MURCIA NEWS

These are the dates of Cartagena's street markets you need to know this summerCartagena is expanding its range of street markets this summer with five new markets The various coastal areas of the municipality of Cartagena – from those along the Mediterranean near Mazarrón to those up on the Mar Menor – have.. 26/06/2026

Learn Spanish for foreigners in San JavierFrench, German and English courses are also on offer at the San Javier and Torre Pacheco schools The Official Language School of San Javier has opened registrations for the new academic year, with sign-ups running until July 6 at both the San Javier.. 26/06/2026

Spain makes LGBTQ+ conversion therapy a criminal offenceAnyone found carrying out the practices in Spain now faces up to two years in prison rather than a fine Anyone who subjects an LGBTQ+ person to so-called conversion practices in Spain now risks a prison sentence, after Congress approved changes to.. 26/06/2026

Spain now has more than 3,600 speed cameras and the number is still growingNearly 1,000 new devices have been added in five years, with average speed cameras seeing the biggest rise of all If you drive regularly in Spain, the chances are there are significantly more cameras watching you than there were even a year ago. New figures.. 26/06/2026

Murcia schools get tough on bullying with new zero-tolerance decreeThe regional government has approved new rules that will see confirmed bullies moved to a different school, or permanently expelled if they are in non-compulsory education The numbers make uncomfortable reading. Last year, 54 confirmed cases of bullying.. 25/06/2026

Summer night markets return to La Torre Golf Resort this July and AugustVisitors can enjoy live music, food stalls, crafts and family activities all summer at La Torre Whiling away those long summer evenings is about to become a little easier as the popular night markets return to La Torre Golf Resort for another year.. 25/06/2026

Ticks are spreading into Spanish cities and experts say vigilance, not panic, is the right responseClimate change and urban wildlife are bringing ticks closer to home than ever before, with two serious diseases now a genuine concern in parts of Spain If you think ticks are something you only need to worry about on a country walk, think again. Spain.. 25/06/2026

A Murcian city named one of the 10 best places to live in SpainIt was the only municipality in the Region of Murcia to make the top 10 list Anyone thinking about where to settle in Spain might want to take a closer look at Cartagena after the popular Murcia city secured a place among the country's top 10.. 25/06/2026

New €5 beach bus from Alcantarilla to Mazarrón launches this summerThe new service to Bolnuevo will run alongside the existing summer route to Los Alcázares Getting to the beach from Alcantarilla will be a little easier this summer thanks to a new direct bus service linking the town with the coast at Bolnuevo.. 25/06/2026

Lorca public swimming pools reopen for summer on July 1La Parroquia and Zarcilla de Ramos pools have been spruced up ahead of the busy season The municipal summer swimming pools in La Parroquia and Zarcilla de Ramos will reopen to the public on Wednesday July 1, marking the start of the summer season. &.. 25/06/2026

Las Noches del Malecón is back for 2026, and the line-up is one to shout aboutA summer concert series in Murcia returns with a packed programme of live music, spanning rock legends, reggaeton royalty and much more If you enjoy live music in a more personal, relaxed setting rather than a huge festival crowd, Las Noches del Malec.. 25/06/2026

High temperatures continue in Murcia this weekend - up to 36 degrees! Weather forecast June 25-28The high temperatures that have been present across Europe will abate slightly this weekend, though Murcia remains hot, of course Murcia weather forecast, Sunday June 28   The warm and sunny weather continues in the Region of Murcia this week.. 25/06/2026

Space fans in Spain may be able to spot a giant asteroid passing Earth on SaturdayThe space rock will come within 2.56 million kilometres of Earth and should be visible from Spain with binoculars or a small telescope If you fancy a spot of stargazing this weekend you could be in for a treat, as a large asteroid is set to make a.. 25/06/2026

Caravaca adds striking new piece of street art inspired by royal historyThe new mural joins a series of large artworks celebrating Caravaca de la Cruz's history and traditions Visitors arriving in Caravaca de la Cruz will now be greeted by a striking new mural celebrating an important moment in the town's history.. 24/06/2026

Spain's heatwave sends electricity prices soaring just as bills were already climbingPrices broke through €100 per megawatt-hour this week for the first time since March, with peak evening rates nearly doubling in just a few days If you have been reaching for the air conditioning remote more than usual this week, you are certainly.. 24/06/2026

Jumilla unveils new tourism brand with wine at the heart of its identityMore than 400 residents took part in the project that will help promote Jumilla to future visitors Jumilla has unveiled a new tourism brand designed to raise the profile of the town and showcase the attractions that make it one of the Region's.. 24/06/2026

Dangerous San Juan bonfire shut down in Cartagena due to wildfire riskFirefighters inspected around 30 bonfire sites across Cartagena during the festivities A bonfire in Cartagena was shut down on Noche de San Juan after officials deemed it unsafe due to its location near overgrown land and a recycling facility, as.. 24/06/2026

New lease of life for the Las Claras restaurant in Los AlcázaresNew management will take over the bar-café at Las Claras Cultural Centre this week The bar-restaurant at the Las Claras del Mar Menor Cultural Centre in Los Alcázares is entering a brand new chapter after the council approved the award.. 24/06/2026

New eco-friendly moorings set to protect the Mar Menor's fragile seabed this summer61 regulated anchorage points will be installed around two of the lagoon's islands, with bookings opening from July 1 Anyone planning to drop anchor near the islands of the Mar Menor this summer will need to think again. A network of 61 eco-friendly.. 24/06/2026

Alhama takes over Polaris World building in Torre Pacheco and plans multimillion-euro sale The council now plans to sell the Torre Pacheco property after finally securing ownership following years of legal proceedings Alhama de Murcia Town Hall has finally taken official ownership of the former Polaris World office building in Torre.. 24/06/2026