MURCIA CITY, LOCAL NEWS AND COMMUNITY INFO

Local and national bank holidays in the Region of Murcia this AprilAlongside Holy Thursday and Good Friday, towns including Ceutí, Jumilla, Murcia City, and Blanca have extra local holidays this April As today is April 1, it's a good time to take a look at the bank holiday days in the Region of Murcia.. 01/04/2026

Murcia prepares for Easter traffic as hundreds of thousands hit the roadsTraffic controls, mobile radars, drones, and helicopters will be in place across the Region on the busiest days The Region of Murcia is expecting a very busy period on its roads as the second phase of the Easter traffic operation begins. Starting.. 01/04/2026

Murcia's public debt passes €14 billion as long-term pressures continueThe region now carries debt equal to 31.2% of its economy, one of the highest levels in Spain Public debt in the Region of Murcia has climbed past €14 billion for the first time. The latest figures from the Banco de España show it reached.. 01/04/2026

International families are spending more time and money in MurciaAround 357,000 families from outside Spain visit the Region of Murcia each year, staying for nearly 10 days The Región de Murcia is continuing to grow as a destination for international family tourism, with recent figures showing a steady.. 31/03/2026

62 kilometres of new hiking and cycling trails coming to Murcia's forestsCycling and walking paths, a campsite and viewpoints are all part of the plan to make Murcia's forests easier to explore  In the next few weeks, work will start in Coto Cuadros and Los Ásperos, as well as in Valle y Carrascoy. These.. 30/03/2026

You can now play Pokémon with a Murcia map, for free online!A new demo game that has just been launched reimagines the Region of Murcia in classic Pokémon style, blending pixelated nostalgia with real-world landmarks and local pride What started as a dream project among a few friends has evolved into.. 02/03/2026

This is where the DGT's newest speed camera is in the Region of MurciaThe DGT has installed 33 new speed cameras across Spain, which go live across Spain this week This week, the Directorate General of Traffic (DGT) activated 33 new speed cameras across 11 regions, including both fixed and average speed check (tramo.. 02/03/2026

Preventive medicine: Everything you need to know Health is not only about feeling well at a given moment, but also about knowing that we will feel well in the future. Self-care, healthy habits and medical check-ups are essential for preventing illness and improving people’s quality of life. &.. 03/02/2026

Discover Murcia's greenways: cycle and hike from coast to mountainsExplore the region’s scenic wonders with cycling and walking trails for every season Murcia’s network of “Greenways” offers more than 170 kilometres of dedicated cycling and walking trails that make the most of the region&rsquo.. 14/10/2025