Casino de Murcia - This palatial establishment was originally a gentlemen's club in the 19th and 20th centuries, with rooms furnished in themes, such as the Versailles Ballroom, or the Arabic patio. Museo de Auqueologia de Murcia - One of Spain's finest museums, the Museo de Auqueologia records the history of the area with displays and exhibits that date back to prehistoric times. Lorca - An hour s drive from Murcia is Lorca and its diverse, sometimes crumbling, architectural leftovers from different times and cultures. Baroque magnificence, Renaissance beauty, and medieval ghettos, all speak of the centuries of human habitation of the town and its surrounding areas. Aguilas - About one and a half hours drive from Murcia is the delightful fortified medieval town of Guilas. This is a tourist haven with lovely beaches and coves to explore, ancient structures, and the pier on the Bay of Hornillo.