MURCIA NEWS

Spanish government gives Jumilla a month to revoke ban on Islamic festivalsJumilla has already agreed to lift the ban if experts deem it illegal amid widespread pressure The Spanish government has formally told Jumilla Town Council to cancel its decision to stop religious events from taking place in local sports facilities.. 12/08/2025

Jumilla clarifies religious restrictions on public sports venues amid community concernsJumilla insists peaceful coexistence remains intact as debate continues over religious celebrations in public spaces Jumilla, a wine-growing town in the northwest of Murcia near the borders with Alicante and Albacete, is home to nearly 28,000 people.. 08/08/2025

Murcia municipality bans two major Muslim festivals from public venuesThe ban is the first of its kind in Spain and has been branded discriminatory and “Islamophobic” Muslim groups and human rights advocates have condemned a new ruling in Jumilla as an “Islamophobic” attempt to shut down public.. 07/08/2025

Yecla announces guided visits for the remainder of 2025From history to wine-tasting, from rural hikes to the famed December fiestas, Yecla welcomes all visitors to these fascinating tours between August and December! The Tourism department of the Town Hall of Yecla in the north of Murcia has published its.. 05/08/2025

Historic convent-church of San José in Caravaca to benefit from million-euro restoration projectThe Convent of San José was founded by Teresa de Jesús 450 years ago The Town Hall of Caravaca de la Cruz has announced that work will begin in the last week of August to restore the former Convent and Church of San José, one of.. 05/08/2025

New beach volleyball court opens for the summer in YeclaVisitors to the Los Rosales Leisure Centre can now book the sand court free of charge throughout August The Los Rosales Leisure Centre in Yecla has unveiled a brand-new beach volleyball court, now open to the public for the rest of the summer season.. 04/08/2025

Jumilla continues to invest in sustainable tourismImprovements to hiking and cycling routes, the botanical garden and the 1700-year-old Roman mausoleum of El Casón are among the projects undertaken by Jumilla Town Hall The Town Hall of Jumilla continues to implement its Sustainable Tourist Destination.. 01/08/2025

This is the new shopping centre that's opening up in Murcia this SeptemberMore than 30 shops – including Jysk, Pepco and Mercadona – will open at the Los Olivos retail park on September 11 The long-awaited Los Olivos shopping complex in Cieza, Murcia, will officially open its doors on Thursday September.. 28/07/2025

Yecla votes to bring down rubbish taxes for residentsThe local council has also passed several new mobility rules and funds for public improvements The northern Murcia town of Yecla has officially approved a reduction in rubbish collection taxes following an extraordinary plenary session, offering welcome.. 28/07/2025

Holy Jubilee Year begins in Cehegín on July 25The Jubilee celebrates the 300th anniversary of the arrival of the figure of the Virgen de las Maravillas in Cehegín On 25th July 2025 a year-long Holy Jubilee Year begins in the town of Cehegín in the north-west of the Region of Murcia.. 10/07/2025

Caravaca unveils newly repurposed historic green space in town centreLos Huertos del Vicario has been transformed from a long-abandoned site into a sustainable public park   Caravaca de la Cruz has opened a new 3,500-square-metre green space in its historic centre, reclaiming land that had stood neglected for over 30..

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..

Baroque façade of Caravaca Town Hall building restored after decades hidden behind cementThe building’s 18th-century façade had been covered up for years, but has now been revealed in all its splendour The rear façade of Caravaca de la Cruz’s Town Hall has been restored to its original 18th-century Baroque style.. 17/06/2025

Yecla's central market now has specialised toilets for those with ostomy bagsThe San Cayetano Market now has an accessible new facility and changing room that respond to long-standing local demands from ostomy patients The San Cayetano Market in central Yecla has taken a significant step forward in accessibility and inclusivity.. 12/06/2025

Caravaca de la Cruz steps into the spotlight with new role in Film CommissionThe historic town hopes to attract film and TV productions with its unique locations and cinematic charm   Caravaca de la Cruz is ready for its close-up. The municipality has officially joined the Region of Murcia Film Commission, a platform designed.. 11/06/2025

This was the Jumilla Moors and Christians event, in picturesPictures show just how successful the growing Moors and Christians festival is becoming in Jumilla   This weekend from Friday June 6 to Sunday 8, the northern Murcia town of Jumilla hosted its Moros y Cristianos fiesta, a festival which has a.. 09/06/2025

The most dangerous roads in Murcia and Alicante: Drivers should beware these accident black spotsThe stretch of Spanish road with the most accidents and fatalities is in Alicante and two on the list are in Murcia A road traffic accident in the Region of Murcia We all know certain stretches of roads that are often fraught with dangerous.. 14/05/2025

First section of Murcia A-30 bypass road to be opened in MayThe rest of the road will be opened progressively between July and sometime after the summer The Ministry of Transport is thinking about opening most of the long-awaited Northwest Arc of Murcia road bit by bit, starting in May 2025 and possibly finishing.. 08/04/2025

Floracion peach blossoms in Cieza this spring: When is the best time to go?Witness the magic of the Cieza peach trees in bloom this year Every spring, the fields around Cieza in Spain’s Region of Murcia celebrate an unparalleled spectacle of nature – the floración, or the flowering of the blossoms on the.. 21/01/2025

Yecla fiestas awarded International Tourist Interest statusThe December fiestas in Yecla are renowned for the atmosphere, the enthusiasm and the sounds and smells of gunfire! Although not much was made of it at the time, congratulations are due to the tourism staff at the Town Hall of Yecla and to the town itself..