our running guides for the Costa Blanca and Cartagena/Costa Cálida.
The best place to run in Murcia is the riverside parks and gardens along the Segura River. Runnable cycle paths also extend for many km along the Segura east and west of the center. We’ve also created a ‘runseeing’ tour, showcasing the Cathedral of Murcia and the baroque buildings of the historic center. Just 40 km to the east, we’ve put together several routes along the southern Costa Blanca coast, including the Regional Park of the Salinas de San Pedro. And to the south, we have a guide for the Cartagena/Costa Cálida area.
Runner Notes: Murcia is one of the sunniest cities in Europe. But summers can be very hot.
