MURCIA NEWS

Has summer tourism in Spain hit its peak? British visitors keep coming as German and French numbers dropRecord July arrivals put Spain’s tourism sector in the spotlight, but some old favourites are staying away   If you thought British holidaymakers were getting tired of Spain’s sunshine, think again. This July, more than two million.. 02/09/2025

Caravaca updates tourist signs with smart tech and multilingual audio guidesNew signs and a mobile app offer personalised routes and accessible info to enhance visitor experience Caravaca de la Cruz is rolling out a fresh wave of tourist signs across its historic centre and surrounding districts, designed to offer visitors.. 02/09/2025

Bodies found in Camposol house believed to be those of missing foreignersAuthorities are continuing their investigation into the disappearance and deaths of the two Ecuadorian men who went missing four months ago The Guardia Civil has discovered two dead bodies in a house in Sector D of the Camposol urbanisation, where.. 30/08/2025

Non-EU property owners in Spain can now deduct rental expenses and receive tax rebatesSpain’s National Court has ruled that preventing non-EU property owners from deducting rental expenses violates EU law, a decision which allows non-EU investors to claim substantial tax refunds and reduce future liabilities Until recently, non-EU..

Mercadona Spain announces new opening hours from September 1The Valencian chain will revert to winter hours from the start of next month It seems like only yesterday that Spain’s favourite supermarket extended its opening hours for the summer, giving us later closing times and the options of a leisurely.. 29/08/2025

Experienced criminals arrested for burglaries in Puerto de MazarrónTwo young men were identified from CCTV footage at the scenes of the crimes Security camera footage of the suspects An investigation by Guardia Civil in the Region of Murcia has detained two experienced criminals on suspicion of burgling a.. 29/08/2025

Águilas presents suggested snorkelling routes at 13 beach locationsEasy underwater tourism for all the family along the Mediterranean coast of Águilas The routes are In their drive to encourage “blue tourism”, the Town Hall of Águilas has created a guide to snorkelling at 13 of the beaches in.. 29/08/2025

Understanding non-resident property taxes in SpainA guide to the IRNR and rental income tax obligations for foreign homeowners from LS Solicitors Non-residents who own property in Spain are subject to a specific set of tax obligations that can be unfamiliar and, at times, confusing. Among these are the..

Rock Experience, a music school with a difference in Los Alcázares!Sign up for courses in various rock and pop skills over the next 9 months! The Town Hall Department of Culture in Los Alcázares has announced that registration is now open for the Rock Experience music school for the year 2025-26, with budding.. 28/08/2025

Environmental groups take legal action to stop potential hotel plans at the Cabo de Palos LighthouseThe Cartagena landmark has been declared a Site of Cultural Interest, but this doesn’t rule out commercial ventures At first glance, it might seem strange that an environmental group would oppose a declaration meant to protect the Cabo de Palos.. 27/08/2025

Relocation map for migrant children throughout Spain finally confirmedThe Valencian Community and Andalucía are among the regions that will receive the most unaccompanied minors After months of talks and delays, the Spanish government has finally rubber-stamped the decree that will allow unaccompanied migrant.. 27/08/2025

Smart Office team created in Los Alcázares as the town moves towards 'intelligent tourism'A cross-departmental team coordinates innovations to improve still further the sustainability and accessibility of tourism in Los Alcázares Following the announcement last week that approval has been given in Los Alcázares for plans to create.. 27/08/2025

Read the September edition of Home & Living magazine online nowWelcome to the September issue of Home & Living! This month, our pages are filled with inspirational ideas for your home and garden, together with some wonderful recipes, a what’s on guide, charity information, a business directory and more.. 27/08/2025

Landmark Ryanair and Booking.com agreement makes life easier for travellersSpain says the change will bring "more seamless and transparent booking experiences" for customers Ryanair and Booking.com have reached a historic collaboration that ends years of tension between the two companies. The agreement means that.. 27/08/2025

Emergency aid for Murcia residents and businesses affected by storms and firesThe Spanish Government has approved an emergency decree to offer financial help to the Region of Murcia People affected by the storms that hit the Region of Murcia in July will now be able to access help thanks to an emergency decree approved by the.. 27/08/2025

Thirteen dead in one week in the most lethal heatwave of the Murcian summerSince June 1, 21 people have died as a result of the high temperatures recorded in the Region of Murcia The latest heatwave, which we’ve only just seen the back of, has proved to be the deadliest of all time. Thirteen lives were lost in a single.. 26/08/2025

Murcia-Alicante border town rocked by earthquakeThe 2.2 magnitude quake struck Hondón de los Frailes late on Monday night, August 25 Just a couple of weeks after the area was rocked by a swarm of 12 different earthquakes, the village of Hondón de los Frailes, located just a couple.. 26/08/2025

Hotter seas put Murcia on flood watch this autumnSea temperatures 3ºC higher than normal could trigger torrential downpours across the Region of Murcia The August heatwave may have come to an end but the Mediterranean shows no signs of cooling, leading experts to advise that the Region of Murcia.. 26/08/2025

Woman from Murcia dies in boating accident in JáveaShe suffered propeller injuries after falling into the sea and later died in hospital   A 34-year-old woman from Murcia died last Friday, August 22, after a boating accident in Jávea (Alicante). She had travelled with friends to spend the.. 26/08/2025

Latest La Manga drawbridge break-down causes Friday afternoon traffic chaosThe Estacio de la Manga bridge got stuck again, bringing busy weekend traffic to a grinding halt Another malfunction on the Estacio Bridge in La Manga caused major traffic jams on Friday afternoon, August 22. Boats trying to pass through were unable.. 25/08/2025