MURCIA REGION

Airport Buses celebrates a strong start following its launchPassenger reviews for the Murcia Airport transfer service are glowing, and now operators say a broader uptake is vital to sustain the new service Three short weeks after its launch, Airport Buses is already earning high praise from passengers travelling.. 10/06/2025

Discover the liquid gold that is the olive oil of the Region of Murcia!Olive oil tourism in the Region of Murcia Here in the Region of Murcia olive oil is an essential part of our culture and our history, and now of our tourist activity as well! Olive oil is becoming more and more popular and rightly so, representing.. 10/06/2025

Supermarket giant opens 100 new stores in Spain while others are shutting downAlcampo recently delivered the shock news that it will be forced to close 25 locations across Spain There’s been a major shift in how we do our shopping, with most people these days opting to buy the majority of their groceries and day-to-day.. 10/06/2025

New ATM features in Spain aim to help older and disabled peopleCash machines in Spain will have bigger text, voice guidance and simpler menus When the nationwide blackout wiped out power and mobile networks across Spain at the end of April, most of us came to the uneasy realisation that cash is indeed still king.. 10/06/2025

easyJet adds winter flights from UK to Murcia from October: These are the airports that will connect for the 2025-26 seasonThe UK airline has decided to extend two of its popular summer routes, offering new travel option through to March UK airline easyJet has announced the introduction of winter flights between the UK and Murcia, providing a welcome boost for travellers.. 09/06/2025

Wild boar numbers in Murcia revealed through groundbreaking wildlife surveyThe study of two Murcia regional parks shows that there are almost two boars for every square kilometre Wild boars may traditionally be seen as secretive and elusive creatures but in the forests of the Region of Murcia, they are no longer in hiding.. 09/06/2025

Verano Joven returns to Spain with major summer discounts on trains and buses for young peopleFor the second year running, both EU and non-EU youngsters legally resident in Spain will be eligible Spain’s youth travel deal, designed to make it easier and cheaper for younger people to travel the country this summer, is about to return.. 09/06/2025

Murcia weekly weather forecast June 9-12This week will be mostly pleasant, with rising temperatures and some cloudy skies The weather forecast from the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) for the Region of Murcia this week is for mostly sunny, clear skies and rising temperatures, with some.. 09/06/2025

Solar flare hits Spain, potentially disrupting GPS and powerThe Spanish Space Agency issued a warning at the weekend after a powerful solar storm hit Earth’s magnetic field Just as Spain was finally starting to enjoy a bit of proper sunshine after months of gloom, there’s been a slightly more cosmic..

Experts warn of 'inhuman temperatures' throughout Spain from next weekAll indicators point to a brutally hot summer across Spain that could begin in the next couple of days I’m sure everyone has been enjoying the last few days of sunshine and warmth after a decidedly long winter but brace yourselves, as things are..

What you can expect to pay at the petrol pumps in Spain this weekendDiesel prices have hit a new annual low in Spain while petrol isn’t shifting If you’re planning on heading out somewhere nice over the weekend to take advantage of the glorious weather forecast in most of Spain, there’s both good.. 06/06/2025

The 'deadliest animal on the planet' takes over Spain this summerBelieve it or not, mosquitoes kill more than 750,000 people each and every year This year’s mosquito season is unfortunately shaping up to be a particularly rough one in Spain, with experts warning that heavy spring rains have created perfect.. 06/06/2025

Make the most of the summer sunlight in Spain with solar panels from Ecocorp SolarAn abundance of free energy is there for the taking with solar power systems designed specifically to suit your needs As temperatures rise and there are more hours of sunlight than at any other time of year, it makes sense to reap the benefits.. 06/06/2025

Despair among beach bar owners and thirsty bathers as new chiringuito rules delay opening in CartagenaFor most beach bars the new regulations are proving either difficult or impossible to obey For a couple of months now, since the start of the Easter holidays, residents and visitors at the beaches of Cartagena have been speculating about why hardly any.. 06/06/2025

7 key factors for choosing a good health insurance in Spain Its climate, gastronomy and culture mean that many people decide to move to Spain, and it’s important to have good quality health insurance that also meets the requirements for obtaining a Visa and Residence permit. But do you know what to look.. 05/06/2025

Registration now open for the Vuelta Mar Menor Walking Tour this SeptemberSign up now for the Vuelta Mar Menor, one of the most popular sporting events of the summer in San Javier The Vuelta al Mar Menor is back for another edition this September 6 and 7. Registration is now open for the XXIII Walking Tour of the Mar Menor.. 05/06/2025

Bizum transfers for self-employed to come under full Treasury control from 2026All Bizum transactions by freelancers and companies in Spain will be monitored by the Tax Agency as new rules take effect From January 2026, all Bizum payments made by self-employed individuals and businesses in Spain will be reported directly to the.. 05/06/2025

Parque Almenara shopping centre and stores are open this bank holiday weekendYou can still shop in Lorca this weekend, even though it’s a long weekend   Many of the large chain stores are staying open at the Parque Almenara shopping centre in Lorca this Saturday June 7, Sunday 8 and Monday 9 even though it is a long.. 04/06/2025

Sweet treat, sour surprise: Why your ice cream in Spain might cost more this summerThe price of this key ingredient has doubled in a year and experts say it could push up the cost of your favourite summer treat Summer in Spain would not be complete without an ice cream or two; a sweet treat enjoyed by families, holidaymakers and locals.. 04/06/2025

Free train travel in Spain ends in July: This is what tickets will now costOn the plus side, Renfe is making it easier to travel with bicycles throughout Spain from mid-July From July 1, 2025, Spain’s free train travel scheme will come to an end and Renfe, the country’s state-run rail company, will introduce.. 04/06/2025