Discover Murcia in September: fair, culture and gastronomy in the Murcian capital

September 9, 2025
5:55 pm
Comunicación Servitoro

Visiting Murcia in September means immersing yourself in a city that breathes joy and tradition. The September Fair fills the streets with music, colour and the aromas of its cuisine, while the Plaza de Toros de La Condomina becomes the beating heart of bullfighting in the region. But the city has much more to offer: history, art, walks through its old quarter, typical flavours and nearby excursions that complete a truly memorable trip.

What to see in Murcia

Monuments and heritage

Murcia Cathedral: This iconic Baroque and Gothic temple is a must. Don’t miss its towering bell tower, which dominates the skyline, and the impressive main altarpiece.
Real Casino de Murcia: More than just a casino, this palace combines modernist and neoclassical styles, with halls decorated with frescoes, marble and fine woodwork. A gem for architecture lovers.
Cardenal Belluga Square: Located in front of the cathedral, it’s perfect for photos and for soaking up daily Murcian life.
Salzillo Museum: Dedicated to Baroque sculptor Francisco Salzillo, renowned for his Holy Week processional sculptures.
Segura River Walk: A peaceful stroll among historic bridges and landscaped areas.

What to do during the September Fair

La Condomina Bullring: Enjoy bullfights, novilladas (junior bullfights) and popular spectacles. The September Fair is one of the year’s highlights, filling the city with festive spirit.
Peñas and street parties: The streets come alive with local peñas (social clubs), live music, food stalls and dancing until dawn.
Parades and processions: The fair blends religious tradition with popular celebration, so don’t miss the processions honouring the Virgin of la Fuensanta, Murcia’s patron saint.

Murcia cannot be understood without its orchards, its warm climate and its North African influence… Murcia is full of surprises.

Gastronomy and restaurants

Murcia is famous for its orchard and traditional cuisine:

Recommended restaurants:

La Pequeña Taberna: perfect for sampling Murcian tapas with fresh produce from the huerta.
El Churra: known for traditional meat and rice dishes with authentic local recipes.
Casa Pedro: specialities in fish and rice, with a Murcian touch.

Typical dishes you must try:

Zarangollo: scrambled eggs with courgette and onion.
Marinera: Russian salad served on a breadstick with anchovy, a tapas classic.
Rice with rabbit and snails: a traditional countryside dish.
Meat pie or paparajotes: the latter being lemon leaves battered and fried with sugar and cinnamon – a fair-time favourite.

Ice creams and sweets:

Heladería La Flor: artisan ice creams with local flavours.
Confitería Floridablanca: the best place to try paparajotes, the traditional sweet of the September Fair.

Day trips from Murcia

Cartagena: 45 minutes away, a port city with Roman heritage, the Roman Theatre and the National Museum of Underwater Archaeology.
Lorca: Famous for its castle and Baroque heritage, ideal for history lovers.
Sierra de Espuña: For nature and hiking, less than an hour from Murcia, with panoramic trails and viewpoints.
Mar Menor and Costa Cálida beaches: Perfect for combining the fair with a swim in September, when the water is still warm.