MURCIA NORTH & NORTH WEST

Caravaca de la Cruz plants nearly 100 trees to create more green spaces across townThe employment scheme grant will see Caravaca workers plant new species in parks, streets and school grounds Caravaca de la Cruz Town Council is planting nearly 100 trees across parks, gardens, streets and public spaces as part of a drive to improve.. 21/01/2026

Cycling in Caravaca: an easy route for all the family between Cehegín and CaravacaThis Caravaca cycling tour follows part of the Camino de Levante pilgrimage route One of two recommended short cycling trips for beginners and families of all ages, this route follows the steps of the pilgrims who have come to Caravaca de la Cruz to venerate..

Aurora Borealis lights up the skies across the Region of MurciaStrong solar activity made the northern lights visible in Cieza, Moratalla and other parts of southern Spain Murcia isn’t a place you expect to see the northern lights, but this week the sky put on a rare show. A strong solar storm lit.. 21/01/2026

Cycling in Caravaca: an easy route for families in and around the historic cityEnjoy monuments in the centre of Caravaca and the natural beauty spot of Las Fuentes del Marqués! This 14-kilometre circular cycling route, taking you to many of the most iconic locations in the holy city of Caravaca de la Cruz, is a very easy one and..

Jumilla presents Semana Santa 2026 posterThe Easter processions began over 600 years ago in Jumilla! The official poster promoting the events during Easter Week in Jumilla, which have been awarded International Tourist Interest status in recognition of their deep-rotted traditions and the feeling.. 21/01/2026

Jumilla already preparing for August fiestas!Posters and leaflets are on display this week at the huge FITUR tourism fair in Madrid As we grit our teeth (if not the roads!) and put up with the cold of January throughout Spain, in Jumilla this week they’re already looking forward to the month.. 21/01/2026

Murcia hospitals under fire over negligence claims and long waitsPatient Advocate reports 430 cases in 2025 while reputation rankings slip Murcia's public hospitals are facing growing scrutiny over patient complaints, lengthy waiting lists and declining national reputation. New reports paint a challenging picture.. 20/01/2026

Yecla announces million-euro investment in the ruined Moorish castle Hisn Yakka gave its name both the castle hill and the town of Yecla itself The Town Hall of Yecla has announced an investment totalling slightly more than a million euros in a project to breathe life into the remains of the 11th- to 14th-century Moorish.. 19/01/2026

5 ways to enjoy a great day out in YeclaA historic town in the captivating countryside of northern Murcia with unique gastronomic, wine-making and fiesta traditions! Yecla is the northernmost municipality of the Region of Murcia, and its inland location means that it is often lower down the list..

€2.8 Million investment to restore the Río Mula and reduce flood riskThe CHS is restoring the Río Mula river from La Cierva reservoir to the Segura River to improve drainage and the riverbanks Restoration of the Río Mula river has begun, with over €2.8 million being spent to remove invasive.. 15/01/2026

48,000 euros for improvements to popular Lorca hiking pathThe Cejo de los Enamorados route takes walkers into the mountains west of Lorca The hiking path of the Cejo de los Enamorados, in the mountains to the west of the city of Lorca which stretch all the way to boundary between Murcia and Andalucía.. 15/01/2026

Jumilla to promote wine tourism at the FITUR fair in MadridThe Region of Murcia will be presenting a new Wine Tourism initiative at the largest annual tourism fair in the world FITUR, the largest annual tourism fair in the world is being held in Madrid from 21st to 25th January, and the municipality of Jumilla.. 15/01/2026

Murcia's enchanted snail: A tiny new species from a legendary springUniversity researchers uncover Robustiella incantata, first stygobiont snail unique to Region of Murcia Researchers at the University of Murcia have found a brand new snail species, so small it's almost magical, living in the groundwater of a spring.. 14/01/2026

Jumilla secures €30,000 grant to improve museum accessibility for disabled visitorsThe project will add tactile resources, Braille materials and audio guides to three museum spaces Jumilla Town Council has secured a €30,000 grant from Region of Murcia government to improve universal accessibility in the town's museums. &.. 12/01/2026

Murcia hospitals at full stretch as post-holiday pressures mountEmergency rooms crowded despite falling flu numbers, with ministers warning of potential post-Christmas spike Hospitals across the Region of Murcia faced a challenging Wednesday this week, with nearly 100 patients left waiting for beds. The hardest hit.. 08/01/2026

€32 million road upgrade launched for 15 Murcia municipalitiesMula and Northwest regions benefit from four-year investment in safety and maintenance The Region of Murcia is investing €32 million in vital road improvements across 15 municipalities in the Mula and Northwest areas, with work getting underway in.. 07/01/2026

Expansion approved for Thader Shopping Centre and Commercial Park, MurciaThader shopping centre and commercial park is set to get bigger, with more shops, restaurants, leisure spots, and plenty of new parking The Thader shopping centre and commercial park in north of Murcia city is set to grow, with plans approved.. 05/01/2026

Until January 25 Yecla artist Lidó Rico pays homage to the city of Murcia A celebration of 1200 years of history at the Palacio Almudí in Murcia In a year in which the city of Murcia is celebrating 1,200 years since its foundation a significant exhibition has opened at the Palacio Almudí on the northern bank of the..

7 slow tourism experiences in the Region of MurciaTake your foot of the pedal as you wallow in the rhythms of Nature and local customs in rural Murcia! “Slow tourism” is a way of travelling which places the emphasis on tranquillity, getting in touch with Nature and showing respect for the environment..

January 10, 17 and 24 Dramatized tours of the history of the Virgen de las Maravillas in CehegínJoin the “Sueño del Fraile” tour and relive the history of the local patron of Cehegín Following the great success of the dramatized tours in Spanish named “El Sueño del Fraile” in the autumn of 2025, the Town Hall..