La Manga and Cabo de Palos plan for life beyond the summer seasonLocal businesses and the town hall are working on autumn events, beach services and plans to keep the coastal area active throughout the year Summer may be winding down, but businesses in La Manga and Cabo de Palos are already looking ahead to.. 21/09/2026

Food shopping gets more expensive as some everyday favourites see big price risesFresh berries, citrus fruit, green vegetables and eggs have all seen sizeable price rises over the past year If your weekly food shop has been feeling a little more expensive lately, some of the latest figures from Spain's inflation data show.. 21/09/2026

Cartagena Archaeological Museum reopens with a fresh look and new exhibitionAfter closing for refurbishment over the summer, the museum is ready to reopen with improved displays and a new exhibition celebrating the history of fashion After a summer spent carrying out refurbishment work, Cartagena's Enrique Escudero.. 21/09/2026

Torrential rain caused flooding and 93 incidents across the Region of MurciaCartagena was the worst-affected area, with 65 incidents reported after more than 70 litres of rain fell in an hour Cartagena bore the brunt of Thursday morning's torrential rain, with emergency services dealing with dozens of incidents across.. 18/09/2026

Murcia salaries among the lowest in Spain and struggle to keep up with rising pricesAverage pay reached €1,772 a month in 2025, but workers in the Region lost 1.2% of their purchasing power as prices rose faster than wages Workers in the Region of Murcia may have seen their salaries increase a bit last year, but rising prices.. 17/09/2026

Red alert issued in Murcia as storms bring flooding and disruption across SpainTorrential rain has caused flooding, travel disruption and thousands of emergency call-outs across eastern Spain, with one man confirmed dead after his vehicle was swept away by floodwater in Barcelona Storms have caused flooding and major disruption.. 17/09/2026

Three Murcia restaurants shortlisted for Spain's top new restaurant awardThe three restaurants are among 41 restaurants shortlisted for the 2025 TheFork Awards Three restaurants from the Region of Murcia have been shortlisted for a national award celebrating some of Spain's best new restaurants. Pepe Juan Barra.. 16/09/2026

The sky's the limit as the future of drone technology descends on San JavierThe former San Javier airport is hosting 74 companies and more than 2,000 industry professionals for two days of drone technology and live demonstrations San Javier's former airport is looking rather different this week as it plays host to.. 16/09/2026

Storm warnings in the Murcia Region as temperatures drop by up to 10 degreesYellow weather warnings are in place for storms and heavy rain, while temperatures could fall by up to 10 degrees in parts of the Region within 24 hours After days of late-summer heat,the Region of Murcia is about to see a change in the weather.. 16/09/2026

Los Urrutias residents call for sunken yacht to be removedThe sailing boat has been lying just 20 metres from the shore for more than a week, blocking a passage residents created to reach the Mar Menor For some residents of Los Urrutias, getting into the Mar Menor for a swim has become more difficult.. 10/09/2026

Why the Mar Menor law is being changed and why so many people are angryOpponents fear weaker penalties for farmers could make it harder to protect Spain’s largest saltwater lagoon The controversial reform of Murcia’s Mar Menor protection law has taken its first major step forward, but the changes are already.. 10/09/2026

Autumn breaks, winter sun and trips home: Getting to Corvera Airport made easyFrom Torrevieja and La Zenia to La Manga, Mazarrón and Mojácar, Airport Buses offers convenient connections to Murcia International Airport The suitcases might only just have been unpacked after the summer holidays, but for many people.. 09/09/2026

Los Alcázares announces new flood guidance as weather warnings are issuedParents are being asked not to travel to schools to collect children during orange or red alerts, while residents are warned about flooded roads and garages Los Alcázares is stepping up its preparations for heavy rain, with the Ayuntamiento.. 08/09/2026

Volotea plans more flights from Corvera Airport as airline eyes permanent baseThe airline says a permanent base at the Region of Murcia Airport could allow it to expand from its current seven destinations to as many as 20 over the next few years Volotea has big plans for Murcia Airport(Corvera Airport), and they could mean.. 08/09/2026

136 baby turtles hatch on Murcia beaches this summerTwo protected loggerhead turtle nests in La Manga and Calblanque have produced 136 live hatchlings, with dozens released into the sea and 57 now entering a conservation programme A total of 136 baby loggerhead turtles have been successfully recovered.. 07/09/2026

Growing piles of washed-up seagrass on Murcia beaches fuel complaintsNew regulations mean councils need permission before moving washed-up seagrass, while the Murcia regional government says the build-up is creating safety concerns New restrictions on how washed-up Posidonia seagrass can be managed on beaches across..