REGION OF MURCIA, REGION OF MURCIA NEWS

Spanish house prices keep climbing as demand outpaces supplyAverage prices up yet again in September, driven by easier mortgages and shortage of homes Anyone looking to buy a home in Spain will know it’s far from easy at the moment. September has seen prices continue their relentless rise, with a year-on.. 30/09/2025

The best young Spanish wine is from Murcia and only €7 a bottle“Energetic and complex” red from Jumilla proves a favourite among experts and ordinary wine enthusiasts The people have spoken, and not just the experts: according to the thousands of readers of the Guía Vinos Gourmets (gourmet.. 30/09/2025

Spooky Halloween events, Sunday lunches, €10 meal deals and lots more at La PalmeraWhether you’re after a cosy Sunday roast, a midweek treat or a night of music and laughter, La Palmera Bar & Grill has it all Summer has officially given way to autumn, even if the Murcia weather hasn’t got the memo yet. As the days.. 29/09/2025

A day out with a difference in El Portús: kayakking followed by relaxation at the campsiteActive tourism blends seamlessly with winding down by the pool in this hidden bay on the coastline of Cartagena El Portús is one of those places it’s easy to miss on a visit to the coast of the Region of Murcia – well set back from the main..

Spain lifts ban on blood donations from people who lived in the UK from 1980-1996Certain UK residents were prevented from donating blood in Spain for more than 25 years because of ‘mad cow’ disease For more than 25 years, people who lived in the UK between 1980 and 1996 were not allowed to donate blood in Spain because.. 26/09/2025

Do you live in the happiest place in Spain?Towns and cities across Spain battle it out to see who will be crowned the country's happiest region The sunshine and good vibes just keep pouring in from Andalucía, which now shines brighter than ever as Málaga claims the top spot.. 26/09/2025

Caravaca's Museo de la Fiesta unveils immersive 360 degree experienceVisitors can experience the origins of the Fiestas de la Cruz as part of the World Tourism Day celebrations in Caravaca de la Cruz The Caravaca Museo de la Fiesta (Festival Museum) has unveiled a new immersive room that takes visitors on a journey.. 26/09/2025

Rediscover the joy of sound with Audiomed hearing specialists in MurciaYour independent hearing centre in Murcia, offering honest and personalised hearing care Hearing loss can creep up gradually, often without us noticing it until conversations become harder, background noise more confusing and everyday life a little..

Cloudy but warming up: Murcia weather forecast September 25-28The storm forecast to hit parts of Spain at the weekend should miss the Region of Murcia Average temperatures expected on Saturday   Hurricane Gabrielle, currently sitting way out in the Atlantic, is expected to begin heading towards Spain.. 25/09/2025

Raining euros in San Javier as locals scramble for unexpected windfallA gust of wind sends banknotes flying and locals chasing their luck on Avenida Aviación Española It’s not every day you spot real money skittering along the road and swirling across the pavement, but that’s exactly what happened.. 25/09/2025

Yecla Fiestas de la Virgen declared a Festival of International Tourist InterestThe centuries-old celebration in Yecla joins Spain’s most prestigious fiestas with international recognition The mayor of Yecla, Maria Remedios Lajara, has officially received the diploma declaring the town’s Fiestas de la Virgen in honour.. 25/09/2025

The Ricote Valley, a natural paradise in the Region of MurciaA host of reasons to take a trip to this hidden valley just half an hour from the city of Murcia The Ricote Valley, with its green countryside and naturally isolated location, is in the heart of the Region of Murcia and is also sometimes referred to as the..

This is how you can 'travel' to the moon with NASA's Artemis II missionNASA has invited the public to have their names travel aboard the Orion spacecraft on the first crewed Artemis II mission NASA is offering an extraordinary opportunity for anyone who has ever dreamed of space travel, even if getting there in person.. 24/09/2025

Mercadona set to buy over 11,000 tonnes of Murcia grapes in 2025Grape sales in the Region of Murcia get a boost from the beloved midnight tradition Mercadona is upping its grape purchases from the Region of Murcia for 2025, with plans to buy more than 11,000 tonnes - that’s nearly a 10% rise on last year and.. 24/09/2025

Housing prices in Murcia reach highest level since 2012Both sales and rental markets continue to rise, with coastal areas driving growth in the Region of Murcia Housing demand across the Region of Murcia shows no signs of slowing down, with prices continuing to climb steadily. The Ministry of Housing.. 24/09/2025

Two out of ten road deaths in Murcia involve pedestriansIn the last decade, 3,500 pedestrians have been killed in traffic accidents across Spain Pedestrians remain one of the most vulnerable groups on Spanish roads and in the Region of Murcia the figures are especially sobering. Almost two out of every.. 24/09/2025

Region of Murcia climbs to number two spot in modest Spanish building boomHousing demand and tourism investment are driving a surge that secures Murcia one of the top positions in Spain’s building sector The Region of Murcia is proving once again that construction is one of its key economic engines. New figures from.. 24/09/2025

Registration open for 4th quarter Torre Activa programme for young teenagers in Los AlcázaresFree activities for 12- to 16-year-olds in a safe environment in Los Alcázares The Town Hall department of Youth has announced the programme of free activities for 12-to 16-year-olds for the last three months of 2025, with the “Torre Activa.. 23/09/2025

Iron Maiden return to the Region of Murcia in 2026The legendary British band will headline the next edition of Rock Imperium in Cartagena Two years after their last visit, Iron Maiden are set to return to the Region of Murcia. Widely regarded as one of the greatest heavy metal bands of all time.. 23/09/2025

Spain will offer free condoms to younger people as STI cases riseThe Ministry of Health in Spain is also working to ensure that abortion is guaranteed within the National Health System After more than three years of discussions, Spain’s Minister for Health Mónica García announced on Monday September.. 23/09/2025