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Five Mar Menor beaches to get anti-jellyfish nets this summerThe nets will be installed from June to September and should keep jellyfish away while protecting local wildlife like seahorses And cue the anti-jellyfish net debate. Every year, residents around the Mar Menor weigh in on whether these nets are.. 31/03/2026

Another Murcia town moves to restrict face coverings in public buildingsMolina de Segura joins a growing list of Spanish towns to ban burkas and niqabs Molina de Segura has become the latest Spanish town to move towards restricting the wearing of face-coverings such as the burka and niqab in municipal buildings, after.. 31/03/2026

Spanish airport ground staff strike could hit 1.3 million Easter travellersAlicante, Málaga and Valencia are among the airports affected as workers walk out over pay disputes Anyone flying to or from Spain this Easter would be wise to double check their flight before setting off. Ground handling staff at 12 Spanish.. 31/03/2026

Excavations at San Esteban are already uncovering important details about Medieval MurciaArchaeologists have completed the first 11 of 59 planned digs, uncovering homes, patios, wells, and even a hidden stone safe Archaeologists working at the San Esteban site in the city of Murcia are beginning to uncover how people lived in the city.. 31/03/2026

Baby airlifted to Alicante after dog attack in AbanillaThe five-month-old was bitten on the head while in his stroller, and police are now searching for the animal’s owner A five-month-old baby remains in hospital after being attacked by a dog in Abanilla last Saturday, in an incident that has left.. 31/03/2026

Cartagena gives its submarine roundabout a fresh sea-inspired makeoverThe revamped entrance now features blue turf and more than 1,500 white daisies Cartagena has given one of its best-known entrances a new look, with the submarine roundabout on Paseo Alfonso XIII now transformed into a small seascape. The Cartagena Ayuntamiento.. 31/03/2026

International families are spending more time and money in MurciaAround 357,000 families from outside Spain visit the Region of Murcia each year, staying for nearly 10 days The Región de Murcia is continuing to grow as a destination for international family tourism, with recent figures showing a steady.. 31/03/2026

Official recognition for the Berber Pirate Raids fiestas of Los AlcázaresThe fiestas of Los Alcázares celebrate their 25th anniversary this Easter Week Just a couple of days before the start of the great annual Fiestas de las Incursions Berberiscas in Los Alcázares, during which the town centre is taken over.. 31/03/2026

Águilas gets its beaches ready for the Easter rush with a big clean-up operationSand sifting, waste removal and repositioned bins are all part of the pre-Easter push along the Águilas coastline Águilas Town Council has launched a special cleaning operation ahead of Easter to make sure its beaches and public spaces.. 31/03/2026

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

62 kilometres of new hiking and cycling trails coming to Murcia's forestsCycling and walking paths, a campsite and viewpoints are all part of the plan to make Murcia's forests easier to explore  In the next few weeks, work will start in Coto Cuadros and Los Ásperos, as well as in Valle y Carrascoy. These.. 30/03/2026

Warming Up After a Chilly Start: Murcia Weekly Weather Forecast March 31-April 2A cooler Monday gives way to brighter, milder days with sunshine and calm spring breezes After a cloudy and unsettled weekend across Region of Murcia, the start of both April and Semana Santa looks calmer and gradually warmer, with plenty of spring sunshine.. 30/03/2026

FixTech brings expert computer repairs to your door across the Region of MurciaWith more 22 years of experience, FixTech offers a full range of computer repairs, sales and tech services If your computer has decided to stop cooperating, you don't have to pack it up and haul it to a shop. Alex Woods and the team at FixTech.. 30/03/2026

April's Pink Moon kicks off a month of changing skies over SpainThe full moon, a pitch-black sky and everything in between: your guide to April's lunar cycle April is shaping up to be a good month for anyone who enjoys watching the night sky in Spain, kicking off with a full moon on Thursday April 2 and running.. 30/03/2026

Clocks go forward in Spain but energy savings remain minimalExperts say the twice-yearly time change has far less impact on bills than many people think Spain has officially moved into summer time after clocks went forward in the early hours of Sunday March 29, but the long-standing justification for the change.. 30/03/2026

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.. 30/03/2026

Murcia's GP demand soars as frequent visits highlight strain on healthcare systemHigh patient demand and low nurse usage underline ongoing pressures in regional health services Patients in the Region of Murcia are among the most frequent visitors to family doctors in Spain, according to new data that sheds further light on the pressures.. 30/03/2026

San Javier plans shaded public retreats for sweltering La Manga summersPergolas, new trees and cooler paving are all part of a European-funded plan to make La Manga more liveable in the heat San Javier Town Council has announced plans to create new shaded seating areas of La Manga del Mar Menor, with the aim of making.. 30/03/2026

Clocks go forward this Sunday 29th March 2026: All you need to know about daylight saving timeSpain is counting down to the start of daylight savings time later this month Just as we were getting used to the winter routine, the clocks are about to change once more. If you’ve found yourself wondering whether they go forward or back this.. 27/03/2026

Spain to scrap IVA for thousands of self-employed workersFreelancers in Spain earning under €85,000 set to save time, stress and around €660 a year There’s finally some welcome news for often neglected autónomos in Spain that could make a real difference both financially and day to.. 27/03/2026