MURCIA NEWS

New viewing area for landmark geological site in CaravacaThe Barranco del Gredero contains evidence of the meteor which caused the mass extinction of the dinosaurs The Town Hall of Caravaca has created a viewing point in the gully of the Barranco del Gredero, one of the most important locations for the study.. 03/09/2026

Weather warnings for heavy rains and storms in parts of MurciaStorms are expected between 2pm and 8pm on Wednesday September 2 Rain and storms are set to return to the Region of Murcia this Wednesday September 2, with Aemet issuing a yellow weather alert for parts of the Northwest.   The warning covers.. 01/09/2026

Santomera archaeological site reveals centuries of hidden historyNew discoveries at the Sierra de Balumba site reveal how the strategic hilltop was used from the Bronze Age through to the Andalusian period A hilltop in Santomera has been revealing its secrets this summer, with archaeologists uncovering evidence.. 01/09/2026

Murcia beer named best in its class at World Beer AwardsThe Murcia-brewed lager was created to mark the company's 60th anniversary A beer brewed in Murcia has been named the best in the world in its category, after Estrella de Levante's Reserva 60 picked up the title of best Dortmunder-style beer.. 28/08/2026

Rapid response from firefighters stops Bullas blaze reaching homesAcross Spain, more than 262,000 hectares have been burned by wildfires so far this year Quick action from emergency crews has stopped an agricultural fire that broke out on Thursday afternoon near Castellar Castle in the El Llano de Bullas area, Bullas.. 28/08/2026

Boeing 747 abandoned at Valencia Airport for 18 years could finally be on its way outThe huge cargo aircraft was owned by a businessman from Yecla, Murcia, and has been sitting at Manises since 2008 For 18 years, a huge Boeing 747 has been sitting at Valencia Airport, and now there could finally be an end in sight for the abandoned.. 26/08/2026

Wine-soaked fun in the sun as Jumilla fiestas culminate in the Cabalgata del Vino!Jumilla celebrates the grape-picking season in its own inimitable way The annual August Fiestas de la Vendimia in Jumilla, which are held to coincide with the beginning of the grape-picking season, reached its climax on Saturday as crowds of thousands.. 25/08/2026

Works contracted awarded to reopen the path to Mula castleProgress continues to be made towards reopening the Castillo de los Vélez to the public Little by little, the Town Hall of Mula is progressing towards the aim of making the historic Castillo de los Vélez accessible to visitors, having worked.. 24/08/2026

This is where the DGT has cameras to make sure you are wearing your seatbeltWearing a seatbelt is one of the easiest ways to increase road safety The European Automobile Associations (AEA) have made public a list of traffic cameras used by the Directorate General of Traffic (DGT) in Spain to catch people who do not wear.. 16/04/2026

Floracion peach blossoms in Cieza this spring: When is the best time to go?Witness the magic of the Cieza peach trees in bloom this year Every spring, the fields around Cieza in Spain’s Region of Murcia celebrate an unparalleled spectacle of nature – the floración, or the flowering of the blossoms on the.. 21/01/2025

Yecla fiestas awarded International Tourist Interest statusThe December fiestas in Yecla are renowned for the atmosphere, the enthusiasm and the sounds and smells of gunfire! Although not much was made of it at the time, congratulations are due to the tourism staff at the Town Hall of Yecla and to the town itself..

New branch of pilgrimage routes to Caravaca begins in the Alicante town of Granja de RocamoraUlea and Abanilla are also added to the itinerary as places where fragments of the True Cross are venerated As preparations continue for the Holy Jubilee Year in Caravaca de la Cruz in 2024 it has been announced that a new branch of the pilgrimage and.. 06/11/2023

Ascent of the Collado de la Cruz in Caravaca signalled to attract cycling touristsA stage of the Vuelta a España finishes on the Collado de la Cruz on September 3 The road which climbs to the Collado de la Cruz in Caravaca, a popular one with cyclists and the finishing point of the Tour of Spain stage which ends in Caravaca.. 29/08/2023

5 great guided tours in the Costa Calida this spring and early summerFrom embroidery to medieval castles, from wineries to railway engineering, just some of the fascinating visits on offer in the Region of Murcia With the lifting of pandemic restrictions there has been a huge resurgence of interest in joining guided tours..

The legend of the Cueva de los Encantados and the night of San Juan in Jumilla Two legends involving men named Bernardo in the municipality of Jumilla As Midsummer Day and the celebrations of San Juan (23rd June) approach, old legends are revived throughout Spain in association with these magical nights, and one of them concerns..

The streets of Jumilla flow red with wine as thousands are soaked in the annual Cabalgata70,000 litres of wine werepoured over and into the thousands who enjoyed this crazy event (Click here to see the full photo gallery / Haga clic aquí para ver la galería de fotos completa)  Jumilla held its annual Cabalgata.. 20/08/2018