Murcia weather forecast July 16-19: Third heatwave on the way
Temperatures could climb past 42°C in many parts of Murcia this weekend Weather alerts for high temperatures on Thursday July 16   The Region of Murcia is in for..

Los Nietos still waiting for beach pontoons as summer rolls on
Earlier this year, plans were put foward to install floating pontoons on five beaches along the Mar Menor Los Nietos has reached mid July without the floating pontoons..

The jet ski industry hits back at the Mar Menor ban campaign
The head of the Nautical Association of the Region of Murcia argues that decades of research into the lagoon's problems has never pointed the finger at recreational boating..

Boat carrying 50 migrants, including 15 minors, intercepted off Águilas
This is the fourth such arrival on this stretch of Murcia coast in recent weeks A boat carrying around 50 people, including 15 minors, was intercepted off the coast of Á..

¡Vamos, España! Spain face off against Argentina in the World Cup final
England's World Cup dream ends in heartbreak, setting up a Spain v Argentina final Spain now knows exactly who stands between them and World Cup glory after Argentina booked..

Nearly 300 loggerhead turtles returned to the sea from Murcia's coastline since 2019
The Region of Murcia is becoming one of the Mediterranean's most important breeding areas for loggerhead turtles Murcia has become one of the most important places for..

Murcia braces for hottest day of the summer with highs of 44°C
An orange warning is in force across parts of inland Murcia, where temperatures could climb to some of the highest levels seen this summer Several parts of the Region of..

Sexual offence convictions in Spain rise 14% in a year, with one in ten offenders under 18
New INE figures show a record number of people sentenced for crimes against sexual freedom in 2025, with Murcia also reaching its highest total since records began Behind every..

Spain is through to the World Cup final - could it be a Spain-England final?
Celebrations erupted across Spain as La Roja beat France 2-0 to book their place in Sunday's World Cup final, now attention turns to England's semi-final against Argentina..

International demand drives record passenger numbers at Corvera airport once again
The Region of Murcia's airport has now handled over 445,000 passengers so far this year The tide appears to be turning for the Region of Murcia International Airport as..

San Javier turns disused spaces in La Manga into shaded, green areas
New paving, trees and shaded areas aim to bring down surface temperatures as another heatwave approaches San Javier Town Council's Tourism Department has transformed three..

Cuatro Calas is being loved to death, and Murcia's regional government is finally stepping in to save it
Vehicle access controls and a caravan ban are coming to one of the region's most treasured stretches of coastline after years of environmental damage Few places in the Region..

International scientists gather at the Mar Menor to help predict the Mediterranean's future
Scientists and researchers from Spain, the United States, Ireland and Cyprus are working alongside the Technical University of Cartagena on the Living Lab project to help protect..

Leaked internal document warns of serious shortcomings in Murcia fire service
A leaked report signed by six senior officers claims staff shortages, ageing vehicles, outdated equipment and long response times are putting increasing pressure on Murcia's fire..

Jumilla nearer to achieving National Tourist Interest status for the August fiestas
The highlight of the annual Fiestas de la Vendimia is the Cabalgata del Vino On Friday 10th July the municipal council of Jumilla unanimously backed the report which has compiled..

Spain launches a new crackdown on drink and drug driving this week, and the numbers behind it make sobering reading
Alcohol was present in 28% of all traffic accidents in 2024, and deaths involving drunk drivers rose 9% in a single year The DGT has launched a new week-long campaign targeting..

Murcia just crossed a major milestone: More than half its energy now comes from the sun
For the first time ever, renewable sources generated over 50% of the region's electricity in June, with solar power equivalent to three nuclear plants already installed For..

Cartagena completes long-awaited repairs to El Portús seafront promenade
Work on the damaged seafront has been completed just as the Cartagena summer season gets fully underway The repair work on the El Portús seafront promenade in Cartagena..

Alhama de Murcia launches brown bin service for organic waste
Households across Alhama can apply for a 15% discount on their waste collection fee Alhama de Murcia Town Council has rolled out a new brown bin service, installing 70 bio-..

Yes, the Spanish Christmas Lottery is already on sale and yes, it really is only July
With 162 days to go until the December 22 draw, tickets are already flying and this year's adverts are already turning heads People always say Christmas comes earlier every..

Cartagena is giving its ancient ficus trees a daily soaking to help them survive the summer heat
The Ayuntamiento has launched a special operation to protect the city's parks, gardens and most treasured trees during the hottest months of the year If you've ever sat in..

Bin charges in Murcia could soon depend on how much rubbish YOU produce
The regional government wants to improve recycling rates by encouraging councils to introduce bin charges based on the amount of waste households produce, rather than a fixed..

Could the Region of Murcia see the return of the monk seal after 50 years?
Experts say the coastline around Cabo de Palos still has everything a returning colony would need Half a century ago the Mediterranean monk seal was still a familiar sight..

Another heatwave builds for Murcia: Weekly weather forecast July 13-16
Monday starts hot but manageable, before temperatures surge back towards 42ºC by midweek The Region of Murcia has barely drawn breath since the extraordinary heatwave..