MURCIA NEWS

Spain heats up for Semana Santa as temperatures head towards 30°CThe week gives way to sunshine and spring warmth just in time for the Easter getaway After a windy and unsettled start to Semana Santa, the weather across Spain is finally turning a corner, and it is looking much more like spring.   At the.. 03/04/2026

Dangerous Cartagena road junction to be replaced with roundabout after years of accidentsRear-end and head-on collisions have continued despite previous safety measures at the notorious Campo de Cartagena junction A lethal accident blackspot on the RM-F35 road at the intersection with Camino del Sifón in the Campo de Cartagena.. 03/04/2026

Murcia's high-speed rail link goes from strength to strength as Ouigo hits 550,000 passengersThe low-cost operator has expanded its Madrid-Murcia service by 50% since its launch in late 2024 Just under two years after low-cost rail operator Ouigo launched its Madrid-Murcia service, the French-owned company has confirmed that it has carried.. 03/04/2026

Spainfully Honest: Behind the podcast for people living in or moving to SpainTwo Murcia-based expats host this podcast that is gaining attention for its honest and balanced conversations about life in Spain A new podcast, Spainfully Honest, hosted by two long-time residents, Catherine and Paul, is gaining a loyal following.. 03/04/2026

Listeria Alert: Tora smoked salmon recalled in SpainHealth authorities are telling people with Tora smoked salmon at home not to eat it after Listeria was found Spanish food safety authorities have issued a warning after Listeria monocytogenes was found in Tora brand smoked salmon. The alert was.. 03/04/2026

Nearly 80,000 cars recalled in Spain over potential fire riskPeugeot, Citroën, Opel, Fiat and several other brands are affected and the fault covers models built between 2023 and 2026 Owners of certain Peugeot, Citroën, DS Automobiles, Opel, Vauxhall, Lancia, Alfa Romeo, Jeep and Fiat vehicles in.. 03/04/2026

Warmer spring weather means the mosquitoes are back in the Region of MurciaMurcia town councils are out in force, treating public areas as a preventative measure and advising how some simple steps at home can help The sun is finally shining and spring is in the air but that usually means mosquitoes are starting to appear.. 03/04/2026

Your flight rights explained as Middle East fuel crisis triggers cancellations in Spain and across EuropeSpanish airline Volotea has already axed dozens of routes because of rising fuel costs and more are likely to follow The fallout from the Middle East conflict is starting to affect flights that have nothing to do with the war itself. While cancellations.. 03/04/2026

The cost of renting continues to rise in Murcia and is now higher than buying in some areasFour towns have now passed nine euros per square metre, with La Manga reaching over ten The latest figures from Idealista show that, on average, rents in the region went up by 9% in February compared with last year, reaching €9.10 per square.. 03/04/2026

Seve Ballesteros' 18-hole golf course in Murcia set to reopen after nearly a decadeLa Peraleja golf course is preparing to welcome players again this summer, with bookings expected to open towards the end of June A golf course in the Region of Murcia that many people had written off is now getting ready to reopen, with plans.. 03/04/2026

Settled skies and a gentle warm-up: Murcia weekend weather forecast April 2-5Plenty of spring sunshine, light breezes, and steadily rising temperatures across the region for Semana Santa As Semana Santa reaches its peak, Murcia is set to enjoy calm and settled weather right through the Easter weekend. Clouds will drift by occasionally.. 02/04/2026

Puerto Mayor project in La Manga cleared to move ahead after appeal rejectedThe Ministry for Ecological Transition can continue the €25.7 million project to dismantle the abandoned port and restore the Caleta del Estacio The project to dismantle Puerto Mayor in La Manga del Mar Menor and restore the Caleta del Estacio.. 02/04/2026

Bird flu lockdown lifted across most of Murcia as disease incidence fallsNearly three months have passed since the last outbreak in Spain, prompting the Ministry of Agriculture to ease the restrictions Outdoor poultry farming has resumed across most of the Region of Murcia after the Ministry of Agriculture lifted the bird.. 02/04/2026

Enrique Roca Stadium set for exciting VIP expansion and upgradesPart of the stadium will be turned into a modern VIP area with more seats and better facilities Real Murcia's home, Enrique Roca Stadium, has been a fixture in Murcia city since it opened in 2006, but for many years it saw little investment.. 02/04/2026

Happy ending for Mar Menor missing oysters found alive on private islandThe bivalves that had scientists worried for two weeks were found buried among algae on the shore of Barón Island Around a thousand oysters that went missing from a scientific research project in the Mar Menor two weeks ago have been found.. 02/04/2026

A hidden corner of Murcia has made National Geographic's list of Spain's most beautiful placesFrom a 19th century lighthouse to one of the Mediterranean's richest marine ecosystems, this Murcia beauty spot has it all Cabo de Palos on the Murcia coast has been named one of the 30 most beautiful places in Spain by National Geographic, with.. 01/04/2026

Murcia crowned Spain's laziest region as a third of residents admit to doing no exerciseA third of Murcianos over 16 do no exercise whatsoever in their leisure time, according to the latest INE survey The Region of Murcia has the highest proportion of inactive residents of any part of Spain, with 34.1% of people aged 16 and over doing.. 01/04/2026

Protect your wishes and assets in Spain with a power of attorney and an advance directiveHow to make sure your decisions are respected and your finances are protected in Spain In Spain, your loved ones don't automatically have the right to manage your finances if you lose mental capacity. Without a properly appointed Power of Attorney.. 01/04/2026

Local and national bank holidays in the Region of Murcia this AprilAlongside Holy Thursday and Good Friday, towns including Ceutí, Jumilla, Murcia City, and Blanca have extra local holidays this April As today is April 1, it's a good time to take a look at the bank holiday days in the Region of Murcia.. 01/04/2026

Murcia prepares for Easter traffic as hundreds of thousands hit the roadsTraffic controls, mobile radars, drones, and helicopters will be in place across the Region on the busiest days The Region of Murcia is expecting a very busy period on its roads as the second phase of the Easter traffic operation begins. Starting.. 01/04/2026