MURCIA NEWS

Bars and restaurants in Spain must close terraces during heatwaves under new rulesThe Spain-wide regulations stipulate that terraces can stay open if bars have cooling systems in place If you've ever tried to grab a drink on a bar terrace during a Spanish heatwave, you'll know it's not always the most comfortable experience.. 01/05/2026

Spain's mandatory V16 beacon is being ignored in 83% of breakdownsEight out of ten breakdowns in Spain happen without the device that's been compulsory since January Possibly the most controversial piece of motoring kit the Spanish authorities have ever introduced, the V16 emergency lights are still causing.. 01/05/2026

Spain moves to ease airport queues as new EU border system causes delaysOperational tweaks introduced as British travellers face long waits at passport control Passengers arriving in Spain, particularly from the UK, have been facing lengthy delays at passport control following the rollout of the EU’s new Entry/Exit.. 01/05/2026

Why May 1 is a public holiday in SpainLabour Day is marked nationwide with a long history of workers’ rights, protest and a welcome day off May 1 is one of the most important dates in the Spanish work calendar, and this year it falls on a Friday, creating a long weekend for many people.. 01/05/2026

Your essential guide to every aircraft flying at the San Javier Air Festival this weekendFrom Eurofighters to night-time pyrotechnics, here's who's who in the skies over the Mar Menor The skies above Santiago de la Ribera are about to get very busy indeed. The San Javier International Air Festival runs from May 1 to 3 this year.. 01/05/2026

Sinkhole prompts emergency works on El Portús seafront to stop erosion and protect homesFollowing storm damage, erosion at El Portús has continued to worsen, leading to a sinkhole and prompting emergency works along the seafront The local council in Cartagena is moving forward with emergency repairs in El Portús, where.. 01/05/2026

Amazon Prime Day 2026 lands early in Spain with huge deals just around the cornerPrime members in Spain can expect exclusive deals, rapid deliveries and massive savings Amazon has just confirmed that Prime Day 2026 is landing in June, giving bargain hunters in Spain a head start on one of the biggest shopping events of the year.. 01/05/2026

Storm-damaged Mazarrón beaches get an urgent makeoverPuerto and Rihuete beaches are being restored after a series of storms earlier this year Mazarrón Town Council, working alongside the Murcia Coastal Authority, has launched an urgent action plan to restore two of the town's most popular.. 01/05/2026

Child among three migrants found dead off Alicante coast in possible link to Cartagena tragedyInvestigators are looking into whether the latest victims were on the same boat as migrants found dead near Murcia earlier in April The bodies of three migrants have been recovered from the waters off the Alicante coast and the Guardia Civil are now.. 01/05/2026

Fuel prices in Spain fall for second week in a row ahead of May Day getawayPetrol in Spain is almost back to pre-war levels but volatility in the market means it could change quickly There's some welcome news for anyone planning to hit the road this May bank holiday weekend as fuel prices in Spain have dropped for the.. 01/05/2026

Spain to cut antibiotic pack sizes in bid to tackle overuseTourists and residents alike have been known to stock up on antibiotics from Spanish pharmacies Spain is introducing more changes to how antibiotics are dispensed in pharmacies, with plans to reduce standard pack sizes in an effort to tackle overuse.. 01/05/2026

New Murcia high-speed train station faces possible delay beyond 2026Key parts of the El Carmen project are complete but several essential works are still ongoing The long-awaited high-speed rail station in Murcia could face further delays, with several key parts of the project still under construction despite earlier.. 30/04/2026

Spain Labour Day weekend: Supermarket opening hours during the May bank holidayEach chain has set its own opening hours for the May 1st holiday weekend, with some regional differences across Spain The Friday May 1 Labour Day holiday will be marked throughout Spain in 2026, giving many people a long weekend to switch off, travel.. 30/04/2026

Rare Blue Moon to light up Spanish skies this MaySkywatchers across Spain will get two chances to see a full moon in May, with the second known as a Blue Moon The night sky over Spain is set to put on a rare show this May, with not one but two full moons appearing in the same month in what&rsquo.. 30/04/2026

It's a washout of a long weekend: Rain forecast in Murcia April 30-May 3The weather is not going to play ball nicely this 3-day weekend in Spain Murcia weather forecast, morning of Friday May 1   For this long weekend in Spain, the weather forecast from the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) for the Region.. 30/04/2026

Murcia bank holiday opening hours: Which supermarkets and shops will be open on May 1Full breakdown of opening hours across the Region of Murcia during the May bank holiday weekend The May bank holiday weekend is almost here in the Region of Murcia, with Friday May 1 marking Labour Day and giving many residents a welcome three-day.. 30/04/2026

How to get a criminal records check in Spain, with help from Heniam & AssociatesEverything you need to know about requesting your criminal record certificate in Spain, including online, in person and from abroad If you need to prove your legal record in Spain, you may be asked to provide a criminal record certificate as part of certain..

Torre Pacheco opens new bridge on the RM-F51 road for vehicles and pedestriansThe new road and bridge restore a key transport route while construction progresses on the Murcia-Cartagena train line A new road bridge has been opened in Torre Pacheco as part of ongoing work on the high-speed AVE railway line between Murcia and.. 30/04/2026

AVE viaduct in Alhama de Murcia finally completedThe nearly two-kilometre structure is a key part of the Murcia-Almería rail corridor and aims to improve connectivity while reducing flood risk Work on the high-speed rail line through Alhama de Murcia has reached a new stage, with the main.. 30/04/2026

New 24-hour tourist information point to open in Los Narejos by the summerAnother addition to the remodelled Avenida Nalón in Los Narejos Six months after the project was announced, work is now under way in Los Alcázares to create a new tourist office in Avenida Río Nalón in Los Narejos, where a.. 30/04/2026