Murcia weather forecast Oct 8-11: Chilly nights ahead but the sun returns for the long weekendRain should ease across the Region as temperatures fall inland before brighter and warmer conditions return Weather outlook on bank holiday Sunday   After several days of rain and storms, the weather is finally settling down across the.. 08/10/2026

Medical unions put indefinite strike on hold as Spain heads to the pollsDoctors have postponed the planned October 28 walkout, but warn it could be back on the table after the elections Spain's doctors have put their planned indefinite strike on hold after the calling of early general elections, although the unions.. 08/10/2026

Which supermarkets are open in Spain on Monday October 12?Find out which major supermarket chains are opening on Spain’s National Day and where to check your local store October 12 is a public holiday across Spain, but that does not necessarily mean shoppers will be faced with a wall of closed supermarket.. 08/10/2026

Los Alcázares writers' group is looking for new membersBeginners and experienced writers are welcome at a first coffee morning A new writers' group is being set up in Los Alcázares, and everyone from complete beginners to experienced scribblers is invited to get involved.   The group.. 08/10/2026

Murcia public transport strikes again on October 8 after talks collapseBuses across the Region face disruption as workers reject the employers' stance Public transport workers across the Region of Murcia are on strike again today, Thursday October 8, after another round of talks at the Labour Mediation and Arbitration.. 08/10/2026

What Spain's snap election means for your rent and your leaseTenants across Spain can now seek two-year extensions while rent rises face a 2% cap Spain's snap election has put plenty of housing plans on hold, but tenants and landlords don't have to wait for a new government to see changes, as two new.. 08/10/2026

Premier Parking makes leaving your car at Murcia Airport hassle-freeSecure premises and flight tracking come with a free exterior wash on return Travellers flying out of Murcia International Airport can skip the hunt for a parking space, along with the shuttle bus that usually follows it, by using the meet and greet.. 07/10/2026

Hailstorm sweeps northern Murcia and threatens olive harvestThe storm brought intense rainfall and large amounts of hail to several municipalities, with 20.8 litres per square metre recorded in Cehegín in just 10 minutes Farmers in parts of northern Murcia are assessing possible damage to their olive.. 07/10/2026

Murcia tourism has plenty to celebrate after a strong summerThe Region of Murcia saw a strong increase in tourism from other parts of Spain this summer, but the latest figures show why higher visitor numbers don't always mean higher profits Murcia's tourism sector had a pretty good summer, with.. 07/10/2026

Carlos Alcaraz returns to winning ways with Tokyo titleThe Tokyo victory gives Alcaraz another title after almost five months out with a wrist injury and comes just weeks before the ATP Finals in Turin Carlos Alcaraz has ended a frustrating spell without a title by winning the ATP 500 in Tokyo, beating.. 07/10/2026

Yellow weather warning issued across Murcia as rain and storms returnAEMET's warning runs from midnight until 6:00 am on Wednesday, with up to 15 litres of rain per square metre possible in one hour The rain isn't quite finished with the Region of Murcia yet. After last week's storms and flooding, more.. 06/10/2026

After 50 years, work finally begins to dismantle Puerto Mayor in La MangaThe €23.6 million project will remove more than 2,500 metres of steel structures and restore almost 98 hectares of coastline at the Caleta del Estacio After decades of arguments, court cases and an unfinished port project sitting on the Mediterranean.. 06/10/2026

New €2 million project will take Cartagena's Roman amphitheatre to the next stageThe next stage will continue archaeological work inside the ancient arena, strengthen parts of the old bullring and create new areas for visitors Work at Cartagena's Roman amphitheatre is moving towards its next stage, with the current excavation.. 06/10/2026

Corvera airport hits six million passengers as more new routes are announcedThe airport has handled more than 709,000 passengers so far in 2026, with new connections to the Netherlands and UK coming next spring More than six million passengers have now travelled through Corvera airport since it opened in January 2019.. 06/10/2026

Electricity bills in Spain break the €200 barrier for the first time in 4 yearsAround eight million households on the regulated tariff in Spain will feel the rise after an already costly September Electricity on Spain's wholesale market is set to top €200/MWh today, Tuesday October 6, for the first time in almost four.. 06/10/2026

British appetite for Murcia produce soars 18.8% as Brexit becomes a thing of the pastUK shoppers are buying more fruit and veg from the Region of Murcia than ever before Food producers in the Region of Murcia are selling more to British shoppers than ever before, with the latest figures suggesting the Brexit headaches are now well.. 06/10/2026

Murcia weather forecast Oct 5-8: Enjoy Monday because the rain is coming backClouds will dominate the start of the week with temperatures remaining close to 30°C before unsettled weather returns Weather alerts in Murcia on Monday October 5   The Region of Murcia gets a short-lived break from the recent wet weather.. 05/10/2026

Spain heads back to the polls this November in surprise general electionFrom housing and rents to immigration and tourism, here are the issues that could affect life in Spain Spain is heading back to the polls earlier than expected after President of the Government Pedro Sánchez announced a snap general election.. 05/10/2026

Murcia workers take nearly three weeks longer on sick leave than the Spanish average, and the cost is rising fastNew data shows recovery times in the region are significantly higher than the national norm, even as the number of new sick leave cases falls When workers in the Region of Murcia go on sick leave, they stay off work for an average of 72 days. Across Spain.. 05/10/2026

Residency holders can save €250 with new Region of Murcia travel voucherThe latest Bono Turístico is open to legal residents in Spain with more than 130 hotels and rural stays taking part Anyone holding residency in Spain can save up to €250 on getaways in the Region of Murcia thanks to the return of a hugely.. 05/10/2026