MURCIA NORTH & NORTH WEST

Murcia unveils €14 million plan to modernise three health centresResidents in Alhama, Santomera and Yecla are set to benefit from larger health centres and new medical services over the next three years The Murcia regional government has approved a major €14 million investment programme aimed at expanding.. 21/05/2026

Hostel in Las Fuentes del Marqués almost ready to reopen after enlargement and improvementCaravaca continues to protect, preserve and promote the beauty spot just outside the city centre Work on the hostel located in the Las Fuentes del Marqués beauty spot just outside Caravaca de la Cruz is now entering its final stage, preparing the.. 19/05/2026

Murcia's Northwest Ring Road cuts traffic jams by more than half in first weeksNew figures show major improvements around Espinardo and the A-7 after long-awaited road fully opened in March Murcia’s long-awaited Northwest Ring Road is already making a noticeable difference for drivers across the metropolitan area, with new.. 15/05/2026

Bouncing back: Jumilla swimming pool getting ready for summer, rebuilding after fireJumilla’s popular summer pool complex has undergone a €66,000 makeover after fire damage left fencing and trees destroyed Jumilla’s open-air municipal summer swimming pools, located alongside Avenida de la Libertad (click here.. 13/05/2026

Murcia investigates local measles outbreak as several cases are confirmed in AlcantarillaHealth authorities have launched contact tracing measures after three cases were confirmed, including an unvaccinated 11-month-old baby The Regional Ministry of Health is investigating a measles outbreak in Alcantarilla after three cases were detected.. 12/05/2026

Man arrested in Jumilla for illegal hare poaching using hunting dogsThe man had previously been investigated for similar offences in Albacete A man from Jumilla has been investigated after being caught allegedly poaching hares during the closed season in a Guardia Civil operation targeting illegal hunting in the Region.. 11/05/2026

Valle de Ricote and Moratalla in full bloom with orange blossom and lavenderLocal town halls organise hikes, workshops, and food events to help people make the most of this special time of year Many people think of Murcia when it's time to plan their summer holidays. And it's easy to understand why the climate.. 29/04/2026

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

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 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

5 ways to enjoy a great day out in YeclaA historic town in the captivating countryside of northern Murcia with unique gastronomic, wine-making and fiesta traditions! Yecla is the northernmost municipality of the Region of Murcia, and its inland location means that it is often lower down the list..

One of the hardest decisions of your life??Placing a relative in a residence for the elderly can be traumatic, but DomusVi make it far easier with their guarantee of person-centred care The decision that an elderly relative or loved one is better off in a residence where they are constantly safe and..

Getting away from it all in the mountains of Sierra EspuñaThe “green heart” of the Region of Murcia is a must for lovers of the great outdoors all year round! The Regional Park of Sierra Espuña is one of the great natural treasures of the Region of Murcia, with its marvellous landscapes, innumerable..

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

Taster menu on a short walk in Caravaca de la Cruz for just 16 euros!Enjoy the city centre as you discover some of the favourite snacks of Caravaca! In 2025 the Town Hall of Caravaca de la Cruz has joined forces with local restaurants to launch a series of five easily affordable gastronomic routes in and around the city under..

Exciting ways to see the wildlife of the Region of Murcia!Where to see animals from whales to eagles in the Region of Murcia! Wild animals are all around is, of course, but so accustomed are we to small insects and birds that we rarely stop to remember that not so far away are some of the most fascinating and impressive..

Play boules at Hacienda Riquelme Golf Resort every TuesdayMake friends and play a gentle and fun sport with a great group of people at the Hacienda Riquelme Golf Resort in Murcia   Every Tuesday at 4pm, you can go along to play boules/petanque/petanca at the Pistes area next to the tennis courts of the.. 22/04/2025

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..

Vines, wines and travel: The very best wine tourism in the Region of MurciaTradition and precision lie at the heart of Murcia’s most celebrated wineries Discover the captivating charms of the Region of Murcia, where grape growing reigns supreme and the legacy of wine echoes through idyllic vineyards and cutting-edge.. 20/05/2024