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Roadtrip In Spain: Last Stops, La Manga, Cartagena and Murcia

On The Way To The Murcia Region

Last stop on this train road trip. We arrived from Madrid late in the day at the superb Grand Hyatt La Manga Club Golf & Spa, the most beautiful hotel of this exciting journey, which began in Barcelona. The grounds, the golf course where we had a lesson, the restaurants where we dined, the room, the spa, the pools… the breakfasts: everything is designed to make you feel happy! Even the weather, with a clear blue sky!

The very next day, we visited the famous Cartagena with a guide who was a fount of knowledge about the history of this maritime city, whose origins date back to antiquity. I particularly enjoyed the Molinete Roman Forum Museum, located on the very site of the Roman forum (photo above and photomontage “Day 2”). Then we went to the Roman theater, dating from the 1st century AD. Allow one to two days to discover the most iconic monuments.

Day three: we meet up with our friendly guide (from the previous day) in the student city of Murcia, whose origins date back to 831 BC. Arriving at the magnificent Plaza Cardinal Belluga, we discover Murcia Cathedral and the Episcopal Palace (with its beautiful painted façade). We visit a few more Baroque churches and monuments, and in the late afternoon, we relax on the terrace of a café located behind the cathedral. Enjoying the pace of the city.

                    La Manga, Cartagena and Murcia in pictures

Day 1 : The Hotel

Day 2 : Golf Lesson And Cartagena Visit

Day 3 : A Walk in Murcia

Photos : © Mademoiselle Le K – Tous droits réservés

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Grand Hyatt La Manga Club Golf & Spa, Spanish Tourism Board, Turismo Region de Murcia

Many thanks to the Grand Hyatt La Manga Club Golf & Spa, the Spanish Tourism Board and Turismo Region de Murcia . As always, these are my opinions.

Roadtrip en Espagne : derniers arrêts, La Manga, Carthagène et Murcie

A la découverte de la région de Murcie

Dernier arrêt de ce roadtrip en train. Nous arrivons de Madrid en fin de journée au superbe Hôtel Grand Hyatt La Manga Club Golf & Spa, le plus bel hôtel de cet excitant périple, commencé à Barcelone. Le site, le golf où nous eu une leçon, les restaurants où nous avons dîné, la chambre, le spa, les piscines… les petits déjeuners : tout est fait pour que l’on s’y sente heureux! Même la météo avec un ciel bleu azur!

Dès le lendemain, nous visitons la fameuse Carthagène avec une guide intarissable sur l’histoire de cette ville maritime, dont la création remonte à l’Antiquité. J’ai beaucoup aimé le Musée Forum Romain Molinete, situé sur le site même du forum romain (photo ci-dessus et photomontage “Jour 2”). Puis nous nous sommes rendus au théâtre romain, datant du Ier siècle apr. J.-C. Comptez un à deux jours, pour découvrir les monuments les plus emblématiques.

Troisième jour : nous rejoignons notre sympathique guide, (de la veille), dans la ville estudiantine de Murcie, dont la création remonte à 831 apr. J.-C. En arrivant à la magnifique plaza Cardinal Belluga, nous découvrons la Cathedral de Murcia et le Palais Épiscopal (à la très belle façade peinte). Nous visitons encore quelques églises baroques et monuments, et en fin d’après-midi, nous nous posons à la terrasse d’un café, située derrière la cathédrale. L’art du farniente.

                    La Manga, Carthagène et Murcie en images

Jour 1 : L’hôtel

Jour 2 : leçon de golf et visite de Carthagène

Jour 3 : promenade guidée dans Murcia

Photos : © Mademoiselle Le K – Tous droits réservés

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Grand Hyatt La Manga Club Golf & Spa, Office du tourisme espagnol, Turismo Region de Murcia

Un grand merci au  Grand Hyatt La Manga Club Golf & Spa, à l’Office du tourisme espagnol et à Turismo Region de Murcia. Comme toujours, ce sont mes opinions.

Strolling Around Bruges And Surroundings

A Huge Need for Beauty And Culture

At the beginning of spring, it was freezing cold and I walked for a long time in the historic center of Bruges without any real goal, just the huge need for beauty and culture. Cobbled streets, old buildings and the Reie river. Following the inspiration of the moment, I follow the narrow passage that opens onto an interior courtyard with a pretty garden. Continuing, near the canal, small bridge probably dating from the Middle Ages extremely curved and slippery. I observe the old stones steeped in history. And it’s off again to get lost in a maze of streets until nightfall. Walk, stroll and visit a museum!

In the city of chocolatiers, I finally tasted the famous chocolate (with hazelnuts) from Dominique Persoone, star chocolatier. Its chocolate is fine, subtle and tasty, without fuss: such a treat! I think the decor of his shop doesn’t represent well to the finesse of his creations. Close to the Ellis Gourmet Burger: very good burgers with quality meat. After many feasts (lololol), I finally head the Groeningemuseum to discover eminent Belgian painters over six centuries, starting with the Flemish masters Jan van Eyck (15th century) and Pieter Bruegel the Elder (16th century). The museum is not huge, but there are many major art works. A really exciting visit, collections absolutely to see!

The big breath of fresh air : on the way to Bruges, we made a detour through the landscape park of the Bulskampveld castle estate. The tour started with the Herb Garden (herbs that can be purchased from a vending machine; bring change). Then the Paths through the water: soothing landscape, even under a threatening sky. We continued into the nearby woods. Very pleasant walk without great difficulty, beneficial for both the mind and the body. As a reward for these 10 km walk: my first homemade ice cream of the season!

                                The day trip in pictures below

Stroll Through The Old Bruges

Flemish Painting, Chocolate And Hamburger

Bulskampveld

Photos : © Mademoiselle Le K – Tous droits réservés

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