MURCIA CITY & CENTRAL

Experimental hop growing project in north-west Murcia looking positiveThe aim of the brewery is to only use locally-grown produce to make Murcia’s regional beer The Estrella de Levante brewery in Espinardo, in the northwest of the city of Murcia, has been engaged in an experimental project since 2018, the idea.. 28/07/2021

Sunflowers bask in the Provence sunshine......or is that the Murcian sunshineSunflowers are becoming a more common sight in Murcia, in both agricultural cultivation and parks Parques de Murcia shared a little video snip this morning showing sunflowers growing in the Jardín de Floridablanca in the centre of Murcia.. 28/07/2021

40-year-old with Covid dies two weeks after caesarean birth in MurciaThe victim had an induced birth in Cartagena hospital before being taken into intensive care in Murcia A 40-year-old woman, who gave birth two weeks ago, has died in the Region of Murcia after being admitted into intensive care with Covid-19. &.. 28/07/2021

Dance Natura activity for all ages at Terra Natura MurciaSeveral activities in and out of the water are on offer every day at Terra Natura Murcia Terra Natura Murcia offers a special ‘Dance Natura’ activity session every day for youngsters (and adults) in the enormous Splash Park, located opposite.. 27/07/2021

Slippery customer for Archena local policeA large ladder snake was found in the street by a local resident The last two years have provided near-perfect breeding conditions for rodents, the result being an explosion in rat populations all over the region, leading to multiple complaints.. 27/07/2021

Discounted tickets at Terra Natura until July 30Enjoy both the water park and the zoo, located on the outskirts of Murcia city, for just 15 euros Terra Natura Murcia is offering a special deal which includes entrance to the water park (Aqua Natura) and to the zoo for only 15 euros, for.. 23/07/2021

Murcia City Council closes parks over fears of falling tree branchesSeveral city parks will either be closed or have restricted access over the coming days as the extreme temperatures may lead to branches falling from trees The Department of Districts and Neighbourhoods, Human Resources and Urban Development, headed.. 22/07/2021

Couple arrested in Murcia for setting a woman on fire before trying to suffocate herPolice sources claim that the attempted murder was sparked by an earlier traffic accident involving the victim Guardia Civil in the Murcia outlying district of Los Ramos have arrested a man and a woman for attempted murder, after they allegedly.. 22/07/2021

Driver detained by Murcia police five times over the legal alcohol limitThe man was stopped in Cabezo de Torres on the outskirts of Murcia city Murcia city police have arrested a driver in the outlying district of Cabezo de Torres in Murcia city, after the driver was found to be five times over the legal alcohol limit.. 21/07/2021

Serious collision as car jumps red light and collides with tram in MurciaSeveral vehicles were involved in the smash which occurred in Murcia city A collision occurred on Monday, July 20 when a car collided with a tram beside the Campanile hotel on Avenida Juan Carlos 1, at the intersection with El Puntal. Several vehicles.. 21/07/2021

Nocturnal evenings with meal included at Terra Natura Murcia this summerThe promotion includes access to the park as well as a gourmet meal in Terra Natura’s Lion Plaza Terra Natura, located on the outskirts of Murcia, is organising special Gourmet Evenings at the park, where guests can enjoy a delicious dinner.. 19/07/2021

Murcia police catch thief stealing artificial turf from the central reservationThe thief was busy loading his vehicle when a Murcia police patrol drove past Murcia city Policía Local caught a green-fingered thief in the act on Wednesday evening (July 14) when they spotted a man busy stripping the artificial turf off.. 15/07/2021

Unconscious girl rescued from public swimming pool in MurciaA lifeguard rescues a boy and girl from the pool in a Murcia district, with the latter needing CPR attention. A 7-year-old girl required life-saving treatment after being pulled from a public swimming pool by a lifeguard in the La Alberca district.. 15/07/2021

June passenger numbers at Corvera airport a staggering 25,827 per cent higher The June total rose to over 15,000 from only 59 in the whole month last year Domestic flights carried more passengers to and from Corvera than those from the UK The latest data published by airport management company Aena reveal that the number.. 14/07/2021

The Almudí Palace of Murcia hosts a new exhibition: FeticheThe Sala Lucernario del Almudí in Murcia hosts the 'Fetiche' exhibition and joins two already on display in the Sala Alta and the Sala Columnas. The Almudí Palace of Murcia adds a new exhibition that brings together the.. 07/07/2021

17 free electric vehicle charging points to be installed in Murcia city 13,400 euros is being spent on the installation Murcia City Council has approved a project to boost electric vehicle charging infrastructures in the municipality with 17 new semi-fast charging points approved, at a cost of 13,400 euros. The.. 02/07/2021

Inland riverside areas in the Region of Murcia will also have lifeguards this summerAbarán, Archena, Bullas, Calasparra, Cieza, Lorca and Mula will all have lifeguards at their rivers and popular bathing spots to increase the safety of swimmers The Murcian regional government has approved the annual COPLA plan for 2021, which.. 18/06/2021

Noches del Malecón brings live music between May and August in the city of MurciaThis year the festival has expanded significantly in a new open-air venue in Murcia city The ‘Noches del Malecón’ music festival has expanded substantially this year and will take place between the end of May until the beginning.. 18/05/2021

The oldest tree in the region of Murcia, the Olivera Gorda in Ricote Over a thousand years old, many legends are attached to this monumental tree The Murcia region is full of unknown treasures, one of which is believed to be the oldest living tree in the whole of the region, the Olivera Gorda in Ricote. This monumental..

Murcia school focuses on students’ wellbeing for improved development during the pandemicELIS Murcia highlights the importance of personalised educational attention to minimise learning gaps caused by the loss of social interaction and on-site learning during the lockdown. The school offers guidance and training to parents, teaching and.. 17/03/2021