MURCIA NEWS

Murcia's vineyards fight back against climate changeWinegrowers in Murcia are reshaping their vineyards to survive heat, drought and extreme weather The vineyards of Murcia are on the frontline of climate change. Rising temperatures and years of drought have forced local winegrowers to change how they.. 15/09/2025

The Sacred Torch of the fiestas of Cartagena sets out from Caravaca on September 16The Iter Ignis route covers a distance of 141 kilometres on its 3-day journey to Cartagena The annual fiestas of the Carthagineses y Romanos in Cartagena are almost upon us once again, and this year the precursors to the main events, the carrying of the.. 12/09/2025

Jumilla's Hoya de la Sima fossil site takes a big step toward official cultural protectionThis new status will help safeguard and showcase one of Europe’s most extraordinary fossil footprint sites Jumilla is marking a huge milestone as the remarkable paleontological site of Hoya de la Sima begins its journey to becoming a recognised.. 11/09/2025

Bluetongue outbreak spreads to Moratalla, threatening sheep farms in MurciaVirus confirmed on two more farms as hundreds of sheep have died in the Northwest region The bluetongue disease is advancing steadily across sheep farms in the northwest of Murcia, with the first cases now recorded in Moratalla. Official tests have confirmed.. 09/09/2025

Was this the hottest summer ever in the Region of Murcia?Aemet breaks down the figures for an exceptionally hot month of August August 2025 has been confirmed as the third hottest August in at least 65 years in the Region of Murcia, according to the monthly climate report from Spain’s State Meteorological.. 05/09/2025

Jumilla calls for later bus to Yecla as Lorca revives key rural routesResidents demand extended evening bus service to Yecla while Lorca reinstates historic line to northern districts Residents of Jumilla are renewing calls for an extension to the bus timetable connecting their town with Yecla in the evenings. Currently.. 04/09/2025

Suspects arrested for stealing almost €50,000 in Mazarrón and OrihuelaVictims were followed after taking money out of banks Guardia Civil in the Region of Murcia have arrested three alleged members of a gang of thieves from Chile known as “Los Fantasmas” (the ghosts), which has already been broken up.. 04/09/2025

Caravaca to invest €18 million in major lighting upgradeCouncil greenlights twelve-year plan to modernise public lighting and highlight historic sites Caravaca de la Cruz is setting out on an ambitious project to completely modernise the town’s public lighting over the next twelve years, following the.. 03/09/2025

Caravaca updates tourist signs with smart tech and multilingual audio guidesNew signs and a mobile app offer personalised routes and accessible info to enhance visitor experience Caravaca de la Cruz is rolling out a fresh wave of tourist signs across its historic centre and surrounding districts, designed to offer visitors.. 02/09/2025

Murcia ranks as the second most popular place for rural tourism in Spain this summerThe Region reached 71% occupancy for the months of June, July and August Rural tourism has closed a strong summer season across Spain, with Murcia standing out as one of the top destinations. According to industry figures, the Region of Murcia recorded.. 28/08/2025

Yecla's grape growers optimistic for a 30-40% harvest boost after years of drought Despite ongoing challenges, vintners expect a strong recovery in grape production this year After a tough few years marked by persistent drought, the vineyards of Yecla are finally looking ahead to better times. The grape harvest for 2025 is expected.. 19/08/2025

Jumilla prepares for strong grape harvest after rains despite spring hailGrowers optimistic about reaching 75 million kilos amid improved conditions After several challenging years marked by drought, Jumilla’s vineyards are looking forward to a much-needed recovery in 2025. Thanks to abundant spring rainfall, the region.. 19/08/2025

Yecla announces guided visits for the remainder of 2025From history to wine-tasting, from rural hikes to the famed December fiestas, Yecla welcomes all visitors to these fascinating tours between August and December! The Tourism department of the Town Hall of Yecla in the north of Murcia has published its.. 05/08/2025

This is the new shopping centre that's opening up in Murcia this SeptemberMore than 30 shops – including Jysk, Pepco and Mercadona – will open at the Los Olivos retail park on September 11 The long-awaited Los Olivos shopping complex in Cieza, Murcia, will officially open its doors on Thursday September.. 28/07/2025

Holy Jubilee Year begins in Cehegín on July 25The Jubilee celebrates the 300th anniversary of the arrival of the figure of the Virgen de las Maravillas in Cehegín On 25th July 2025 a year-long Holy Jubilee Year begins in the town of Cehegín in the north-west of the Region of Murcia.. 10/07/2025

Temporary respite breaks offer elderly residents professional and personal support at DomusVi Ciudad de MurciaDomusVi Ciudad de Murcia, a home from home with wellbeing guaranteed from the very first day Caring for an elderly relative, neighbour or friend is a great test of the dedication of those upon whom the duty falls, and often they become so engrossed with the..

Baroque façade of Caravaca Town Hall building restored after decades hidden behind cementThe building’s 18th-century façade had been covered up for years, but has now been revealed in all its splendour The rear façade of Caravaca de la Cruz’s Town Hall has been restored to its original 18th-century Baroque style.. 17/06/2025

The most dangerous roads in Murcia and Alicante: Drivers should beware these accident black spotsThe stretch of Spanish road with the most accidents and fatalities is in Alicante and two on the list are in Murcia A road traffic accident in the Region of Murcia We all know certain stretches of roads that are often fraught with dangerous.. 14/05/2025

Floracion peach blossoms in Cieza this spring: When is the best time to go?Witness the magic of the Cieza peach trees in bloom this year Every spring, the fields around Cieza in Spain’s Region of Murcia celebrate an unparalleled spectacle of nature – the floración, or the flowering of the blossoms on the.. 21/01/2025

Yecla fiestas awarded International Tourist Interest statusThe December fiestas in Yecla are renowned for the atmosphere, the enthusiasm and the sounds and smells of gunfire! Although not much was made of it at the time, congratulations are due to the tourism staff at the Town Hall of Yecla and to the town itself..