MURCIA CITY & CENTRAL

Changes afoot as Corvera Airport finalises biometric border controls for UK and non-EU passengersFacial recognition and fingerprint scanners to replace passport stamps from October The Region of Murcia’s International Airport in Corvera finishing the set-up of its new biometric border control system for non-EU travellers from October.. 23/06/2025

Two men arrested over electrocution death of toddler at Murcia fairgroundThe Guardia Civil have detained suspects as the investigation into the tragic Alquerías accident continues Two men have been arrested by the Guardia Civil following the death of a 2-year-old girl who suffered a fatal electric shock on a fairground.. 20/06/2025

Firefighters stamp out 14 separate forest fires caused by lightning strikes in Murcia this WednesdayThe first was declared at 7.51pm in Las Moratillas de Yecla Firefighters in the Region of Murcia were called out to put out no fewer than 14 different forest fires in the evening of this Wednesday June 18, all of them caused by lightning strikes. &.. 19/06/2025

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..

2 bed, 2 bath penthouse in Corvera Golf & Country Club for only €129,999Sun, golf, mountains and your own private roof terrace with Simply Spanish Homes Simply Spanish Homes are pleased to exclusively present this stunning two bedroom two bathroom duplex penthouse apartment located in the heart of Corvera Golf and Country.. 17/06/2025

Corvera Airport welcomes symbolic 1,200th flight in celebration of the 1,200th anniversary of Murcia cityIn a fortuitous coincidence, the Ryanair arrival from Birmingham marked a unique tribute to the city’s historic milestone A routine Ryanair flight took on special significance this morning as Murcia welcomed flight number 1,200 from Birmingham.. 16/06/2025

Carlos Alcaraz Tennis City in Murcia given greenlight to start buildingNew €1.14 million complex to promote grassroots sport and honour the international tennis star from El Palmar The City Council of Murcia has taken a major step towards establishing a new landmark in Spanish sport with the approval of the Carlos.. 16/06/2025

The supermarket giant that is rapidly gaining ground in MurciaThe increasingly popular chain is opening new stores in Cartagena, Murcia and Caravaca Move over Mercadona, there’s some competition in town. Valencian supermarket cooperative Consum is gaining ground in the Region of Murcia, with three new.. 16/06/2025

2-year-old dead and three other children injured at Murcia fairgroundThere was tragedy in Alquerías this weekend when a young girl died from electric shock on a fairground ride A young girl has died after suffering an electric shock at a fairground in the small village of Alquerías in central Murcia... 16/06/2025

You wouldn't believe where Carlos Alcaraz lives: A tiny wooden hut on the border of Murcia and AlicanteA look inside the modest 90m2 wooden house where the champion tennis player prepares for greatness While tennis star Carlos Alcaraz continues to make headlines on the courts of Roland Garros and Wimbledon, away from the global spotlight he leads an.. 12/06/2025

Central Sucina gets a makeover with new cobbled pedestrian spacesA 560m2 repaving project improves accessibility and prepares for future pedestrianisation of the town The City Council of Murcia has completed a street improvement project in the centre of the hamlet of Sucina, laying new cobblestones to create.. 12/06/2025

Corvera Airport welcomes record 300,000 passengers in strong start to 2025Passenger numbers in May alone surged by 3.2% while flight operations increased by 7% in the first five months The Region of Murcia International Airport is riding a wave of steady growth, welcoming nearly 300,000 passengers during the first five.. 12/06/2025

Murcia to boost healthcare with 6,000 new summer staffThe Region will invest €35 million to ensure coverage during the busiest months of the year   Murcia will bring in more than 6,000 extra staff this summer to strengthen healthcare services across the Region. The move comes as part of a &euro.. 12/06/2025

Murcia opens summer shelters to protect the homeless from extreme heatNGOs and local authorities are working together to offer relief, cool spaces and community during the hottest months With the arrival of soaring pre-summer temperatures, the charity organisation Solidarios para el Desarrollo has taken the step of.. 11/06/2025

Discover the liquid gold that is the olive oil of the Region of Murcia!Olive oil tourism in the Region of Murcia Here in the Region of Murcia olive oil is an essential part of our culture and our history, and now of our tourist activity as well! Olive oil is becoming more and more popular and rightly so, representing.. 10/06/2025

easyJet adds winter flights from UK to Murcia from October: These are the airports that will connect for the 2025-26 seasonThe UK airline has decided to extend two of its popular summer routes, offering new travel option through to March UK airline easyJet has announced the introduction of winter flights between the UK and Murcia, providing a welcome boost for travellers.. 09/06/2025

Murcia approves construction of 8,700 new homes in Corvera and Baños y MendigoThe new housing developments will go ahead following a modification to the General Urban Development Plan The construction of 8,700 new homes in the central Murcia districts of Corvera and Baños y Mendigo has taken a major step forward following.. 29/05/2025

Terra Natura Murcia increases its number of species with the arrival of four emusThese animals, originally from Australia, can now be seen at ‘La Granja de Tommy’ Terra Natura Murcia has welcomed four emus, two males and two females, who have already begun to live in ‘La Granja de Tommy’, the recently opened.. 29/05/2025

Exciting ways to see the wildlife of the Region of Murcia!Where to see animals from whales to eagles in the Region of Murcia! Wild animals are all around is, of course, but so accustomed are we to small insects and birds that we rarely stop to remember that not so far away are some of the most fascinating and impressive..

Read the June edition of Home & Living magazine online nowWelcome to the June 2025 issue of Home & Living! The Home & Living Magazine, previously known as the Costa Calida Chronicle, has been supplying useful local information of interest to a loyal readership base for all that time. It is available.. 27/05/2025