MURCIA REGION

Andalucía cracks down on outdoor smoking with more than 150 smoke-free spacesThe region now has 58 smoke-free beaches and 93 public pools as part of a growing health initiative Spain is on a bit of a health kick and the government is busy trying to push through new legislation that will ban smoking in many outdoor spaces.. 15/07/2025

These are the Spanish beaches that welcome dogs this summerIn Spain, the number of coastal cities that allow dogs on the beaches is increasing Every year, thousands of people hit the Spanish coast in search of a beach and a refreshing, cooling swim. But it’s not just us humans who suffer in the sun;.. 15/07/2025

Stranded dolphin put down on Roquetas de Mar beach to avoid further sufferingAnimal organisation Equinac has criticised a lack of emergency resources for marine animals in the province On the night of Sunday July 13, the marine wildlife rescue association Equinac responded to an urgent alert about a stranded dolphin on the.. 15/07/2025

Body of elderly foreign swimmer found off Cuevas del Almanzora beachEmergency services suspect accidental drowning near Pozo del Esparto The body of a man was discovered on Friday July 11 off the Pozo del Esparto beach (pictured) in Cuevas del Almanzora, Almería, according to the 112 emergency coordination.. 15/07/2025

Malaga pulls out of being host city for 2030 World CupThe mayor wants to prioritise Málaga CF and its fans over hosting duties Malaga has officially withdrawn from hosting matches in the 2030 World Cup, which will be jointly organised by Spain, Portugal and Morocco. The announcement came on Saturday.. 14/07/2025

Major earthquake off Almería-Murcia coast felt across southern SpainThe tremors originating in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea were felt in Murcia, Andalucía and beyond It was about 7am when the windows began to rattle in their frames and the crockery in the kitchen clinked. Those who were awake already.. 14/07/2025

Andalucía weekly weather forecast July 14-16: Hot inland, cooler on the coast and mostly clear skiesRising temperatures in the west while morning mist lingers on the Med side As we head into the start of the week, Andalucía holds onto its summer heat with inland areas feeling the brunt of the high temperatures, especially around Córdoba.. 14/07/2025

Brits in Spain urged to make this change to avoid passport control headacheA new update on the UK government website urges British residents in Spain to swap their green certificate for a TIE card They highlight the risk of airport delays for those without the biometric residency card The UK government has updated the..

What are the pros and cons of voting to ban tourist rentals in my community?Communities across Spain are holding EGMs to decide whether or not to continue allowing tourist rentals in their buildings, resorts and urbanisations, which has left many people wondering: “What way should I vote?”     Skip..

A cheeky dip: Andalucía’s only inland nudist beach opens for summerCuevas del Campo’s Negratín reservoir offers a naturist escape in Granada’s semi-desert landscape If you fancy baring all somewhere a bit different this summer, Andalucía’s only inland nudist beach is now officially open.. 11/07/2025

Teenage diver stumbles upon Roman amphora off the coast of CádizThe ancient discovery is now in the hands of underwater archaeology experts for study A 15-year-old boy diving with friends off La Ministra river beach in Puerto Real, Cádiz, got more than he bargained for when he spotted something unusual.. 11/07/2025

Seville's newest city park promises shade, space and summer strollsCruz del Campo Park brings 7 hectares of green space, play areas and sports facilities to Nervión and San Pablo   This summer, Seville is welcoming a brand-new green space right in the heart of the city. Set on the former Cruzcampo brewery.. 10/07/2025

Spain considers making carpooling mandatory in busy areasThe DGT plans to implement a new series of measures to alleviate traffic congestion in some cities The General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) in Spain is pushing forward with a drastic and highly controversial set of measures designed to cut down on.. 10/07/2025

The surprising airport voted best in Spain and second in EuropeThe ranking is based on punctuality, customer feedback and the quality of the restaurants and shops AirHelp, the company that fights for passenger rights, has just revealed its 2025 AirHelp Score rankings, which rate the best airports across the globe.. 10/07/2025

Goodbye plastic bags and tiny toiletries: UK airports starting to scrap the 100ml liquid ruleTravellers flying from Birmingham or Edinburgh can now carry up to 2 litres of liquid in their hand luggage Nineteen years after it was first introduced, the strict 100ml liquid rule for hand luggage has finally been lifted at two major UK airports. From.. 10/07/2025

From forest to freeway: Spain sees surge in animal-related road accidentsA third of all traffic accidents now involve animals Traffic accidents involving animals have doubled in Spain over the last decade, with more than 36,000 incidents reported last year, according to new figures released by the Spanish Road Traffic Association.. 09/07/2025

Salaries will shrink for millions of employees in Spain next yearWorkers in Spain will pay more into the pension pot in 2026, but they won’t receive any benefit themselves Salaries in Spain aren’t exactly known for being overly generous, so the news that wages will actually go down in 2026 will come.. 09/07/2025

Spain introduces 'reversible retirement' to encourage people to work longerThe government in Spain is introducing incentives to make working later in life more attractive The Spanish government is really focusing on active and semi-retirement this year, introducing reform after reform that aim to make working later in life.. 09/07/2025

Got this blood type? Ticks might love you more than othersScientists say people with type A blood could be tastier to ticks and at greater risk of Lyme disease If you’ve ever wondered why you always seem to be the one getting bitten on a walk through the woods, your blood might be to blame.  .. 08/07/2025

Cargo ship blamed for freak wave that injured bathers on Huelva beachSeveral beachgoers were hurt after being swept into rocks by a sudden wave as they tried to cool off from the heat A sudden wave injured several swimmers and sunbathers on a busy beach in Mazagón, Huelva, last week after what’s been described.. 08/07/2025