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Noche de San Juan: Spain's fiery night of beach bonfires, magic and meaning, celebrated every year in JuneThe firsta of San Juan is a magical mix of bonfires, beach parties and centuries-old traditions that light up the start of summer   Imagine this: the beach at night, bonfires glowing, music pumping, people laughing, jumping over flames or..

Mar Menor and Portmán Bay once again given Black Flags for environmental harmEcologistas en Acción has highlighted pollution, mismanagement and encroachment along Spain’s coastline in its 2025 Black Flags report   The environmental organisation Ecologistas en Acción has once again raised the alarm..

Murcia to offer new €100 tax break for pet vet billsRegional president confirms up to 30% can be claimed back on veterinary costs in next year’s tax return Pet owners in the Region of Murcia will soon be able to claim back some of their veterinary expenses on their income tax, regional president.. 20/06/2025

Murcia tourism jobs hit record high ahead of sizzling summer seasonMore than 68,000 people now work in the sector as the region gears up for a busy summer The Region of Murcia is heading into what’s expected to be a bumper summer for tourism, with record-breaking job numbers in the hospitality and travel sectors.. 19/06/2025

Not without my dog: New guide highlights best pet-friendly getaways in SpainRover.com launches updated travel guide for holidaying with pets this summer With the summer holidays on the horizon, many dog owners across Spain are once again faced with the same challenge: finding places to stay that will welcome their four-legged.. 19/06/2025

Summer solstice 2025: This Saturday is the longest day of the year as summer starts in SpainSaturday June 21 marks the start of astronomical summer in the northern hemisphere, and in Spain marks the day with the most daylight hours of the year This Saturday June 21 is the summer solstice, the moment when the sun reaches its highest point.. 19/06/2025

Storms and hail in the north, sun and heat for the south: Murcia weekend weather forecast June 19-22This weekend’s weather forecast is for rainy, stormy and windy conditions up in the northern mountains of Murcia, but everyone else should have a nice time of it Murcia weather forecast, Thursday June 19   The weather alerts continue.. 19/06/2025

Carrots and spuds shoot up in price as Spanish shoppers feel the pinchSome basic foods in Spain rose sharply in June while olive oil and rice dropped in price   Spanish consumers are still seeing confusing price shifts at the checkout, with carrots, potatoes and iceberg lettuce among the products that rose.. 18/06/2025

Pilar de la Horadada mayor reveals latest expectation for AP-7 tunnel reopening dateRepairs after the fatal accident in May are now predicted to be finished by last week of June A reopening date for the southbound carriageway tunnel of the AP-7 in Pilar de la Horadada, which has been closed for repairs following a fatal truck.. 17/06/2025

Cool off this summer with 3 healthy ice-creams recommended by Spain's consumer watchdogIndulge in your favourite tasty treat without the side helping of guilt There are few guilty pleasures that herald the arrival of summer in Spain quite like a delicious ice-cream and it’s a treat that most adults enjoy just as much as children.. 17/06/2025

How to keep your pets safe and cool during Spain's summer heat wavesWith record temperatures on the rise, simple steps can help protect your dogs and cats from heat stroke   As the mercury rises across Spain and more heat waves hit the country each summer, many of us are taking shelter indoors with fans and air.. 17/06/2025

Spain's heat alert website launches English version for expats and touristsEnglish-speaking people can search for extreme temperature alerts in their town in Spain Heat alerts issued in Spain on Tuesday June 17   Spain is already in the midst of the second heatwave of the season and summer doesn’t officially.. 17/06/2025

Corvera Airport welcomes symbolic 1,200th flight in celebration of the 1,200th anniversary of Murcia cityIn a fortuitous coincidence, the Ryanair arrival from Birmingham marked a unique tribute to the city’s historic milestone A routine Ryanair flight took on special significance this morning as Murcia welcomed flight number 1,200 from Birmingham.. 16/06/2025

San Javier overhauls La Manga housing and infrastructure as tourism boomsAn ambitious plan has been launched to modernise and improve infrastructure in one of Murcia’s most popular coastal destinations La Manga del Mar Menor, the slender strip of land that separates the Mediterranean from Europe's largest saltwater.. 16/06/2025

All new road signs roll out in Spain next monthEverything you need to know about the upcoming road sign changes in Spain Spain is about to overhaul its entire traffic sign system once again this July and if you drive, cycle, walk or ride a scooter, these changes will affect you.   The good..

Summer markets return to Pilar de la HoradadaEvening and night stalls are back in Mil Palmeras and Torre de la Horadada for summer 2024 It is officially market season in Pilar de la Horadada, with the return of the popular summer markets across the town’s coastal neighbourhoods.  .. 13/06/2025

From Los Alcázares to Scotland: Two scooterists are finally finishing their epic charity missionSupport the brave duo riding 3,500 kilometres from Murcia to the UK and back, all in aid of two fantastic causes Paul and Julie are about to embark on an epic journey that's been five years in the making. The pair are riding a classic Lambretta.. 13/06/2025

Spain faces water safety crisis as drowning deaths surge before summer seasonMore than 150 lives have been lost to drowning in first half of 2025, with tourist season yet to begin The numbers are sobering and the trend deeply concerning. Spain is grappling with a water safety emergency that has already claimed more than 150.. 12/06/2025

Corvera Airport welcomes record 300,000 passengers in strong start to 2025Passenger numbers in May alone surged by 3.2% while flight operations increased by 7% in the first five months The Region of Murcia International Airport is riding a wave of steady growth, welcoming nearly 300,000 passengers during the first five.. 12/06/2025

Asteroid 2024 YR4 now on collision course with the MoonNASA has increased lunar impact probability to 4.3% for 2032, but Earth should be safe Space agencies worldwide are keeping a watchful eye on Asteroid 2024 YR4 as new calculations show an increasing likelihood of lunar impact.   NASA'.. 12/06/2025