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Murcia emerges as one of Spain's top performers for tourist spending in early 2026New research shows the region recorded the second highest growth in visitor spending in Spain in early 2026 Tourist spending in the Region of Murcia grew faster than almost anywhere else in Spain in the first four months of 2026. According to a new report.. 09/06/2026

From prison walls to the fairways of Mar Menor Golf: The long road back through musicAllan McCarthy opens up about recovery, second chances and how Murcia prison became the unlikely place where he formed his band Berlin90 Allan McCarthy's story is often told through extraordinary headlines about drugs, prison, a jailhouse.. 05/06/2026

Murcia boosts beach safety with 81 monitored beaches this summerCopla Plan will deploy nearly 300 staff and 140 surveillance points across the region’s coastline Murcia is stepping up beach safety this summer, with the Copla Plan set to monitor 81 beaches across the region’s eight coastal municipalities.. 05/06/2026

Sonic booms expected as military exercises take place over LorcaThe Town Hall has issued an alert ahead of Air and Space Force drills linked to training out of Albacete Air Base The Air and Space Force has warned the public about military training flights over the Lorca area that could lead to sonic booms being.. 05/06/2026

Princess Leonor awarded Gold Medal and named Adoptive Daughter of San JavierPrincess Leonor received a great reception in San Javier as they recognised her military training and the special connection with the Royal Family It's been a busy few weeks for Princess Leonor, who recently completed her parachute training.. 04/06/2026

Measles outbreak in Alcantarilla rises to 14 confirmed casesHealth authorities confirm 14 cases and say a further 29 are still under investigation as epidemiological teams search for the source of infection The current chain of infections is the largest recorded since 2010, when 96 cases were reported in.. 04/06/2026

Princess Leonor completes parachute training as her time in Murcia draws to a closePrincess Leonor has completed parachute training at Alcantarilla Air Base and received several civic honours, including the title of adopted daughter of San Javier Princess Leonor has completed her basic parachute training at the Méndez.. 03/06/2026

Murcia once again reports the highest property price increase in SpainLatest data shows second-hand properties in the Murcia Region continue to rise far above the national average Second-hand property prices in the Region of Murcia have risen more than anywhere else in Spain over the past year, according to the latest.. 03/06/2026

Major wildfire near Murcia City forces evacuations as more than 110 hectares burnFlames came within metres of homes in Los Garres as residents joined firefighters in efforts to protect properties A major wildfire broke out on Tuesday afternoon, May 2, in the protected Carrascoy-El Valle natural park near Los Garres, sending.. 03/06/2026

Murcia restaurants and bars struggle to find staff for the summer seasonEmployers warn they are being forced to recruit inexperienced workers and train them on the job to cope The hospitality sector in the Region of Murcia is heading into the summer season facing a growing shortage of qualified workers, as employers.. 27/05/2026

Police called to reports of a 'tiger' roaming rooftops in MurciaResidents in Molina de Segura contacted police after spotting what they believed was a dangerous animal roaming across rooftops Residents in the town of Molina de Segura got quite a fright this week after several people became convinced there was.. 27/05/2026

Four Iberian lynx kittens born in the wild in the Highlands of LorcaThe litter is the third ever recorded from a female released in the Region of Murcia The Highlands of Lorca have welcomed four new Iberian lynx kittens into the world, with conservationists confirming the birth of the latest litter from one of the.. 27/05/2026

Move over Silicon Valley: A Murcia startup is at the heart of the AI boomFreepik has rebranded under the name of Murcia-based AI startup Magnific following its acquisition Two local lads from Murcia are taking the world by storm. Javi López and Emilio Nicolás founded Magnific, an AI tool that improves.. 26/05/2026

Lorca prepares for scorching summer as street awnings go upGround temperatures can be reduced by 15ºC under the awnings of Lorca! Although it’s still May the daytime temperatures in the Region of Murcia are reaching well into the 30s this week, and in response the Town Hall of Lorca has confirmed that.. 26/05/2026

Rental prices keep climbing across Murcia and Cartagena as prices approach record levelsLatest figures show rents in Murcia are up 6.6% on last year, matching previous peak levels seen in 2025 Rental prices across the Region of Murcia continue to rise, which is bad news for those trying to save for a mortgage deposit and get onto.. 25/05/2026

The beaches of Lorca prepare for summer!Beach cleaning and the preparation of facilities along the coast near Calnegre The municipality of Lorca is the second largest in Spain, covering an area well in excess of 1,650 square kilometres, and while that includes the historic city itself and a.. 22/05/2026

Improvements imminent on coast road from Mazarrón to Águilas1.2 million euros for resurfacing and other work on the road to Ramonete and Cañada de Gallego A budget of precisely 1,210,971 euros has been agreed for plans to repair and improve the old road along the coast between the municipalities of Lorca.. 19/05/2026

New nocturnal illumination for Lorca castleThe complete extent of the old defensive wall now stands out over Lorca during the hours of darkness Lorca castle has unveiled a new LED illumination system which has transformed the image of the “Fortress of the Sun” by night, shedding light.. 15/05/2026

Valle de Ricote and Moratalla in full bloom with orange blossom and lavenderLocal town halls organise hikes, workshops, and food events to help people make the most of this special time of year Many people think of Murcia when it's time to plan their summer holidays. And it's easy to understand why the climate.. 29/04/2026

What is Bimi, the Asian 'super veg' taking over Murcia's fields?The Region now supplies most of Europe's demand thanks to its climate and farming expertise Bimi is a hybrid vegetable that combines broccoli and Chinese kale. In recent years, it has moved from being a relatively unknown crop to something.. 24/04/2026

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