MURCIA NEWS

Princess Leonor completes parachute training as her time in Murcia draws to a closePrincess Leonor has completed parachute training at Alcantarilla Air Base and received several civic honours, including the title of adopted daughter of San Javier Princess Leonor has completed her basic parachute training at the Méndez.. 03/06/2026

Murcia once again reports the highest property price increase in SpainLatest data shows second-hand properties in the Murcia Region continue to rise far above the national average Second-hand property prices in the Region of Murcia have risen more than anywhere else in Spain over the past year, according to the latest.. 03/06/2026

Corvera Airport gears up for its biggest summer yet with 20 routes across seven countriesNew flights to Venice and Lille headline a busy few months for the Region of Murcia International Airport As we get stuck into June, Corvera Airport is about to get a whole lot busier. The Region of Murcia's international terminal is set to add.. 03/06/2026

Major wildfire near Murcia City forces evacuations as more than 110 hectares burnFlames came within metres of homes in Los Garres as residents joined firefighters in efforts to protect properties A major wildfire broke out on Tuesday afternoon, May 2, in the protected Carrascoy-El Valle natural park near Los Garres, sending.. 03/06/2026

Immigrants place less strain on Murcia healthcare system, new study findsMinistry report shows foreign-born residents are generally healthier, have fewer chronic illnesses and use fewer medical resources For months, immigration has been at the centre of political debate in Spain, with concerns often raised about the pressure.. 03/06/2026

Solar eclipse fever hits Spain but experts flag risks from sun, crowds and summer heatExperts highlight simple precautions as Spain prepares for one of its most watched sky events in decades The upcoming total solar eclipse on August 12 is already building plenty of excitement across Spain, with many people planning trips to catch.. 03/06/2026

Spain's favourite supermarket finally reopens on SundaysAround 320 stores in coastal and tourist areas across Spain will extend hours and open Sundays from June 22 Mercadona is bringing back Sunday opening at hundreds of stores across Spain for the summer in a move that will make life easier for holidaymakers.. 03/06/2026

Segura basin stays steady at 60% as summer water supply holds firmStrong reserves and stable transfers mean no shortages expected for the year ahead The Segura basin, which supplies water to both Murcia and Alicante, is heading into summer on a reassuring note, with water supplies holding steady and no risk.. 02/06/2026

Seven arrested for migrant smuggling using 'taxi boats' in Murcia, Almería and AlicanteA joint operation by Spanish and European police dismantles a suspected organised crime network moving migrants from North Africa to southern Spain A suspected criminal network accused of smuggling migrants into Spain using high-speed 'taxi.. 02/06/2026

Snake season is here: What to do if you spot one in SpainThe warmer weather brings snakes out of hiding, but most species found in Spain are harmless The horseshoe whip snake   As temperatures climb across Spain, there's one type of critter that becomes a lot more active and fills most people.. 02/06/2026

People in Spain are working longer than most Europeans despite growing focus on work-life balanceNew figures show workers in Spain put in more hours than the EU average, while countries such as the Netherlands and Germany enjoy significantly shorter working weeks Workers in Spain are spending more time on the job than the average European employee.. 02/06/2026

Summer lifeguard service begins in Los AlcázaresLookout stations are now manned at three of the main beaches of Los Alcázares Summer has now officially started in Los Alcázares – as if you needed telling, with the weather forecast set the way it is for the first week of June! &ndash.. 02/06/2026

From prison walls to the fairways of Mar Menor Golf: The long road back through musicAllan McCarthy opens up about recovery, second chances and how Murcia prison became the unlikely place where he formed his band Berlin90 Allan McCarthy's story is often told through extraordinary headlines about drugs, prison, a jailhouse.. 01/06/2026

Cartagena celebrates opening of Isaac Peral House Museum on inventor's 175th birthdayThe museum forms part of the city’s ‘City of Submarines’ initiative alongside future naval heritage projects in Cartagena Isaac Peral’s birthplace in Cartagena has officially opened to the public after more than five years.. 01/06/2026

Summer arrives in Murcia: Weather forecast June 1-4The Region of Murcia steps into meteorological summer with clear skies, hot temperatures and virtually no rain Murcia weather forecast, Tuesday June 2   June 1 marks the start of meteorological summer and, true to form, the Region of.. 01/06/2026

British tourist dies after sea rescue operation in FuerteventuraEmergency services were called after two swimmers got into difficulty at Playa del Águila A British tourist has died after being pulled from the sea during a rescue operation at Playa del Águila, also known locally as Playa de La.. 01/06/2026

Spain attracts more expats than any other EU country, but most don't stayMore than half of those who arrived in Spain between 2022 and 2024 have since left, according to a new report Spain may be attracting more immigrants than any other country in the European Union but a new study suggests it is also struggling to convince.. 01/06/2026

Murcia's beaches fall short on accessibility for people with reduced mobilityOnly 17 of 74 beaches assessed offer full independent access, leaving thousands unable to enjoy the sea on equal terms For thousands of people with reduced mobility in the Region of Murcia, getting to the beach means dragging themselves across scorching.. 01/06/2026

Vet and owner investigated in Murcia over alleged mutilation of fighting roostersAround 20 fighting roosters were found in Cieza with their combs cruelly removed The Guardia Civil is investigating two people in Cieza following an animal welfare investigation involving a group of fighting roosters that had their combs removed. &.. 01/06/2026

The Ola Azul open-air swimming pool in Los Alcázares opens on June 1The pool is a popular spot to spend a relaxing summer’s day in Los Alcázares With May now over, the summer is beginning to heat up along the shore of the Mar Menor and good news for those in and around Los Alcázares is that the iconic.. 01/06/2026