MURCIA REGION

Ryanair ground staff extend Spain-wide strike throughout AugustThe industrial action will impact flights to and from every airport in Spain Ryanair passengers flying in and out of Spain are facing widespread disruption this month as ground handling staff have announced plans to extend their strike action across.. 08/08/2025

Shark sighting sparks beach drama in MazarrónBathers rush out of the water as two-metre shark swims close to the shore in Puerto de Mazarrón   Swimmers enjoying a sunny afternoon at La Reya beach in Puerto de Mazarrón got quite a shock on Thursday August 7 when a shark, estimated.. 08/08/2025

Águilas installs new charging points for electric vehicles and bicyclesThe new stations will allow up to four electric cars and six e-bikes to charge at once Águilas Town Council has begun installing new charging points for electric vehicles and electric bicycles.   The works are part of the Destination.. 08/08/2025

The Los Cocedores Blue Trail in ÁguilasAn eco-friendly walking and cycling route at the western end of the Águilas coastline The network of “Senderos Azules” (Blue Trails) is an initiative promoted in Spain by ADEAC, the Association of Environmental and Consumer Education, to..

Airport buses announce improvements to the Murcia Corvera – Torrevieja route from August 9Prompt and hassle-free airport transfers for all incoming and outgoing flights at Corvera! Airport Buses, the new shuttle bus company offering routes to and from the Region of Murcia International Airport in Corvera, have announced exciting changes to the..

Las Dunas shopping centre in Cartagena should be ready in a yearA huge new Mercadona in the centre of Cabo de Palos is one of the most anticipated additions Cranes, concrete and construction workers are a constant sight in Cabo de Palos this summer as work on the new Mercadona supermarket charges ahead.  .. 08/08/2025

Good service, a key factor in health insurance When choosing health insurance in Spain, one of the factors that demonstrates that the company is suitable for health care is that it offers friendly customer service and efficient management. This is essential both at the time of contracting the service.. 08/08/2025

Jumilla clarifies religious restrictions on public sports venues amid community concernsJumilla insists peaceful coexistence remains intact as debate continues over religious celebrations in public spaces Jumilla, a wine-growing town in the northwest of Murcia near the borders with Alicante and Albacete, is home to nearly 28,000 people.. 08/08/2025

Alhama steps up mosquito control with early morning fumigationTiger mosquito among targets in ongoing campaign to reduce risk and nuisance this summer   The town of Alhama de Murcia is carrying out a fresh round of fumigation this weekend as part of its ongoing effort to combat mosquitoes, including the.. 07/08/2025

Stunning frontline villas with underbuild on La Serena Golf for €684,950These luxury properties in Los Alcázares are proudly brought to you by MGP – Murcia Golf & Coastal Properties MGP - Golf & Coastal Properties, one of the leading real estate agencies in the Region of Murcia, is thrilled to present.. 07/08/2025

Murcia plans revival of local kiosks as just 21 remain openThe city wants to breathe new life into these once-thriving neighbourhood hubs with a modernised model Once a familiar sight on the streets and squares of Murcia, local kiosks are now becoming a rarity. According to new figures from the City Council.. 07/08/2025

No more crisps and cola: Murcia hospital starts clearing junk food from vending machinesArrixaca Hospital takes the lead in a health-first move to swap out fatty snacks for fruit and cereal bars   Murcia’s biggest hospital is giving its vending machines a major health makeover, with sugary drinks and fatty snacks being removed.. 07/08/2025

MGP urgently needs more homes to sell in top Murcia golf resortsBuyers are lining up for properties on Mar Menor, La Torre and Hacienda Riquelme Golf Resorts If you own a home on the prestigious Mar Menor Golf Resort, La Torre Golf Resort or Hacienda Riquelme Golf Resort and are thinking about selling, now is.. 07/08/2025

Can your community charge you for bringing guests to the pool?Debate grows over whether neighbours can vote to introduce a guest fee this summer   As summer temperatures soar and schools close for the holidays, many families across Spain find themselves looking for ways to cool off — and community.. 07/08/2025

Murcia municipality bans two major Muslim festivals from public venuesThe ban is the first of its kind in Spain and has been branded discriminatory and “Islamophobic” Muslim groups and human rights advocates have condemned a new ruling in Jumilla as an “Islamophobic” attempt to shut down public.. 07/08/2025

Plans for thermal spa bathing centre in Alhama de Murcia shelved for the time beingThe thermal baths of Alhama have helped define the history of the town over the last two millennia While the remodelling of the central Plaza La Constitución is under way in Alhama de Murcia this summer, a similar project at what used to be the.. 07/08/2025

Heat ramps up in Murcia: Weekend weather forecast August 7-10Dozens of municipalities in the Region of Murcia are on alert for temperatures approaching 40ºC Weather alerts in the Region of Murcia this Thursday   The heatwave sweeping through Spain and much of southern Europe since last.. 07/08/2025

Lifeguards in Murcia carry out 13,000 beach assists in JulyFewer rescues and first aid treatments, but more people needing help or information   Lifeguards and rescue crews in the Region of Murcia carried out over 13,000 interventions in July, according to new figures released under the region’s.. 06/08/2025

Heavy July rains relieve pressure on the Mar MenorWhile this is good news, the experts warn that the lagoon is still under stress The late July rains in the Region of Murcia have brought some welcome relief to the Mar Menor. According to the latest weekly report from the Mar Menor monitoring system.. 06/08/2025

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