MURCIA REGION

Storm chaos sweeps across Spain as torrential rain triggers widespread floodingA 63-year-old woman died in Mallorca as torrential rain causes flooding, cancelled flights and travel disruption across the Mediterranean After a week that began with intense heat, Spain has seen a dramatic change in the weather, with thunderstorms.. 11/09/2026

Supermarket own-brand shopping in Spain is at an all-time high and quality is now as big a draw as priceNew research shows nearly 60% of people in Spain have increased their own-brand shopping in three years, with quality now the driving factor as much as cost Something has quietly shifted in how people in Spain shop. For years, reaching for the supermarket.. 11/09/2026

La Vuelta effect: Alicante and Murcia riding highThe race brought thousands of visitors, worldwide television coverage and further recognition of Alicante and Murcia as cycling destinations La Vuelta a España 2026 has moved on, but its two stages through Alicante and the Region of Murcia.. 11/09/2026

Spain's supermarket giant throws its weight behind major animal welfare moveThe supermarket's leading egg supplier plans to eliminate cages across its farms in Spain within four years Mercadona, still Spain's favourite supermarket, is throwing its weight behind a major animal welfare shift after its leading egg supplier.. 11/09/2026

Small earthquake recorded in Torrevieja with no damage reportedThe magnitude 1.7 tremor was recorded in the Costa Blanca city at an unusually shallow depth Torrevieja has been hit by another small earthquake, with Spain’s National Geographic Institute (IGN) recording a magnitude 1.7 tremor at an unusually.. 11/09/2026

Torrevieja's free walking programme for older residents is back this SeptemberEight group walks are planned between now and December, combining gentle exercise, fresh air and good company There are not many things better for your health than a regular walk with friendly company, and Torrevieja's Ayuntamiento is making it easy.. 10/09/2026

Murder suspect wanted in Germany arrested in TorreviejaGerman authorities had issued a European Arrest Warrant for the man over an alleged case of voluntary manslaughter The Guardia Civil has arrested a 43-year-old man in Torrevieja who was wanted by the German authorities over an alleged homicide and.. 10/09/2026

Spain rolls out new road markings to protect motorcyclists on dangerous curvesNew circular markings already used abroad are being rolled out across Spain's most dangerous bends Spain's Directorate General of Traffic (DGT) is rolling out a new type of road marking on some of the country's trickiest curves, small.. 10/09/2026

Sharp drop in temperatures after the storm: Alicante weather forecast September 10-13After the recent heat and storms, temperatures will drop sharply on Thursday before warmer and more settled weather returns for the weekend After the intense heat early in the week and the storms and rain midweek, the Alicante Province will notice.. 10/09/2026

Spain is failing its own recycling laws and the figures make uncomfortable readingOnly four regions are meeting legal targets, Murcia is near the bottom of the table, and a bottle deposit scheme is now being forced into law Every year, Spain generates more than 20 million tonnes of rubbish. More than half of it ends up in landfill.. 09/09/2026

Indefinite doctors' strike could begin in Spain in OctoberDoctors are stepping up their opposition to the Government's proposed health service reforms, with unions warning that the dispute is far from over Doctors in Spain could launch an indefinite strike from October in a move that could put further.. 09/09/2026

Casa 47 scheme opens up affordable rental homes across SpainLegal residents in Spain can apply, with rents starting from just €350 a month Spain’s new public housing company Casa 47 has opened its first affordable rental homes, giving people on lower and middle incomes the chance to apply for long.. 09/09/2026

UK air traffic control problem caused hours of chaos at Alicante airport yesterday, but flights are back on trackA technical issue at British terminals triggered cancellations and delays across routes to and from England and Ireland, with the Manchester flight pushed back by three hours If you were travelling through Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport.. 09/09/2026

Holiday rental licences on the Costa Cálida: What buyers need to know in 2026Spainora explains what buyers need to know before investing in a holiday rental in the Region of Murcia and beyond By Spainora   On May 21, 2026 the Spanish Supreme Court (ruling 620/2026) annulled the national short-term rental registry.. 09/09/2026

Alicante weather alert upgraded to orange as up to 40 litres of rain could fall in an hourAfter temperatures reached 38°C at the start of the week, heavy rain, thunderstorms, hail and strong winds are expected before cooler weather arrives on Thursday Alicante has had a very summery start to the week, with temperatures reaching.. 09/09/2026

Alicante rental prices hit new high as housing costs continue to climbThe average rent for an 80-square-metre home has reached €1,112 a month, while property prices across the Valencian Community have risen 13% in a year Finding an affordable home in the Alicante Province is becoming increasingly difficult.. 08/09/2026

Alicante train station to get major upgrade by spring 2027The €20.2 million project will increase high-speed capacity and create up to 10 standard-gauge tracks Work on the major transformation of Alicante railway station is progressing on schedule, with the €20.2 million project expected to be.. 07/09/2026

Diesel drops in price this week thanks to Spanish fuel discountThe diesel discount will increase to 20 cents per litre across Spain from Tuesday September 1 The government's fuel discount for diesel is set to rise to 20 cents per litre from this Tuesday September 1, well above the 5 cents originally planned.. 04/09/2026

Spain records its deadliest summer for heat-related deathsHealth experts warn that increasingly frequent and prolonged heatwaves are becoming a growing public health threat across Spain Spain has recorded its highest number of heat-related deaths during a summer since monitoring began, with 5,234 deaths.. 04/09/2026

Torrevieja moves closer to approving 11-storey hotel despite local oppositionThe proposed Grupo Insara development would replace a residential plot with an 11-storey, 36-metre hotel close to the La Veleta beachfront Plans for an 11-storey hotel in Torrevieja's La Veleta area have moved another step forward, despite formal.. 04/09/2026