REGION OF MURCIA, ALL MURCIA NEWS

Heavy rain batters Murcia as storm alerts remain in placeStorm Gabrielle brings flooding, rescues, and widespread disruption - with more downpours forecast today People across the Region of Murcia are waking up to grey skies and flood warnings, as authorities continue to monitor the impact of torrential rainfall.. 30/09/2025

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

Murcia weather forecast Sept 29-Oct 2: Ex-hurricane Gabrielle brings heavy rain and storms before clearingA wet and thundery start to the week before sunshine begins to return midweek After a spell of mixed weather and unsettled skies, The Region of Murcia faces a stormy start to the week with showers and thunderstorms on the cards, particularly inland and.. 29/09/2025

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

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

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

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

Airline changes: new routes launched and axed in SpainRyanair, Iberia, Delta and more adjust timetables in Spain with both losses and exciting new destinations The world of air travel never stands still for very long. Airlines regularly review their timetables, opening new routes, axing unprofitable.. 23/09/2025

Win free tickets to watch La Manga European Senior Masters Championship with Murcia TodayLegendary Ryder Cup stars set to compete at La Manga Club this November 6-9, 2025 Golf fans in the Region of Murcia are in for a real treat this autumn as the European Senior Masters Championship returns to La Manga Club from November 6 to 9, 2025.. 19/09/2025

Crackdown on illegal holiday lets sweeps SpainThousands of tourist apartments pulled offline in bid to boost housing supply A sweeping effort is underway across Spain to combat illegal tourist rentals, as the Ministry of Housing and Urban Agenda (MIVAU) has ordered more than 53,800 non-compliant.. 19/09/2025

Spain faces record wildfire devastation with more than 340,000 hectares scorchedThousands of fires, including many large blazes, have damaged forests, farmland, and countryside across the country As Spain nears the close of one of its toughest wildfire seasons in recent memory, the scale of destruction is staggering. By September.. 19/09/2025