MURCIA REGION

The legend of Tomir in Caravaca de la CruzA sleeping giant protects the city of Caravaca against invaders! The legend of the giant Tomir was first recounted by chronicler Manuel Guerrero Torres and tells the story of a colossus who, after the fall of the Titans, sought refuge in the land around.. 01/09/2026

Mazarrón residents demand action over floating parties damaging the coastLocals and environmental groups say a lack of surveillance is putting the protected Posidonia meadows at risk What's normally one of the most peaceful spots on the Region of Murcia's coastline is now causing real concern among residents and.. 27/08/2026

Four Murcia beaches closed to swimmers as sea conditions turn treacherous on August 27San Javier, Los Alcázares and San Pedro del Pinatar are the only municipalities with green flags across the board Sea conditions have taken a turn for the worse across the Region of Murcia compared with yesterday, with the Copla Plan lifeguard.. 27/08/2026

Los Alcázares prepares for autumn rains with major works on key flood defence plannedThe four-kilometre D7 channel intercepts rainwater runoff before it reaches Los Alcázares and carries it towards the Rambla del Albujón When heavy rain arrives, water can build up quickly around the Mar Menor, putting roads, fields.. 27/08/2026

Murcia's tropical nights are becoming the new summer normalThe Region could be heading towards 'hellish nights' as minimum temperatures continue to rise For many people living in the Region of Murcia, summer nights have always meant opening the windows, sitting outside for a while and enjoying.. 27/08/2026

Mortgages in Spain are getting harder to secure as house prices continue to soarBanks are still lending more, but buyers are being asked to find bigger deposits as the average mortgage reaches a record €176,453 Anyone hoping to buy a home in Spain may have noticed that getting a mortgage is becoming a rather different proposition.. 27/08/2026

Dust, thunder and a 10-degree swing before the sun returns: Murcia weather forecast Aug 27-30Rain and thunderstorms are expected in parts of Murcia before high pressure brings clearer skies for the weekend Weather forecast late on Thursday evening   The weather across the Region of Murcia has been unusually unsettled and hard to.. 27/08/2026

Spain's housing shortage hits another bizarre obstacle as lack of electricity capacity blocks 80,000 homesNew homes planned in provinces like Murcia, Alicante and Valencia are being held up because the electricity grid can’t currently support them Spain desperately needs more homes, yet thousands of properties that could help ease the country&rsquo.. 27/08/2026

STO Media Group is looking for sales talent across Alicante, Murcia and AlmeríaSTO Media Group is looking for motivated field sales and telesales representatives to promote its growing portfolio of media brands Do you have a natural talent for sales and enjoy meeting people? STO Media Group could be looking for you.  .. 26/08/2026

Car flips upside down after crash on La Manga's Gran VíaThe accident resulted in no serious injuries but caused long traffic delays A dramatic crash early on the morning of Wednesday August 26 shook residents of La Manga and led to further traffic delays in the area. A collision between two vehicles left.. 26/08/2026

WATCH: 50 illegal immigrants reach Cartagena beachThe landing is the third of its kind on the Cartagena coast in just over a week   Otra lancha rápida con inmigrantes ha llegado esta mañana a las costas de la #RegióndeMurcia con total impunidad. Ante la gravedad de.. 26/08/2026

Boeing 747 abandoned at Valencia Airport for 18 years could finally be on its way outThe huge cargo aircraft was owned by a businessman from Yecla, Murcia, and has been sitting at Manises since 2008 For 18 years, a huge Boeing 747 has been sitting at Valencia Airport, and now there could finally be an end in sight for the abandoned.. 26/08/2026

Blue zone parking could be extended every summer in La Manga and Cabo de PalosCartagena City Council is considering more seasonal paid parking to tackle the huge increase in visitors during summer Cartagena City Council is considering expanding blue-zone parking in La Manga and Cabo de Palos and making it a regular summer measure.. 26/08/2026

Águilas digs deeper into the Roman and early medieval pastThe annual archaeological dig begins on the Isla del Fraile In recent years it has become ever clearer that the Isla del Fraile, which is just a few metres from the mainland to the east of the town of Águilas, has an importance which far outstrips.. 26/08/2026

British cruise giant Queen Anne docks in Cartagena alongside luxury liner AlluraCartagena's port welcomed more than 4,000 cruise passengers in a single day as two of the world's most modern ships called in Tuesday August 25 was one of the busiest days of the year at Cartagena's Juan Sebastián Elcano cruise.. 26/08/2026

Murcia's new Guardia Civil patrol boat still can't catch the fastest drug trafficking boatsThe vessel was brought in to strengthen coastal surveillance, but guards say it cannot keep up with boats capable of reaching 130 kilometres per hour   A new Guardia Civil patrol boat has arrived in Cartagena to strengthen the fight against.. 26/08/2026

San Javier farmer jailed for dumping brine into the Mar MenorThe man was sentenced to 15 months behind bars for polluting the Murcia lagoon The Provincial Court of Murcia has sentenced a farmer to 15 months in prison and fined him €900 after he admitted dumping 20,300 cubic metres of brine that seeped.. 25/08/2026

Joan's Keyholding & Rental offers Murcia's second home owners a hands-off way to manage their propertiesThe Hacienda del Álamo company offers keyholding, rentals and cleaning with a perfect five star rating on Google on several Murcia resorts September tends to mark a turning point for a lot of second home owners in the Region of Murcia, as the.. 25/08/2026

Twelve arrested in massive drug network take-down in San Javier and San PedroCocaine, heroin and 250 marijuana plants were discovered during raids of five different Murcia properties The Guardia Civil has dismantled a criminal network dealing drugs at street level in San Javier and San Pedro del Pinatar, with a dozen people.. 25/08/2026

How expats in Spain can take control of their financial futureElysium Wealth Advisors offers independent financial advice tailored to the individual needs and goals of UK expats living in Spain For UK expats living in Spain, pensions, investments, tax, property and plans for the future can all become part of.. 25/08/2026