MURCIA REGION

Restoration continues at the Convent Church of San José in CaravacaThe splendid church and convent were founded in Caravaca by Santa Teresa de Jesús 450 years ago The Town Hall of Caravaca de la Cruz, with support from the regional government of Murcia, continues to do its utmost to elevate the tourism potential.. 16/02/2026

Missing Murcia woman tells of 22 months of captivity and terrorEscaped victim describes beatings, threats and psychological control as neighbour recalls the night she fled A 38-year-old woman who says she was held captive for nearly two years in a rural property in San José de la Vega, Murcia, has described her..

Finally, Murcia's weather takes a turn for the better: Weekly forecast February 16-19The wind is forecast to ease off, at long last, bringing sunny skies and a rise in temperatures Murcia weather forecast, Wednesday February 18   After pretty much a full month of weather warnings from the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet.. 16/02/2026

Spain unveils €23 billion fund to tackle the housing crisisThe money will be used to build 15,000 homes throughout Spain each year President of the Government Pedro Sánchez has announced a major new fund designed to pump billions into Spain's struggling housing market and help bring down soaring.. 16/02/2026

Fire in Cabo Tiñoso brought under control after burning nearly 100 hectaresEmergency teams brought the fire under control, but not before 80 caravans had to be evacuated and two hikers rescued The forest fire that broke out on Saturday evening, February 14, in Cabo Tiñoso, Cartagena, is now under control after.. 16/02/2026

Murcia to oppose the national plan to declare European eels endangeredMurcia pushes back on eel protections to support local fishing in the Mar Menor The story of the European eel in the Mar Menor has been developing over the past few months. In January, environmental groups ANSE and WWF released 70 tagged eels back.. 16/02/2026

2-bedroom apartment for sale at Terrazas de la Torre Golf Resort, Murcia for just €124,999 from Simply Spanish HomesThis first-floor property at Las Terrazas de la Torre features a renovated kitchen and fitted wardrobes throughout A first-floor apartment at Las Terrazas de la Torre Golf Resort in Murcia is on the market for just €124,999 through Simply Spanish.. 16/02/2026

Murcia housing prices surge by more than 30% in coastal areasSan Javier, San Pedro and Los Alcázares have seen some of the sharpest increase in the last few months Housing prices in the Region of Murcia continue to climb month by month and are now less than €100 per square metre below what they.. 16/02/2026

Free guided tours of Lorca in SpanishTuesday afternoon visits to the most outstanding monuments in the historic city of Lorca If you speak enough Spanish then one of the best ways of starting to learn about the old city centre of Lorca is to book yourself in on one of the free tours offered on..

Los Narejos shopping centre gets a second life as the new Mar Menor Leisure CentreAfter years of neglect, the former Las Velas centre is being transformed and will reopen this summer with six cinemas, outdoor terraces and fresh energy There’s finally light at the end of the tunnel for Los Narejos’ once bustling shopping.. 16/02/2026

Murcia will reduce class sizes for children starting Primary school in SeptemberClass sizes will drop from 25 to 22, giving teachers more time to support each child from the start Starting next September 2026/2027, children in Murcia who are beginning the first year of Primary school will be in slightly smaller classes. The.. 16/02/2026

Discover Murcia's latest historical attraction: An underground car park with views of the medieval city wallA new glass enclosure reveals Murcia’s 12th‑century La Muralla del Sol while protecting it for future generations Visitors parking in the Glorieta de España in Murcia might soon find themselves face‑to‑face with a stunning piece of.. 16/02/2026

Lorca brings in earlier bin collection times in winter following concerns from elderly residentsThe new rules will allow rubbish to be put out from 5.30pm throughout Lorca during the colder months Lorca City Council is making progress in drafting a new General Ordinance on Street Cleaning and Municipal Waste Management, which will replace and.. 16/02/2026

Spain's minimum wage set to rise 3.1% to €1,221 per month as government signs off on increaseThe pay increase will be backdated to the start of the year for minimum wage earners across Spain   We’re already half way through February but the news Spain’s minimum wage earners have been waiting for is finally here. On Monday February..

Lorca's fibromyalgia association celebrates brighter future with renewed town supportAyuntamiento renews AFILOR’s lease on its larger La Viña headquarters, giving stability and space for vital therapies and support The Lorca Association of Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue (AFILOR) has taken what its president, Antonia Robles.. 16/02/2026

IN PHOTOS: Winds continue to cause destruction across the Region of Murcia as speeds top 100kmhHundreds of incidents have been reported this Saturday, with one man even losing his life after falling into a swollen river   The Spanish State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) had warned that powerful winds would sweep across the Region this.. 14/02/2026

High prices push tourists to rethink Spain holidays despite record takingsShorter stays and rising costs signal a shift in travel habits at home and abroad Spain’s tourism industry may be breaking revenue records, but new figures suggest the sector’s golden goose might be losing a little of its shine as high prices.. 13/02/2026

Wetherspoon opens first Spanish pub at Alicante Airport with full English breakfasts and pints of GuinnessThe British chain's European debut features a smoking terrace and menu blending home favourites with Spanish dishes British pub giant Wetherspoon opened its first ever outlet in Spain on Monday morning, February 9, bringing full English breakfasts..

Asteroid set to smash into the Moon in biggest impact humanity has ever witnessedThe December 2032 collision will release a force greater than any nuclear explosion on Earth Mark your calendars for a once-in-a-lifetime event on December 22, 2032. That's the day a massive asteroid is expected to slam into the Moon in what scientists..

Mazarrón Town Hall to launch petition for 24/7 A&E services in Puerto de MazarrónEfforts continue to improve health care in the municipality of Mazarrón The Murcia regional health service has been coming in for some stick lately, with doctors and other medical staff threatening strikes, patients being reassigned to new GPs.. 13/02/2026