MURCIA REGION

Bonfires, heatwaves and safety drones: how Spain is celebrating Noche de San Juan tonightSecurity measures are being stepped up across the country as a heatwave makes this one of the most closely watched San Juan nights in years Tonight, Tuesday June 23, millions of people across Spain will head to the beach to do something wonderfully simple.. 23/06/2026

When to water your plants during a Spanish heat wave, and why getting it wrong wastes more than just waterTiming makes all the difference between a garden that gets through the hottest days and one that wilts within them If you have a garden, terrace or even just a collection of pots, the arrival of a heat wave is the moment when your watering habits really.. 23/06/2026

Millions in Spain exposed to air pollution above new EU limitsReport finds 33 million people exposed to air pollution, which is the leading environmental cause of premature death in Spain Around 33 million people in Spain, roughly two out of every three residents, were exposed in 2025 to air pollution levels.. 23/06/2026

Spain backs new €27.6m investment to expand Escombreras basin in CartagenaThe Cartagena facility is now Spain’s fourth largest port and second for liquid bulk cargo Spain’s Council of Ministers is set to approve a €27.6 million expansion of the Escombreras basin at the Port of Cartagena this Tuesday June.. 23/06/2026

Cartagena hospital now lets parents stay with their child right up until the moment of anaesthesiaSanta Lucía Hospital has launched a pioneering scheme that clinical studies show reduces anxiety, speeds up recovery and brings real peace of mind to families Anyone who has watched a young child being taken into an operating theatre will know.. 23/06/2026

Tourists give Murcia a big thumbs up in recent international surveyNew Turespaña data shows 96% of international visitors report being satisfied or very satisfied with their stay in the Region According to the latest Turespaña survey of international tourists, satisfaction levels in the Region of.. 23/06/2026

Six beautiful Spanish islands you can visit this summer without catching a flightFrom Murcia to Galicia, these island getaways offer crystal-clear waters, history and spectacular scenery Isla del Fraile / Wikipedia   When people think of island holidays in Spain, the Balearics and Canaries usually come to mind first.. 23/06/2026

Water cut threat leaves hundreds of Villas Caravaning residents facing fresh uncertaintyA water tank is being prepared at the La Manga site as a contingency plan if supplies are disconnected Residents at Villas Caravaning in La Manga are facing a new crisis after being warned that their water supply could be cut off next month unless.. 23/06/2026

Lighting improved at the site of the medieval synagogue in Lorca castleLorca continues to invest in the historical significance of the Fortress of the Sun The remains of the medieval synagogue which stood within the confines of Lorca castle until the expulsion of the Jews (along with the Moors) from Spain in the late 15th.. 23/06/2026

Another major supermarket eyes Cabo de Palos locationNew businesses are lining up for a spot in the Los Dunas commercial centre A second supermarket could soon be heading to Cabo de Palos, adding to the wave of commercial development already transforming the Las Dunas shopping centre.   The.. 23/06/2026

Murcia forest firefighters threaten strike ahead of peak fire seasonUnion representatives say daily three-hour walkouts could begin later this month after talks with the regional government failed to produce a breakthrough The labour dispute involving Murcia's forest firefighters has entered a critical stage.. 23/06/2026

Workplace accidents in Murcia have soared by more than 120%Prosecutors, unions and the regional government have met to address a worrying rise in occupational injuries and fatalities across the region Thirty-seven people died in workplace accidents in the Region of Murcia in 2025, and the number of non-fatal.. 23/06/2026

Cabo de Palos launches shuttle bus and rental bikes to tackle summer parking problemsA shuttle service linking the park-and-ride facility with the lighthouse will begin operating from June 26 Visitors heading to Cabo de Palos this summer will have new ways to get around, as local authorities introduce a shuttle bus service and expand.. 23/06/2026

The summer sales are here: how to make the most of the discounts without blowing your budgetWith reductions of up to 50% already landing and some stores starting as early as Thursday June 25, here is how to shop smartly this season The summer sales have arrived in Spain, and for households feeling the pinch of rising prices, they are a genuine.. 23/06/2026

Getting a text or email about an unpaid fine? It could be a scam targeting Spanish drivers The DGT has issued a warning about a phishing fraud in which fake traffic penalties are being sent to drivers by email and SMS If you have received a message telling you that an unpaid traffic fine has doubled because you missed the payment deadline.. 22/06/2026

Airport Buses launches new routes that make summer travel to Murcia Airport even easierAirport Buses provides straightforward, prebooked air-conditioned transfers linking Murcia Airport with key coastal and inland destinations For anyone living along the Costa Cálida, Costa Blanca or down towards Almería, getting to.. 22/06/2026

Cartagena introduces smart sensors to track visitor numbers in key city streetsSensors in Cartagena city centre will anonymously track visitor movement to help manage crowds and improve safety Cartagena has installed five new pedestrian flow sensors across some of its busiest tourist spots in the historic centre as part of a.. 22/06/2026

Body of missing swimmer recovered after three-day search in ÁguilasEmergency teams recovered the body close to the spot where a young swimmer disappeared after calling for help during an incident off the coast of Águilas last Thursday   The body of a young man who went missing at sea last Thursday.. 22/06/2026

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..

Murcia wildfire brought under control after burning 18 hectares along the River SeguraMore than 50 firefighters, supported by aerial units and civil protection teams, were deployed as the fire spread across both banks of the river Firefighters have brought a major fire under control after it broke out on Saturday June 20 along the.. 22/06/2026