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Murcia weather forecast October 12-15: Sunshine returns as temperatures reach 30°CMuch of the Region can expect sunshine and highs close to 30°C before cloud and the chance of rain increase later in the week Weather outlook on Thursday October 15   The Region of Murcia is set for a warm and largely sunny start to.. 12/10/2026

Red Cross crews answer more than 300 maritime alerts in Murcia this yearVolunteer teams have carried out 268 effective services along the Region’s coastline and Mar Menor Red Cross maritime rescue teams in the Region of Murcia have responded to 321 activations between January and September 2026, according to the latest.. 12/10/2026

October 16 Raquel Tours Murcia hosts last catamaran trip of the season in CartagenaThe Friday sailing includes complimentary cava and transfers from golf resorts across Murcia     Raquel Tours Murcia is waving goodbye to summer with one last catamaran trip around Cartagena Bay on Friday October 16, and passengers.. 12/10/2026

Region of Murcia's favourite brands revealed from burgers to beerMcDonald's and Mercadona lead a new survey of Murcian shoppers McDonald's has been named the favourite fast-food brand in the Region of Murcia, while Mercadona is the supermarket people prefer for the weekly shop, according to the Top Brands.. 12/10/2026

What Spain needs to know about the XFG Covid variantCases in Spain are up 3.3% in a week with hospital admissions unaffected so far Covid cases are climbing again in Spain and the XFG variant is now the strain doing most of the circulating, according to the latest surveillance figures and the experts.. 12/10/2026

Guardia Civil celebrates its patron saint on Spain's national holidayOctober 12 brings a double celebration, Spain Day and the feast of the Virgen del Pilar, honoured by officers across the country Today, as Spain marks its national holiday, the Día de la Hispanidad, the country’s Guardia Civil are also celebrating.. 12/10/2026

Locals queue in La Manga to back a new town hallEntre Dos Mares needs thousands of signatures to leave Cartagena and San Javier Plans to create a separate town hall for La Manga and Cabo de Palos now have a timeline, with the association Entre Dos Mares aiming to gather all the signatures it needs.. 12/10/2026

Floodable park will protect San Javier from torrential downpoursThe €1.87 million project will turn a car park into a recreational space during fine weather San Javier is looking for a company to build a floodable park that would shield the town centre from the torrential rain that regularly sends water pouring.. 12/10/2026

New Ryanair routes from Spain go on sale for summer 2027Alicante gets Naples and Tangier while Malaga gets a new link to Norwich Holidaymakers already thinking about next summer can start browsing, as Ryanair put the first 29 new routes of its 2027 schedule on sale on Friday October 9.   Alicante.. 12/10/2026

Estacio Bridge in La Manga breaks down yet againThe latest failure comes after a summer of repeated problems with the bridge La Manga's Estacio Bridge has broken down yet again, staying closed on Sunday October 11 after a fault in its opening mechanism forced all the scheduled openings to be.. 12/10/2026

October 12 is a national holiday in Spain: Everything you need to know about Spain Day ARCHIVED ARTICLE - Businesses and schools are closed every Oct 12 in Spain to celebrate the public holiday This Monday October 12 is a national holiday in Spain, celebrated annually as the ‘Día de la Hispanidad’, also.. 09/10/2026

Spain launches “Nothing is thrown away here” campaign at record breaking food fairAgriculture minister Luis Planas opens Fruit Attraction as new advertising push targets waste in Spanish kitchens Spain’s Ministry of Agriculture has unveiled a new campaign aimed squarely at what happens in our own kitchens, under the catchy slogan.. 09/10/2026

More than 300,000 journeys expected on Murcia roads this long weekendThe DGT expects the busiest periods on Friday and Monday, with extra traffic patrols planned across the region's main roads More than 300,000 vehicle journeys are expected across the Region of Murcia over the October 12 long weekend, with drivers.. 09/10/2026

Murcian YouTuber fined €750,000 over illegal luxury car raffleConsumer Affairs says the social media personality sold 376,850 entries without the required authorisation The Ministry of Social Rights, Consumer Affairs and Agenda 2030 has fined a company €750,000 for running a luxury car raffle without the.. 09/10/2026

GLOBAL takes the stress out of moving abroad this winterThe highest-rated relocation company on Google Spain guides families every step With the end of the year in sight, October is a good moment to start planning a move abroad, and GLOBAL has more than 35 years of experience helping families do exactly.. 09/10/2026

The Region of Murcia's historic windmills get extra protection under new plansCartagena has by far the largest share of the windmills included in the region-wide heritage changes More than 200 historic windmills across the Region of Murcia will have clearly defined protected areas around them, to preserve both the buildings.. 09/10/2026

Respiratory infections stay above epidemic levels for a second week, as bronchiolitis climbs in young childrenISCIII data shows the national rate edging up again, while RSV cases keep rising steadily in under fives Respiratory infections in Spain have now stayed above the epidemic threshold for a second consecutive week, following on from the first crossing reported.. 09/10/2026

€1.5 million to keep Murcia's rural bus routes runningThe regional government will support eight intercity routes serving 15 municipalities where services would otherwise be at risk Bus links between towns across the Region of Murcia are to receive a €1.5 million boost, after the regional government.. 09/10/2026

Yecla's blue zone goes digital with new meters and a parking appPrices stay frozen while spaces are reorganised on four streets in Yecla town centre Parking in the centre of Yecla is going digital with a new generation of meters and a mobile app taking over the town's blue zone, or ORA. Drivers will be able.. 09/10/2026

Minimum wage in Spain set for a 2027 pay riseThe Spanish government wants the rise to match the rising cost of living Workers on Spain's minimum wage can expect a pay rise in 2027, as the government has started the process of deciding how much it will go up by.   Labour Minister.. 09/10/2026