MURCIA REGION

Teen arrested after female tourists attacked in Fuerteventura hotelsIncidents in December and June linked by police after striking similarities A teenager has been taken into custody after two women were attacked in their hotel rooms in the Fuerteventura resort of Costa Calma.   The two assaults happened months.. 15/08/2025

The Tenerife chapel with a stuffed alligator – and the legend that surrounds itMyth and history mingle in Icod de los Vinos, where a reptile from Mexico still draws curious visitors At first glance, it sounds like the start of a tall tale. In a quiet chapel at the foot of Mount Amparo in northern Tenerife, a stuffed alligator rests.. 15/08/2025

August 15 is a national holiday in Spain for the Feast of the AssumptionThis holiday in mid-August is a day off work for many businesses in Spain August 15 is a public holiday in Spain and other predominantly Catholic countries like Italy because it is the Feast of the Assumption, known in Spanish as ‘Fiesta de.. 14/08/2025

Watch! 1.4-million-pound superyacht sinks after dramatic fire off FormenteraSeven crew members escaped unharmed as blaze tore through 91ft Da Vinci before it went down in the Mediterranean   Incendio a bordo de embarcación Da Vinci a 7,3 millas al SW de Punta Gavina (Formentera). CCS Palma moviliza Guardamar.. 14/08/2025

How to save hundreds of euros on petrol in SpainPick the cheapest filling stations in Spain and make the most of your tank With fuel prices throughout Spain on a bit of a rollercoaster ride these days, it makes sense to find out where you’ll get the biggest bang for your buck. And it can.. 14/08/2025

Meet the donkeys saving Spain's forestsIn the worst wildfire season of the summer, these grazing heroes are proving an unlikely but vital defence   As Spain faces its most devastating wildfire season, with more than 25,000 hectares burned in August alone and thousands forced from their.. 14/08/2025

From Westminster to southern Spain: Michael Portillo's journey to CartagenaThe broadcaster and former UK minister shares his love of Spain, travel and connecting with people during his latest filming trip   Cartagena may be baking in the August heat, but Michael Portillo looks perfectly at ease. The former Conservative cabinet..

Spain sizzles through the hottest August of all timeThe first 20 days will likely be the warmest Spain has seen since records began You probably don’t need us to tell you that August is turning out to be a scorcher and not just any scorcher - this one is rewriting the record books. The first.. 14/08/2025

Ryanair threatens to pull flights from even more Spanish airportsThe Irish airline says it plans to cut “almost a million” seats in Spain in the coming months As if the strikes planned to begin this week weren’t bad enough, Ryanair has dealt yet another devastating blow with the news that it&rsquo.. 14/08/2025

Steep beach fines in Spain: why you could pay up to €3,000 for breaking summer rulesFrom paddle tennis to fishing and diving, beachgoers face hefty penalties if they stray into prohibited areas   If you are planning to make the most of Spain’s beaches this summer, you might want to brush up on the rules before heading out.. 14/08/2025

Spain braces for boiling bank holiday: Weather forecast August 14-17The heatwave will continue all weekend with temperatures of 42ºC forecast in several parts of Spain Weather alerts for extreme heat on Friday   August 2025 is already shaping up to be the hottest on record in Spain and the upcoming.. 14/08/2025

American hiker found dead on Monte Perdido in Northern Spain after weeks-long searchCole Henderson’s body was located on the challenging north face of the Pyrenees peak Spanish search and rescue teams have recovered the body of American hiker Cole Henderson, 27, who went missing in the Pyrenees last month. The Guardia Civil.. 13/08/2025

Watch! Murcia bricklayers make a splash with surprising improvised poolWorkers turn a construction loader into a makeshift pond to beat the summer heat @manolito6899 #calor #murciaexiste #construction #murcia #albañil ♬ El Verano Ya Llego - Verano Band   Summer in Spain often means sun, beach&.. 13/08/2025

Spanish police reissue advice to check if your home has been targeted by burglarsTricks include markers to indicate whether the front door has been opened or the occupants are away Every summer, when many homes across Spain are left empty while the occupants go on holiday, burglars take advantage to break in and steal people.. 13/08/2025

Latest news on the fires in Spain todayHeat, storms, and wind are complicating the fight against the blazes, which are ravaging thousands of hectares. Spain continues to burn for another day, with more than 20,000 hectares scorched this August and thousands of people evacuated. A combination.. 13/08/2025

Major Spanish city bans organised pub crawlsRule breakers could be fined €900 in the latest crackdown on unruly tourists in Spain Barcelona has become the latest Spanish city to say goodbye to organised pub crawls. The council has just brought in a citywide ban that will run 24 hours a.. 13/08/2025

Older cars drive up Spain's used vehicle pricesSecond hand car prices reached an all-time high across Spain in July Most people new to car shopping get a bit of a shock when they step foot on a Spanish forecourt and see the extortionate price second hand bangers are going for, but believe it or.. 13/08/2025

Trump hails Madrid as one of the safest city in new crime comparisonThe US president names the Spanish capital at the bottom of a list ranking murder rates around the world   US President Donald Trump has singled out Madrid as an example of urban safety, placing the Spanish capital at the very bottom of a global.. 13/08/2025

Goodbye to traffic jams? Spain tests using hard shoulder to ease congestionThe DGT and Ministry of Transport begin trial to improve traffic flow on the AP-4 near Cádiz during busy periods   Spain’s traffic authorities are taking new steps to tackle the growing problem of congestion on major roads. The General.. 12/08/2025

One million euro restoration approved for Córdoba's Mosque-Cathedral after fireEmergency works will secure the affected area before full restoration begins   Córdoba’s iconic Mosque-Cathedral is set to undergo urgent restoration after a fire on Friday August 8 damaged part of the monument. The blaze broke out.. 12/08/2025