I went over to Murcia 2 or 3 years ago with my wife staying in Santiago De La Ribera while searching the area looking for a property to buy and settle over there. We looked at the Sierra Golf resort - too remote as we wouldn't be driving on arrival, Balsicas - didn't fancy either the properties or the town although the rail links looked interesting, Sucina - loved the place, loved the people, loved the house we viewed, unfortunately it got sold the next day.
When we got back my wife decided she couldn't make the move permanently so it got put on the back burner.
I'm now on my own and after a couple of weeks research have decided that Los Alcazares is the place for me. I'm hoping to go over within 3 or 4 weeks with a view to a long term rental, 1 or 2 bedroom.
Now in my early 60's so a bit of warmth is desired to ease the old bones.
Maybe I'll meet some of you in the near future. Take care. A.