MURCIA NEWS

Murcia captures British hearts as tourism from the UK surgesThe number of UK visitors travelling to the Region of Murcia has grown by 62% this year The love affair between Britain and the Region of Murcia is reaching new heights, with British tourist arrivals soaring by a whopping 62% during the first four.. 30/06/2025

Scientists uncover the incredible history of the Mazarrón Phoenician shipsInvestigators studying the remains of the ancient ship have made some exciting new discoveries about how Phoenician engineers built the vessels Recent discoveries surrounding the ancient Phoenician shipwreck known as Mazarrón II have shed.. 30/06/2025

Beekeepers busted for selling unsafe honey in CiezaThree tonnes of low quality and industrial honey and by-products seized was found to be unfit for human consumption The Guardia Civil environmental protection service (Seprona) has shut down two places that were selling honey in Cieza for alleged.. 30/06/2025

Heatwave continues in Murcia with 39-degree temperatures: Weekly weather forecast June 30-July 3More sunny and very hot weather conditions in the Region of Murcia this week according to the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) Maximum temperatures in Murcia, Monday June 30   Spain has been experiencing extremely high and even dangerous.. 30/06/2025

4 Irishmen arrested in Spain drug bust: Gang was smuggling cocaine to UK and Ireland inside industrial machineryPolice seized 84 kilos of cocaine hidden in an industrial drill and arrested four Irish nationals on the Costa Blanca A gang of drug traffickers operating out of the Orihuela Costa and San Miguel de Salinas area of Alicante province has been dealt.. 30/06/2025

Free aquagym, yoga and pilates classes return to Cartagena beaches this July and August!See dates and times for fitness classes on beaches from La Manga to Isla Plana all this summer Following on from the hugely successful beach sports and fitness programme in Cartagena last summer, the City Council has decided to repeat the popular.. 30/06/2025

Pilar de la Horadada AP-7 tunnel fails to reopen as plannedThe vital motorway tunnel linking Orihuela Costa with Murcia will remain closed ‘until further notice’ Much to the relief of thousands of motorists, the Ministry of Transport delivered the good news last week that the AP-7 tunnel in Pilar.. 30/06/2025

Mercadona switches to summer and Sunday opening hours across SpainSpain’s favourite supermarket is extending its opening hours at nearly 300 stores We know it’s only the one day but let’s face it: supermarket winter hours, particularly Sunday closures, can be a bit of a pain, especially for holidaymakers..

Passengers could soon be allowed TWO carry-ons if EU proposal is passedThe EU Parliament has backed demands that all passengers be allowed bring 7kg hand luggage for free European travellers could soon get the right to bring a 7kg carry-on bag on flights without paying extra fees, after parliamentarians from the transport.. 27/06/2025

Boost for Los Alcázares tourism as Punta Calera hotel reopens after 15 yearsThe building, which has been closed for over 15 years, is now set to revitalise Punta Calera commercial area Los Alcázares Town Hall is celebrating the reopening of the new Aparthotel Punta Calera, in the commercial area of the district.. 27/06/2025

Águilas volunteers rewarded with bench made using plastic they collected from the seaStreet furniture is one of 16 created as part of Coca-Cola’s Mares Circulares project to mitigate the effects of plastic pollution A public bench, made with plastic waste collected from the sea, has been presented to Águilas Town Hall.. 27/06/2025

Spain provisionally suspends multi-million euro fine imposed on RyanairLast year, the consumer watchdog in Spain fined 5 airlines €179 million over ‘abusive’ policies The High Court in Spain has agreed to temporarily suspend the multimillion-euro fines imposed by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs on Ryanair.. 27/06/2025

Free fitness classes on San Javier beaches this summerMorning classes resume on the shores of the Mar Menor this July and August Summer fitness fans can get their workout fix with free morning classes returning to San Javier's popular beaches. The initiative offers sessions at several scenic locations.. 27/06/2025

Spain's top court backs Amnesty Law despite huge public oppositionThe ruling could see hundreds of Catalan separatists pardoned for serious crimes Spain's Constitutional Court has delivered a landmark ruling that upholds the controversial Amnesty Law for Catalan separatists, removing the final legal barrier to.. 27/06/2025

Two women injured in Lo Pagán bar explosion die in hospitalSan Pedro del Pinatar mourns the victims of the suspected arson at Casa Javi bar with a minute’s silence   The two women who were critically injured in the explosion at Casa Javi bar in Lo Pagán have died in hospital.  .. 27/06/2025

FAST launch a new initiative to help first responders and emergency services which could save your lifeFAST’s first responders have initiate their ‘Red Folder Project’, which could save time and possibly lives in cases of medical emergency call-outs Camposol’s FAST organisation, which provides the urbanisation with a medical.. 27/06/2025

Lorca public swimming pools open for summer on July 1Swimming classes and aqua aerobics will be held at La Parroquia and Zarcilla de Ramos The municipal swimming pools in La Parroquia and Zarcilla de Ramos are set to open next Tuesday July 1, officially launching the summer season in Lorca. Both pools.. 26/06/2025

Mar Menor cracks down on unlicensed boats, illegal jetskis and dodgy rentalsIn the last week alone, 32 separate incidents regarding thefts, incorrect paperwork and irresponsible anchoring in the Mar Menor were reported The summer season has barely started in the Mar Menor, but officials are already dealing with a long list.. 26/06/2025

Summer markets return to La Torre Golf Resort for July and AugustLive music, food trucks, shopping and more, every week this summer   This Wednesday July 2 sees the return of the summer markets to La Torre Golf Resort, which are being held twice a week throughout the months of July and August.  .. 25/06/2025

New energy label for mobiles and tablets aims to cut waste and help shoppers choose better EU-wide scheme highlights energy efficiency, durability and repairability to encourage longer-lasting tech A new energy label is now required on all mobile phones and tablets sold across Spain and the European Union. The label is designed to make it.. 25/06/2025