17 rescued from La Manga waters after red flags ignoredSeveral people were caught by strong currents over the weekend, with some rescued hundreds of metres from the shore Seventeen people had to be rescued from the sea in La Manga on Sunday August 16 after entering areas marked with red flags warning.. 18/08/2026

Murcia fashion firm Liwe shuts 36 more Inside stores as it battles €69 million debtThe Murcia-based company has closed 136 stores since the start of 2025 and now has around 200 Inside outlets still operating as it works to restructure its finances The Murcia-based company behind fashion chain Inside has closed another 36 shops.. 18/08/2026

50 heat-related deaths recorded in Murcia this summerThe estimated death toll has more than doubled in a year as Murcia experiences one of its most extreme summers on record The health impact of this summer's exceptional heat is becoming increasingly clear, with 50 deaths in the Region of Murcia.. 18/08/2026

Murcia's countryside is stealing some of the summer spotlightRural accommodation reached 83% occupancy in July and is expected to hit 93% in August, properties with swimming pools are already fully booked Beaches might be one of Murcia's biggest attractions, but this summer there's another part of.. 17/08/2026

Homeless people struggle to escape Murcia's extreme summer heatMore than 500 people are estimated to be living on the streets across the Region this summer as temperatures regularly climb towards 40C For most people, getting through a hot day in the Region of Murcia means finding some shade, turning on the.. 17/08/2026

San Javier approves plans for 324-room La Manga hotel and new bus contractThe latest town hall meeting also approved new environmental powers and backed plans that could create dozens of jobs and bring hundreds more visitors to La Manga Plans for a new four-star hotel with 324 rooms in La Manga del Mar Menor have taken.. 07/08/2026

Woman's ex-partner arrested after allegedly killing her inside Murcia shopping centreThe 44-year-old woman was found inside a shop at Carrefour Infante on Wednesday afternoon, with her former partner arrested hours later as he allegedly tried to flee towards Granada A man has been arrested after allegedly killing his former partner.. 06/08/2026

San Javier's former airport prepares for space-age transformationThe old airport is being given a new purpose, with space for innovative companies, training facilities and a European Space Agency incubator Plans to transform San Javier's former airport into an aerospace and satellite technology centre are.. 06/08/2026

Four Murcia towns among the hottest places in SpainMolina de Segura recorded Spain's second-highest temperature as four Murcia municipalities featured in the national top ten If Tuesday felt unbearably hot, the latest figures show it wasn't just your imagination. Four municipalities in.. 05/08/2026

British tourists help make it a record start to the year for Murcia's tourismInternational visitor numbers reach a record high as tourists spend more and stay longer, with British holidaymakers continuing to lead the way The Region of Murcia has recorded its strongest start to the year for international tourism, with more.. 04/08/2026

Busy summer exposes hospitality staffing crisis across the Costa CálidaWith hotels and restaurants enjoying a strong tourist season, employers say finding qualified workers has become one of the industry's biggest challenges The Region of Murcia is in the middle of another busy summer, with hotels and restaurants.. 04/08/2026

World Cup 2030 could bring six international teams to MurciaNew training facilities, hotels and investment are helping the Region of Murcia prepare for what could become one of its biggest sporting opportunities yet The Region of Murcia is preparing to welcome some of the world's top football teams.. 03/08/2026

Growing piles of washed-up seagrass on Murcia beaches fuel complaintsNew regulations mean councils need permission before moving washed-up seagrass, while the Murcia regional government says the build-up is creating safety concerns New restrictions on how washed-up Posidonia seagrass can be managed on beaches across..

Skip the summer taxi queues and let Airport Buses take the stress out of your Murcia transferAirport Buses offers four routes covering the Murcia coastline, Costa Blanca south and as far as Mojácar in Almería With the summer holidays in full swing and Murcia International Airport busier than ever, the last thing anyone wants.. 02/07/2026

Airport Buses launches new routes that make summer travel to Murcia Airport even easierAirport Buses provides straightforward, prebooked air-conditioned transfers linking Murcia Airport with key coastal and inland destinations For anyone living along the Costa Cálida, Costa Blanca or down towards Almería, getting to.. 22/06/2026

Murcia school calendar 2026-2027: Key term dates and holidays confirmedThe regional government has finalised the official academic calendar, including everything from nursery start dates to local bank holidays and saints' days The regional government has officially announced the school calendar for the upcoming.. 12/06/2026