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Murcia weather forecast August 24-27: Temperatures head back towards 37°C this weekMonday could bring a thunderstorm, but the rest of the week is expected to be hot, dry and increasingly settled across Murcia Weather outlook on Monday August 24 The Region of Murcia is in for a mixed start to the week, with Monday bringing.. 24/08/2026
Spain's next big show is coming with a partial lunar eclipse on August 28The Moon will be almost completely swallowed by Earth’s shadow during the early hours of Friday, with the best views in western Spain A spectacular partial lunar eclipse is set to give people across Spain an early-morning sky show on Friday.. 24/08/2026
Inflation pushes up Murcia food prices as eggs rise by 60%Eggs have risen by 60.5% since 2022, while lamb, beef, coffee and cocoa have also seen substantial price increases across the Region Anyone doing the weekly food shop in the Region of Murcia will probably have noticed that some everyday items are.. 24/08/2026
Most people in Spain still don't tip regularly, and the majority want to keep it that wayNew survey data reveals how Spanish diners really feel about tipping, and the results might surprise you Ask anyone who has moved to Spain from the UK or the US and one of the first things they notice is how different the tipping culture feels here... 24/08/2026
Retirees in Spain get new options to work and receive part of their pensionFrom August 28, certain retirees in Spain will be able to return to work while continuing to receive part of their pension Spain is making it easier for people who have already retired to return to work while continuing to receive part of their pension.. 24/08/2026
Asian hornets are spreading across Spain, and experts say they are here to stayAsian hornets are spreading into new areas of Spain, putting bees and other ecosystems under growing pressure The spread of Asian hornets across Spain is proving difficult to stop, with the invasive insects now being detected in areas where they.. 21/08/2026
Spanish pensions are worth more relative to salaries than they were a decade agoMurcia retirees receive an average of €1,420 a month, and the gap between working income and pension has narrowed significantly in recent years If you're retired in the Region of Murcia, the average monthly pension is €1,420, which.. 21/08/2026
A trip back 25 years ago: 15 things that didn’t exist yetFrom the euro and the AVE to YouTube and the iPhone, a look back at how different life was in Spain in 2001 It’s hard to believe now, but 2001 really was a different world. As the saying goes, “time flies”, and looking back.. 21/08/2026
Why more Europeans are choosing Murcia as their permanent home, not just a holiday destinationForeign buyers now account for more than 21% of home sales in the region, drawn by quality of life, climate, connectivity and property prices that other Mediterranean destinations can't match Something is shifting in how Europeans think about Murcia.. 21/08/2026
Supreme Court sets clear limit on sex changes and past convictionsA change of registered sex cannot erase a gender violence conviction for offences committed before the change The Supreme Court, in Spain, has confirmed that changing a person´s registered sex does not wipe out a previous conviction for gender violence.. 20/08/2026
Illegal 'floating petrol station' discovered at La Manga boat hire businessGuardia Civil officers seize more than 1,000 litres of petrol after finding fuel stored in a van, garage and floating chest without the required licence A La Manga boat and jet ski hire business has been caught storing more than 1,000 litres of.. 20/08/2026
Storms, hail and rain on the way: Murcia weather forecast August 20-23Aemet is forecasting potentially strong thunderstorms, heavy showers and hail inland on Thursday, followed by a drop in temperatures The past few days have brought more hot and humid weather to the Region of Murcia, with the humidity making the.. 20/08/2026
Cocaine seizures in Spain have fallen sharply, but synthetic drugs are surgingNew annual drug statistics show 370 tonnes seized nationwide in 2025, with ecstasy, tusi and crystal MDMA all on the rise while traditional trafficking routes face increased pressure Spain's security forces seized 370 tonnes of drugs in 2025, according.. 20/08/2026
Spain's Mediterranean coast is quietly becoming a major destination for swinger tourismFrom Murcia and Alicante to the Costa del Sol and beyond, liberal leisure is growing fast along southern Spain's coastline this summer Spain has long been known for its sunshine, beaches and relaxed attitude to life, but there's another kind of.. 19/08/2026
Mediterranean Sea off Murcia reaches record temperatures raising concerns over storms and marine lifeThe tropicalisation of the Mediterranean is changing life above and beneath the waves while making summer nights increasingly uncomfortable The Mediterranean around the Region of Murcia has reached record temperatures this summer, with the unusually.. 19/08/2026
Spotted a purple flag on the beach? Here's what it means and why you shouldn't ignore itSpain's beach flag system could keep you safe this summer, and one colour in particular catches many people off guard Most of us know the basics. Green means go, red means no. But spend enough time on Spanish beaches and you'll eventually spot.. 19/08/2026
