MURCIA REGION

October 12 is a national holiday in Spain: Everything you need to know about Spain Day ARCHIVED ARTICLE - Businesses and schools are closed every Oct 12 in Spain to celebrate the public holiday This Saturday October 12 is a national holiday in Spain, celebrated annually as the ‘Día de la Hispanidad’, also.. 07/10/2026

Hailstorm sweeps northern Murcia and threatens olive harvestThe storm brought intense rainfall and large amounts of hail to several municipalities, with 20.8 litres per square metre recorded in Cehegín in just 10 minutes Farmers in parts of northern Murcia are assessing possible damage to their olive.. 07/10/2026

A €15 million upgrade to Cartagena's wastewater treatment plant is a significant step for the Mar MenorThe Mar Menor Sur plant will get a new tertiary treatment system capable of processing up to 50,000 cubic metres of water per day, producing reclaimed water suitable for agricultural use Work to significantly upgrade the Mar Menor Sur wastewater treatment.. 07/10/2026

Cartagena's Town Hall palace has a stunning new look after dark, thanks to a €250,000 lighting projectNearly 2,900 LED lights now illuminate one of the city's most iconic buildings, cutting energy use by 60% in the process If you've walked past Cartagena's Town Hall square this week and noticed the building looking particularly striking.. 07/10/2026

Murcia tourism has plenty to celebrate after a strong summerThe Region of Murcia saw a strong increase in tourism from other parts of Spain this summer, but the latest figures show why higher visitor numbers don't always mean higher profits Murcia's tourism sector had a pretty good summer, with.. 07/10/2026

Amazon's October Prime Day is nearly over, so here's where the best savings still areDeals running until midnight tonight include up to 70% off air fryers, robot vacuums and more If you've been meaning to treat the house, or yourself, to something new, today's your last chance. Amazon's Prime Deals Party 2026 wraps up at 11.. 07/10/2026

Caser Residencial Alameda renews its training partnership with Down LorcaParticipants will get practical training and real work experience at the Lorca care home Caser Residencial Alameda in Lorca has renewed its collaboration agreement with the Down Lorca Association, continuing a partnership that dates back to 2017 and.. 07/10/2026

Carlos Alcaraz returns to winning ways with Tokyo titleThe Tokyo victory gives Alcaraz another title after almost five months out with a wrist injury and comes just weeks before the ATP Finals in Turin Carlos Alcaraz has ended a frustrating spell without a title by winning the ATP 500 in Tokyo, beating.. 07/10/2026

Exceptional 4-bedroom villa in Lo Santiago with private pool and panoramic views €450,000Simply Spanish Homes is delighted to bring to market this renovated home with two lounges and a separate studio A four-bedroom villa with a private pool and views towards the Mar Menor has come onto the market in Lo Santiago for €450,000, and.. 07/10/2026

Two migrant boats with 87 people on board intercepted off CartagenaTwelve minors were among those on board both vessels stopped by the Guardia Civil The Guardia Civil intercepted two boats carrying a total of 87 migrants off the coast of the Region of Murcia on Monday October 5, with one stopped at El Gorguel in.. 07/10/2026

Yellow weather warning issued across Murcia as rain and storms returnAEMET's warning runs from midnight until 6:00 am on Wednesday, with up to 15 litres of rain per square metre possible in one hour The rain isn't quite finished with the Region of Murcia yet. After last week's storms and flooding, more.. 06/10/2026

After 50 years, work finally begins to dismantle Puerto Mayor in La MangaThe €23.6 million project will remove more than 2,500 metres of steel structures and restore almost 98 hectares of coastline at the Caleta del Estacio After decades of arguments, court cases and an unfinished port project sitting on the Mediterranean.. 06/10/2026

Distracted driving is behind more than a quarter of fatal accidents in Murcia this yearA week-long Guardia Civil campaign targeting high-risk behaviour on the roads gets under way as the figures make sobering reading More than one in four fatal road accidents in the Region of Murcia so far in 2026 have involved a distracted driver. Of the.. 06/10/2026

Cartagena's waterfront could soon be buzzing with markets and fairsEverything from Christmas markets to food fairs are planned from Alfonso XII dock to Santa Lucía The Port of Cartagena is working on a network of waterfront spaces for food markets, trade fairs and Christmas markets, with events set to spread.. 06/10/2026

Families in Spain could get up to €220 a month for food shoppingFamilies meeting the income and social requirements can receive between €100 and €220 a month, depending on the size of their household For families struggling to keep up with the cost of the weekly shop, a government-backed food support.. 06/10/2026

New €2 million project will take Cartagena's Roman amphitheatre to the next stageThe next stage will continue archaeological work inside the ancient arena, strengthen parts of the old bullring and create new areas for visitors Work at Cartagena's Roman amphitheatre is moving towards its next stage, with the current excavation.. 06/10/2026

What buying property in Spain really costs, with a worked exampleSpainora breaks down the taxes, fees and extra costs to expect when buying property in Spain in 2026 By Spainora   The allure of the Spanish property market remains undeniable. Whether you are seeking a minimalist villa in Javea, a penthouse.. 06/10/2026

Corvera airport hits six million passengers as more new routes are announcedThe airport has handled more than 709,000 passengers so far in 2026, with new connections to the Netherlands and UK coming next spring More than six million passengers have now travelled through Corvera airport since it opened in January 2019.. 06/10/2026

Electricity bills in Spain break the €200 barrier for the first time in 4 yearsAround eight million households on the regulated tariff in Spain will feel the rise after an already costly September Electricity on Spain's wholesale market is set to top €200/MWh today, Tuesday October 6, for the first time in almost four.. 06/10/2026

British appetite for Murcia produce soars 18.8% as Brexit becomes a thing of the pastUK shoppers are buying more fruit and veg from the Region of Murcia than ever before Food producers in the Region of Murcia are selling more to British shoppers than ever before, with the latest figures suggesting the Brexit headaches are now well.. 06/10/2026