MURCIA REGION

Murcia opens its first 5-star hotel this weekThe 70-room Royal Hideaway hotel will open during the Murcia Fair Murcia is about to get something the city has never had before: its first five-star hotel.   The Palacio de San Juan, a Royal Hideaway Hotel, will open its doors on Wednesday.. 08/09/2026

More than 8% of working time lost to absenteeism in MurciaMurcia's absenteeism rate is well above the national figure of 7.62%, according to new figures More than 8% of working time was lost to absenteeism in the Region of Murcia during the first three months of this year, putting it among the worst-.. 08/09/2026

Orange alert for Cartagena with torrential rain and storms forecast on WednesdayThe alert will run from Wednesday afternoon into Thursday morning, while residents and drivers are being urged to take extra care as torrential rain could cause flooding Aemet has issued an orange weather warning for Cartagena on Wednesday September.. 08/09/2026

More than 2,200 new homes planned to ease shortage in the Region of MurciaThe programme will include homes in Murcia, Alcantarilla, El Palmar, Churra, Lo Pagán, Santiago de la Ribera and Águilas More than 2,200 new homes are set to be developed across the Region of Murcia over the next three years in a major.. 08/09/2026

Los Alcázares announces new flood guidance as weather warnings are issuedParents are being asked not to travel to schools to collect children during orange or red alerts, while residents are warned about flooded roads and garages Los Alcázares is stepping up its preparations for heavy rain, with the Ayuntamiento.. 08/09/2026

Volotea plans more flights from Corvera Airport as airline eyes permanent baseThe airline says a permanent base at the Region of Murcia Airport could allow it to expand from its current seven destinations to as many as 20 over the next few years Volotea has big plans for Murcia Airport(Corvera Airport), and they could mean.. 08/09/2026

Look up: The great bird migration to Africa is now filling the skies over MurciaStorks, kites, bee-eaters and eagles are among the birds crossing the Region on ancient routes towards Africa One of nature’s great annual journeys is underway, with thousands of birds crossing the Region of Murcia as they head south towards.. 08/09/2026

WATCH! Murcia migrant smugglers arrested after passengers allegedly forced into sea with machetesTwo separate operations in Calblanque and Águilas led to four arrests, with three Guardia Civil officers injured during a dangerous sea chase   #OperacionesGC | Detenidos 4 patrones de pateras taxi en Murcia 📍 Calblanque y Cabo.. 08/09/2026

House prices soar by more than 30% in two Murcia townsAbanilla and Bullas recorded the biggest increases, while coastal property prices continue to climb too House prices are continuing to climb across the Region of Murcia, with two towns seeing annual increases of more than 30% and several popular coastal.. 07/09/2026

Sizzling heat before temperatures plunge: Murcia weather forecast September 7-10The mercury will climb to 39°C in parts of the Region before a dramatic drop brings cooler conditions and the possibility of storms Temperatures forecast on Tuesday afternoon, September 8   The Region of Murcia is in for another few.. 07/09/2026

136 baby turtles hatch on Murcia beaches this summerTwo protected loggerhead turtle nests in La Manga and Calblanque have produced 136 live hatchlings, with dozens released into the sea and 57 now entering a conservation programme A total of 136 baby loggerhead turtles have been successfully recovered.. 07/09/2026

Cartagena prepares for the Carthaginians and Romans fiestas with floral decoration in the cityThe Carthagineses y Romanos fiestas take place in Cartagena from September 18 to 27 Over 12,000 plants and flowers are being planted in the city of Cartagena as the annual Carthagineses y Romanos approach, taking place this year between 18th and 27th.. 07/09/2026

“New history” revealed in this year’s Isla del Fraile dig in ÁguilasConfirmation of a Byzantine settlement on the Águilas island in the 6th century This year’s archaeological dig on the Isla del Fraile in Águilas has now ended with significant progress having been achieved in the excavation of &ldquo.. 07/09/2026

Murcia company develops new product to calm pets during fireworksThe CBD-based spray aims to help dogs and cats cope with fireworks, firecrackers and other stressful situations A Murcia-based biotechnology company has launched a new product designed to help dogs and cats cope with fireworks, firecrackers and other.. 07/09/2026

Diesel drops in price this week thanks to Spanish fuel discountThe diesel discount will increase to 20 cents per litre across Spain from Tuesday September 1 The government's fuel discount for diesel is set to rise to 20 cents per litre from this Tuesday September 1, well above the 5 cents originally planned.. 04/09/2026

Spain records its deadliest summer for heat-related deathsHealth experts warn that increasingly frequent and prolonged heatwaves are becoming a growing public health threat across Spain Spain has recorded its highest number of heat-related deaths during a summer since monitoring began, with 5,234 deaths.. 04/09/2026

Region of Murcia municipalities will receive €24 million for local works149 projects will be funded across 45 municipalities between 2026 and 2027, with councils also contributing their own money The 45 municipalities in the Region of Murcia will receive up to €24 million from the regional government to fund 149.. 04/09/2026

Big weather change could be on the way for Spain next weekWeather forecaster Jorge Rey, known for using the traditional cabañuelas method to predict weather patterns, says the intense heat could give way to cloudier skies, rain and thunderstorms from September 9 September kicked off with some very.. 04/09/2026

Rescue launched after boat carrying 19 migrants found off Cabo de PalosA vehicle transport ship remained alongside the drifting boat until Salvamento Marítimo arrived to carry out the rescue Nineteen migrants have been rescued from a small boat found drifting around 12 miles off the coast of Cabo de Palos... 04/09/2026

The urban art of Los Alcázares goes global360-degree virtual tours of the stunning murals in the town of Los Alcázares The burgeoning fame of the urban art which every year adorns more and more buildings in the Mar Menor town of Los Alcázares has now become a tourist attraction.. 04/09/2026