A hidden corner of Murcia has made National Geographic's list of Spain's most beautiful places
From a 19th century lighthouse to one of the Mediterranean's richest marine ecosystems, this Murcia beauty spot has it all Cabo de Palos on the Murcia coast has been named..

Murcia crowned Spain's laziest region as a third of residents admit to doing no exercise
A third of Murcianos over 16 do no exercise whatsoever in their leisure time, according to the latest INE survey The Region of Murcia has the highest proportion of inactive..

Local and national bank holidays in the Region of Murcia this April
Alongside Holy Thursday and Good Friday, towns including Ceutí, Jumilla, Murcia City, and Blanca have extra local holidays this April As today is April 1, it's a good..

Spain heats up for Semana Santa as temperatures head towards 30°C
The week gives way to sunshine and spring warmth just in time for the Easter getaway After a windy and unsettled start to Semana Santa, the weather across Spain is finally..

Murcia prepares for Easter traffic as hundreds of thousands hit the roads
Traffic controls, mobile radars, drones, and helicopters will be in place across the Region on the busiest days The Region of Murcia is expecting a very busy period on..

Murcia's gender violence figures stay among the highest in Spain as too many victims still stay silent
Judges and campaigners are urging family and friends to speak up, as only 2.5% of cases are reported by those close to the victim The Region of Murcia remains among Spain’..

Not everyone is feeling Spain's jobs boom as in-work poverty remains high
Record employment masks deep inequalities, with women, young people and migrants still struggling to make ends meet Spain’s jobs market may be hitting record highs, but the..

Maundy Thursday in Murcia: which shops, supermarkets and shopping centres are open?
Good news for last-minute shoppers as most of Murcia's big names are open on Maundy Thursday Maundy Thursday falls on April 2 this year and along with Good Friday, it's..

Murcia's public debt passes €14 billion as long-term pressures continue
The region now carries debt equal to 31.2% of its economy, one of the highest levels in Spain Public debt in the Region of Murcia has climbed past €14 billion for the..

Caravaca park welcomes a new monument to Santa Teresa de Jesús
A vindication of Gothic stone construction techniques in the Caravaca park of Mayrena The new public park of Mayrena in Caravaca de la Cruz is now adorned with a stone construction..

Free entry for children at Cehegín bullfight sparks fresh controversy
Foundation warns of harm to minors as debate over tradition and attendance continues A planned bullfighting event in Cehegín this June has come under fire after it emerged..

Easter 2026: Supermarket opening hours in Spain for Mercadona, Carrefour, Lidl, Aldi and Dia
Mercadona is shutting up shop throughout Spain as usual, but Carrefour is keeping its doors open wherever it legally can The big Easter weekend is nearly here and if you..

Semana Santa thefts cost Spanish retailers €591 million
Oil, perfumes, footwear and headphones are among the most stolen items as shop losses rise during the holiday period Spanish retailers are facing losses of up to €591 million..

Five Mar Menor beaches to get anti-jellyfish nets this summer
The nets will be installed from June to September and should keep jellyfish away while protecting local wildlife like seahorses And cue the anti-jellyfish net debate. Every..

Another Murcia town moves to restrict face coverings in public buildings
Molina de Segura joins a growing list of Spanish towns to ban burkas and niqabs Molina de Segura has become the latest Spanish town to move towards restricting the wearing..

Spanish airport ground staff strike could hit 1.3 million Easter travellers
Alicante, Málaga and Valencia are among the airports affected as workers walk out over pay disputes Anyone flying to or from Spain this Easter would be wise to double..

Excavations at San Esteban are already uncovering important details about Medieval Murcia
Archaeologists have completed the first 11 of 59 planned digs, uncovering homes, patios, wells, and even a hidden stone safe Archaeologists working at the San Esteban site..

Baby airlifted to Alicante after dog attack in Abanilla
The five-month-old was bitten on the head while in his stroller, and police are now searching for the animal’s owner A five-month-old baby remains in hospital after being..

Cartagena gives its submarine roundabout a fresh sea-inspired makeover
The revamped entrance now features blue turf and more than 1,500 white daisies Cartagena has given one of its best-known entrances a new look, with the submarine roundabout..

International families are spending more time and money in Murcia
Around 357,000 families from outside Spain visit the Region of Murcia each year, staying for nearly 10 days The Región de Murcia is continuing to grow as a destination..

Official recognition for the Berber Pirate Raids fiestas of Los Alcázares
The fiestas of Los Alcázares celebrate their 25th anniversary this Easter Week Just a couple of days before the start of the great annual Fiestas de las Incursions Berberiscas..

Águilas gets its beaches ready for the Easter rush with a big clean-up operation
Sand sifting, waste removal and repositioned bins are all part of the pre-Easter push along the Águilas coastline Águilas Town Council has launched a special cleaning..

Corvera airport gets set for a busy summer with flights to 20 destinations
The Region of Murcia International Airport launches its high season this Sunday with new routes and stronger passenger growth The summer season is already getting under way..

62 kilometres of new hiking and cycling trails coming to Murcia's forests
Cycling and walking paths, a campsite and viewpoints are all part of the plan to make Murcia's forests easier to explore  In the next few weeks, work will start in Coto..