MURCIA REGION

A hidden corner of Murcia has made National Geographic's list of Spain's most beautiful placesFrom a 19th century lighthouse to one of the Mediterranean's richest marine ecosystems, this Murcia beauty spot has it all Cabo de Palos on the Murcia coast has been named one of the 30 most beautiful places in Spain by National Geographic, with.. 01/04/2026

Murcia crowned Spain's laziest region as a third of residents admit to doing no exerciseA third of Murcianos over 16 do no exercise whatsoever in their leisure time, according to the latest INE survey The Region of Murcia has the highest proportion of inactive residents of any part of Spain, with 34.1% of people aged 16 and over doing.. 01/04/2026

Local and national bank holidays in the Region of Murcia this AprilAlongside Holy Thursday and Good Friday, towns including Ceutí, Jumilla, Murcia City, and Blanca have extra local holidays this April As today is April 1, it's a good time to take a look at the bank holiday days in the Region of Murcia.. 01/04/2026

Spain heats up for Semana Santa as temperatures head towards 30°CThe week gives way to sunshine and spring warmth just in time for the Easter getaway After a windy and unsettled start to Semana Santa, the weather across Spain is finally turning a corner, and it is looking much more like spring.   At the.. 01/04/2026

Murcia prepares for Easter traffic as hundreds of thousands hit the roadsTraffic controls, mobile radars, drones, and helicopters will be in place across the Region on the busiest days The Region of Murcia is expecting a very busy period on its roads as the second phase of the Easter traffic operation begins. Starting.. 01/04/2026

Murcia's gender violence figures stay among the highest in Spain as too many victims still stay silentJudges and campaigners are urging family and friends to speak up, as only 2.5% of cases are reported by those close to the victim The Region of Murcia remains among Spain’s hardest-hit areas for gender-based violence, even though the number of reports.. 01/04/2026

Not everyone is feeling Spain's jobs boom as in-work poverty remains highRecord employment masks deep inequalities, with women, young people and migrants still struggling to make ends meet Spain’s jobs market may be hitting record highs, but the reality for many workers tells a more complicated story.   As.. 01/04/2026

Maundy Thursday in Murcia: which shops, supermarkets and shopping centres are open?Good news for last-minute shoppers as most of Murcia's big names are open on Maundy Thursday Maundy Thursday falls on April 2 this year and along with Good Friday, it's one of two big holidays in the Region of Murcia during Holy Week. If you.. 01/04/2026

Murcia's public debt passes €14 billion as long-term pressures continueThe region now carries debt equal to 31.2% of its economy, one of the highest levels in Spain Public debt in the Region of Murcia has climbed past €14 billion for the first time. The latest figures from the Banco de España show it reached.. 01/04/2026

Caravaca park welcomes a new monument to Santa Teresa de JesúsA vindication of Gothic stone construction techniques in the Caravaca park of Mayrena The new public park of Mayrena in Caravaca de la Cruz is now adorned with a stone construction named “La Primera Morada” in tribute to one of the leading.. 01/04/2026

Free entry for children at Cehegín bullfight sparks fresh controversyFoundation warns of harm to minors as debate over tradition and attendance continues A planned bullfighting event in Cehegín this June has come under fire after it emerged that children under 12 will be allowed to attend for free, prompting criticism.. 31/03/2026

Easter 2026: Supermarket opening hours in Spain for Mercadona, Carrefour, Lidl, Aldi and DiaMercadona is shutting up shop throughout Spain as usual, but Carrefour is keeping its doors open wherever it legally can The big Easter weekend is nearly here and if you're planning your shopping around the public holidays, it's worth knowing.. 31/03/2026

Semana Santa thefts cost Spanish retailers €591 millionOil, perfumes, footwear and headphones are among the most stolen items as shop losses rise during the holiday period Spanish retailers are facing losses of up to €591 million during Semana Santa because of stock loss, according to a new retail theft.. 31/03/2026

Five Mar Menor beaches to get anti-jellyfish nets this summerThe nets will be installed from June to September and should keep jellyfish away while protecting local wildlife like seahorses And cue the anti-jellyfish net debate. Every year, residents around the Mar Menor weigh in on whether these nets are.. 31/03/2026

Spanish airport ground staff strike could hit 1.3 million Easter travellersAlicante, Málaga and Valencia are among the airports affected as workers walk out over pay disputes Anyone flying to or from Spain this Easter would be wise to double check their flight before setting off. Ground handling staff at 12 Spanish.. 31/03/2026

Excavations at San Esteban are already uncovering important details about Medieval MurciaArchaeologists have completed the first 11 of 59 planned digs, uncovering homes, patios, wells, and even a hidden stone safe Archaeologists working at the San Esteban site in the city of Murcia are beginning to uncover how people lived in the city.. 31/03/2026

Baby airlifted to Alicante after dog attack in AbanillaThe five-month-old was bitten on the head while in his stroller, and police are now searching for the animal’s owner A five-month-old baby remains in hospital after being attacked by a dog in Abanilla last Saturday, in an incident that has left.. 31/03/2026

Cartagena gives its submarine roundabout a fresh sea-inspired makeoverThe revamped entrance now features blue turf and more than 1,500 white daisies Cartagena has given one of its best-known entrances a new look, with the submarine roundabout on Paseo Alfonso XIII now transformed into a small seascape. The Cartagena Ayuntamiento.. 31/03/2026

International families are spending more time and money in MurciaAround 357,000 families from outside Spain visit the Region of Murcia each year, staying for nearly 10 days The Región de Murcia is continuing to grow as a destination for international family tourism, with recent figures showing a steady.. 31/03/2026

Official recognition for the Berber Pirate Raids fiestas of Los AlcázaresThe fiestas of Los Alcázares celebrate their 25th anniversary this Easter Week Just a couple of days before the start of the great annual Fiestas de las Incursions Berberiscas in Los Alcázares, during which the town centre is taken over.. 31/03/2026