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Murcia bank holiday opening hours: Which supermarkets and shops will be open on May 1
Full breakdown of opening hours across the Region of Murcia during the May bank holiday weekend
The May bank holiday weekend is almost here in the Region of Murcia, with Friday May 1 marking Labour Day and giving many residents a welcome three-day break.
While the long weekend is good news for time off, it does mean changes to normal shopping routines. Most shops, supermarkets and large retail stores will either close completely or run reduced hours, so anyone planning a shopping trip will need to check ahead.
What’s happening in Murcia shopping centres
Several of Murcia’s main shopping centres will be partially open on May 1, but with limited services.
At Nueva Condomina, Thader, La Noria and Atalayas, only restaurants and cinemas will be open on Labour Day. The retail stores themselves will remain closed.
Shoppers will need to wait until Saturday May 2 for full access again, with an additional opening on Sunday May 3, which is one of the designated trading Sundays.
In Lorca, Parque Almenara will stay closed on both Friday and Sunday, opening only on Saturday as normal.
Meanwhile, Espacio Mediterráneo in Cartagena and Dos Mares in San Javier will stay fully open across the entire bank holiday weekend, including May 1, as both operate year-round.
High street stores and department shops
Major fashion chains under Inditex, including Zara and Stradivarius, will close on May 1.
They will reopen on Saturday during normal hours and then operate on Sunday with reduced opening times from 12pm to 8pm.
El Corte Inglés in Murcia and Cartagena will also close on Labour Day. It will open as usual on Saturday and then run shorter hours on Sunday from 11am to 9pm.
Supermarket opening times in Murcia
Supermarkets will also see a mix of closures and adjusted hours across the Region.
- Mercadona will close on both May 1 and Sunday May 3, as it doesn’t open on public holidays or Sundays
- Carrefour will be closed on Labour Day, although some smaller city stores may open depending on location, so it’s worth checking individual opening hours
- Carrefour will be open as normal on May 2 and again on Sunday in most locations
- Lidl will close most of its stores on May 1, with opening times varying slightly by branch
- Aldi stores will also largely remain closed on Labour Day, with local opening hours available online
- Consum supermarkets will be closed on May 1 in most cases, although some stores may vary, so checking the store locator is advised
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Address
PARQUE MEDITERRANEO, P.I. CABEZO BEAZA CARTAGENA 30353 MurciaTel: 968 086 433
Mobile: 968 086 436
Mobile: 968 086 436
Where to shop Cartagena and the Mar Menor Murcia
The Espacio Mediterráneo shopping centre is on the eastern outskirts of Cartagena, heading out of the city towards La Manga and the Mar Menor, and contains a large Carrefour hypermarket, as well as C&A, Primark, Zara, Massimo Dutti, Levi's, Sdera, Mango, Benetton, Springfield, Stradivarius, Rumbo, Women's Secret, The Phone House, Game Stop, HyM, restaurants, a cinema complex and a bowling alley.
There are a wide range of retail outlets specializing in fashion, household goods, cosmetics, accessories, holiday necessities, electrical goods and footwear, including big name brands and other major brands also operate large stores in the neighbouring retail park.
Those who enjoy their shopping will be quite happy to spend the entire day here, enjoying a 
well-earned break at lunchtime to enjoy one of the restaurants or bars, most of which are located on the first floor above the main entrance hall. There are fourteen establishments to choose from, offering kebabs or pasta, hamburgers or ice-cream, tapas or Brazilian barbecues: there's bound to be something for everyone among the dishes on offer!
With easy motorway access and ample parking both on the main concourse of the retail park and underneath the Carrefour hypermarket, it's easy to leave the car while you stroll around the pleasant, modern mall before filling the boot with your purchases and heading back after a hard day's shop!
Opening Times:
Monday to Sunday 10.00 to 22.00 (restaurants 12.00 to 01.00)
How to get there:
By car
From Cartagena: A-30 direction Murcia, exit 191
From Murcia: A-30 direction Cartagena, exit 191
From Alicante: AP-7 direction Cartagena, exit 191
GPS
37º 37' 33.01" N
0º 56' 52.40" W
By bus
Bus Number 4. Timetable Monday to Saturday
From Canteras: 7:00 a 22:30 every 30 minutes
From Polígono Industrial: 7:45 a 22:15 every 30 minutes
From Galifa: 6:55; 7:55; 11:25; 13:25; 16:25; 19:25; 21:55
Bus Number 4. Timetable Sundays & Holidays
From Canteras: 8:00 a 22:30 every 30 minutes
From Polígono Industrial: 8:00 a 22:00 every 30 minutes
From Galifa: 7:55; 11:25; 13:25; 16:25; 19:25; 21:55
Espacio Mediterráneo
Pol. Industrial Cabezo Beaza
30395 Cartagena, Murcia
968 086433
Click for map, Espacio Mediterráneo
For more information, go to webpage, Espacio Mediterráneo
