MURCIA NORTH & NORTH WEST

Look up: The great bird migration to Africa is now filling the skies over MurciaStorks, kites, bee-eaters and eagles are among the birds crossing the Region on ancient routes towards Africa One of nature’s great annual journeys is underway, with thousands of birds crossing the Region of Murcia as they head south towards.. 08/09/2026

New viewing area for landmark geological site in CaravacaThe Barranco del Gredero contains evidence of the meteor which caused the mass extinction of the dinosaurs The Town Hall of Caravaca has created a viewing point in the gully of the Barranco del Gredero, one of the most important locations for the study.. 03/09/2026

Weather warnings for heavy rains and storms in parts of MurciaStorms are expected between 2pm and 8pm on Wednesday September 2 Rain and storms are set to return to the Region of Murcia this Wednesday September 2, with Aemet issuing a yellow weather alert for parts of the Northwest.   The warning covers.. 01/09/2026

The legend of Tomir in Caravaca de la CruzA sleeping giant protects the city of Caravaca against invaders! The legend of the giant Tomir was first recounted by chronicler Manuel Guerrero Torres and tells the story of a colossus who, after the fall of the Titans, sought refuge in the land around.. 01/09/2026

Santomera archaeological site reveals centuries of hidden historyNew discoveries at the Sierra de Balumba site reveal how the strategic hilltop was used from the Bronze Age through to the Andalusian period A hilltop in Santomera has been revealing its secrets this summer, with archaeologists uncovering evidence.. 01/09/2026

10 architectural surprises in the Region of Murcia!From tiny, humble structures to majestic and monumental buildings in the Costa Cálida The long and turbulent history of the Region of Murcia has left a legacy of fascinating architectural structures of all kinds, some of them rightly praised as.. 31/08/2026

Murcia beer named best in its class at World Beer AwardsThe Murcia-brewed lager was created to mark the company's 60th anniversary A beer brewed in Murcia has been named the best in the world in its category, after Estrella de Levante's Reserva 60 picked up the title of best Dortmunder-style beer.. 28/08/2026

Rapid response from firefighters stops Bullas blaze reaching homesAcross Spain, more than 262,000 hectares have been burned by wildfires so far this year Quick action from emergency crews has stopped an agricultural fire that broke out on Thursday afternoon near Castellar Castle in the El Llano de Bullas area, Bullas.. 28/08/2026

Murcia's tropical nights are becoming the new summer normalThe Region could be heading towards 'hellish nights' as minimum temperatures continue to rise For many people living in the Region of Murcia, summer nights have always meant opening the windows, sitting outside for a while and enjoying.. 27/08/2026

10 things to see and do in and around MulaFrom the beauties of the countryside through thousands of years of history to the madness of Easter drumming! Located in a green, fertile valley just 35 km or so north-west of the city of Murcia, the small town of Mula is far more than a home to the population..

Wine-soaked fun in the sun as Jumilla fiestas culminate in the Cabalgata del Vino!Jumilla celebrates the grape-picking season in its own inimitable way The annual August Fiestas de la Vendimia in Jumilla, which are held to coincide with the beginning of the grape-picking season, reached its climax on Saturday as crowds of thousands.. 25/08/2026

Works contracted awarded to reopen the path to Mula castleProgress continues to be made towards reopening the Castillo de los Vélez to the public Little by little, the Town Hall of Mula is progressing towards the aim of making the historic Castillo de los Vélez accessible to visitors, having worked.. 24/08/2026

Urban art in Caravaca strengthening the identity and character of the cityBoth locals and visitors are surrounded by images recalling the glorious past of Caravaca Over the last few years the Town Hall of Caravaca de la Cruz has been making a concerted effort to promote urban mural art as a way of not only beautifying certain corners..

The Ricote Valley, where visiting and being there mean connectingRecharge the batteries with slow tourism experiences in the valley where time runs at a different tempo There are still some places where it seems life has found a different tempo, and the Ricote Valley is one of them. Here, while the rest of the world has..

5 great summer plans in the north-west of Murcia!Mountain scenery, freshwater swimming, spectacular countryside, local tradition and the authentic food of inland Murcia It goes without saying that beach tourism accounts for a very high proportion of visitors to the Region of Murcia every summer, whether..

The Region of Murcia, paradise for cyclists!A huge range of destinations for two-wheeled travel in all corners of the Costa Cálida Cycling tourism is becoming more and more popular throughout Europe and, for various reasons, the Region of Murcia is one of the most attractive destinations.. 27/04/2026

This is where the DGT has cameras to make sure you are wearing your seatbeltWearing a seatbelt is one of the easiest ways to increase road safety The European Automobile Associations (AEA) have made public a list of traffic cameras used by the Directorate General of Traffic (DGT) in Spain to catch people who do not wear.. 16/04/2026

11 Free guided tours available in inland MurciaEnglish language guides are available for these visits in Murcia, Caravaca, Cieza, Jumilla and Yecla Away from the magnificent beaches of the Region of Murcia, visitors can absorb thousands of years of history, architecture and local tradition in any.. 31/03/2026

Visit the rice fields of Calasparra this year!Calasparra in north-western Murcia celebrates its main culinary and agricultural speciality There are many attractions in and around the town of Calasparra, in the north-west of the Region of Murcia, including the Sanctuary of the Virgen de la Esperanza.. 20/03/2026

Cycling in Caravaca: an intermediate 50-km route to the villages of Barranda and ArchivelThis Caravaca cycling tour includes optional stops at two archaeological sites One of two recommended short cycling trips for those who are not accompanied by small children, this route is entitled “Culture, Water and Roots” and covers a distance.. 25/02/2026