MURCIA REGION

The relocation experts helping families move to and from Spain without the summer stressGLOBAL has spent more than 35 years managing international moves so families don't have to lift a single box in the heat Packing boxes in the midday sun is nobody's idea of a good time and with temperatures across Spain climbing well into.. 19/08/2026

Spain's Mediterranean coast is quietly becoming a major destination for swinger tourismFrom Murcia and Alicante to the Costa del Sol and beyond, liberal leisure is growing fast along southern Spain's coastline this summer Spain has long been known for its sunshine, beaches and relaxed attitude to life, but there's another kind of.. 19/08/2026

Two rescued loggerhead turtles return to the sea in the Region of MurciaThe turtles were rescued in Mazarrón after becoming tangled in nets, ropes and other debris and have now been returned to the Mediterranean Two loggerhead turtles have been given a second chance in the Mediterranean after being rescued from.. 19/08/2026

€5.2 million flood prevention works planned across Murcia and AlicanteThree Murcia companies have been awarded contracts to carry out preventive work across the four provinces covered by the Segura basin With heavy rain and flash flooding capable of causing serious problems across south-east Spain, more than €5.. 19/08/2026

Mediterranean Sea off Murcia reaches record temperatures raising concerns over storms and marine lifeThe tropicalisation of the Mediterranean is changing life above and beneath the waves while making summer nights increasingly uncomfortable The Mediterranean around the Region of Murcia has reached record temperatures this summer, with the unusually.. 19/08/2026

103,000 homes in Murcia are classed as empty, so where are they?The latest INE figures show that one in eight homes in the Region is classified as unused, with Cartagena recording the highest number More than 103,000 homes across the Region of Murcia are classed as empty, according to figures from Spain'.. 19/08/2026

Spotted a purple flag on the beach? Here's what it means and why you shouldn't ignore itSpain's beach flag system could keep you safe this summer, and one colour in particular catches many people off guard Most of us know the basics. Green means go, red means no. But spend enough time on Spanish beaches and you'll eventually spot.. 19/08/2026

Budget Imserso holidays go on sale for pensioners in the Region of Murcia this SeptemberSales for the 2026-2027 season open on September 16 for priority members across Spain and September 17 for everyone else Pensioners across the Region of Murcia and the rest of Spain will soon be able to get their hands on this year's Imserso trips.. 19/08/2026

Celebrate the grape harvest at Jumilla's Grand Wine Parade with Raquel Tours this AugustRaquel Tours is running a special evening excursion to Jumilla's Fiestas de la Vendimia on Saturday August 22, priced at just €35 per person Summer in the Region of Murcia brings plenty of excuses to get out and celebrate and few events capture.. 18/08/2026

Foreign cyclist, 70, killed in Torre PachecoThe man was hit by a car on the border of Torre Pacheco and San Javier A 70-year-old man has died after being hit by a car while out cycling on the RM-F38 road, close to the border between Torre Pacheco and San Javier. The accident happened at around.. 18/08/2026

17 rescued from La Manga waters after red flags ignoredSeveral people were caught by strong currents over the weekend, with some rescued hundreds of metres from the shore Seventeen people had to be rescued from the sea in La Manga on Sunday August 16 after entering areas marked with red flags warning.. 18/08/2026

Estacio Bridge breakdown in La Manga leaves boats stranded since Monday eveningThe Estacio Bridge has been unable to open for boat traffic since 6pm on Monday, although thankfully roads remain unaffected Boats have been left unable to reach port in La Manga after the Estacio Bridge broke down on Monday evening, August 17, preventing.. 18/08/2026

Murcia fashion firm Liwe shuts 36 more Inside stores as it battles €69 million debtThe Murcia-based company has closed 136 stores since the start of 2025 and now has around 200 Inside outlets still operating as it works to restructure its finances The Murcia-based company behind fashion chain Inside has closed another 36 shops.. 18/08/2026

How a nursing home in Murcia helped British resident Barry walk againBarry regained his mobility and independence with the help of the International Unit at Caser Residencial Santo Ángel in Murcia For anyone who's ever worried about what would happen if they needed specialist care while living abroad, Barry.. 18/08/2026

50 heat-related deaths recorded in Murcia this summerThe estimated death toll has more than doubled in a year as Murcia experiences one of its most extreme summers on record The health impact of this summer's exceptional heat is becoming increasingly clear, with 50 deaths in the Region of Murcia.. 18/08/2026

A €281 million plan to save the Mar Menor takes a completely different approach to those that came beforeRather than focusing on the lagoon itself, a new 16-year strategy targets the entire watershed that feeds it, from mountain ravines to the coastline Anyone who lives near the Mar Menor, or has watched its fortunes over the years, knows that previous attempts.. 18/08/2026

Cartagena set for a busy fortnight as 11 cruise ships bring more than 22,000 passengersMajor ships including Sky Princess Britannia Queen Anne and Norwegian Sky will call at Cartagena between August 16 and 29 Cartagena is in for a particularly busy couple of weeks, with 11 cruise ships scheduled to call at the port between Sunday August.. 17/08/2026

Murcia begins the week with 6 red flags as sea conditions turn roughLa Manga has a complete swimming ban while beaches in Águilas Cartagena Lorca San Javier and San Pedro del Pinatar are under yellow warnings Anyone heading to the beaches of the Region of Murcia this week should check the flags before getting.. 17/08/2026

Seguro Parking offers more than airport parking at Alicante and MurciaSeguro Parking's PLUS+ programme and bodywork repair service mean your car can be checked, maintained and repaired while you're away Most people leave their car at the airport because they're going on holiday, but what if you could come.. 17/08/2026

Murcia's countryside is stealing some of the summer spotlightRural accommodation reached 83% occupancy in July and is expected to hit 93% in August, properties with swimming pools are already fully booked Beaches might be one of Murcia's biggest attractions, but this summer there's another part of.. 17/08/2026