MURCIA REGION

Six planets are lining up in the Spanish sky this February 28The best views in Spain will be an hour after sunset, according to NASA The universe is handing us a rare treat this Saturday February 28 when six planets will be visible together in the night sky, forming a sweeping arc from horizon to horizon in what..

Why are smoke alarms still so rare in Spanish homes?A simple €15 device could cut the number of fire deaths in the country Personal security is front and centre in many Spanish homes, with bars on windows guarding against break-ins. Yet fire safety, something as straightforward as a smoke alarm, often..

Spain's cars now average 14.6 years old, putting safety at riskExperts warn older vehicles double fatality risk without modern ADAS systems If you are driving an older car in Spain, you might want to think about that next ITV (Spain’s equivalent of an MOT). New figures show the average age of vehicles here.. 27/02/2026

Los Alcázares tackles dangerous 'black spot' with new bike lane to San JavierThe town is investing €217,000 in a bike lane that will make part of the RM-F34 safer and link Los Alcázares to San Javier Los Alcázares is moving ahead with plans for a new bicycle lane that will link the town with neighbouring.. 27/02/2026

New weather radar will deliver earlier and more accurate storm warnings across the Region of MurciaState of the art dual technology will improve accuracy in detecting rain, hail and snow in Murcia and Alicante A new weather radar operated by the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) is due to become operational in early March at Sierra de la Pila.. 27/02/2026

Murcia towns crack top 100 for Spain's hottest property hotspotsMurcia, Cartagena, Molina de Segura and San Javier lead regional surge in buyer demand If you have been following Spain's push to ease the housing crisis with a €23 billion fund, here's some more evidence of the demand driving it.. 27/02/2026

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

Book your springtime break at La Encarnación tourist apartments on the seafront in Los AlcázaresLocal fiestas, the sunniest climate in Europe and plenty of golf opportunities with front line beach accommodation on the shore of the Mar Menor As March begins there is a definite feeling that the weather is turning in the Costa Cálida after a wet..

Reveal your best skin with the Hydra Pen Facial at The Salon CamposolRefresh, rejuvenate and restore your glow with the latest in advanced skin care   If you’ve ever wished your skin could look a little fresher, a little smoother, and a lot more radiant, you’ll want to hear about The Salon Camposol.. 27/02/2026

Murcia families lean on electricity voucher as bills hit €85 a monthOver 71,000 households now benefit from the social bonus amid rising energy costs If your electricity bills are feeling the pinch in Murcia, you are not alone. New figures show the Social Electricity Bonus is helping more than 71,000 households here keep.. 27/02/2026

Iberia introduces new baggage surcharge of up to €140 for irregular itemsAirline says passengers could face extra fees on top of standard luggage charges depending on route and destination Passengers flying with Iberia, to and from Spain, are being warned about a new surcharge that could add as much as €140 to the cost.. 26/02/2026

Cloudy skies and cooler days in store for Murcia this weekend: Weather forecast February 26-March 1We bid goodbye to a turbulent February with a return to slightly chillier conditions What better way to see off what was, for the most part, a wild and windy February in the Region of Murcia than with a return to slightly cloudier, cooler and gustier.. 26/02/2026

More than 100 families in Alhama slash property tax bills with solar panel discountAccording to Alhama de Murcia Town Council, households can save more than €700 through green tax incentives More than 100 families in Alhama de Murcia are already paying less property tax thanks to a generous solar panel incentive introduced.. 26/02/2026

Living better starts here: Altaona, Europe's first residential longevity concept in Murcia These are the different options for wellbeing and longevity at Altaona’s various property types Imagine waking up to silence, light and open space, with Murcia city centre just ten minutes away and the Mediterranean coast within twenty. For.. 26/02/2026

Murcia tipped to create 28,000 new jobs as growth stays strongBBVA Research says the economy will keep outperforming the national average, with unemployment likely to fall below 12% by 2027 Good news for job hunters in the Region of Murcia. BBVA Research forecasts up to 28,000 new positions over the next two years.. 26/02/2026

Step into comfort with Clínica ImpulsoSimple podiatrist-approved tips to keep your feet happy, healthy and pain-free We all depend on our feet every single day, yet they’re often the part of our body we forget to look after. At Clínica Impulso in Mazarrón, the team of.. 26/02/2026

Restoration work continues at the church of San Juan in Lorca1.8 million euros to re-open the church to the public 90 years after its closure Work continues in Lorca to restore and re-purpose the historic church of San Juan, which stands at one of the highest points in the current city on the lower slopes of the.. 26/02/2026

Andalucía and Murcia lead Spain's fruit exportsMurcia supplies a fifth and Andalucía a third of 2025 total Spain shipped 12 million tons of fresh fruits and vegetables overseas in 2025, with Andalucía providing a third of the total and the Region of Murcia chipping in a solid one-fifth.. 25/02/2026

Playa Honda's storm tank is protecting the Mar Menor and preventing floodingThe €5.6 million storm tank holds 8,200 cubic metres of rainwater and even has a community space with a playground In Playa Honda, people are noticing a real difference when heavy rain arrives. The facility, which has been operational for.. 25/02/2026

Campervans are taking over Murcia's shopping centre car parksThe campervan debate divides opinion everywhere in Spain, but in Murcia it's becoming impossible to ignore What was once a straightforward place to leave your car at Murcia's Thader shopping centre has transformed into something resembling.. 25/02/2026