MURCIA NORTH & NORTH WEST

Two sections of Murcia's Northwest Arc now open to trafficThe long-awaited bypass is expected to significantly ease congestion in the Region, though full completion is still pending Two key sections of the Northwest Arc bypass road in the Region of Murcia have officially opened this week, marking a major.. 11/07/2025

Discover Guatazales this summer: Honeybees, wine and wilderness awaitFrom ancient apiaries to award-winning almond, honey, wine & olive oil, explore Bullas' legendary Honey River valley Nestled in the heart of Murcia's breathtaking mountain ranges, Guatazales in Bullas, Murcia is ready to welcome travellers.. 10/07/2025

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

2.5-magnitude earthquake registered in Jumilla this Wednesday morningThe quake is one of many regular seismic movements that take place in the area An earthquake measuring 2.5 on the Richter scale was recorded early this morning, Wednesday July 9, in the northern Murcia town of Jumilla, according to sources from Spain.. 09/07/2025

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..

Caravaca plants 1,000 trees to restore historic Roman sitesNative shrubs have completely transformed the landscape in the Las Tosquillas and Cerro de las Fuentes areas of Caravaca A thousand native trees are transforming two historic sites in Caravaca de la Cruz, creating an unusual fusion of environmental.. 02/07/2025

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..

Taster menu on a short walk in Caravaca de la Cruz for just 16 euros!Enjoy the city centre as you discover some of the favourite snacks of Caravaca! In 2025 the Town Hall of Caravaca de la Cruz has joined forces with local restaurants to launch a series of five easily affordable gastronomic routes in and around the city under..

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

You wouldn't believe where Carlos Alcaraz lives: A tiny wooden hut on the border of Murcia and AlicanteA look inside the modest 90m2 wooden house where the champion tennis player prepares for greatness While tennis star Carlos Alcaraz continues to make headlines on the courts of Roland Garros and Wimbledon, away from the global spotlight he leads an.. 12/06/2025

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

Tapas, wine tasting, honey and history: The 5 Yecla companies just added to the list for quality tourist experiencesThe annual tourism board meeting welcomes five new names to Yecla’s growing network of certified attractions Five Yecla businesses have just been recognised for offering top-notch visitor experiences – and it’s all thanks to their commitment.. 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

Exciting ways to see the wildlife of the Region of Murcia!Where to see animals from whales to eagles in the Region of Murcia! Wild animals are all around is, of course, but so accustomed are we to small insects and birds that we rarely stop to remember that not so far away are some of the most fascinating and impressive..

Residents at DomusVi Ciudad de Murcia living the high life to stay fit and alert!Social activities and interaction are key elements of the care provided at the DomusVi centre in Murcia The past few weeks have been a busy time for residents at the DomusVI centre in the outskirts of the city of Murcia, with a series of social activities.. 16/05/2025

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

Play boules at Hacienda Riquelme Golf Resort every TuesdayMake friends and play a gentle and fun sport with a great group of people at the Hacienda Riquelme Golf Resort in Murcia   Every Tuesday at 4pm, you can go along to play boules/petanque/petanca at the Pistes area next to the tennis courts of the.. 22/04/2025

Who cares for the carer? Temporary respite breaks for the elderly at the DomusVi residence in MurciaDomusVi Ciudad de Murcia offers a rest for carers and a home from home for those in need of care This is the time of year when for many of us our thoughts begin to turn to holidays, the Easter break whetting our appetite for a well-deserved summer break!..

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