The recent storms have replenished Murcia’s water reserves and may lead to a reduction in restrictions on farmers The recent heavy rainfall in the Region of Murcia has significantly replenished the Segura basin, adding over 30 hectometres of water to its reservoirs. This has brought total reserves above 250 cubic hectometres (hm³), reversing the prolonged drought-induced decline. While this influx is promising, authorities warn it won’..

Murcia is proving to be a region on the rise as more people from Spain and further afield opt for countryside get-aways Tucked away in the northwest of Murcia, the charming town of Moratalla has been making waves in the world of rural tourism and it's not hard to see why. With its stunning natural surroundings, rich cultural heritage and abundance of country accommodations, it's the perfect destination for those looking to escape the hustle..

The general public alongside a jury of experts have selected the best that Murcia has to offer when it comes to pizza La Pistachosa pizza at Pizzeria la Ritornata   The results are in and the three best pizzas in Murcia have been chosen. In case you weren’t aware, pizzas have a championship in Spain that chooses the best that the country has to offer each year. The judging is tough, the competition is fierce and the winners are ..

Guided tours, concerts and plenty of tastings of the highly-prized DO Bullas wines The annual Vinarte festival is being held during March in Bullas, featuring a series of exhibitions, live concerts, dinners and wine tastings during the month of March. The events programmed include the following: Friday February 28 19.30: Official opening of the exhibition “Jaraiz” by Juan Ros at the Bodega de la Balsa. Saturday March 1 11.30..

Discover the history and Semana Santa traditions of Moratalla in the north-west of the Region of Murcia This guided tour of the town of Moratalla, which is dominated by the medieval castle and impressive churches, begins at 11.00 on Saturday March 22 at the main entrance to the Town Hall, and the route through the old town centre includes the castle, the churches of La Asunción and San Francisco and the Teatro Trieta. In addition, a visit..

Catastrophic flooding hit Letur in the south of Albacete in October 2024 When much of the south-east of Spain suffered disastrous flooding in late October 2024 most of the international headlines were concerned with the loss of life and damage to infrastructures and property in Valencia, but the consequences of the torrential rainfall were actually far more widespread and one of the worst-hit villages was Letur, in the province of Albacete, where..

The post-Jubilee year event in Caravaca also features marathon and half-marathon distances As the Holy City of Caravaca de la Cruz winds down after its 7-yearly Holy Jubilee year in 2024, one of the events maintaining pride of place in the annual sports calendar in north-western Murcia has been officially presented by the local Town Hall. This is a long-distance endurance race which is expected to at tract atleast 2,000 competitors on October..