MURCIA REGION

Does using car heating waste fuel in Spain? A mechanic has the answerThe science behind why warming up your car during the Spanish winter doesn’t hit your wallet Just as motorists wonder how much blasting the air conditioning during the scorching summer months will cost them in fuel, in winter drivers have frosty.. 14/01/2026

Spain drafts emergency plan to protect dolphins, turtles and birds caught in Murcia fishing netsConservationists agree that fishermen in the Region of Murcia are generally “very good” at releasing trapped animals Spain is drawing up emergency rules to stop dolphins, sea turtles and seabirds dying in fishing nets after poor practices.. 14/01/2026

Nearly 40 beaches, museums and walking routes across Murcia to become more accessibleMore than €1 million will be invested to improve access to some of the most important cultural, historic and natural sites across the region Winter in the Region of Murcia is a great time to get out and about. The weather is perfect for walking.. 14/01/2026

Cold homes and hard choices for thousands across the Region of MurciaOne in five residents struggle to heat their homes as energy poverty tightens its grip As winter takes hold, thousands of people across the Region of Murcia are facing the same stark dilemma each day: whether to spend what little money they have on heating.. 14/01/2026

Housewives in Spain can claim €629 pension each month in 2026Thousands of women across Spain who dedicated their lives to unpaid domestic work can now claim non-contributory retirement benefit For decades, millions of women across Spain have spent their lives running households and raising families without.. 14/01/2026

Corvera airport ends 2025 on a high as passenger numbers continue to climbInternational travel drives growth at Region of Murcia International Airport despite domestic dip The Region of Murcia International Airport at Corvera has closed 2025 with just under one million passengers, rounding off a year of steady growth and.. 13/01/2026

Tourism in Spain hits the brakes after years of rapid growthThe experts say the slowdown is natural and the industry remains in strong shape throughout Spain heading into 2026 Spain’s tourism industry is beginning to slow its pace after several years of rapid post-Covid growth, with new figures showing.. 13/01/2026

Murcia extends mask mandate in healthcare settings for another two weeksThe Region of Murcia will keep facemasks compulsory in hospitals and health centres until January 28 Face masks will remain mandatory in hospitals, health centres and primary care emergency services across the Region of Murcia for another fortnight.. 13/01/2026

Former employees accuse Julio Iglesias of sexual assault at Caribbean homesTwo women say they faced control, intimidation and abuse while working for the singer in 2021 Two former employees of Spanish singer Julio Iglesias have accused him of sexual assault, describing what they say was an atmosphere of fear, control and abuse.. 13/01/2026

Retirees beware: Spanish pension scam letters are back in circulationFraudsters claiming to offer pension increases are targeting retirees in Spain with fake requests for ID and bank details Pensioners across Spain are being warned about a nasty scam that's doing the rounds again this January, just as people are.. 13/01/2026

Murcia cuts red tape to speed up housing constructionThe new law will combine all housing approval steps into a single process, cutting years off construction times The Regional Government of Murcia is taking steps to make building new homes faster and simpler. President Fernando López Miras.. 13/01/2026

Your place in the sun and your place underground? Bunkers on the rise in MurciaA giant billboard in the centre of Murcia is turning heads, signalling the rise of private bunkers Murcia is popular for its year-round sunshine and beautiful beaches, making it the perfect place for a second home. But what about a home a little.. 13/01/2026

Cartagena Parque Sauces dinosaurs targeted by vandals yet againMiscreants have ripped legs and arms off several displays in Parque Sauces   It's been almost five years since the dinosaurs first appeared in Parque Sauces in Cartagena but sadly, what was supposed to be an urban retreat has turned into a.. 13/01/2026

Free Spanish-language tours of Lorca in Spanish January 2026Discover the most important buildings of the old city centre on a 90-minute tour of Lorca! For those with enough understanding of the Spanish language these free tours of the city of Lorca are a great way to see the historic city and some of its most important..

Corvera Airport spends €125,000 a year keeping animals off the runwayThe new contract covers everything from birds and wild boar to stray dogs and cats at Murcia's international airport Aena has renewed its contract to keep animals away from the Region of Murcia International Airport at Corvera, ensuring planes.. 13/01/2026

Why trusting the doctor is essential for health Medical professionals are indispensable figures in society, as they improve people’s quality of life. They do not only treat illnesses, but also listen to their patients, accompany them and provide support throughout all stages of their lives.. 13/01/2026

Lorca adds new cemetery tour to its array of tourism attractionsDelve into the history of Lorca at the cemetery of San Clemente! The city of Lorca continues to broaden the range of its tourism activities and the latest addition to the offer consists of guided tours of the cemetery of San Clemente, located south of.. 13/01/2026

Lorca reports increase in tourist and visitor numbers in 202515,600 non-Spanish visitors came to Lorca last year The Town Hall of Lorca has reported a significant increase in the number of visitors and tourists seeking information at the Tourist Office and information points in the city during 2025, with non-Spaniards.. 13/01/2026

Spain's €60 travel pass goes on sale: Everything you need to knowUnlimited travel across Spain for 30 days with the new flat-rate ticket is now available Spain's new Single Transport Pass went on sale this Monday January 12, letting travellers zip around the country for a flat rate of €60. The Ministry.. 13/01/2026

New restaurant-bar, padel and wellness centre to open in Puerto de MazarrónThe new centre is being built on the site of a former nightclub that has been empty for years A new padel and wellness centre with a gym and a swimming pool is being built at the entrance to Puerto de Mazarrón, on a site that has been sitting.. 13/01/2026