Supermarket and shopping centre opening hours in the Region of Murcia this June 9
Many shopping centres and major stores are opening their doors this Tuesday, which celebrates Día de la Región de Murcia Tuesday June 9 is the Día de la Región de Murcia..

Wall-to-wall sunshine and soaring temperatures: Murcia weather forecast June 8-11
A largely gorgeous week ahead for the Region of Murcia with just a few clouds threatening the northwest Average temperatures expected on Wednesday June 10 The Region..

Cartagena's street shading project is expanding after its first success
Phase two of the Teselas 'Shadow Plan' project could be complete by Easter as early temperature results impress the experts Anyone who has ambled along Cartagena's Calle..

Two Brits arrested over execution-style shooting that left man paralysed in San Javier
One of the suspects was caught at Alicante airport trying to flee on a flight to Edinburgh A British man who was shot four times outside his home in Santiago de la Ribera..

From prison walls to the fairways of Mar Menor Golf: The long road back through music
Allan McCarthy opens up about recovery, second chances and how Murcia prison became the unlikely place where he formed his band Berlin90 Allan McCarthy's story is often..

Spain attracts more expats than any other EU country, but most don't stay
More than half of those who arrived in Spain between 2022 and 2024 have since left, according to a new report Spain may be attracting more immigrants than any other country..

Los Alcázares steps up its mosquito control as summer arrives
Residents are asked to do their bit too as treatments get under way across the municipality Los Alcázares Town Hall has stepped up its mosquito control programme across..

June 9 is Día de la Region de Murcia: What's on and where to go
Concerts, free museums, great food and a royal appearance make this one of the most celebrated days on the Murcia calendar Tuesday June 9 is a public holiday right across..

Another businessman convicted over Mar Menor pollution as the Topillo case rolls on
A San Pedro del Pinatar farm manager has admitted to illegally dumping nitrate-laden water into the lagoon Another agricultural businessman has been convicted in connection..

Murcia boosts beach safety with 81 monitored beaches this summer
Copla Plan will deploy nearly 300 staff and 140 surveillance points across the region’s coastline Murcia is stepping up beach safety this summer, with the Copla Plan set..

Sonic booms expected as military exercises take place over Lorca
The Town Hall has issued an alert ahead of Air and Space Force drills linked to training out of Albacete Air Base The Air and Space Force has warned the public about military..

Los Alcázares waiting for permission to restore beaches for the summer
The May storms require redistribution of sand on some beaches of Los Alcázares With the peak summer season just around the corner the Town Hall of Los Alcázares is now undertaking..

Amazon Prime Day 2026 finally has dates in Spain and bargain hunters won't have long to wait
Four days of exclusive discounts are coming later this month, with deals on everything from electronics to home essentials If you’ve been holding off on buying that new air..

Caravaca de la Cruz is opening its swimming pools early for the second year running
A packed summer sports programme is also on the way with activities for all ages and a range of free outdoor sessions Caravaca de la Cruz is getting its swimming season..

Princess Leonor awarded Gold Medal and named Adoptive Daughter of San Javier
Princess Leonor received a great reception in San Javier as they recognised her military training and the special connection with the Royal Family It's been a busy few..

Are you overpaying for electricity in Spain? Gana Energía can help
British expats and holiday home owners across Spain are switching to a smarter energy deal and the process couldn't be simpler Moving to Spain or buying a holiday home..

Measles outbreak in Alcantarilla rises to 14 confirmed cases
Health authorities confirm 14 cases and say a further 29 are still under investigation as epidemiological teams search for the source of infection The current chain of..

Murcia weekend weather forecast June 4-7
A warm and largely settled weekend awaits the Region, with temperatures in the low-to-mid 30s and barely a cloud in the sky After a pleasantly sunny start to June, the..

Spain's hottest May ever: record deaths and sea temperatures
101 heat-related fatalities recorded as coastline sees warmest waters since records began Spain has just experienced its deadliest May for heat ever recorded, with 101 deaths..

Cartagena's new electric bike scheme is heading to the coast this summer
La Manga and Cabo de Palos join the network in July and fares start from just €0.02 a minute Cartagena has launched its own municipal electric bicycle hire service, with..

Princess Leonor completes parachute training as her time in Murcia draws to a close
Princess Leonor has completed parachute training at Alcantarilla Air Base and received several civic honours, including the title of adopted daughter of San Javier Princess..

Murcia once again reports the highest property price increase in Spain
Latest data shows second-hand properties in the Murcia Region continue to rise far above the national average Second-hand property prices in the Region of Murcia have risen..

Corvera Airport gears up for its biggest summer yet with 20 routes across seven countries
New flights to Venice and Lille headline a busy few months for the Region of Murcia International Airport As we get stuck into June, Corvera Airport is about to get a whole..

Major wildfire near Murcia City forces evacuations as more than 110 hectares burn
Flames came within metres of homes in Los Garres as residents joined firefighters in efforts to protect properties A major wildfire broke out on Tuesday afternoon, May..