MURCIA REGION

Spanish Navy marines and European crews join fight as wildfires enter ninth dayMore than 115,000 hectares burned, thousands displaced, and international support pouring in Continuing from coverage last week, Spain is now facing a ninth consecutive day of devastating wildfires that have scorched over 115,000 hectares, forced.. 18/08/2025

Eight new DGT rules every motorcyclist and cyclist in Spain needs to knowFresh safety measures aim to cut road deaths and improve coexistence between drivers and two-wheelers   Spain’s traffic authority has rolled out a series of new rules this year that will directly affect both motorcyclists and cyclists. The.. 18/08/2025

Red alerts for mid-40s temperatures: Murcia weather forecast August 18-21After a sweltering weekend, the start of a new week brings more unbearable temperatures to the Region of Murcia   Weather alerts on Monday August 18   Before the bank holiday weekend, the Region of Murcia, while still suffocatingly.. 18/08/2025

Region of Murcia to welcome 16 new hotels in the next three yearsThis substantial investment in tourism will add more than 700 hotel beds across the Region Tourism in the Region of Murcia is gearing up for a major boost. After a few years of slower growth, new investment is set to bring 16 additional hotels and.. 18/08/2025

Rents on the Murcian coast surge by more than 70% in four yearsFrom Mazarrón to Cartagena, soaring rents are squeezing residents out of the market Right before the summer, the Bank of Spain released a survey that showed that three out of four renters in Spain can’t hope to save for a deposit for.. 18/08/2025

Explore 1,200 years of Murcia with new guided tours this autumnMurcia City launches free themed routes to celebrate its rich history and heritage   To mark the 1,200th anniversary of Murcia’s founding, the Ayunatamiento is rolling out a special programme of guided tours this autumn. Organised by.. 18/08/2025

Revamp for N-342 to bring safer, greener driving between Murcia and AndalucíaMajor eco-friendly upgrade to vital road linking Lorca, Puerto Lumbreras and Cádiz, with improvements set to benefit residents and industry across regions   A substantial facelift is on the way for one of the key highways linking Murcia.. 18/08/2025

Spain simplifies life for self-employed workers: Combined visa and residency now availableSelf-employed professionals can now apply for their visa and work authorisation together, with Heniam making the process simple If you’re self-employed and planning to move to Spain, you’ll be pleased to hear the Spanish government introduced.. 18/08/2025

The Carthaginians and Romans fiestas, a legacy of the rich past of CartagenaFew cities can match the heady mix of history, culture and tradition in the September fiestas of Cartagena! Every year in September, when the heat of summer is beginning to die down, the city of Cartagena goes back to a time more than 200 years before the..

VIDEO: Fireball streaks across Spain and explodes over MurciaExperts confirm it was space debris from a Chinese rocket, not the Perseid meteor shower     What many believed to be an early arrival of the spectacular Perseid meteor shower turned out to be something far more unusual. The brilliant.. 15/08/2025

Ryanair strike begins in Spain this week: the dates, flights and airports affectedThe nationwide strike will impact all of Ryanair’s permanent bases in Spain Ground staff who work for Azul Handling, the company that provides aircraft handling services for Ryanair in Spain, are going on a nationwide strike from this week... 15/08/2025

Murcia invests €10million to improve roads in 9 municipalitiesThe money will go towards resurfacing, road safety and three new roundabouts across the Region of Murcia The regional government has committed to improving Murcia's road network with the launch of nine new projects worth €9.2 million. These.. 15/08/2025

Breezy but boiling hot: Murcia weather forecast August 14-17Most of Murcia is on high alert for extreme and dangerous temperatures this weekend Weather alerts in the Region of Murcia this Saturday August 16   Spain’s second summer heatwave is set to stick around a bit longer and the Region.. 14/08/2025

How to save hundreds of euros on petrol in SpainPick the cheapest filling stations in Spain and make the most of your tank With fuel prices throughout Spain on a bit of a rollercoaster ride these days, it makes sense to find out where you’ll get the biggest bang for your buck. And it can.. 14/08/2025

From Westminster to southern Spain: Michael Portillo's journey to CartagenaThe broadcaster and former UK minister shares his love of Spain, travel and connecting with people during his latest filming trip   Cartagena may be baking in the August heat, but Michael Portillo looks perfectly at ease. The former Conservative cabinet..

Spain sizzles through the hottest August of all timeThe first 20 days will likely be the warmest Spain has seen since records began You probably don’t need us to tell you that August is turning out to be a scorcher and not just any scorcher - this one is rewriting the record books. The first.. 14/08/2025

Two minutes and gone: gas station robberies leave Murcia businesses reelingA masked gang is targeting service stations across the region, stealing tobacco machines in lightning-fast raids   A gang of masked burglars is putting petrol station owners in the Region of Murcia on high alert, striking in rapid, early-.. 14/08/2025

Mar Menor inches towards health with more good results this weekAfter reaching dangerous highs, the temperature of the lagoon has stabilised at 29ºC The Mar Menor is showing signs of recovery after a worrying heat spike in July pushed its water temperature dangerously high. As we reach mid-August, the lagoon.. 14/08/2025

Murcia-Almería train line pushed back to 2027After years of delays and setbacks, the long-promised high-speed rail link between Murcia and Almería is finally taking shape Work is gathering pace on the long-awaited high-speed railway connection between Murcia and Almería, with the.. 14/08/2025

Steep beach fines in Spain: why you could pay up to €3,000 for breaking summer rulesFrom paddle tennis to fishing and diving, beachgoers face hefty penalties if they stray into prohibited areas   If you are planning to make the most of Spain’s beaches this summer, you might want to brush up on the rules before heading out.. 14/08/2025