MURCIA REGION

HELP Murcia Mar Menor donates €2,000 to San Javier foundationFundación RafaPuede uses a 3D printer to make aids for everyday tasks HELP Murcia Mar Menor has donated €2,000 to Fundación RafaPuede, a San Javier charity that uses 3D printing to create practical aids for people who need a little.. 08/10/2026

Homeowners in Spain can claim €30,000 to turn empty homes into rentalsThe State Housing Plan grant is aimed at properties left vacant for two years or more Owners in Spain who are willing to renovate an empty property and put it on the rental market can now apply for a grant of €30,000, with the amount rising to.. 08/10/2026

Murcia weather forecast Oct 8-11: Chilly nights ahead but the sun returns for the long weekendRain should ease across the Region as temperatures fall inland before brighter and warmer conditions return Weather outlook on bank holiday Sunday   After several days of rain and storms, the weather is finally settling down across the.. 08/10/2026

Medical unions put indefinite strike on hold as Spain heads to the pollsDoctors have postponed the planned October 28 walkout, but warn it could be back on the table after the elections Spain's doctors have put their planned indefinite strike on hold after the calling of early general elections, although the unions.. 08/10/2026

Spain's terrace smoking ban shelved by snap electionThe dissolution of Parliament has paused the Health Ministry's planned overhaul of tobacco laws Smokers on Spain's bar terraces can carry on lighting up for the time being, as the government's plan to ban smoking outdoors has stalled following.. 08/10/2026

Which supermarkets are open in Spain on Monday October 12?Find out which major supermarket chains are opening on Spain’s National Day and where to check your local store October 12 is a public holiday across Spain, but that does not necessarily mean shoppers will be faced with a wall of closed supermarket.. 08/10/2026

Los Alcázares writers' group is looking for new membersBeginners and experienced writers are welcome at a first coffee morning A new writers' group is being set up in Los Alcázares, and everyone from complete beginners to experienced scribblers is invited to get involved.   The group.. 08/10/2026

Alcantarilla neighbourhood left in darkness for almost two weeksLas Tejeras residents say their streetlights have been out for thirteen days Residents of Alcantarilla have been finding their way home with torches after the streetlights in the Las Tejeras neighbourhood stayed off for 13 days, according to local.. 08/10/2026

LA restaurant in Los Alcázares scoops best grill award... AGAIN!La Tropical wins the National Grilling Championship ribeye title for a second time The La Tropical restaurant in Los Alcázares has won the National Grilling Championship at San Sebastián Gastronomika for a second time, adding a shiny.. 08/10/2026

Murcia public transport strikes again on October 8 after talks collapseBuses across the Region face disruption as workers reject the employers' stance Public transport workers across the Region of Murcia are on strike again today, Thursday October 8, after another round of talks at the Labour Mediation and Arbitration.. 08/10/2026

Premier Parking makes leaving your car at Murcia Airport hassle-freeSecure premises and flight tracking come with a free exterior wash on return Travellers flying out of Murcia International Airport can skip the hunt for a parking space, along with the shuttle bus that usually follows it, by using the meet and greet.. 07/10/2026

October 12 is a national holiday in Spain: Everything you need to know about Spain Day ARCHIVED ARTICLE - Businesses and schools are closed every Oct 12 in Spain to celebrate the public holiday This Monday October 12 is a national holiday in Spain, celebrated annually as the ‘Día de la Hispanidad’, also.. 07/10/2026

Hailstorm sweeps northern Murcia and threatens olive harvestThe storm brought intense rainfall and large amounts of hail to several municipalities, with 20.8 litres per square metre recorded in Cehegín in just 10 minutes Farmers in parts of northern Murcia are assessing possible damage to their olive.. 07/10/2026

A €15 million upgrade to Cartagena's wastewater treatment plant is a significant step for the Mar MenorThe Mar Menor Sur plant will get a new tertiary treatment system capable of processing up to 50,000 cubic metres of water per day, producing reclaimed water suitable for agricultural use Work to significantly upgrade the Mar Menor Sur wastewater treatment.. 07/10/2026

Cartagena's Town Hall palace has a stunning new look after dark, thanks to a €250,000 lighting projectNearly 2,900 LED lights now illuminate one of the city's most iconic buildings, cutting energy use by 60% in the process If you've walked past Cartagena's Town Hall square this week and noticed the building looking particularly striking.. 07/10/2026

Murcia tourism has plenty to celebrate after a strong summerThe Region of Murcia saw a strong increase in tourism from other parts of Spain this summer, but the latest figures show why higher visitor numbers don't always mean higher profits Murcia's tourism sector had a pretty good summer, with.. 07/10/2026

Caser Residencial Alameda renews its training partnership with Down LorcaParticipants will get practical training and real work experience at the Lorca care home Caser Residencial Alameda in Lorca has renewed its collaboration agreement with the Down Lorca Association, continuing a partnership that dates back to 2017 and.. 07/10/2026

Carlos Alcaraz returns to winning ways with Tokyo titleThe Tokyo victory gives Alcaraz another title after almost five months out with a wrist injury and comes just weeks before the ATP Finals in Turin Carlos Alcaraz has ended a frustrating spell without a title by winning the ATP 500 in Tokyo, beating.. 07/10/2026

Exceptional 4-bedroom villa in Lo Santiago with private pool and panoramic views €450,000Simply Spanish Homes is delighted to bring to market this renovated home with two lounges and a separate studio A four-bedroom villa with a private pool and views towards the Mar Menor has come onto the market in Lo Santiago for €450,000, and.. 07/10/2026

Two migrant boats with 87 people on board intercepted off CartagenaTwelve minors were among those on board both vessels stopped by the Guardia Civil The Guardia Civil intercepted two boats carrying a total of 87 migrants off the coast of the Region of Murcia on Monday October 5, with one stopped at El Gorguel in.. 07/10/2026