Murcia faces a holiday drought this autumn - but there’s still plenty to doNo weekday holidays until December, but the region is bursting with events, traditions and free activities If you’ve been hoping for a long weekend or a break from routine in Murcia this autumn, you may be disappointed. There won’t be a single.. 02/10/2025
Murcia to get its first five-star hotel next springThe historic Arco de San Juan reopens with luxury rooms, fine dining and a rooftop pool in the heart of the city Murcia is about to turn a new page in its tourism story. Next spring, the city will welcome its very first five-star hotel, as the iconic.. 01/10/2025
Scared and grounded: Guardia Civil rescues a young griffon vulture in MulaA vigilant neighbour’s call leads to a hopeful rescue for a struggling bird in Murcia A young griffon vulture left stranded and unable to fly was rescued in the Casas Nuevas area of Mula thanks to a concerned neighbour’s quick action. The.. 25/09/2025
Mercadona set to buy over 11,000 tonnes of Murcia grapes in 2025Grape sales in the Region of Murcia get a boost from the beloved midnight tradition Mercadona is upping its grape purchases from the Region of Murcia for 2025, with plans to buy more than 11,000 tonnes - that’s nearly a 10% rise on last year and.. 24/09/2025
Volunteers and Council join forces to safeguard Alhama's stray catsFunding, adoption support and a long-term strategy to keep Alhama de Murcia’s cat population healthy and under control Alhama de Murcia has taken another step forward in animal welfare by signing its first collaboration agreement between the.. 24/09/2025
Alhama de Murcia’s long-delayed park project is now in full swingWork to remodel La Cubana park is now well underway, after it was held-up for two years by the previous council Mayor Rosa Sánchez visited the ongoing work at the park this week A project to remodel La Cubana park in Alhama de Murcia.. 19/09/2025
Lorca's medieval museum delayed until late 2026 amid funding shortfall€500,000 needed to complete ambitious exhibition featuring advanced 14th-century gallery Ambitious plans for the Ciufront Medieval Museum in Lorca have hit a major delay, with organisers confirming that the much-loved museum will not be ready to.. 11/09/2025
€1 million mapping project to modernise urban planning in Mazarrón, Totana and beyondThe digital cartography upgrades will guide future housing, business and infrastructure development, mainly in south western Murcia A new €968,000 investment by the Regional Ministry of Development and Infrastructures is set to transform urban.. 23/04/2025
New Murcia Hospital to accept medical insurance from international companiesThe Guadalentín Hospital will treat all foreign nationals with medical insurance from international companies The Region of Murcia’s Guadalentín Hospital, located within the Camposol urbanisation metres from the RM-3 motorway.. 27/09/2024