MURCIA NEWS

Black pine reforestation programme announced in the mountains of JumillaEfforts to regenerate the pine forests above the vineyards in the Regional Park of Sierra del Carche The regional environmental protection authorities of Murcia have unveiled a project to regenerate the population of Pinus nigra (black pine or Austrian.. 17/12/2025

Yecla police recognised for their rescue volunteer work during the Valencia DANAYecla officers were among the 900 honoured in Paiporta for their role in emergency response efforts The Local Police of Paiporta in Valencia honoured more than 900 police officers from across Spain last Friday December 5, recognising their outstanding.. 15/12/2025

No let-up in the social activities schedule over Christmas at the DomusVi Ciudad de Murcia residence for the elderly!Festive activities to promote social and emotional wellbeing for residents at DomusVI centres all over Spain Christmas means many different things to different people, but for the dedicated staff at DomusVi Ciudad de Murcia the traditional aspects and.. 14/12/2025

Fuente Álamo considers halting construction of a biogas plantA legal dispute over an unanswered appeal has created uncertainty around the Los Morales project The Fuente Álamo Town Council is examining whether construction of a new biogas plant in the Los Morales area should be stopped altogether. The.. 08/12/2025

Scooting to a town near you? Electric scooters to deliver the post in MurciaThe Spanish postal service is introducing electric scooters to carry letters and packages in Murcia Electric scooters already divide opinion throughout the Region of Murcia, but they could soon be delivering your letters and packages. Correos plans.. 05/12/2025

Christmas in the Region of Murcia 2025: Your complete guide to all the best festive eventsFrom nativity scenes and concerts to workshops and guided tours, the Region of Murcia is packed with events this December Christmas has arrived in the Region of Murcia with a packed calendar of events for all ages that aims to blend culture, entertainment.. 03/12/2025

Northern ring road of Murcia gets the go-ahead to ease city trafficNew 94-million-euro highway project set to relieve Espinardo junction and improve regional mobility The long-awaited construction of Murcia’s Northern Ring Road has officially been given the green light. This major infrastructure project, with a.. 02/12/2025

Yecla restaurant wins the 6th Michelin star in the Region of MurciaRestaurante Barahonda sits among vineyards at the Yecla winery of the same name Restaurante Barahonda in Yecla has been awarded the coveted Michelin star in recognition of the excellence of its menus, service, atmosphere and presentation, becoming the.. 26/11/2025

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

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

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..

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..

Innovation and technological in care for the elderly at DomusVi Ciudad de Murcia residence in MurciaVirtual reality goggles replace pharmacological therapy in stimulating the minds and emotions of the elderly DomusVi is one of the largest care providers for the elderly in Spain, and in all of its hundreds of residences and day care centres, including..

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.. 26/04/2024

New branch of pilgrimage routes to Caravaca begins in the Alicante town of Granja de RocamoraUlea and Abanilla are also added to the itinerary as places where fragments of the True Cross are venerated As preparations continue for the Holy Jubilee Year in Caravaca de la Cruz in 2024 it has been announced that a new branch of the pilgrimage and.. 06/11/2023

Ascent of the Collado de la Cruz in Caravaca signalled to attract cycling touristsA stage of the Vuelta a España finishes on the Collado de la Cruz on September 3 The road which climbs to the Collado de la Cruz in Caravaca, a popular one with cyclists and the finishing point of the Tour of Spain stage which ends in Caravaca.. 29/08/2023

5 great guided tours in the Costa Calida this spring and early summerFrom embroidery to medieval castles, from wineries to railway engineering, just some of the fascinating visits on offer in the Region of Murcia With the lifting of pandemic restrictions there has been a huge resurgence of interest in joining guided tours..

The legend of the Cueva de los Encantados and the night of San Juan in Jumilla Two legends involving men named Bernardo in the municipality of Jumilla As Midsummer Day and the celebrations of San Juan (23rd June) approach, old legends are revived throughout Spain in association with these magical nights, and one of them concerns..

The streets of Jumilla flow red with wine as thousands are soaked in the annual Cabalgata70,000 litres of wine werepoured over and into the thousands who enjoyed this crazy event (Click here to see the full photo gallery / Haga clic aquí para ver la galería de fotos completa)  Jumilla held its annual Cabalgata.. 20/08/2018