MURCIA REGION

Águilas presents 2027 Carnival poster well in advance!Preparations are already under way in Águilas for the biggest Carnival fiesta in the Region of Murcia We are still a good six weeks away from Christmas and many shops in Spain haven’t even started selling decorations, having only just cleared..

Why hotels across the Murcia Region are turning against Booking.comHotels and guesthouses across the region complain of excessive fees, unfair reviews and a lack of protection when problems arise Hotels and guesthouses across the Region of Murcia are raising concerns about their growing dependence on Booking.com.. 02/11/2026

HELP Murcia Mar Menor supports Aidemar's work with €4,000 donationThe donation will help the 44-year-old organisation continue making a difference to around 1,000 people and their families HELP Murcia Mar Menor has donated €4,000 to Aidemar, the San Javier-based organisation that has been supporting people.. 02/11/2026

Low-cost flights go on sale between Corvera airport and the capital of AlgeriaTwo flights a week between Algiers and the Region of Murcia International Airport Spanish airline Volotea has announced that it is to operate low-cost flights between the Murcia airport of Corvera and the Algerian capital of Algiers from 28th November, with..

Spain mourns at least 68 dead in Toledo rail crashAn AVE train was one of the two involved near Urda in the province of Toledo Spain is in mourning this Wednesday 28th October after at least 68 people lost their lives in an AVE high-speed rail crash near Urda, in the province of Toledo, on the line between..

Historical autumn fiestas in the Region of MurciaMurcia returns to the traditions of the past as the festive season approaches The annual calendar in the Region of Murcia is packed with local fiestas which have been awarded Regional, National and International Tourist Interest status, and the autumn.. 28/10/2026

Dead body found in burned-out car on CamposolFirefighters discovered the victim after putting out a blaze in a Camposol car park The Guardia Civil is investigating after the body of a person was found inside a burned-out car in the Camposol residential area of Mazarrón on Tuesday October.. 27/10/2026

Aledo and Cehegín battle to win Ferrero Rocher's Christmas lightsPublic voting is open until Sunday November 8 to decide which Murcia town will represent the region in the national competition Aledo and Cehegín are competing to become the Region of Murcia’s representative in Ferrero Rocher’s Christmas.. 27/10/2026

When did you last review your Spanish will? By Alex Radford, Founding Partner, My Lawyer in Spain   Do you live in Spain and have assets here and in other countries? Have you moved house, country or got separated or divorced? Or even married? Have your life circumstances changed?.. 26/10/2026

Spain's November 29 election: where British residents stand on votingUnless you hold Spanish nationality the general election is closed to you, but local elections are a different matter British residents in Spain will not be able to vote in the general election on Sunday November 29 unless they have taken Spanish nationality.. 26/10/2026

Unions and housing groups call on Murcia’s workers to down tools on November 11Organisers say wages and rents are two sides of the same problem as a Region-wide general strike is announced More than 700,000 workers in the Region of Murcia have been called to a general strike on Wednesday November 11, with organisers saying they.. 23/10/2026

Handyman Malcolm is the man to call for painting and decorating in Murcia and AlicanteRegistered and insured with prices agreed in advance for every job on the Costa Cálida and Costa Blanca Property owners on the Costa Cálida and the Costa Blanca know how quickly odd jobs around the house can pile up, until the to-do.. 22/10/2026

Spanish Energy helps expats in Spain fix electricity prices before winterFree comparisons are available in English for holiday home owners and full-time residents of Spain Winter is well on its way and when the clocks go back on Sunday October 25, the darker evenings will see most households switching on the lights, heaters.. 22/10/2026

Águilas prepares for the annual Processionary caterpillar prevention campaignPrevention is the best cure to rid school playgrounds and other areas of the threat of the caterpillars Early every year, those of us in southern Spain who are fortunate enough to live in an area with pine trees find ourselves on the lookout for the trails.. 22/10/2026

Four easy autumn walks to enjoy in the Region of MurciaFrom riverside paths to mountain history, these gentle routes are ideal for a relaxed day outdoors Autumn is a lovely time to explore the Region of Murcia. The days are milder, the light is softer and the countryside takes on warmer shades of gold and.. 20/10/2026

Thinking of buying or renting in Murcia? Here is what the different parts of the city actually offerFrom the walkable historic centre to spacious outlying villages and new developments in the north, Murcia has more variety than many people realise Murcia city does not get nearly as much attention as the Costa Cálida when people talk about living.. 19/10/2026

Spain's 2027 holiday calendar: When to plan your next long weekendThe new calendar offers several three-day breaks and a chance to enjoy five days off in December, depending on where you live Anyone hoping to get next year’s holidays organised can start planning, with Spain’s 2027 work calendar now published.. 16/10/2026

Yemanjá in Cabo de Palos has switched to autumn hours, so don’t miss your last chance to visit this seasonThe much-loved marina café bar is open Thursdays to Mondays until around December 12, serving breakfast and lunch in its own uniquely bohemian style The summer season may be winding down along the Cabo de Palos marina, but Café bar Yemanj.. 16/10/2026

Murcia photo of the month October 2026Here’s the October image of the month taken by the Los Alcázares Digital Camera Club (LADCC) Those of us old enough may recall that there were times when photographs were only black and white. Colour didn’t start to become..

Rafa Nadal puts his name to the fine wine of JumillaThe former world tennis number 1 ventures into wine production with Bodegas Juan Gil in Jumilla Former world tennis Number 1 Rafa Nadal, from Manacor in the Balearics, has unveiled a new venture into the world of wine production in the Region of Murcia.. 14/10/2026