REGION OF MURCIA, LOCAL NEWS NORTH AND NORTH WEST MURCIA

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

Segura River water reserves in Murcia hit their best level since 2013While the rest of Spain sees reservoir levels dipping, the Segura basin is heading in the opposite direction Water reserves in the Segura River basin reservoirs are continuing to recover, with levels now sitting at just above 58% of capacity and rising.. 29/04/2026

Jumilla restaurant draws praise from the Murcia governmentRestaurante de Loreto is one of many fine dining establishments in northern Murcia The town of Jumilla in northern Murcia is blessed with many fine restaurants (click here for a more complete listing) but just one of them has been singled out for special.. 29/04/2026

Jumilla unveils ambitious €27.3 million budget with €11 million for major town projectsNew jobs, improved services and major infrastructure projects form part of the council's spending plan Jumilla has approved a €27.3 million municipal budget, with almost €11 million committed to projects to be rolled out between 2026.. 28/04/2026

Farmer blamed for Sierra Espuña forest fire that destroyed 400 hectaresThe fire tore through 429 hectares of protected woodland between Totana and Aledo A farmer has been charged in connection with the forest fire that tore through more than 400 hectares of protected woodland in Sierra Espuña in late March, after.. 23/04/2026

Caravaca prepares for the largest annual fiestas of the north-west of MurciaThe Moors, Christians and Wine Horses fiestas take over Caravaca in the first week of May The Town Hall of Caravaca de la Cruz is now busy putting the final touches to the preparations for the annual Fiestas de la Vera Cruz (click here for programme).. 22/04/2026

Street lighting for the Caravaca-Cehegín greenway287,000 people used the walk in 2025 between visitors, locals, walkers and cyclists The Greenway of North-West of Murcia is currently being improved in several ways, and after the re-surfacing of a 28-kilometre stretch it has now been confirmed that the.. 17/04/2026

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

Eight new Murcia eateries shine with Repsol's 'Soletes'Eight local bars and restaurants in the Region of Murcia have been awarded Soletes, bringing the community’s total to 112 recommended spots The Repsol Soletes, or “Little Suns”, recognise places where quality and warmth meet an affordable..

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..

50 per cent off tourist accommodation in Murcia for those with Spanish residency!Hotel, rural accommodation and campsite stays at half price throughout Murcia! The regional government has once again launched its annual Bono Turístico scheme, which consists of 50% discounts offered to those with Spanish residency at various tourist..

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

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..