Caravaca adds striking new piece of street art inspired by royal history
The new mural joins a series of large artworks celebrating Caravaca de la Cruz's history and traditions Visitors arriving in Caravaca de la Cruz will now be greeted by..

Spain's heatwave sends electricity prices soaring just as bills were already climbing
Prices broke through €100 per megawatt-hour this week for the first time since March, with peak evening rates nearly doubling in just a few days If you have been reaching..

Jumilla unveils new tourism brand with wine at the heart of its identity
More than 400 residents took part in the project that will help promote Jumilla to future visitors Jumilla has unveiled a new tourism brand designed to raise the profile..

Dangerous San Juan bonfire shut down in Cartagena due to wildfire risk
Firefighters inspected around 30 bonfire sites across Cartagena during the festivities A bonfire in Cartagena was shut down on Noche de San Juan after officials deemed..

New lease of life for the Las Claras restaurant in Los Alcázares
New management will take over the bar-café at Las Claras Cultural Centre this week The bar-restaurant at the Las Claras del Mar Menor Cultural Centre in Los Alcázares..

New eco-friendly moorings set to protect the Mar Menor's fragile seabed this summer
61 regulated anchorage points will be installed around two of the lagoon's islands, with bookings opening from July 1 Anyone planning to drop anchor near the islands of the..

Alhama takes over Polaris World building in Torre Pacheco and plans multimillion-euro sale
The council now plans to sell the Torre Pacheco property after finally securing ownership following years of legal proceedings Alhama de Murcia Town Hall has finally..

Spain sets minimum scooter age at 15 and makes helmets compulsory nationwide
The long-awaited changes take effect from October 1, bringing new rules for scooter riders, cyclists and motorcyclists across Spain Electric scooter riders across Spain..

Bonfires, heatwaves and safety drones: how Spain is celebrating Noche de San Juan tonight
Security measures are being stepped up across the country as a heatwave makes this one of the most closely watched San Juan nights in years Tonight, Tuesday June 23, millions..

Millions in Spain exposed to air pollution above new EU limits
Report finds 33 million people exposed to air pollution, which is the leading environmental cause of premature death in Spain Around 33 million people in Spain, roughly..

Spain backs new €27.6m investment to expand Escombreras basin in Cartagena
The Cartagena facility is now Spain’s fourth largest port and second for liquid bulk cargo Spain’s Council of Ministers is set to approve a €27.6 million expansion..

Cartagena hospital now lets parents stay with their child right up until the moment of anaesthesia
Santa Lucía Hospital has launched a pioneering scheme that clinical studies show reduces anxiety, speeds up recovery and brings real peace of mind to families Anyone who has..

Tourists give Murcia a big thumbs up in recent international survey
New Turespaña data shows 96% of international visitors report being satisfied or very satisfied with their stay in the Region According to the latest Turespaña survey..

Six beautiful Spanish islands you can visit this summer without catching a flight
From Murcia to Galicia, these island getaways offer crystal-clear waters, history and spectacular scenery Isla del Fraile / Wikipedia   When people think of island..

Water cut threat leaves hundreds of Villas Caravaning residents facing fresh uncertainty
A water tank is being prepared at the La Manga site as a contingency plan if supplies are disconnected Residents at Villas Caravaning in La Manga are facing a new crisis..

Lighting improved at the site of the medieval synagogue in Lorca castle
Lorca continues to invest in the historical significance of the Fortress of the Sun The remains of the medieval synagogue which stood within the confines of Lorca castle until..

Another major supermarket eyes Cabo de Palos location
New businesses are lining up for a spot in the Los Dunas commercial centre A second supermarket could soon be heading to Cabo de Palos, adding to the wave of commercial..

Murcia forest firefighters threaten strike ahead of peak fire season
Union representatives say daily three-hour walkouts could begin later this month after talks with the regional government failed to produce a breakthrough The labour dispute..

Workplace accidents in Murcia have soared by more than 120%
Prosecutors, unions and the regional government have met to address a worrying rise in occupational injuries and fatalities across the region Thirty-seven people died in workplace..

Cabo de Palos launches shuttle bus and rental bikes to tackle summer parking problems
A shuttle service linking the park-and-ride facility with the lighthouse will begin operating from June 26 Visitors heading to Cabo de Palos this summer will have new ways..

Getting a text or email about an unpaid fine? It could be a scam targeting Spanish drivers
The DGT has issued a warning about a phishing fraud in which fake traffic penalties are being sent to drivers by email and SMS If you have received a message telling you..

Airport Buses launches new routes that make summer travel to Murcia Airport even easier
Airport Buses provides straightforward, prebooked air-conditioned transfers linking Murcia Airport with key coastal and inland destinations For anyone living along the..

Cartagena introduces smart sensors to track visitor numbers in key city streets
Sensors in Cartagena city centre will anonymously track visitor movement to help manage crowds and improve safety Cartagena has installed five new pedestrian flow sensors..

Body of missing swimmer recovered after three-day search in Águilas
Emergency teams recovered the body close to the spot where a young swimmer disappeared after calling for help during an incident off the coast of Águilas last Thursday  ..