CALASPARRA, LOCAL NEWS AND COMMUNITY INFO

Tourists give Murcia a big thumbs up in recent international surveyNew Turespaña data shows 96% of international visitors report being satisfied or very satisfied with their stay in the Region According to the latest Turespaña survey of international tourists, satisfaction levels in the Region of.. 23/06/2026

Murcia forest firefighters threaten strike ahead of peak fire seasonUnion representatives say daily three-hour walkouts could begin later this month after talks with the regional government failed to produce a breakthrough The labour dispute involving Murcia's forest firefighters has entered a critical stage.. 23/06/2026

Calasparra's famous cave gets full WiFi coverage in a first for SpainThe Cueva del Puerto is now being used as a model for sustainable tourism thanks to new monitoring and safety systems The Cueva del Puerto in Calasparra has been recognised by the Region of Murcia as one of its tourism success stories, with officials.. 18/06/2026

Two Murcia towns among Spain's cheapest places to buy property in 2026A new Fotocasa study shows homes can still be found for under €900 per square metre in parts of Murcia Two towns in the Region of Murcia have been named among the 20 cheapest places to buy a home in Spain in 2026, according to new data from property.. 18/06/2026

Murcia school calendar 2026-2027: Key term dates and holidays confirmedThe regional government has finalised the official academic calendar, including everything from nursery start dates to local bank holidays and saints' days The regional government has officially announced the school calendar for the upcoming.. 12/06/2026

Murcia hotel revenues fall despite rise in tourist numbersRevPAR falls 7.2% on the Costa Cálida in the first four months of the year, placing the region among the worst performers in Spain despite rising visitor numbers Average room revenue across hotels on the Costa Cálida has fallen by.. 11/06/2026

Region of Murcia prepares €80 million mega-contract to tackle forest firesRegional government launches tender for a five-year contract covering wildfire prevention, surveillance and firefighting as summer temperatures arrive early After temperatures reached 39°C and an early-season wildfire threatened homes and destroyed.. 10/06/2026

Spainfully Honest: Behind the podcast for people living in or moving to SpainTwo Murcia-based expats host this podcast that is gaining attention for its honest and balanced conversations about life in Spain A new podcast, Spainfully Honest, hosted by two long-time residents, Catherine and Paul, is gaining a loyal following.. 03/04/2026

Visit the rice fields of Calasparra this year!Calasparra in north-western Murcia celebrates its main culinary and agricultural speciality There are many attractions in and around the town of Calasparra, in the north-west of the Region of Murcia, including the Sanctuary of the Virgen de la Esperanza.. 20/03/2026

Baa-ckup arrives to help fight forest fires in rural Murcia!It's sheep to the rescue in Murcia as the government turns to our woolly friends to help reduce wildfire risk, protect forests and support rural communities Disclaimer: Not real depiction of firefighting sheep A new plan in the Region.. 27/02/2026

7 hidden gems in the countryside of Murcia!Natural rural treasures in Murcia where you can hear the silent call of Nature this winter! As we tread the same paths and visit the same places day by day the Region of Murcia becomes ever more familiar to us, but do you realize how easy it is to stray.. 30/01/2025