What's New
There are some exciting new developments in and around the Murcia region. Please read on for more details...
Paramount Theme Park
Paramount Pictures have chosen the region of Murcia for the construction of the biggest theme park in Spain, which aims to compete directly with Disneyland in Paris. The proposed site is within half an hour of Prestige Penthouses. Details and plans for their new theme park will be released in the next few months, including details about rides and facilities. The park is estimated to be up and running in approximately 4 years (2015).
The new Paramount theme park will consist of three major attractions; City Adventure will be based on the film Titanic and will boast a huge reproduction of the ship. The City of Adventure will also host a roller coaster based on The Italian Job as well as a virtual reality feature titled Mission Impossible.
The second area will be called Lost Valley and a water ride will re-create a trip down the Congo river, alongside a recreation of the crypt from Tomb Raider, as well as a second rollercoaster, inspired by the legend of Beowulf.
The third area is being built specifically with younger children in mind and will be called Woodland Fantasy. This area will be more tranquil and will be home to a large tree, alongside magic workshops, and interactive adventures, one of which is inspired by the Spiderwick Chronicles. Adults won’t be disappointed either, as Plaza Futura will offer a cutting edge technology area to feature Star Trek and a recreation of War of the Worlds, in addition to a 'passage of terror' based on Paranormal Activity.
The centerpiece of the park will feature an avenue flanked by hotels, restaurants and a shopping centre with a pavilion inspired by local attractions of Murcia and Spain. The park will be built on 108 acres of land in Alhama de Murcia, which is conveniently located nearby the newly constructed international airport at Corvera, due to open shortly in 2012. Samper described the park as 'the envy of Europe', with Murcia offering 300 days of sunshine a year and an average temperature of 21 degrees more information.
A Bridge Between China and Spain
The idea is to create a meeting place for China and Spain by developing a special investment zone that promotes and strengthens economic, commercial and cultural relations between the two countries... more information
Corvera Airport
The construction of a new airport Corvera to serve the Murcia region is underway and should be completed in 2012. This will help open up the region to a range of foreign travellers, who currently fly into Alicante or San Javier.
