MURCIA NEWS

Jumilla leads the new Murcia wine tourism strategy at FITUR in MadridThe Region of Murcia tourist board highlights the importance of Jumilla as a tourist destination On Thursday 21st January the Region of Murcia tourist board made a presentation at the FITUR tourism fair in Madrid outlining new strategies relating to wine.. 23/01/2026

Caravaca de la Cruz plants nearly 100 trees to create more green spaces across townThe employment scheme grant will see Caravaca workers plant new species in parks, streets and school grounds Caravaca de la Cruz Town Council is planting nearly 100 trees across parks, gardens, streets and public spaces as part of a drive to improve.. 21/01/2026

Aurora Borealis lights up the skies across the Region of MurciaStrong solar activity made the northern lights visible in Cieza, Moratalla and other parts of southern Spain Murcia isn’t a place you expect to see the northern lights, but this week the sky put on a rare show. A strong solar storm lit.. 21/01/2026

Jumilla presents Semana Santa 2026 posterThe Easter processions began over 600 years ago in Jumilla! The official poster promoting the events during Easter Week in Jumilla, which have been awarded International Tourist Interest status in recognition of their deep-rotted traditions and the feeling.. 21/01/2026

Jumilla already preparing for August fiestas!Posters and leaflets are on display this week at the huge FITUR tourism fair in Madrid As we grit our teeth (if not the roads!) and put up with the cold of January throughout Spain, in Jumilla this week they’re already looking forward to the month.. 21/01/2026

Murcia hospitals under fire over negligence claims and long waitsPatient Advocate reports 430 cases in 2025 while reputation rankings slip Murcia's public hospitals are facing growing scrutiny over patient complaints, lengthy waiting lists and declining national reputation. New reports paint a challenging picture.. 20/01/2026

Yecla announces million-euro investment in the ruined Moorish castle Hisn Yakka gave its name both the castle hill and the town of Yecla itself The Town Hall of Yecla has announced an investment totalling slightly more than a million euros in a project to breathe life into the remains of the 11th- to 14th-century Moorish.. 19/01/2026

€2.8 Million investment to restore the Río Mula and reduce flood riskThe CHS is restoring the Río Mula river from La Cierva reservoir to the Segura River to improve drainage and the riverbanks Restoration of the Río Mula river has begun, with over €2.8 million being spent to remove invasive.. 15/01/2026

48,000 euros for improvements to popular Lorca hiking pathThe Cejo de los Enamorados route takes walkers into the mountains west of Lorca The hiking path of the Cejo de los Enamorados, in the mountains to the west of the city of Lorca which stretch all the way to boundary between Murcia and Andalucía.. 15/01/2026

Pre-registration now open for the gruelling Ruta de las Fortalezas run in CartagenaThe 53-kilometre course visits castles, fortresses, gun batteries and old city walls belonging to the military history of Cartagena The initial pre-registration opens on Thursday 15th January for the 15th annual edition of the Ruta de las Fortalezas de.. 15/01/2026

Jumilla to promote wine tourism at the FITUR fair in MadridThe Region of Murcia will be presenting a new Wine Tourism initiative at the largest annual tourism fair in the world FITUR, the largest annual tourism fair in the world is being held in Madrid from 21st to 25th January, and the municipality of Jumilla.. 15/01/2026

Murcia's enchanted snail: A tiny new species from a legendary springUniversity researchers uncover Robustiella incantata, first stygobiont snail unique to Region of Murcia Researchers at the University of Murcia have found a brand new snail species, so small it's almost magical, living in the groundwater of a spring.. 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

Jumilla secures €30,000 grant to improve museum accessibility for disabled visitorsThe project will add tactile resources, Braille materials and audio guides to three museum spaces Jumilla Town Council has secured a €30,000 grant from Region of Murcia government to improve universal accessibility in the town's museums. &.. 12/01/2026

Murcia hospitals at full stretch as post-holiday pressures mountEmergency rooms crowded despite falling flu numbers, with ministers warning of potential post-Christmas spike Hospitals across the Region of Murcia faced a challenging Wednesday this week, with nearly 100 patients left waiting for beds. The hardest hit.. 08/01/2026

Expansion approved for Thader Shopping Centre and Commercial Park, MurciaThader shopping centre and commercial park is set to get bigger, with more shops, restaurants, leisure spots, and plenty of new parking The Thader shopping centre and commercial park in north of Murcia city is set to grow, with plans approved.. 05/01/2026

Holy Jubilee Year begins in Cehegín on July 25The Jubilee celebrates the 300th anniversary of the arrival of the figure of the Virgen de las Maravillas in Cehegín On 25th July 2025 a year-long Holy Jubilee Year begins in the town of Cehegín in the north-west of the Region of Murcia.. 10/07/2025

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..

Floracion peach blossoms in Cieza this spring: When is the best time to go?Witness the magic of the Cieza peach trees in bloom this year Every spring, the fields around Cieza in Spain’s Region of Murcia celebrate an unparalleled spectacle of nature – the floración, or the flowering of the blossoms on the.. 21/01/2025

Yecla fiestas awarded International Tourist Interest statusThe December fiestas in Yecla are renowned for the atmosphere, the enthusiasm and the sounds and smells of gunfire! Although not much was made of it at the time, congratulations are due to the tourism staff at the Town Hall of Yecla and to the town itself..