MURCIA REGION

Water reserves increase dramatically for the Region of MurciaThe reservoirs of the Segura basin are set to double their levels in just a couple of weeks! The reservoir of El Cenajo near Moratalla (aero-dron.es) One of the consequences of the series of storms which have battered Spain since Christmas is.. 12/02/2026

Over-45s face ageism barrier in Spain's job huntRed Cross study reveals widespread bias as older workers share their stories If you're over 45 and job hunting in Spain, you might hear comments like "We need more active people" or "You're not up to date with tech." A new.. 12/02/2026

La Playa del Espejo in Los Alcazares to become even more accessible for everyoneNew improvements will upgrade the beach's facilities, including walkways, adapted showers, shaded areas and fully accessible information The Town Hall of Los Alcázares is set to improve and expand the accessible beach facilities.. 12/02/2026

Murcia forecast February 12-15: More weather warnings for strong wind all this weekendThe wind just won’t let up in Spain after a January that was one of the darkest and wettest in over a quarter of a century! Murcia weather warnings, Friday February 14   It seems hard to believe after so many weeks of gusty conditions.. 12/02/2026

Court investigates the death of a young English teacher in Murcia hospital Authorities have launched an inquiry following the death of a 24-year-old Filipina English teacher at Virgen de La Arrixaca Hospital A 24-year-old Filipina English teacher has died at Murcia's Virgen de La Arrixaca hospital, prompting a court.. 12/02/2026

Final day of rail strike saw 700 cancellations across SpainLow staff turnout led to widespread cancellations and commuter chaos Thousands of rail passengers across Spain faced fresh disruption on Wednesday February 11 as the third and final day of strike action led to around 700 train cancellations nationwide.. 12/02/2026

Traffic disruptions across Cartagena this Friday and Saturday due to the Cycling Tour and CarnivalExpect road closures, short traffic stops and bus changes across Cartagena and nearby towns as the Cycling Tour and Carnival take place This Friday and Saturday, roads across Cartagena and some nearby towns will be affected by the Cycling.. 12/02/2026

Tour of Murcia cycle race in many parts of the Region on Friday and SaturdayA bonus for sports fans but beware road closures as the race passes through! Cycling’s Tour of Murcia event takes place this year on Friday 13th and Saturday 14th February, with two stages of 175 and 178 km taking riders to a wide range of towns and..

Wake up perfectly made-up every day with Pueblo SpaPermanent make-up that saves time and boosts confidence at this Murcia wellness gem Imagine rolling out of bed, glancing in the mirror, and heading straight into your day with flawless eyebrows, defined eyes or lips that look effortlessly on point. No.. 12/02/2026

WIN free tickets to the EQUIMUR Horse Show 12th to 15th March!IFEPA hosts the 30th edition of the second most important annual horse show in Spain The 30th annual EQUIMUR International Thoroughbred Horse Show is being held from 12th to 15th March at the IFEPA exhibition and show venue in Torre Pacheco, along with an..

Los Alcázares launches first-ever Easter beach lifeguard serviceRescue workers and jet skis will be deployed on two Los Alcázares beaches from March 28 to April 6 Los Alcázares is breaking with tradition by deploying lifeguards during Holy Week for the first time ever, in response to growing numbers.. 11/02/2026

Portmán Bay regeneration project is back on trackLa Unión residents may finally get their historic port back after decades of contamination The Spanish government has lifted its suspension on the major project to clean up Portmán Bay in La Unión, raising hopes that the contaminated.. 11/02/2026

Work set to begin on roads to Alhama de Murcia's new train stationThe €2.9m project will add new access roads, roundabouts and better links to make getting to the station far easier After nearly a decade of requests and paperwork, plans to improve access to the future Cercanías train station in Alhama.. 11/02/2026

Spain to hit electricity companies with €6 million fines for spam callsThe new rules will also give consumers in Spain more control over their gas and electric contracts Those irritating phone calls from energy companies trying to flog you a new electricity deal are about to become a thing of the past in Spain, with.. 11/02/2026

January 2026 was the gloomiest Spain has seen in 30 yearsLast month was also the wettest in Spain in a quarter of a century January always feels like it drags on forever after Christmas, but this year seemed particularly grim thanks to the relentless bad weather that battered Spain throughout the month. &.. 11/02/2026

Number of tourist rental apartments in Spain drops after years of rapid growthSharp year-on-year fall in holiday rentals comes as high prices and new rules reshape the tourism market After several years of relentless growth, Spain’s supply of tourist apartments has gone into reverse for the first time since 2022, signalling.. 10/02/2026

Spain gears up for exceptional year with 13 full moons lighting up the skies in 2026Wolf Moon and Snow Moon have already passed but 11 celestial spectacles are still to come including the rare Blue Moon in May Stargazers across Spain are in for a treat this year with 13 full moons set to light up the night sky throughout 2026, making.. 10/02/2026

Dog DNA registers spread across Spain as councils crack down on owners who don't pick up poopThe Costa del Sol and Tarragona become the latest to demand genetic samples as 81 towns use database to track down and fine offenders Dog owners in Tarragona will soon need to register their pets' DNA or face a hefty €1,500 fine, making it.. 10/02/2026

Flood-prone stretch of the RM-19 finally getting the drainage it desperately needsWork on kilometre points 22-24 hopes to prevent flooding, improve safety and keep the busy motorway open during heavy rain If you live in the Mar Menor area, you'll know that as soon as it rains, this stretch of the RM-19 motorway floods, every.. 10/02/2026

More Murcia towns move to start capture and cull of wild boars that stray too close to urban centresThe animals are causing havoc in Totana, Blanca, Cehegín and Cartagena The Ministry of Environment has given the go-ahead for wild boar population control in built-up areas across several municipalities in the Region of Murcia.  .. 10/02/2026