Águilas snorkel guide: Shallow pools and seaweed-loving wrens at La Carolina
An exciting route through four coves, with a stone arch and damselfish along the way Tucked away within a coastal setting of four coves, La Carolina in Águilas is a lovely..

Snorkelling in Águilas: The Los Cocedores easy beach route for all ages
A family-friendly route on the Murcia-Almería border with shallow water throughout Right on the border between Murcia and Almería, south of Águilas, lies Los Cocedores..

San Javier puts 77 lifeguards and rescue staff on the Mar Menor this summer
Lifeguards, kayaks and jet skis cover Santiago de la Ribera and La Manga beaches San Javier has rolled out its summer beach safety operation with more than 77 staff now..

El Portús promenade repairs finally begin after year-long wait
Residents have expressed their relief as Cartagena council gets to grips with storm damage at last Repair work on the El Portús seafront promenade in Cartagena got underway..

La Cresta, Isla del Fraile: An Águilas dive site of rocky mazes and resident groupers
From shallow seagrass meadows to a dazzling 17-metre ridge, this Águilas dive site has it all Off the coast of Águilas, the waters around Isla del Fraile hide one of..

Brexit has cost Murcia a quarter of its fruit and vegetable exports to the UK, and competitors are filling the gap
As the tenth anniversary of the Brexit referendum approaches, new data reveals the lasting damage to one of the region's most important agricultural markets Ten years on from..

Buying from Shein or Temu just got a little more expensive as the EU's new parcel tax kicks in tomorrow
A €3 customs charge on small packages from outside the bloc came into force on Wednesday July 1, targeting the flood of cheap imports from China If you have ever ordered..

New AI smart buoys installed to keep watch over the Mar Menor
The high-tech devices will monitor the health of the Murcia lagoon’s water in real time The Mar Menor lagoon has a new set of eyes watching over it, with smart buoys..

Alhama de Murcia is looking for new owners for two café kiosks
The concession facilities are located in prime spots in El Palmeral and Condado de Alhama Alhama de Murcia is on the hunt for hospitality entrepreneurs to take over two..

Fuel prices set to rise but Spain unveils new temporary relief plan
Petrol and diesel discounts will gradually be phased out across Spain between now and September Spain has moved to soften the impact of rising fuel costs with a new set..

Fresh twist in Camposol double murder investigation
Despite a report finding no digital link between the suspect and the Camposol crime scene, a judge has refused bail A new expert report has become the latest twist in the..

Eleven drownings already recorded in Murcia before peak season even begins
The Region has already recorded almost as many drowning deaths as in the whole of last year The number of drowning deaths recorded in the Region of Murcia this year has..

Lightning strikes spark multiple wildfire alerts across Murcia during Sunday storms
Firefighters and helicopters were deployed after lightning strikes ignited vegetation in Moratalla and Lorca Fire in Cerro María, Lorca  The thunderstorms that swept..

Alhama opens renovated summer pools after €263,000 upgrade
Alhama’s popular summer pools reopen with new landscaping, better accessibility and modern touches The summer swimming pools at the Guadalentín Sports Complex in Alhama..

Murcia weekly weather forecast June 29-July 2
While some rain is forecast for this week, it will still be very hot and sunny overall Murcia weather forecast, Monday June 29   There is a chance of some rain for..

Renfe strike today: 320 trains cancelled across Spain as railway workers walk out
The 24-hour action affects high-speed, long-distance, medium-distance and commuter services, with a second strike day already confirmed for July 15 If you're travelling by..

AI is becoming Spain’s new trusted adviser
From shopping and job hunting to investing and checking company claims, artificial intelligence is now influencing decisions for millions of people across Spain Artificial..

Murcia injects €20 million to tackle soaring waiting lists as more than 204,000 patients queue for care
Regional President López Miras used the State of the Region debate to announce an emergency healthcare plan, alongside expanded vaccination programmes and a long-awaited oncology..

These are the dates of Cartagena's street markets you need to know this summer
Cartagena is expanding its range of street markets this summer with five new markets The various coastal areas of the municipality of Cartagena – from those along the..

Learn Spanish for foreigners in San Javier
French, German and English courses are also on offer at the San Javier and Torre Pacheco schools The Official Language School of San Javier has opened registrations for..

Spain makes LGBTQ+ conversion therapy a criminal offence
Anyone found carrying out the practices in Spain now faces up to two years in prison rather than a fine Anyone who subjects an LGBTQ+ person to so-called conversion practices..

Spain now has more than 3,600 speed cameras and the number is still growing
Nearly 1,000 new devices have been added in five years, with average speed cameras seeing the biggest rise of all If you drive regularly in Spain, the chances are there are..

Murcia schools get tough on bullying with new zero-tolerance decree
The regional government has approved new rules that will see confirmed bullies moved to a different school, or permanently expelled if they are in non-compulsory education..

Summer night markets return to La Torre Golf Resort this July and August
Visitors can enjoy live music, food stalls, crafts and family activities all summer at La Torre Whiling away those long summer evenings is about to become a little easier..