MURCIA NEWS

Changes afoot as Corvera Airport finalises biometric border controls for UK and non-EU passengersFacial recognition and fingerprint scanners to replace passport stamps from October The Region of Murcia’s International Airport in Corvera finishing the set-up of its new biometric border control system for non-EU travellers from October.. 23/06/2025

Caravaca revitalises Castle esplanade with traditional stone pavingThe project is using local natural stone and manual techniques to honor Caravaca de la Cruz’s heritage The expansive job to restore the paving at the Castle esplanade in Caravaca de la Cruz is moving along right on track, and the work has already.. 23/06/2025

Drought kills 1.3 million trees in Murcia and triggers pest alertsNearly 30,000 hectares have been affected across the Region of Murcia as officials prepare a three-year plan to protect forests   The Region of Murcia is witnessing an environmental crisis in slow motion. Severe drought over the past two years.. 23/06/2025

Silent disappearance: Weasels face extinction in MurciaWith only 44 sightings a year across Spain, not a single weasel has been recorded in the Region of Murcia The common weasel, the world’s smallest carnivore, may be silently vanishing from the Region of Murcia. Once a shy but resilient part of.. 23/06/2025

This is the spot in Cartagena with the most traffic accidents... and it's probably not where you thought it was!Of the 134 road accidents that occurred throughout 2024, 37 took place in this unexpected little corner of Cartagena For many years now, Spain’s traffic authorities have been doing their utmost to reduce the number of serious and fatal accidents.. 23/06/2025

Thirty loggerhead turtles return to the sea from La Manga beachThe Region of Murcia celebrates a decade of turtle conservation with the release of 191 turtles since 2014   A group of 30 young loggerhead turtles was released back into the Mediterranean on Wednesday June 19, at Ensenada del Esparto beach at.. 23/06/2025

Heat alerts issued and calima on the way: Murcia weekly weather forecast June 23-26Get ready for temperatures of 38ºC or more in Murcia this week! Murcia weather forecast, Tuesday June 24   The lightning storms seem to be done for now in Murcia, which is just as well since last week they caused no fewer than.. 23/06/2025

New beach playgrounds coming to San PedroFlamingo and sealife-themed children’s apparatus will be installed at north and south ends of Playa Villananitos San Pedro del Pinatar is getting two new children’s playgrounds installed on Playa de Villananitos. The council says.. 23/06/2025

Noche de San Juan: Spain's fiery night of beach bonfires, magic and meaning, celebrated every year in JuneThe firsta of San Juan is a magical mix of bonfires, beach parties and centuries-old traditions that light up the start of summer   Imagine this: the beach at night, bonfires glowing, music pumping, people laughing, jumping over flames or..

Mar Menor and Portmán Bay once again given Black Flags for environmental harmEcologistas en Acción has highlighted pollution, mismanagement and encroachment along Spain’s coastline in its 2025 Black Flags report   The environmental organisation Ecologistas en Acción has once again raised the alarm..

Two men arrested over electrocution death of toddler at Murcia fairgroundThe Guardia Civil have detained suspects as the investigation into the tragic Alquerías accident continues Two men have been arrested by the Guardia Civil following the death of a 2-year-old girl who suffered a fatal electric shock on a fairground.. 20/06/2025

Murcia to offer new €100 tax break for pet vet billsRegional president confirms up to 30% can be claimed back on veterinary costs in next year’s tax return Pet owners in the Region of Murcia will soon be able to claim back some of their veterinary expenses on their income tax, regional president.. 20/06/2025

Explosion at Lo Pagán bar injures 16, two of them left in critical conditionThe blast near the street market in San Pedro del Pinatar caused chaos, with authorities suspecting a gas leak as the cause Sixteen people were injured on Thursday June 19 following a powerful explosion at Casa Javi, a bar situated next to the street.. 20/06/2025

Santiago de la Ribera and La Manga del Mar Menor Tourist Information Points now open for summerThe Tourist Information Points on the San Javier beachfronts are open from this June 19 until September 14 The San Javier Department of Tourism is reopening the Tourist Information Points on the beaches of the Playa de Barnuevo, Santiago de la Ribera.. 19/06/2025

Murcia tourism jobs hit record high ahead of sizzling summer seasonMore than 68,000 people now work in the sector as the region gears up for a busy summer The Region of Murcia is heading into what’s expected to be a bumper summer for tourism, with record-breaking job numbers in the hospitality and travel sectors.. 19/06/2025

Not without my dog: New guide highlights best pet-friendly getaways in SpainRover.com launches updated travel guide for holidaying with pets this summer With the summer holidays on the horizon, many dog owners across Spain are once again faced with the same challenge: finding places to stay that will welcome their four-legged.. 19/06/2025

Deadline nearly up for Mar Menor Golf Resort tourist licence voteMM2 homeowners who didn’t vote at the EGM can still vote by email, but must be quick Voting for whether to allow short-term tourist let apartments at Mar Menor Golf Resort is taking place right now on the resort, allowing homeowners to decide.. 19/06/2025

Summer solstice 2025: This Saturday is the longest day of the year as summer starts in SpainSaturday June 21 marks the start of astronomical summer in the northern hemisphere, and in Spain marks the day with the most daylight hours of the year This Saturday June 21 is the summer solstice, the moment when the sun reaches its highest point.. 19/06/2025

Firefighters stamp out 14 separate forest fires caused by lightning strikes in Murcia this WednesdayThe first was declared at 7.51pm in Las Moratillas de Yecla Firefighters in the Region of Murcia were called out to put out no fewer than 14 different forest fires in the evening of this Wednesday June 18, all of them caused by lightning strikes. &.. 19/06/2025

Temporary respite breaks offer elderly residents professional and personal support at DomusVi Ciudad de MurciaDomusVi Ciudad de Murcia, a home from home with wellbeing guaranteed from the very first day Caring for an elderly relative, neighbour or friend is a great test of the dedication of those upon whom the duty falls, and often they become so engrossed with the..