Murcia

Sun-worshippers need look no further than the relaxing and, more importantly, sun-soaked Spanish spot Murcia, with its miles of pristine beaches and lively student-fed culture. Once renowned throughout the world for its production of fine silk, Murcia is now a prospering university town with an interesting cultural history, sweeping landscapes and if Spanish food-critics are to be believed, a standard and variety of delicious tapas dishes good enough to challenge many of its high profile relatives.