Semana Santa brought more visitors to Lorca than ever beforeThe spectacular biblical parades helped Lorca hotels turning away visitors Lorca The Semana Santa celebrations in Lorca, which are among the most unique and well-known in the whole of Spain, attracted more visitors than ever in 2026, according to data.. 07/04/2026
Winter storms leave Murcia with a €6 million repair bill as emergency road works beginWork has already started in Lorca, Cartagena and Jumilla on 228 kilometres of damaged road surface Emergency repair works are underway on more than 228 kilometres of state roads across the Region of Murcia after a series of storms between December.. 06/04/2026
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
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
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
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
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
Murcia's public debt passes €14 billion as long-term pressures continueThe region now carries debt equal to 31.2% of its economy, one of the highest levels in Spain Public debt in the Region of Murcia has climbed past €14 billion for the first time. The latest figures from the Banco de España show it reached.. 01/04/2026
Corvera airport gets set for a busy summer with flights to 20 destinationsThe Region of Murcia International Airport launches its high season this Sunday with new routes and stronger passenger growth The summer season is already getting under way at the Region of Murcia International Airport, better known as Corvera, and this.. 30/03/2026
62 kilometres of new hiking and cycling trails coming to Murcia's forestsCycling and walking paths, a campsite and viewpoints are all part of the plan to make Murcia's forests easier to explore In the next few weeks, work will start in Coto Cuadros and Los Ásperos, as well as in Valle y Carrascoy. These.. 30/03/2026
Baa-ckup arrives to help fight forest fires in rural Murcia!It's sheep to the rescue in Murcia as the government turns to our woolly friends to help reduce wildfire risk, protect forests and support rural communities Disclaimer: Not real depiction of firefighting sheep A new plan in the Region.. 27/02/2026
Free guided tours for staying overnight in Lorca hotels!The rewards scheme in Lorca represents a boost for both tourist accommodation businesses and visitors! The latest figures for tourism relating to 2025 in the city and municipality of Lorca show that the number of visitors, both from elsewhere in.. 25/02/2026
Preventive medicine: Everything you need to know Health is not only about feeling well at a given moment, but also about knowing that we will feel well in the future. Self-care, healthy habits and medical check-ups are essential for preventing illness and improving people’s quality of life. &.. 03/02/2026