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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.. 03/04/2026

Spainfully Honest: Behind the podcast for people living in or moving to SpainTwo Murcia-based expats host this podcast that is gaining attention for its honest and balanced conversations about life in Spain A new podcast, Spainfully Honest, hosted by two long-time residents, Catherine and Paul, is gaining a loyal following.. 03/04/2026

Nearly 80,000 cars recalled in Spain over potential fire riskPeugeot, Citroën, Opel, Fiat and several other brands are affected and the fault covers models built between 2023 and 2026 Owners of certain Peugeot, Citroën, DS Automobiles, Opel, Vauxhall, Lancia, Alfa Romeo, Jeep and Fiat vehicles in.. 03/04/2026

Warmer spring weather means the mosquitoes are back in the Region of MurciaMurcia town councils are out in force, treating public areas as a preventative measure and advising how some simple steps at home can help The sun is finally shining and spring is in the air but that usually means mosquitoes are starting to appear.. 03/04/2026

Your flight rights explained as Middle East fuel crisis triggers cancellations in Spain and across EuropeSpanish airline Volotea has already axed dozens of routes because of rising fuel costs and more are likely to follow The fallout from the Middle East conflict is starting to affect flights that have nothing to do with the war itself. While cancellations.. 03/04/2026

The cost of renting continues to rise in Murcia and is now higher than buying in some areasFour towns have now passed nine euros per square metre, with La Manga reaching over ten The latest figures from Idealista show that, on average, rents in the region went up by 9% in February compared with last year, reaching €9.10 per square.. 03/04/2026

Seve Ballesteros' 18-hole golf course in Murcia set to reopen after nearly a decadeLa Peraleja golf course is preparing to welcome players again this summer, with bookings expected to open towards the end of June A golf course in the Region of Murcia that many people had written off is now getting ready to reopen, with plans.. 03/04/2026

Settled skies and a gentle warm-up: Murcia weekend weather forecast April 2-5Plenty of spring sunshine, light breezes, and steadily rising temperatures across the region for Semana Santa As Semana Santa reaches its peak, Murcia is set to enjoy calm and settled weather right through the Easter weekend. Clouds will drift by occasionally.. 02/04/2026

Bird flu lockdown lifted across most of Murcia as disease incidence fallsNearly three months have passed since the last outbreak in Spain, prompting the Ministry of Agriculture to ease the restrictions Outdoor poultry farming has resumed across most of the Region of Murcia after the Ministry of Agriculture lifted the bird.. 02/04/2026

Enrique Roca Stadium set for exciting VIP expansion and upgradesPart of the stadium will be turned into a modern VIP area with more seats and better facilities Real Murcia's home, Enrique Roca Stadium, has been a fixture in Murcia city since it opened in 2006, but for many years it saw little investment.. 02/04/2026

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

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

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

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

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

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