MURCIA NEWS

Supermarkets and shops that will open in Spain this Saturday November 1‘All Saints Day’ is a bank holiday throughout Spain on November 1, so many stores will remain closed November 1, the day after Halloween, is a national holiday in Spain every year. Every region and town in Spain has a local holiday on.. 30/10/2025

Sunshine and clouds tag team this weekend: Murcia weather forecast October 30 - November 2Clouds, showers and mild breezes ahead Autumn moods set in with mixed skies and pleasant temperatures across the region As we move from October into November, the Region of Murcia will see a typical autumn mix of cloud and clearer spells, mild temperatures.. 30/10/2025

12 ways to keep your Halloween fun, safe and friendly to your walletPractical tips for costumes, makeup and savings so your celebrations won’t come back to haunt you It’s that time of year when witches and wizards of all ages dust off their costumes for another night of Halloween fun. Whether you’ll.. 30/10/2025

Halloween in Spain and why November 1 is a public holiday‘All Saints Day’ is a bank holiday in Spain on November 1... find out why, and what is so special about this Spanish holiday November 1 is a national holiday in Spain every year, but why is the day after Halloween a Spanish public holiday.. 30/10/2025

Spain's new phone app will save you money every time you refuelRuta-E shows real-time prices at petrol stations and electric charging points across Spain There’s no denying the fact that we all want to pay as little as possible when filling up the tank or charging our car battery. Nobody enjoys watching.. 30/10/2025

Double the fines in Spain for parking in disabled spotsSpain plans to increase the penalty from €200 to €500 Unfortunately, we've all seen it. Someone nipping into a disabled parking space for "just a minute" while they run an errand, completely oblivious to the person with mobility.. 30/10/2025

Six months after Spain's blackout: Higher bills, grid problems and no answersWhat’s changed since the big power cut in April Back in April, Spain experienced its biggest power blackout in decades. On Monday April 28, millions of people across the country were left without electricity for up hours. The blackout happened because.. 29/10/2025

How to check what last-minute budget Imserso holidays are still availableImserso trips for pensioners are selling out fast, but there are still some bargain holidays available across Spain The Imserso tourist scheme is a Spanish government-subsidised holiday programme for pensioners and retirees, offering heavily discounted.. 29/10/2025

Spain backs EU decision to ban petrol and diesel cars by 2035Paris and Madrid both agree the 2035 target must be maintained, but call for "made in Europe" incentives to help the struggling automotive industry Spain and France have this week thrown their support behind the EU's controversial 2035.. 29/10/2025

Fewer birds stopping off at Isla Grosa as migration numbers fall by halfHuman activity and changing conditions take their toll on nature’s tiny travellers Just 2.5 kilometres off La Manga’s coast lies Isla Grosa, a small volcanic island and a vital pit stop for migratory birds on their long journeys between Europe.. 29/10/2025

Region of Murcia public holiday calendar 2026 released already: These are the 12 national and regional festivos next yearIn addition to these dates, there will also be two local holidays which will be decided by each municipality in the Region Each year, the Region of Murcia has over a dozen public bank holidays for the various fiestas dotted throughout the calendar.. 29/10/2025

One year on from Spain's deadly DANA, the storm that killed over 200 people in Valencia and caused more than €10 billion in damageOne year after the catastrophic floods that devastated the province of Valencia and other parts of Spain, many residents are still struggling to rebuild their lives while communities mourn the 229 victims lost to the deadliest storm in recent history.. 29/10/2025

Alhama residents mustn't miss this local tax deadline to avoid extra chargesBritish expats have no excuse not to remember this date! Alhama de Murcia town council has reminded residents that they have until November 5 to pay this year’s local taxes during the voluntary payment period. This includes the following taxes.. 29/10/2025

Torre Pacheco is turning a flood risk into a green space for the public to enjoyA project to restore the ecosystem of the Rambla Sur will also protect residents and the Mar Menor Torre Pacheco has launched a project to reduce the risk of flooding while at the same time restoring the environmental and aesthetic value of the Rambla.. 29/10/2025

Cartagena's cruise scene breaks new records with bumper October arrivalsLuxury ships and thousands of holidaymakers put the port on the map for Mediterranean voyages Cruise tourism in Cartagena has bounced back in spectacular style this year, with more than 50,000 cruise passengers visiting the city in October alone, thanks.. 29/10/2025

Matavendimia wine festival a great success in Jumilla!Over 5,000 visitors on the Saturday alone including various from northern Europe and the UK! Despite the arrival of light rain on Sunday the 4th edition of the weekend’s Matavendimia celebrations in Jumilla, where they are held to celebrate the.. 29/10/2025

Lorca tourist office returns to the Palacio de GuevaraThe old premises in the building were closed following damage in the 2011 Lorca earthquakes After an absence of 14 years a branch of the Lorca tourist office is reopening on the ground floor of the Palacio de Guevara, otherwise known as the “Casa.. 28/10/2025

Are moths munching your wardrobe? Here’s how to keep your clothes safe this autumnPractical tips for stopping autumn’s tiniest home invaders in their tracks If summer’s giant moth invasion across Spain surprised you, don’t let autumn’s smaller but just as hungry offenders ruin your favourite jumper. Clothes moths..

Ryanair will no longer accept paper boarding cards from next monthThe budget airline is going fully digital in November so customers won’t be issued physical boarding passes Budget airline Ryanair has been quietly working away in the background to make the switch and the date is almost upon us: from Wednesday.. 28/10/2025

Murcia celebrates history with 67 new building protectionsThe Ayuntamiento plans to safeguard iconic city landmarks from demolition and insensitive development Murcia city has taken a major step to protect its unique architectural heritage, as the Ayuntamiento unveiled plans to give nearly 70 city buildings.. 28/10/2025