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Murcia airport -- Gastronomy

The rice cultivated in Murcia deserves a chapter all to itself. The Muslims grew this crop throughout the region and from henceforth it has formed a vital component of Murcian cuisine. Today, Murcian rice, with the Denomination of Origin Calasparra –for example the exquisite rice known as "bomba", is famous world-wide. This is not surprising when we take into account that by the fourteenth century the rice cultivated in the area of Calasparra was already being exported to Majorca and North Africa. The Murcians prepare their rice in many ways. Apart from the typical rice with vegetables, the traveller can also choose between rice with rabbit and snails, rice with pork or "caldero", a typical coastal dish, made by cooking rice in abundant fish stock. Other dishes shouldn't be forgotten, such as the gypsy casserole and wheat stew. Although vegetables form a great majority of Murcian dishes, as we have seen other ingredients are also used. Besides fish, meat is also a very important component of the local cooking and meat lovers who visit the region will enjoy the range of dishes on offer. These include kid and suckling lamb. The very famous and unique "chuletas de cordero al ajo cabañil" are suckling lamb chops served with a dressing comprised of chopped garlic, vinegar and a bay leaf. Worth special mention is the game, especially rabbit, hare, partridge and quail. The local meat pie and hind deer pie are very original contributions to Spanish gastronomy. Another dish which supposes a "must" as far as the visitor goes is the "caldo con pelotas" - a stew made of turkey with meatballs, traditionally served over Christmas. - It is just another example of the imaginative cooking of this region.

Hotels

Bauza H&R
Goya 79
28001 Madrid

     



Opened in 1999, BAUZA H&R incorporates new ideas in decoration and functionality inspired by sensitivity and imagination. This intellectual and artistic character make it Madrid's most fashionable hotel. Located in Goya street in the heart of the Salamanca quarter where culture, shopping and bussiness come together..

High Tech President Castellana
Marques De Villamagna, 4
28001 Madrid

     



The High Tech President Castellana Hotel is placed in the main business centre of Madrid,next to Paseo de la Castellana, the main central avenue of the city and main business area of the country, close also by the exclusive shopping area of Serrano Street of Madrid, next to the Plaza de Colón, National Library. Perfectly connected by bus, underground and just next to the central station of the shuttle bus to Barajas - Madrid Airport in Colón Square..

Mirasierra Suites Hotel
Alfredo Marqueríe, 43
28034 Madrid
     



Luxurious hotel located in a privileged residential area of Madrid, just five minutes away from the city's financial district (Paseo de la Castellana) and the IFEMA-Juan Carlos I Congress Centre. Ten minutes away from the airport (complimentary shuttle service). The hotel is surrounded by natural light and gardens and features an outstanding design with all the services to grant our clients all the comfort and luxury. We provide state-of-the-art communication technology as well as secretarial and executive services. All combined with personal attention and a professional staff to create a new hotel concept..

Golf courses

Desert Springs Golf Club
Calle Baria, s/n, (Edificio Villasol, Villaricos) 04618 Cuevas del Almanzora (Almería)
Tel. +34 950467104 / Fax +34 950467209

holes: 18
par: 72


On the Almería to Murcia motorway, take the Cuevas de Almanzora exit. 6 kms. further along, there is a junction where you take the road to Vera. 3 kms. later there is another junction: head for Palomares. The course is around 5 kms away. .


Golf El Puerto
Carretera Puerto de Santa María - Sanlúcar, Km. 1
11500 El Puerto de Santa María (Cádiz)
Tel. +34 956876541 / Fax +34 956854866

holes: 18
par: 72


Designed by the famous golf pro Manuel Piñero, this 18-hole golf course is conceived to feature soft, undulated forms for a more enjoyable golfing experience. Numerous indigenous trees shall be planted on and around the course..