MURCIA NEWS

When do clocks go back this month of March?Spain is counting down to the start of daylight saving time later this month Just as we were getting used to the winter routine, the clocks are about to change once more. If you’ve found yourself wondering whether they go forward or back this.. 02/03/2026

Murcia remains Spain's most car dependent regionMore than 70% of people in Murcia rely on their car every day, and public transport still lags behind the rest of Spain One of the most frustrating things about living in Murcia is just how isolated it feels. Even within the region, getting from.. 02/03/2026

More rain and storms on the way: Murcia weekly weather forecast March 2-5Just when you thought we were done with the wet weather, March comes in like a lion Murcia weather warnings, Tuesday March 3   The yellow warnings for strong wind are back for the Region of Murcia as the State Meteorological Agency (.. 02/03/2026

Construction begins on a new retaining wall at Águilas Castle to protect homes from falling rocksWork on the hillside of Castillo San Juan de las Águilas will improve safety for nearby homes and pedestrians Work has started on a new protective wall along the hillside of Castillo San Juan de las Águilas, in a project intended.. 02/03/2026

Bryan Adams to return to Murcia on November 6Tickets for the concert in Murcia will go on sale in early March Canadian star Bryan Adams is returning to the city of Murcia for another concert on 6th November following a few sell-out dates at the Palacio de Deportes (click for map) in recent years.. 02/03/2026

This is where the DGT's newest speed camera is in the Region of MurciaThe DGT has installed 33 new speed cameras across Spain, which go live across Spain this week This week, the Directorate General of Traffic (DGT) activated 33 new speed cameras across 11 regions, including both fixed and average speed check (tramo.. 02/03/2026

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

Crime falls in Lorca for first time on record as police resources expandSexual offences halved and burglaries down while Ayuntamiento invests heavily in equipment and patrols For the first time since records began, crime in Lorca has fallen.   According to figures from the Ministry of the Interior, 3,641 complaints.. 02/03/2026

Revival or regulation? Cartagena's kiosks at a crossroadsHostecar raises concerns while city aims to revive beloved kiosks Exciting changes are on the horizon for Cartagena's kiosks, but not everyone is on board. The Ayuntamiento has approved a new ordinance designed to breathe new life into these cherished.. 02/03/2026

Lorca highlands welcome another young breeding pair of lynxThe two newest additions, Wala and Watu, came to Murcia from the La Olivilla Breeding Centre in Jaén Two more adolescent Iberian lynx were released into the Lorca highlands on February 27 as part of the ambitious European LIFE LynxConnect programme.. 02/03/2026

Six planets are lining up in the Spanish sky this February 28The best views in Spain will be an hour after sunset, according to NASA The universe is handing us a rare treat this Saturday February 28 when six planets will be visible together in the night sky, forming a sweeping arc from horizon to horizon in what..

Why are smoke alarms still so rare in Spanish homes?A simple €15 device could cut the number of fire deaths in the country Personal security is front and centre in many Spanish homes, with bars on windows guarding against break-ins. Yet fire safety, something as straightforward as a smoke alarm, often..

Two people investigated over alleged mutilation of fighting cocks in Torre PachecoThe Murcia residents stand accused of running cockfights and illegally keeping goldfinches Two residents of Torre Pacheco are under investigation after officers uncovered what they believe to be evidence of cockfighting and the illegal possession.. 27/02/2026

Spain's cars now average 14.6 years old, putting safety at riskExperts warn older vehicles double fatality risk without modern ADAS systems If you are driving an older car in Spain, you might want to think about that next ITV (Spain’s equivalent of an MOT). New figures show the average age of vehicles here.. 27/02/2026

Los Alcázares tackles dangerous 'black spot' with new bike lane to San JavierThe town is investing €217,000 in a bike lane that will make part of the RM-F34 safer and link Los Alcázares to San Javier Los Alcázares is moving ahead with plans for a new bicycle lane that will link the town with neighbouring.. 27/02/2026

New weather radar will deliver earlier and more accurate storm warnings across the Region of MurciaState of the art dual technology will improve accuracy in detecting rain, hail and snow in Murcia and Alicante A new weather radar operated by the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) is due to become operational in early March at Sierra de la Pila.. 27/02/2026

Mar Menor caldero burger divides opinion at Murcia's FBI restaurantChef Fran Guerrero's prawn and rice creation sparks 'masterpiece or abomination' debate Have you heard about the latest burger causing a buzz in Murcia? At FBI (Freak Burger International) restaurant, chef Fran Guerrero has taken his bold.. 27/02/2026

Cartagena and Granada become latest cities to consider burka and niqab bansMunicipalities across Spain are pressing ahead with bans on face coverings despite a failed national vote Cartagena and Granada have become the latest flashpoints in Spain’s increasingly polarised debate over the burka and niqab, with local.. 27/02/2026

Murcia towns crack top 100 for Spain's hottest property hotspotsMurcia, Cartagena, Molina de Segura and San Javier lead regional surge in buyer demand If you have been following Spain's push to ease the housing crisis with a €23 billion fund, here's some more evidence of the demand driving it.. 27/02/2026

Baa-ckup arrives to help fight forest fires in rural Murcia!It's sheep to the rescue in Murcia as the government turns to our woolly friends to help reduce wildfire risk, protect forests and support rural communities Disclaimer: Not real depiction of firefighting sheep A new plan in the Region.. 27/02/2026