Murcia to launch AI chatbot to answer tourists' burning questions
The multilingual virtual tour guide should be up and running in Murcia city by summer If you’ve ever stood in the middle of Murcia city squinting at your phone and wondering..

Record January for algae removal in the Mar Menor
Heavy rain across Murcia has caused a worse biomass build-up than ever before The amount of rotting algae being removed from the Mar Menor this winter has surged, with..

Andalucía and Murcia lead Spain's fruit exports
Murcia supplies a fifth and Andalucía a third of 2025 total Spain shipped 12 million tons of fresh fruits and vegetables overseas in 2025, with Andalucía providing a third..

Playa Honda's storm tank is protecting the Mar Menor and preventing flooding
The €5.6 million storm tank holds 8,200 cubic metres of rainwater and even has a community space with a playground In Playa Honda, people are noticing a real difference..

Campervans are taking over Murcia's shopping centre car parks
The campervan debate divides opinion everywhere in Spain, but in Murcia it's becoming impossible to ignore What was once a straightforward place to leave your car at Murcia..

Free guided tours for staying overnight in Lorca hotels!
The rewards scheme in Lorca represents a boost for both tourist accommodation businesses and visitors! The latest figures for tourism relating to 2025 in the city and municipality..

San Pedro del Pinatar invests €123,000 to protect fragile coastal dunes
This new project will restore dunes, reduce erosion and protect wildlife across three local beaches Work is now in progress to restore the dune areas at La Llana, El Moj..

Why are smoke alarms are still so rare in Spanish homes?
A simple €15 device could cut the number of fire deaths in the country Personal security is front and centre in many Spanish homes, with bars on windows guarding against..

Cartagena car tax jumps from €32 to €144 for some drivers
Biggest hikes hit hybrid and electric owners in latest IVTM update If you've got your vehicle tax bill through in Cartagena, you might have spotted a nasty surprise. Some drivers..

South-facing 3-bedroom villa with private pool for sale at La Torre Golf Resort from Simply Spanish Homes
A detached Arce villa with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a newly renovated private pool, solarium and sunny terrace in La Torre Golf Resort Simply Spanish Homes has a south..

Ryanair warns of more Spain flight cuts and higher fares as fee row escalates
The airline says airport charge hikes will mean fewer routes and more expensive tickets for travellers Ryanair has issued a fresh warning that flights to and from Spain could..

Murcia's local police to patrol on electric scooters to tackle e-scooter misuse
Twelve officers will use specially equipped e-scooters to monitor bike lanes and smaller streets to educate riders on the rules Murcia's local police have started a new..

Corvera named Best Airport in Europe for fourth year running
The Region of Murcia International Airport took home the prize in the 2 million passengers category Murcia’s Corvera airport has once again been named the best small..

Ikea planning store in Cartagena is closing its doors
Compact design space in Espacio Mediterráneo to shut in March Ikea is closing its small planning store in the Espacio Mediterráneo shopping centre in Cartagena next month..

Construction work this week on the Fuente Álamo road to the coast
The Town Hall has begun resurfacing work on the RM-E15, meaning there will be temporary disruptions on the road this week Fuente Álamo Town Council has announced the start..

Torre Pacheco road from Mar Menor Golf Resort to airport reopens but disruption continues
The carretera RM-313 Variante Norte is back open after two years, but ADIF has closed traffic on the Puente de El Pasico due to high-speed rail works After two years of..

Booking now open for free guided visits to the Roman amphitheatre of Cartagena
See for yourself the progress in excavating the 2,000-year-old arena As of 9.00 on Tuesday 24th February booking is open for the free guided tours of the Roman amphitheatre..

Do you have assets outside Spain? You may need to file modelo 720 before March 31
LS Solicitors outline what Spanish tax residents need to know about declaring property, savings and investments abroad If you are resident in Spain and hold assets in another..

Jumilla under pressure to find new public space for end of Ramadan prayers
The Muslim community and Jumilla council are in talks following last year’s decision to limit the non-sporting use of public venues After sparking heated debate around..

Murcia drivers lost two days and six hours to traffic jams in 2025
TomTom reveals steady 30% congestion and Friday rush-hour nightmares Ever found yourself glaring at a sea of brake lights on Espinardo interchange wondering if you'll ever..

5G high-speed internet coming to a town near you as Murcia expands coverage
Thanks to recent rollouts by MasOrange, Telefónica, and Vodafone, rural towns are finally getting high-speed internet Telecoms in the Region of Murcia are moving fast..

Protected birds at risk as dangerous power lines in Murcia remain unsafe after crucial deadline
A year-long deadline to adapt dangerous high-voltage lines has passed, and around 50 owners still haven't submitted safety plans The regional government has been pushing..

More than 100 illegal immigrants land on Murcia coast in a wave of overnight arrivals
Boats came ashore at San Pedro del Pinatar, Águilas and Cartagena, with at least 17 children among those on board More than 100 migrants reached the coastline of the Region..

Former San Javier hospital reassigned for use as large hotel
The prime frontline building in Santiago de la Ribera can now be used again for its original purpose The regional government of Murcia has reassigned the building in Santiago..