MURCIA NORTH & NORTH WEST

Firefighters stamp out 14 separate forest fires caused by lightning strikes in Murcia this WednesdayThe first was declared at 7.51pm in Las Moratillas de Yecla Firefighters in the Region of Murcia were called out to put out no fewer than 14 different forest fires in the evening of this Wednesday June 18, all of them caused by lightning strikes. &.. 19/06/2025

Temporary respite breaks offer elderly residents professional and personal support at DomusVi Ciudad de MurciaDomusVi Ciudad de Murcia, a home from home with wellbeing guaranteed from the very first day Caring for an elderly relative, neighbour or friend is a great test of the dedication of those upon whom the duty falls, and often they become so engrossed with the..

Taster menu on a short walk in Caravaca de la Cruz for just 16 euros!Enjoy the city centre as you discover some of the favourite snacks of Caravaca! In 2025 the Town Hall of Caravaca de la Cruz has joined forces with local restaurants to launch a series of five easily affordable gastronomic routes in and around the city under..

Baroque façade of Caravaca Town Hall building restored after decades hidden behind cementThe building’s 18th-century façade had been covered up for years, but has now been revealed in all its splendour The rear façade of Caravaca de la Cruz’s Town Hall has been restored to its original 18th-century Baroque style.. 17/06/2025

Cycling tours in and around Caravaca for all the familyA brilliant healthy way to discover the city and surroundings of Caravaca One of the most enjoyable, healthiest and most environmentally-friendly ways to explore any location is on the saddle of your bike, and these guided excursions in the holy city of Caravaca..

The supermarket giant that is rapidly gaining ground in MurciaThe increasingly popular chain is opening new stores in Cartagena, Murcia and Caravaca Move over Mercadona, there’s some competition in town. Valencian supermarket cooperative Consum is gaining ground in the Region of Murcia, with three new.. 16/06/2025

First forest fire of the summer: 1,600 square metres of vegetation burn in Albudeite, MurciaThe blaze was declared fully extinguished on Wednesday evening following coordinated efforts from air and ground crews Murcia’s forest fire season has officially begun with the first blaze of the summer reported in the municipality of Albudeite.. 13/06/2025

You wouldn't believe where Carlos Alcaraz lives: A tiny wooden hut on the border of Murcia and AlicanteA look inside the modest 90m2 wooden house where the champion tennis player prepares for greatness While tennis star Carlos Alcaraz continues to make headlines on the courts of Roland Garros and Wimbledon, away from the global spotlight he leads an.. 12/06/2025

Yecla's central market now has specialised toilets for those with ostomy bagsThe San Cayetano Market now has an accessible new facility and changing room that respond to long-standing local demands from ostomy patients The San Cayetano Market in central Yecla has taken a significant step forward in accessibility and inclusivity.. 12/06/2025

Caravaca de la Cruz steps into the spotlight with new role in Film CommissionThe historic town hopes to attract film and TV productions with its unique locations and cinematic charm   Caravaca de la Cruz is ready for its close-up. The municipality has officially joined the Region of Murcia Film Commission, a platform designed.. 11/06/2025

Tapas, wine tasting, honey and history: The 5 Yecla companies just added to the list for quality tourist experiencesThe annual tourism board meeting welcomes five new names to Yecla’s growing network of certified attractions Five Yecla businesses have just been recognised for offering top-notch visitor experiences – and it’s all thanks to their commitment.. 11/06/2025

Discover the liquid gold that is the olive oil of the Region of Murcia!Olive oil tourism in the Region of Murcia Here in the Region of Murcia olive oil is an essential part of our culture and our history, and now of our tourist activity as well! Olive oil is becoming more and more popular and rightly so, representing.. 10/06/2025

Wild boar numbers in Murcia revealed through groundbreaking wildlife surveyThe study of two Murcia regional parks shows that there are almost two boars for every square kilometre Wild boars may traditionally be seen as secretive and elusive creatures but in the forests of the Region of Murcia, they are no longer in hiding.. 09/06/2025

This was the Jumilla Moors and Christians event, in picturesPictures show just how successful the growing Moors and Christians festival is becoming in Jumilla   This weekend from Friday June 6 to Sunday 8, the northern Murcia town of Jumilla hosted its Moros y Cristianos fiesta, a festival which has a.. 09/06/2025

Jumilla botanical garden reopens after a 6-month improvement programThe La Estacada garden in Jumilla is one of the most popular of its kind in the Region of Murcia The beautiful botanical garden of La Estacada, just outside the town of Jumilla in north-western Murcia, has reopened to the public this week after improvements.. 04/06/2025

Jumilla municipal swimming pool set to open on June 20Important renovation work is being carried out on the pool prior to its opening The Town Hall of Jumilla has announced that despite the need for urgent repairs, the municipal open-air swimming pool alongside Avenida de la Libertad (click here for map).. 03/06/2025

Exciting ways to see the wildlife of the Region of Murcia!Where to see animals from whales to eagles in the Region of Murcia! Wild animals are all around is, of course, but so accustomed are we to small insects and birds that we rarely stop to remember that not so far away are some of the most fascinating and impressive..

Stream: The horror movie filmed in Yecla which is wowing festivals in the UK and USAA locally made thriller has become Yecla’s first film to premiere internationally on Amazon Prime Video   A chilling new horror film called Stream, shot and produced in the northern Murcia town of Yecla, has taken the international festival.. 27/05/2025

How Jumilla keeps ahead of the pack when it comes to wine and cheese tastingDiscover the secret to the professional training sessions that give Murcia its competitive edge   Recently in Jumilla, the Bodegas Viña Elena winery hosted the second annual workshop day of professional cheese cutting and tastings for the.. 27/05/2025

Residents at DomusVi Ciudad de Murcia living the high life to stay fit and alert!Social activities and interaction are key elements of the care provided at the DomusVi centre in Murcia The past few weeks have been a busy time for residents at the DomusVI centre in the outskirts of the city of Murcia, with a series of social activities.. 16/05/2025