MURCIA NEWS

Murcia bank holiday opening hours: Which supermarkets and shops will be open on May 1Full breakdown of opening hours across the Region of Murcia during the May bank holiday weekend The May bank holiday weekend is almost here in the Region of Murcia, with Friday May 1 marking Labour Day and giving many residents a welcome three-day.. 30/04/2026

Tourist flat crackdown has not boosted long-term rentals across SpainA new study says withdrawn holiday lets have mostly moved into seasonal use, sales or stayed empty Removing tourist apartments has not increased the supply of permanent rental homes across Spain, according to a new study from Idealista. The figures show.. 29/04/2026

Calnegre moves to limit tourist pressure with €330,000 protection planThe new measures aim to reduce overcrowding and protect one of Murcia’s most fragile coastal areas The unspoilt coves of the Murcian coast have long been a quiet favourite among locals, but in recent summers, places like Calnegre in Lorca have.. 29/04/2026

The hidden side of pet ownership: Murcia and Cartagena face growing dog waste challengeThousands of dogs bring daily joy to their owners, but managing the scale of waste is becoming a serious urban issue For many people across Murcia and Cartagena, walking the dog is one of the simple pleasures of daily life. It is routine, familiar and.. 29/04/2026

Valle de Ricote and Moratalla in full bloom with orange blossom and lavenderLocal town halls organise hikes, workshops, and food events to help people make the most of this special time of year Many people think of Murcia when it's time to plan their summer holidays. And it's easy to understand why the climate.. 29/04/2026

Read the May edition of Home & Living magazine online nowWelcome to the May issue of Home & Living magazine This edition is not only full of inspiring home and living articles, but you'll find so much more.....   • We start with looking at Ibiza in May. This month the islands.. 29/04/2026

Segura River water reserves in Murcia hit their best level since 2013While the rest of Spain sees reservoir levels dipping, the Segura basin is heading in the opposite direction Water reserves in the Segura River basin reservoirs are continuing to recover, with levels now sitting at just above 58% of capacity and rising.. 29/04/2026

New-build property demand rises across Spain as families and solo buyers dominate the marketSpainora helps expats navigate Spain’s fast-changing new-build market and find the right property with confidence Spain’s housing debate is usually dominated by talk of shortages, rising prices and the growing difficulty many people face.. 29/04/2026

Clean-up begins on Murcia's long-neglected municipal plotsNearly €300,000 will be invested to clear rubbish, cut back weeds and improve neglected plots for the communities around them Murcia is one of Spain's most beautiful regions. Often called the garden of Spain, it is known for its green.. 29/04/2026

Jumilla restaurant draws praise from the Murcia governmentRestaurante de Loreto is one of many fine dining establishments in northern Murcia The town of Jumilla in northern Murcia is blessed with many fine restaurants (click here for a more complete listing) but just one of them has been singled out for special.. 29/04/2026

Drying laundry on your balcony in Lorca could now cost you up to €1,500New rules aim to tidy up the town’s appearance and respond to long-standing complaints from residents Residents in Lorca may soon need to think twice before hanging out the washing, after the Ayuntamiento approved new rules that could see fines.. 28/04/2026

Mohamed's fight to stay in Cartagena: The young man who saved a life now hoping Spain will change hisThe city is rallying behind the young man as he fights for the right to residency in Spain as part of the extraordinary regularisation process Mohamed Diagne is desperately trying not to get his hopes up. After the Immigration Office refused his residency.. 28/04/2026

New property development and a redesigned golf course at Corvera HillsJust Murcia Property introduces new villas and apartments in a great location near Murcia International Airport The new residential development, Corvera Hills Residences, is progressing along nicely as they move into its latest construction.. 28/04/2026

Princess Leonor surprises onlookers at local regatta before taking to the skies over San JavierThe heir to the Spanish throne took part in a regatta in Santiago de la Ribera before continuing her pilot training at the General Air and Space Academy Princess Leonor has been spotted around San Javier and the Mar Menor area a few times now since.. 28/04/2026

Spain's mandatory V16 beacon is being ignored in 83% of breakdownsEight out of ten breakdowns in Spain happen without the device that's been compulsory since January Possibly the most controversial piece of motoring kit the Spanish authorities have ever introduced, the V16 emergency lights are still causing.. 28/04/2026

Águilas backs maritime tourism with massive overhaul of its sailing clubThe refurbishment work at the hostel is now complete, improving accommodation and guest facilities The Águilas Sailing Club has finished a makeover of its hostel, making the building more accessible and modern. The work was funded through.. 28/04/2026

25-year-old man dies after diving into no-swimming area of Puerto de MazarrónEmergency services were unable to save the young man, in what authorities are taking to be a tragic accident A 25-year-old man died after diving into the sea in a prohibited area of the Port of Mazarrón this Monday April 27.  .. 28/04/2026

Jumilla unveils ambitious €27.3 million budget with €11 million for major town projectsNew jobs, improved services and major infrastructure projects form part of the council's spending plan Jumilla has approved a €27.3 million municipal budget, with almost €11 million committed to projects to be rolled out between 2026.. 28/04/2026

Doctors' strike returns across Spain with cancelled appointments and falling turnoutFresh wave of industrial action highlights ongoing dispute as patients face further disruption Thousands of appointments have once again been cancelled across Spain as doctors began a new round of strike action on Monday April 27, in an ongoing dispute.. 28/04/2026

Spain's wage tax burden rises further after the pandemicThe tax wedge has climbed since 2019, although Spain still sits below Germany, France and Italy Spain has seen the biggest increase in wage tax pressure among Europe’s largest economies since the pandemic. The latest OECD report shows that the share.. 28/04/2026