Murcia towns crack top 100 for Spain's hottest property hotspots
Murcia, Cartagena, Molina de Segura and San Javier lead regional surge in buyer demand If you have been following Spain's push to ease the housing crisis with a €23 billion fund, here's some more evidence of the demand driving it: four Murcia towns have cracked Spain's top 100 most sought-after..

5G high-speed internet coming to a town near you as Murcia expands coverage
Thanks to recent rollouts by MasOrange, Telefónica, and Vodafone, rural towns are finally getting high-speed internet Telecoms in the Region of Murcia are moving fast, and 5G is no longer just for the cities. Thanks to recent rollouts by MasOrange, Telefónica, and Vodafone, even smaller towns..

Protected birds at risk as dangerous power lines in Murcia remain unsafe after crucial deadline
A year-long deadline to adapt dangerous high-voltage lines has passed, and around 50 owners still haven't submitted safety plans The regional government has been pushing for safer power lines across Murcia to protect local wildlife, but many dangerous power lines remain uncorrected. Around 50..

More than 100 illegal immigrants land on Murcia coast in a wave of overnight arrivals
Boats came ashore at San Pedro del Pinatar, Águilas and Cartagena, with at least 17 children among those on board More than 100 migrants reached the coastline of the Region of Murcia between Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning, with five boats coming ashore or being intercepted at three separate..

Carlos Alcaraz continues his winning streak with a win at the Doha ATP 500
The 22-year-old World No.1 from El Palmar in Murcia extended his unbeaten start to the year, beating Arthur Fils to claim his ninth ATP 500 title Not long after becoming the youngest man in history to complete the Career Grand Slam, Carlos Alcaraz added another trophy to his collection at the Qatar..

The campaign to bring the Iberian wolf back to the Region of Murcia
A national conservation group is pushing for a reintroduction plan, but Murcia officials say the time isn't right A national conservation group is calling on the Murcian regional government to look seriously at reintroducing the Iberian wolf, a species that disappeared from the Region in the..

Over 10,000 hospital appointments cancelled in Murcia as doctors' strike hits
This is the fifth strike since June and has disrupted thousands of consultations, diagnostic tests and surgery appointments Murcia's hospitals have felt the full impact of a national doctors' strike this week, with thousands of appointments and tests cancelled. The regional health service..

Murcia will reduce class sizes for children starting Primary school in September
Class sizes will drop from 25 to 22, giving teachers more time to support each child from the start Starting next September 2026/2027, children in Murcia who are beginning the first year of Primary school will be in slightly smaller classes. The Region is reducing the number of pupils in each..

Court investigates the death of a young English teacher in Murcia hospital
Authorities have launched an inquiry following the death of a 24-year-old Filipina English teacher at Virgen de La Arrixaca Hospital A 24-year-old Filipina English teacher has died at Murcia's Virgen de La Arrixaca hospital, prompting a court investigation into the circumstances of her death...

Life imitates art at Caser Residencial
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..

Ryanair confirms Corvera Airport safe from cuts: UK and Ireland summer 2026 routes announced
Ryanair is keeping eight international routes from Murcia this summer, with 48 weekly flights and expected passenger growth of 12% For now, Murcia has stayed on the right side of Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary. The always interesting Irish airline has confirmed that Murcia International Airport (..

Spring activities at the Women's Institute of Águilas
Registration opens on February 4 for activities beginning in March The Town Hall of Águilas has announced the wide range of workshops and activities which are being held at the local “Centro de la Mujer” in early 2026, with registration open between 4th and 13th February at the Centre itself..

Nearly 40 beaches, museums and walking routes across Murcia to become more accessible
More than €1 million will be invested to improve access to some of the most important cultural, historic and natural sites across the region Winter in the Region of Murcia is a great time to get out and about. The weather is perfect for walking and hiking, with cooler temperatures but still..

The best nudist beaches in the Region of Murcia
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..

Murcia tourist authorities promote the first “Ruta Sub” to encourage dive tourism in the Costa Calida
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...