Tourists are staying longer and spending more time in the Region during the first two months of 2026 Tourist numbers are getting better and better in the Region of Murcia as more people discover this corner of Spain. The Region has seen a strong start to 2026 for international tourism. In February..

Two 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 for its honest, down-to-earth conversations..

Health 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 reported by Murcia’s regional health authorities..

Four 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 metre. Renting, which not long ago offered a more..

How 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 for finance, your loved ones could be legally..

Alongside 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 this month. April is packed with holidays, and it can be..

Traffic 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 today at 3:00pm, Wednesday April 1 and running..

The 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 €14.019 billion by the end of 2025, continuing a..

Around 357,000 families from outside Spain visit the Region of Murcia each year, staying for nearly 10 days The Región de Murcia is continuing to grow as a destination for international family tourism, with recent figures showing a steady rise in both visitor numbers and overall spending...

Sand sifting, waste removal and repositioned bins are all part of the pre-Easter push along the Águilas coastline Águilas Town Council has launched a special cleaning operation ahead of Easter to make sure its beaches and public spaces are in good shape for the expected influx of visitors during..

The 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 Sunday, the start of Semana Santa, marked ..

Cycling 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 are two of Murcia’s biggest green spaces, covering 1,455..

New Águilas store promises more fresh produce space, smoother shopping and greener technology Mercadona has opened its first ‘Store 9’ supermarket in the Region of Murcia, bringing a new style of shopping to Águilas with a strong focus on fresh produce, efficiency and customer comfort. The..

Hundreds of new brown bins have been abandoned in Mazarrón as the council struggles to launch the long-promised service Hundreds of brand new brown waste bins have been sitting idle in Mazarrón for months, simply because there are no rubbish trucks available to empty them.   Around 200..

A new happiness index puts the town at the top, with sunshine, services and quality of life all playing a part If you are looking for a place to feel good about where you call home, the latest data points firmly to the Region of Murcia.   The Spain Happy Index 2026, compiled by real estate..

Yecla and Águilas are expected to offer some of the best views of this once-in-a-lifetime celestial spectacle The entire world is gearing up for the once-in-a-lifetime Trio of Eclipses (Tri-E) that is headed our way over the next few years and Spain will have a front row seat to the first incredible..

The most famous son of Águilas returned to Calabardina in the latter years of his life Paco Rabal, an internationally renowned actor who is probably the most famous son of Águilas, would have been 100 years old on 8th March this year, and the Town Hall together with other local and regional authorities..

The initiative also helped to provide training and jobs for unemployed people This week, Águilas’ Councillor for Gardens, Noelia Ruano, visited ‘Los Jardines’ where replanting work has been carried out thanks to the Experiential Programme ‘New life for the old municipal rubbish tip and..

Environmental rules and unclear benefits mean Mazarrón's Isla de Adentro stays in private hands A small island off Mazarrón will remain privately owned after an offer to hand it over to the town hall hit a dead end. The island, known as Isla de Mazarrón, is also called Isla de Adentro or Isla..

Major work on the new train line is underway in the area over the next two months, meaning road closures and alternative routes Traffic diversions and temporary closures will come into force on the A-7 autovía in Totana from this Thursday March 5 as work progresses on the high-speed rail line..

Residents step into the spotlight, becoming the stars of famous paintings as part of this new project Caser Residencial is bringing a touch of creativity and fun to everyday life for its residents. The latest project turns famous paintings into living art, with residents themselves becoming the stars..

Go bare by the sea at these peaceful Costa Cálida coves You may have done it already, or maybe you’re just curious, but at some point most people have wondered what it would be like to spend a day at the beach with nothing but the sea breeze and sunshine.   For many in the Region of..

From La Manga to Águilas the Region of Murcia boasts some of the finest dive sites in Europe Much is made these days of the need to create and promote “green tourism”, but the regional tourist board of Murcia is campaigning to attract visitors by promoting “blue tourism” during 2022...