MURCIA NEWS

Caravaca is beautifying the gardens around the Templete monumentThe city of Caravaca prepares for the annual fiestas and the Running of the Wine Horses in early May The “Templete”, a kind of elaborate historic pergola building in Caravaca de la Cruz, is one of the city’s most iconic monuments and.. 19/03/2026

Murcia will have front row seats to the spectacular Trio of Eclipses beginning this AugustYecla and Águilas are expected to offer some of the best views of this once-in-a-lifetime celestial spectacle The entire world is gearing up for the once-in-a-lifetime Trio of Eclipses (Tri-E) that is headed our way over the next few years.. 19/03/2026

Águilas announces events commemorating the centenary of actor Paco RabalThe most famous son of Águilas returned to Calabardina in the latter years of his life Paco Rabal, an internationally renowned actor who is probably the most famous son of Águilas, would have been 100 years old on 8th March this year, and.. 19/03/2026

Jumilla opens long-awaited caravan parking areaThe new site includes water, electricity and essential services in place and 24-hour access Jumilla has officially opened its new caravan parking area, responding to the steady rise in caravan travel across the Region. Although the site itself.. 18/03/2026

Two Murcia roads named among Spain's most dangerousN-301 and AP-7 stretches in the spotlight in new national accident risk report Two stretches of road in the Region of Murcia have once again been ranked among the most dangerous in Spain, according to a new study by the European Automobile Association.. 17/03/2026

Murcia's northwest ring road to fully open next week after years of constructionFinal 7.6km stretch will complete the bypass linking the A-30 and A-7 and help ease heavy traffic around the city Drivers in the Region of Murcia will soon see the long-awaited completion of a major road project designed to reduce congestion around the.. 17/03/2026

Two starving dogs dumped from car boot in Caravaca de la CruzThe two puppies were found on the outskirts of Caravaca in a condition vets described as life-threatening Three people have been charged with crimes against animals following an investigation by the Guardia Civil in Caravaca de la Cruz, after two.. 12/03/2026

217,000 euros for embroidery training to bolster the tradition of Wine Horse decoration in CaravacaThe magnificent embroidered shawls which decorate the horses contribute to the Caballos del Vino being an UNESCO event of Intangible Cultural Heritage There are now under 2 months before the annual Fiestas de la Cruz in Caravaca, where the undoubted stars.. 09/03/2026

Caravaca recovers 14th century stonework coat of armsThe heralding carving is believed to have come from the Torre de las Toscas in the castle of Caravaca The Town Hall of Caravaca de la Cruz is proud to announce that it has been presented with a heraldic coat of arms made of stone, believed to have been.. 06/03/2026

Bryan Adams to return to Murcia on November 6Tickets for the concert in Murcia will go on sale in early March Canadian star Bryan Adams is returning to the city of Murcia for another concert on 6th November following a few sell-out dates at the Palacio de Deportes (click for map) in recent years.. 02/03/2026

Tickets now on sale for the Noches de Camino music festival in Caravaca in JuneA wide range of artists such as David Bisbal and Ana Torroja head the bill at the biggest summer event in the north-west of Murcia Although its’ being held for only the third time this year the “Noches del Camino” music festival in Caravaca.. 02/03/2026

Jumilla presents Semana Santa 2026 posterThe Easter processions began over 600 years ago in Jumilla! The official poster promoting the events during Easter Week in Jumilla, which have been awarded International Tourist Interest status in recognition of their deep-rotted traditions and the feeling.. 21/01/2026

Jumilla already preparing for August fiestas!Posters and leaflets are on display this week at the huge FITUR tourism fair in Madrid As we grit our teeth (if not the roads!) and put up with the cold of January throughout Spain, in Jumilla this week they’re already looking forward to the month.. 21/01/2026

Holy Jubilee Year begins in Cehegín on July 25The Jubilee celebrates the 300th anniversary of the arrival of the figure of the Virgen de las Maravillas in Cehegín On 25th July 2025 a year-long Holy Jubilee Year begins in the town of Cehegín in the north-west of the Region of Murcia.. 10/07/2025

Temporary respite breaks offer elderly residents professional and personal support at DomusVi Ciudad de MurciaDomusVi Ciudad de Murcia, a home from home with wellbeing guaranteed from the very first day Caring for an elderly relative, neighbour or friend is a great test of the dedication of those upon whom the duty falls, and often they become so engrossed with the..

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..

Innovation and technological in care for the elderly at DomusVi Ciudad de Murcia residence in MurciaVirtual reality goggles replace pharmacological therapy in stimulating the minds and emotions of the elderly DomusVi is one of the largest care providers for the elderly in Spain, and in all of its hundreds of residences and day care centres, including..

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.. 26/04/2024

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