MURCIA NEWS

Corvera Airport welcomes symbolic 1,200th flight in celebration of the 1,200th anniversary of Murcia cityIn a fortuitous coincidence, the Ryanair arrival from Birmingham marked a unique tribute to the city’s historic milestone A routine Ryanair flight took on special significance this morning as Murcia welcomed flight number 1,200 from Birmingham.. 16/06/2025

Lorca spruces up its beaches for summer in the sunThe beaches of Lorca will be cleaned daily throughout July and August Summer officially starts in Spain this Saturday June 21 and Lorca City Council is well prepared. The always popular Calnegre beaches have been thoroughly spruced up with a deep.. 16/06/2025

Carlos Alcaraz Tennis City in Murcia given greenlight to start buildingNew €1.14 million complex to promote grassroots sport and honour the international tennis star from El Palmar The City Council of Murcia has taken a major step towards establishing a new landmark in Spanish sport with the approval of the Carlos.. 16/06/2025

The supermarket giant that is rapidly gaining ground in MurciaThe increasingly popular chain is opening new stores in Cartagena, Murcia and Caravaca Move over Mercadona, there’s some competition in town. Valencian supermarket cooperative Consum is gaining ground in the Region of Murcia, with three new.. 16/06/2025

How Murcia celebrates a very special 20th anniversary this year: A milestone for treating others with equal respectMurcia has come a long way in the last two decades when it comes to equality of treatment for all in society, but there is still much work to be done As a foreigner living in Spain, sometimes it’s easy to feel like an ‘other’ and.. 16/06/2025

San Javier overhauls La Manga housing and infrastructure as tourism boomsAn ambitious plan has been launched to modernise and improve infrastructure in one of Murcia’s most popular coastal destinations La Manga del Mar Menor, the slender strip of land that separates the Mediterranean from Europe's largest saltwater.. 16/06/2025

Storms in the north and haze for days: Murcia weekly weather forecast June 16-19There will be some haziness in Murcia this week and the chance of thunderstorms in the far north, but temperatures continue to rise unabated Lorca under the calima   Most of this week in the Region of Murcia will bring a continuation of.. 16/06/2025

Alhama presents new hiking route from the town centre to the snow wells of Sierra EspuñaA 16-kilometre hike in Alhama which climbs from 200 m above sea level to almost the height of Ben Nevis! A newly signposted hiking route was presented on Friday 13th June at the Los Baños archaeological museum in Alhama de Murcia, with the presentation.. 16/06/2025

In pictures: Thousands flock to San Javier's legendary International Air FestivalSome of the best pilots in the world put on a spectacular display of aerial acrobatics in San Javier The Mar Menor's waters reflected a kaleidoscope of aircraft over the weekend as the San Javier International Air Festival transformed the Costa.. 16/06/2025

2-year-old dead and three other children injured at Murcia fairgroundThere was tragedy in Alquerías this weekend when a young girl died from electric shock on a fairground ride A young girl has died after suffering an electric shock at a fairground in the small village of Alquerías in central Murcia... 16/06/2025

All new road signs roll out in Spain next monthEverything you need to know about the upcoming road sign changes in Spain Spain is about to overhaul its entire traffic sign system once again this July and if you drive, cycle, walk or ride a scooter, these changes will affect you.   The good..

Summer markets return to Pilar de la HoradadaEvening and night stalls are back in Mil Palmeras and Torre de la Horadada for summer 2024 It is officially market season in Pilar de la Horadada, with the return of the popular summer markets across the town’s coastal neighbourhoods.  .. 13/06/2025

First forest fire of the summer: 1,600 square metres of vegetation burn in Albudeite, MurciaThe blaze was declared fully extinguished on Wednesday evening following coordinated efforts from air and ground crews Murcia’s forest fire season has officially begun with the first blaze of the summer reported in the municipality of Albudeite.. 13/06/2025

New life for Lorca’s Church of San Juan as long-awaited restoration gets green lightPlans for urgent repair works and future renovation are now firmly in motion, with 2.6 million euros earmarked for the project After a long period of uncertainty, the historic Church of San Juan in Lorca is finally set to undergo a full restoration thanks.. 13/06/2025

No trains between Murcia and Cartagena until June 17Renfe is introducing a replacement bus service while Adif carries out upgrade works Rail services between Murcia city and Cartagena have been suspended due to infrastructure works on the Balsicas-La Palma Pozo Estrecho section of railway, with Renfe.. 13/06/2025

From stray to star: Ray the rescue dog joins Los Alcázares police forceMeet Ray, who is now helping to protect the streets where he was once left behind   Los Alcázares has welcomed back its Local Police Canine Unit, and at the heart of this new chapter is Ray, a once-abandoned dog who has now become.. 13/06/2025

Roda Golf & Beach Resort prepares to add Toptracer technology to its driving rangeThe new installation aims to modernise the practice facilities with real-time shot data and interactive features Roda Golf & Beach Resort is set to introduce Toptracer Range technology to its driving range as part of a phased upgrade scheduled.. 13/06/2025

The Club Náutico of Águilas contributes to national nature clean-up eventEfforts to reduce the prevalence of waste along the coastline of Águilas The annual “1m2 contra la basuraleza” evento, which encourages people all over Spain to clear away litter and plastic waste from just one square metres of open.. 13/06/2025

From Los Alcázares to Scotland: Two scooterists are finally finishing their epic charity missionSupport the brave duo riding 3,500 kilometres from Murcia to the UK and back, all in aid of two fantastic causes Paul and Julie are about to embark on an epic journey that's been five years in the making. The pair are riding a classic Lambretta.. 13/06/2025

Cartagena beach bus schedule for transfer to playas in Cala Cortina and El PortúsThe beach bus returns to Cartagena this summer with different routes for getting to Cala Cortina and El Portús This Friday June 13 sees the start of bus number 12 in Cartagena, the ‘BUS PLAYA’ which connects the city centre of Cartagena.. 13/06/2025