Until January 4 Hugo's Home Farm hosts festive Christmas parties to raise funds for animal rescue
Nine days of family fun with alpaca photos, bouncy castle and elf hunt in Murcia Hugo's Home Farm in Sangonera La Verde is throwing open its gates for a special Christmas..

Christmas in the Region of Murcia 2025: Your complete guide to all the best festive events
From nativity scenes and concerts to workshops and guided tours, the Region of Murcia is packed with events this December Christmas has arrived in the Region of Murcia..

New criminal probe into Murcia council over deadly nightclub fire
The courts have ordered a fresh investigation into the council’s role in the Teatre and Fonda Milagros tragedy The investigation into the deadly nightclub fire in Murcia..

Housing, electricity, water, pensions... everything that goes up and down in price in Spain next year
Pensions get 2.7% boost and public transport stays frozen as electricity bills and housing costs continue climbing in Spain As 2025 limps towards the finish line, people..

Supermarket opening hours across Spain on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day 2025
Mercadona, Lidl and Carrefour are all opening on New Year's Eve but with reduced hours across Spain We've all been there. The guests are arriving in a few hours, you've..

A quick guide to Roscón de Reyes and the best supermarket options
Everything you need to know about Roscón de Reyes, from the hidden surprises and traditional fillings to the best supermarket options this year Every year on Three Kings..

A reminder that V-16 emergency lights replace triangles in Spain from January 1
Starting the new year, drivers will need a V-16 beacon instead of a warning triangle to meet Spain's road safety rules From January 1 2026, the V‑16 emergency light..

Touch to discover: Águilas installs tactile models at key tourist landmarks
The initiative will allow people with visual and motor disabilities to explore Águilas's main attractions Águilas Council has taken a big step towards creating a more..

How Murcia workers can bag 22 days off work using just 6 holiday days in 2026
From January to Christmas, the Region of Murcia's calendar is packed with opportunities for extended breaks If you're the sort of person who checks the calendar on New..

New Year's traditions in Spain from grapes to red underwear
New Year's Eve in Spain is usually a family occasion, with food, late nights and a few long-standing traditions If you head out for an evening meal or a drink on New Year..

Here are 16 perfect places to celebrate New Year's Eve in Spain and abroad
From Madrid's midnight grapes to Sydney Harbour’s fireworks: Your guide to the perfect New Year celebration Let's be honest, if you're still trying to figure out where..

12 grapes for 12 bells: This is how the Spanish celebrate New Years
The age-old tradition throughout Spain is said to bring good luck for the year to come It’s no secret that Spain is home to many weird and wacky traditions, but one time..

Mandatory January 2 electric scooter insurance shelved in Spain
Half a million scooter riders in Spain get a reprieve as traffic bosses admit the national register won't be ready for January deadline Electric scooter owners across Spain..

Warmer temperatures after the storms: Murcia weather forecast Dec 29-Jan 4
The Region of Murcia will welcome 2026 with mixed weather and unseasonably mild nights Weather outlook on Thursday January 1   Over the weekend, Murcia and much..

Read the January edition of Home & Living magazine online now
Welcome to 2026 and the January issue of Home andLiving! So what can you find in our latest edition?   • A fresh start, without pressure. Rather than New Year..

WATCH! Weekend storms batter Murcia with hail and waterspouts
Residents fled as furniture was flung around by fierce winds in Puerto de Mazarrón   The Region of Murcia, along with much of southern Spain, was thrown into chaos..

2025 Spain news: The year in review
The apagón, Torre Pacheco riots… what a year it’s been! These are all the main news stories from around Spain which we’ve reported on over the course of the year..

A white Christmas for the Region of Murcia as snow blankets Sierra Espuña and Sierra del Carche
Snow blankets Sierra Espuña and Sierra del Carche, giving Murcia a white Christmas Snow fell in the Murcia Region this Christmas, covering the regional parks of Sierra..

1.9-magnitude earthquake shakes Lorca awake on Christmas Day
A 1.9 magnitude earthquake was felt early on Christmas morning, but caused no injuries or damage to the city Usually, it's children shaking you awake on Christmas morning..

Building licence delays add pressure to Murcia's housing market
Long waiting times for planning approvals are slowing new housing and pushing prices higher across the Region Delays in granting building licences are increasingly holding..

Centuries-old Murcian boules-style game officially protected
Murcia’s traditional game, played with wooden pins and balls, has been officially recognised for its cultural and historical value Did you know that Murcia has its own..

Record numbers for Griffon Vultures in the Murcia Region
Three young Griffon Vultures were released in Lorca as the population in Murcia hits its highest numbers ever Good news for birds isn’t something you often hear about..

The luckiest little town in Murcia for El Gordo
San Pedro del Pinatar’s winning streak keeps shining as Murcia racks up Christmas Lottery prizes If you are the sort of person who buys a Christmas Lottery ticket every year..

Spain's Christmas Lottery brings several big prizes to Murcia
Winning tickets in Murcia this year were snapped up in Cartagena and San Pedro del Pinatar, even by some cruise visitors passing through The 2025 Christmas Lottery, Spain..