One of Murcia's seaside towns nominated as among the best beach destinations in SpainNational Geographic readers have shortlisted the town alongside some of Spain's most popular coastal destinations As temperatures start to rise and the first warm, spring-like days get people thinking about beach trips again, attention naturally.. 17/04/2026
Access to Bolnuevo coves to close as safety works beginThe five-kilometre coastal track between Bolnuevo and Cañada de Gallego affected by rain damage, will be closed for several weeks The access road to the Bolnuevo coves in Mazarrón will be closed for the next few weeks while work starts.. 16/04/2026
Lorca begins Holy Jubilee Year in honour of Francis of AssisiThis year is the 800th anniversary of San Francisco de Asis, who was canonized just two years after his death 2026 marks the 800th anniversary of Francis of Assisi, known in Spain as San Francisco de Asis, and as part of the Holy Jubilee celebrations.. 15/04/2026
Upcoming matches at Pinatar Arena and Enrique Roca stadium for WU23 Friendly FinalsFinal fixtures take place on April 16 and 17 across both venues, with all matches open to the public free of charge The WU23 Friendly Finals are moving into their final stage in the Region of Murcia, with the last round of matches now confirmed.. 15/04/2026
Alhama de Murcia strengthens Local Police with new vehicles and high-tech dronesThe new equipment will be used for searches, traffic incidents and monitoring hard-to-reach rural areas, including during emergencies Alhama de Murcia has added two new patrol vehicles and a set of modern drones to its Local Police force, to improve.. 14/04/2026
A greener future planned for Lorca Castle with new restoration projectThe €136,000 project will restore both the interior and outer slopes of the castle, including its butterfly garden and surrounding green areas The city of Lorca has started work on a new project that will see the landscape around its famous.. 13/04/2026
Semana Santa brought more visitors to Lorca than ever beforeThe spectacular biblical parades helped Lorca hotels turning away visitors Lorca The Semana Santa celebrations in Lorca, which are among the most unique and well-known in the whole of Spain, attracted more visitors than ever in 2026, according to data.. 07/04/2026
Winter storms leave Murcia with a €6 million repair bill as emergency road works beginWork has already started in Lorca, Cartagena and Jumilla on 228 kilometres of damaged road surface Emergency repair works are underway on more than 228 kilometres of state roads across the Region of Murcia after a series of storms between December.. 06/04/2026
Spainfully Honest: Behind the podcast for people living in or moving to SpainTwo Murcia-based expats host this podcast that is gaining attention for its honest and balanced conversations about life in Spain A new podcast, Spainfully Honest, hosted by two long-time residents, Catherine and Paul, is gaining a loyal following.. 03/04/2026
Listeria Alert: Tora smoked salmon recalled in SpainHealth authorities are telling people with Tora smoked salmon at home not to eat it after Listeria was found Spanish food safety authorities have issued a warning after Listeria monocytogenes was found in Tora brand smoked salmon. The alert was.. 03/04/2026
Warmer spring weather means the mosquitoes are back in the Region of MurciaMurcia town councils are out in force, treating public areas as a preventative measure and advising how some simple steps at home can help The sun is finally shining and spring is in the air but that usually means mosquitoes are starting to appear.. 03/04/2026
Seve Ballesteros' 18-hole golf course in Murcia set to reopen after nearly a decadeLa Peraleja golf course is preparing to welcome players again this summer, with bookings expected to open towards the end of June A golf course in the Region of Murcia that many people had written off is now getting ready to reopen, with plans.. 03/04/2026
Corvera airport gets set for a busy summer with flights to 20 destinationsThe Region of Murcia International Airport launches its high season this Sunday with new routes and stronger passenger growth The summer season is already getting under way at the Region of Murcia International Airport, better known as Corvera, and this.. 30/03/2026
Where in Spain has the best St Patrick's Day celebrations?From Madrid to the Costa Blanca, Spain certainly knows how to throw a St Patrick’s Day party Every year on March 17, the whole world over turns green. Rivers are dyed emerald, famous landmarks light up in Irish colours and cities everywhere.. 13/03/2026
Baa-ckup arrives to help fight forest fires in rural Murcia!It's sheep to the rescue in Murcia as the government turns to our woolly friends to help reduce wildfire risk, protect forests and support rural communities Disclaimer: Not real depiction of firefighting sheep A new plan in the Region.. 27/02/2026
Free guided tours for staying overnight in Lorca hotels!The rewards scheme in Lorca represents a boost for both tourist accommodation businesses and visitors! The latest figures for tourism relating to 2025 in the city and municipality of Lorca show that the number of visitors, both from elsewhere in.. 25/02/2026
Life imitates art at Caser ResidencialResidents step into the spotlight, becoming the stars of famous paintings as part of this new project Caser Residencial is bringing a touch of creativity and fun to everyday life for its residents. The latest project turns famous paintings into living.. 06/02/2026
Preventive medicine: Everything you need to know Health is not only about feeling well at a given moment, but also about knowing that we will feel well in the future. Self-care, healthy habits and medical check-ups are essential for preventing illness and improving people’s quality of life. &.. 03/02/2026
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