MURCIA REGION

British tourists lead the way as Spain breaks April travel recordsVisitors from the UK spent the most and travelled to Spain in bigger numbers than ever before Spain has just closed the books on a record-breaking April for tourism, and there is one clear trend so far this year: more people, more spending and more.. 03/06/2025

June 9 is the Dia de la Region de Murcia: Three-day weekend for the Region of Murcia Day holiday next MondayThe regional holiday for Murcia is normally a time when stores, businesses and schools close every year Normally, June 9 is a ‘festivo’, or a public bank holiday, in Murcia as it is ‘El Día de la Región de Murcia.. 03/06/2025

Region of Murcia public holiday calendar 2026 released already: These are the 12 national and regional festivos next yearIn addition to these dates, there will also be two local holidays which will be decided by each municipality in the Region Each year, the Region of Murcia has over a dozen public bank holidays for the various fiestas dotted throughout the calendar.. 03/06/2025

Aemet warns of risk of storms and hail in Murcia this TuesdaySpanish forecasters have activated an alert for possible hailstorms this Tuesday afternoon The Spanish State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) has updated its warning system for this Tuesday June 3 and issued a yellow-level alert for the northern and.. 03/06/2025

From Summer solstice to shooting stars: A guide to Spain's spectacular June skyTake a tour of the skies this month with the English-speaking team at Murcia’s Finca Astronomica For those of us lucky enough to live in Spain, the night sky offers a constant source of wonder. Last month, the beautiful Flower Moon reminded.. 03/06/2025

Lifeguard service up and running at 3 Los Alcázares beachesMore lifeguard points will open in Los Alcázares on 1st July The summer has begun in earnest at three of the beaches of Los Alcázares on the shore of the Mar Menor, with lifeguard posts now manned every day between 11.00 and 19.00 until.. 03/06/2025

Jumilla municipal swimming pool set to open on June 20Important renovation work is being carried out on the pool prior to its opening The Town Hall of Jumilla has announced that despite the need for urgent repairs, the municipal open-air swimming pool alongside Avenida de la Libertad (click here for map).. 03/06/2025

New Covid variant triggers surge in hospitalisationsThis new strain of Omicron has already been detected in Spain It’s now more than five years since the coronavirus pandemic first brought the entire world to a grinding halt. Since then, the disease has mutated dozens of times and while Covid.. 02/06/2025

Spain to begin relocating migrant children from overcrowded centresMost regions in Spain will have to make room for hundreds of displaced minors Back in March, the Spanish government announced that it would be moving thousands of unaccompanied migrant children from some of the country’s most overcrowded facilities.. 02/06/2025

Murcia weekly weather forecast June 2-5: Rainstorms to break the heat, but not for longSome light rain and thunderstorms are forecast for northern Murcia this week, but the extreme heat will only let up for a short time before coming back more intense than ever After the very hot weekend we just had, temperatures are forecast to decrease.. 02/06/2025

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.. 02/06/2025

Murcia photo of the month June 2025Here’s the top image of the month taken by the Los Alcázares Digital Camera Club (LADCC)   Whether you consider weather (pun intended!) to be a good topic for a photographic competition, or not, just like Murcia’s sun it brought.. 02/06/2025

EU bans common item from checked-in luggageIf you’re flying to Spain soon, you’ll need to carry this handy device on board When getting ready for a flight to or from Spain, or indeed within the country, one of the key considerations is what kind of luggage to bring. Most budget airlines..

New scam targets CaixaBank customers with fake €3,000 transfer alertFraudsters are sending realistic-looking text messages to trick people into handing over bank details “A transfer of €3,000.00 has been made from your account.” That’s the alarming message some CaixaBank customers in Spain have.. 30/05/2025

Spain and all of Europe bracing for bird flu pandemicFears are growing that the virus may start spreading to humans After everything the world went through with Covid-19, it’s no surprise that even the faintest whisper of a new health threat sets off alarm bells. This time, it’s bird flu.. 30/05/2025

Wearing the wrong sunglasses in Spain could land you a €200 fineDrivers warned as certain lenses are now banned behind the wheel during daylight and night-time hours As summer sets in across Spain, many of us are reaching for our sunglasses before heading out for a drive. With the strong Mediterranean sun beating.. 29/05/2025

Spain introduces early retirement at 52 years old... but only for these jobsThe new rules will benefit those working in some of the toughest and riskiest professions in Spain Over the past few months, Spain has been shaking things up when it comes to retirement, making it easier for older people to approach their non-working.. 29/05/2025

Spanish watermelons and melons make a juicy comeback after 3 yearsFollowing months of rain, the improved weather in Spain is giving farmers a glimmer of hope After three tough years of unpredictable weather, Spain’s watermelon and melon growers finally have a reason to feel hopeful. With the summer fruit season.. 29/05/2025

Spain to ban smoking outdoorsThe Health Department in Spain will prohibit smoking on bar terraces, at public pools and in work vehicles They’ve been threatening this controversial move for a long time but the Spanish government is finally lighting the fuse on a major health.. 29/05/2025

5 'potentially hazardous' asteroids hurtle towards Earth this weekAlthough there is no real risk of impact, all meet NASA's criteria for close monitoring It sounds a bit dramatic, but don’t panic just yet. According to NASA’s Planetary Defence Program, five asteroids that fall into the “potentially.. 29/05/2025