MURCIA NEWS

Águilas presents 2027 Carnival poster well in advance!Preparations are already under way in Águilas for the biggest Carnival fiesta in the Region of Murcia We are still a good six weeks away from Christmas and many shops in Spain haven’t even started selling decorations, having only just cleared..

Why hotels across the Murcia Region are turning against Booking.comHotels and guesthouses across the region complain of excessive fees, unfair reviews and a lack of protection when problems arise Hotels and guesthouses across the Region of Murcia are raising concerns about their growing dependence on Booking.com.. 02/11/2026

HELP Murcia Mar Menor supports Aidemar's work with €4,000 donationThe donation will help the 44-year-old organisation continue making a difference to around 1,000 people and their families HELP Murcia Mar Menor has donated €4,000 to Aidemar, the San Javier-based organisation that has been supporting people.. 02/11/2026

Low-cost flights go on sale between Corvera airport and the capital of AlgeriaTwo flights a week between Algiers and the Region of Murcia International Airport Spanish airline Volotea has announced that it is to operate low-cost flights between the Murcia airport of Corvera and the Algerian capital of Algiers from 28th November, with..

Spain mourns at least 68 dead in Toledo rail crashAn AVE train was one of the two involved near Urda in the province of Toledo Spain is in mourning this Wednesday 28th October after at least 68 people lost their lives in an AVE high-speed rail crash near Urda, in the province of Toledo, on the line between..

Dead body found in burned-out car on CamposolFirefighters discovered the victim after putting out a blaze in a Camposol car park The Guardia Civil is investigating after the body of a person was found inside a burned-out car in the Camposol residential area of Mazarrón on Tuesday October.. 27/10/2026

Aledo and Cehegín battle to win Ferrero Rocher's Christmas lightsPublic voting is open until Sunday November 8 to decide which Murcia town will represent the region in the national competition Aledo and Cehegín are competing to become the Region of Murcia’s representative in Ferrero Rocher’s Christmas.. 27/10/2026

When did you last review your Spanish will? By Alex Radford, Founding Partner, My Lawyer in Spain   Do you live in Spain and have assets here and in other countries? Have you moved house, country or got separated or divorced? Or even married? Have your life circumstances changed?.. 26/10/2026

Spain's November 29 election: where British residents stand on votingUnless you hold Spanish nationality the general election is closed to you, but local elections are a different matter British residents in Spain will not be able to vote in the general election on Sunday November 29 unless they have taken Spanish nationality.. 26/10/2026

Unions and housing groups call on Murcia’s workers to down tools on November 11Organisers say wages and rents are two sides of the same problem as a Region-wide general strike is announced More than 700,000 workers in the Region of Murcia have been called to a general strike on Wednesday November 11, with organisers saying they.. 23/10/2026

Spanish Energy helps expats in Spain fix electricity prices before winterFree comparisons are available in English for holiday home owners and full-time residents of Spain Winter is well on its way and when the clocks go back on Sunday October 25, the darker evenings will see most households switching on the lights, heaters.. 22/10/2026

Águilas prepares for the annual Processionary caterpillar prevention campaignPrevention is the best cure to rid school playgrounds and other areas of the threat of the caterpillars Early every year, those of us in southern Spain who are fortunate enough to live in an area with pine trees find ourselves on the lookout for the trails.. 22/10/2026

Thinking of buying or renting in Murcia? Here is what the different parts of the city actually offerFrom the walkable historic centre to spacious outlying villages and new developments in the north, Murcia has more variety than many people realise Murcia city does not get nearly as much attention as the Costa Cálida when people talk about living.. 19/10/2026

Rafa Nadal puts his name to the fine wine of JumillaThe former world tennis number 1 ventures into wine production with Bodegas Juan Gil in Jumilla Former world tennis Number 1 Rafa Nadal, from Manacor in the Balearics, has unveiled a new venture into the world of wine production in the Region of Murcia.. 14/10/2026

Season of 5 classical music concerts in Águilas announced for late 2026The A Tempo season begins on 30th October at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena in Águilas It has been a few years now since the regular “ProMúsica” seasons of classical music concerts and recitals in Águilas was.. 13/10/2026

Negotiating Spain house prices: 2026 Buyer's GuideSpainora's guide to negotiating property prices in Spain in 2026 Negotiating a property purchase in Spain requires a blend of market intelligence, cultural awareness, and strategic timing. As we move through 2026, the dynamics between buyers and.. 12/10/2026

October 12 is a national holiday in Spain: Everything you need to know about Spain Day ARCHIVED ARTICLE - Businesses and schools are closed every Oct 12 in Spain to celebrate the public holiday This Monday October 12 is a national holiday in Spain, celebrated annually as the ‘Día de la Hispanidad’, also.. 09/10/2026

GLOBAL takes the stress out of moving abroad this winterThe highest-rated relocation company on Google Spain guides families every step With the end of the year in sight, October is a good moment to start planning a move abroad, and GLOBAL has more than 35 years of experience helping families do exactly.. 09/10/2026

Los Alcázares writers' group is looking for new membersBeginners and experienced writers are welcome at a first coffee morning A new writers' group is being set up in Los Alcázares, and everyone from complete beginners to experienced scribblers is invited to get involved.   The group.. 08/10/2026

Meet the lemurs of Terra Natura Murcia: the charismatic stars of MadagascarWith their expressive eyes, ringed tails and sociable nature, lemurs are among the most fascinating primates you can see at the park     Few animals stop people in their tracks quite like a lemur. Instantly recognisable, endlessly.. 08/10/2026