MURCIA NEWS

Scorching heat, violent storms, freak winds and wildfire strike Murcia and AlicanteA red heat warning was followed by more than 100 lightning strikes, muddy rain, damaging winds and wildfire that threatened homes The Region of Murcia and neighbouring Alicante Province experienced one of the most unusual days of weather so far.. 24/07/2026

Spain battles multiple major wildfires as emergency declared and more than 10,000 evacuatedGovernment takes control of the response in Madrid and Ávila as firefighters continue battling several large blazes across Spain and Europe sends extra aircraft to help Spain is facing one of its most serious wildfire emergencies of the.. 24/07/2026

Wildfire stabilised after residents evacuated from Camposol and Mazarrón Country ClubHundreds of emergency personnel worked through the night to stop the fire spreading towards nearby homes A major wildfire that forced precautionary evacuations in parts of Camposol, El Saladillo and Mazarrón Country Club has now been stabilised.. 24/07/2026

Murcia on red alert for 44ºC temperatures: Weather forecast July 23-26Lorca, Águilas and other towns are on red alert on Thursday, a warning which represents a serious risk to life   Weather alerts on Thursday July 23   After days of relentless heat, the Region of Murcia is heading into what.. 23/07/2026

Record cruise passenger numbers help Cartagena power to strongest first half of the yearCargo traffic topped 16.9 million tonnes between January and June, while cruise tourism reached its highest-ever level The Port of Cartagena has enjoyed a strong start to 2026, handling almost 17 million tonnes of cargo in the first six months of.. 23/07/2026

Mask advice issued as Lorca raises air pollution alert to Level 2The Ayuntamiento activated the alert after Saharan dust caused particle pollution to rise well above the recommended level People in Lorca are being asked to take extra care after the Ayuntamiento activated Level 2 of its air pollution protocol.. 23/07/2026

Spain has set out exactly how much greener your fuel needs to be by 2040, and here is what it means for driversNew government targets require fuel suppliers to blend rising percentages of biofuels and renewable gases into petrol and diesel over the next 15 years If you drive a petrol or diesel car in Spain, the fuel going into your tank is going to change gradually.. 23/07/2026

King Charles and Queen Camilla are heading to Spain next year in the first royal state visit for nearly 40 yearsThe historic trip to Spain in 2027 follows the landmark Gibraltar agreement and comes at a moment when British-Spanish relations have rarely felt warmer It has been quite a week for British-Spanish relations. Spain lifted the World Cup on Sunday, with.. 22/07/2026

Old bathing jetty restored and reopened in Santiago de la RiberaThe 100-year-old original was destroyed in the heavy storms of 2019 Another of the historic bathing stations and jetties which marked the early years of tourism on the shore of the Mar Menor has been restored, following a joint project between the regional.. 22/07/2026

Stunning 2-bed apartment at Las Terrazas de La Torre through Simply Spanish Homes for €129,999Move-in-ready home at famous Roldán gold resort offers spectacular views, terrific facilities and excellent value A turn-key two-bedroom apartment at Las Terrazas de La Torre Golf Resort in Roldán has come onto the market with Simply.. 22/07/2026

Renfe strike could affect one of the busiest travel weekends of the summerThousands of passengers could see their journeys affected as train drivers and onboard staff prepare to walk out over concerns about faulty air conditioning Anyone planning to travel by train at the end of the month may want to keep an eye on their.. 22/07/2026

Murcia heatwave turns deadly with 22 fatalitiesOrange weather alerts remain in place across much of the Region of Murcia as the third summer heatwave takes hold The Region of Murcia is facing another intense spell of summer heat this week, with temperatures expected to climb well above 40°.. 22/07/2026

World-famous ice-cream brand opens in Los AlcázaresThe store in Los Alcázares is only the 8th RivaReno shop in Spain The latest new business to be welcomed by the town of Los Alcázares has now opened in Plaza 525, where RivaReno Gelato are bringing their Italian ice-creams to their second.. 22/07/2026

New mountain hostel and interpretation centre in the mountains of Jumilla nears completionThe Santa Ana hills are soon to be home to recently renovated mountain hostel The second phase of work has begun on a project to convert the former birdlife recovery centre in the mountains of Santa Ana near Jumilla into a mountain shelter and interpretation.. 22/07/2026

Date confirmed for this summer's 'Embrace the Mar Menor' human chainMore than 40 organisations are backing this year's event, with human chains planned at rivers, lakes and coastlines across Spain and around the world A total of 45 environmental organisations and community groups are behind this year's.. 22/07/2026

Spain moves closer to allowing nurses and physiotherapists prescribe medicinesThe proposed reforms would give nurses and physios in Spain powers previously reserved for doctors, dentists and podiatrists We’re heading into August when the powers that be in Spain usually start winding down for the summer, but this week.. 22/07/2026

Smoking ban approved on bar terraces, beaches and outdoor concerts in SpainSpain's biggest overhaul of smoking laws since 2010 is on the way but not everyone is convinced it will work We all knew it was coming, but few realised it would be so extreme and it’s dividing opinion up and down the country. Spain&rsquo.. 22/07/2026

The confetti has barely settled and Spain are already preparing to host the next World CupLess than 48 hours after Ferran Torres' extra-time winner against Argentina, all eyes are turning to 2030, when Spain co-hosts the tournament on home soil The celebrations are still going. Ferran Torres' 106th-minute goal against Argentina on.. 21/07/2026

Growing piles of washed-up seagrass on Murcia beaches fuel complaintsNew regulations mean councils need permission before moving washed-up seagrass, while the Murcia regional government says the build-up is creating safety concerns New restrictions on how washed-up Posidonia seagrass can be managed on beaches across..

Dust cloud triggers air quality alert across most of the Region of MurciaDust from North Africa has pushed pollution levels into the "unfavourable" category in Lorca, Caravaca, Jumilla and more As if the intense heat wasn't enough, residents across much of the Region of Murcia are now having to contend with.. 21/07/2026