- Region
- Águilas
- Alhama de Murcia
- Jumilla
- Lorca
- Los Alcázares
- Mazarrón
- San Javier
-
ALL AREAS & TOWNS
- AREAS
- SOUTH WEST
- MAR MENOR
- MURCIA CITY & CENTRAL
- NORTH & NORTH WEST
- TOWNS
- Abanilla
- Abarán
- Aguilas
- Alamillo
- Alcantarilla
- Aledo
- Alhama de Murcia
- Archena
- Balsicas
- Blanca
- Bolnuevo
- Bullas
- Cañadas del Romero
- Cabo de Palos
- Calasparra
- Camping Bolnuevo
- Campo De Ricote
- Camposol
- Canada De La Lena
- Caravaca de la Cruz
- Cartagena
- Cehegin
- Ceuti
- Cieza
- Condado de Alhama
- Corvera
- Costa Cálida
- Cuevas De Almanzora
- Cuevas de Reyllo
- El Carmoli
- El Mojon
- El Molino (Puerto Lumbreras)
- El Pareton / Cantareros
- El Raso
- El Valle Golf Resort
- Fortuna
- Fuente Alamo
- Hacienda del Alamo Golf Resort
- Hacienda Riquelme Golf Resort
- Isla Plana
- Islas Menores & Mar de Cristal
- Jumilla
- La Azohia
- La Charca
- La Manga Club
- La Manga del Mar Menor
- La Pinilla
- La Puebla
- La Torre
- La Torre Golf Resort
- La Unión
- Las Palas
- Las Ramblas
- Las Ramblas Golf
- Las Torres de Cotillas
- Leiva
- Librilla
- Lo Pagan
- Lo Santiago
- Lorca
- Lorquí
- Los Alcázares
- Los Balcones
- Los Belones
- Los Canovas
- Los Nietos
- Los Perez (Tallante)
- Los Urrutias
- Los Ventorrillos
- Mar De Cristal
- Mar Menor
- Mar Menor Golf Resort
- Mazarrón
- Mazarrón Country Club
- Molina de Segura
- Moratalla
- Mula
- Murcia City
- Murcia Property
- Pareton
- Peraleja Golf Resort
- Perin
- Pilar de la Horadada
- Pinar de Campoverde
- Pinoso
- Playa Honda
- Playa Honda / Playa Paraíso
- Pliego
- Portmán
- Pozo Estrecho
- Puerto de Mazarrón
- Puerto Lumbreras
- Puntas De Calnegre
- Region of Murcia
- Ricote
- Roda Golf Resort
- Roldan
- Roldan and Lo Ferro
- San Javier
- San Pedro del Pinatar
- Santiago de la Ribera
- Sierra Espuña
- Sucina
- Tallante
- Terrazas de la Torre Golf Resort
- Torre Pacheco
- Totana
- What's On Weekly Bulletin
- Yecla
- EDITIONS: Spanish News Today Alicante Today Andalucia Today
HOME > MURCIA REGION > REGION OF MURCIA
town
Region of Murcia Today
Autonomous Community of the Region of Murcia: Comunidad Autónoma de la Región de Murcia
The Region of Murcia is the 9th largest autonomous community in Spain by size, covering an area over half the size of Wales, and the tenth most populated with 1,474,449 inhabitants (national statistics institute, Jan 2013) of whom 22,000 are British.
It is formed by a single province, and governed by the autonomous regional government, based in the Palacio de San Esteban in Murcia City, and the regional Assembly, the regional parliament, in Cartagena.
The region is further broken down into 45 individual municipalities, each with their own municipal government and Mayor. These are then further subdivided into local pedanías, or diputaciones.
There are three major cities in the Region: the capital City of Murcia, with 441,354 inhabitants (Jan 2013), the historic port of Cartagena which is an important naval base and Mediterranean cruise ship destination with a population of 216,655, and Lorca with 92,865 residents.
The economy of the Region has traditionally relied on agriculture: it is often referred to as the market garden of Spain, and is a major exporter of fruit, salad and vegetables to most European countries, including the UK.
In the 20th and 21st century Cartagena has become a major centre for petroleum and energy production with the Repsol refinery and surrounding developments in the valley of Escombreras and its container port.
In the past there were important mineral mines in the Region, and over the centuries significant contributions to the economy have also been made by the furniture industry in Yecla, various traditional crafts such as esparto grass weaving and of course, being a coastal region, fishing (and, in recent times, fish farming).
There are also many new technological parks, notably the one in Fuente Álamo, and in the last twenty years international tourism has begun to develop.
Murcia is a popular Spanish tourist destination but remains largely unknown outside of Spain. UK tourists make up the largest group of foreign visitors to the region, accounting for more than 50% of tourists, however, many of these either own, are renting or visiting, properties on the 6 residential tourism developments built by the Polaris World Promotor and a number of other residential tourism developments including the luxurious La Manga Club, Camposol in Mazarrón, and Hacienda del Álamo in Fuente Álamo.
These are serviced by an airport at San Javier, shared with the Spanish Air Academy, and El Altet at Alicante (about a 1-hour drive from the region), and an opening date is still awaited for the new International airport at Corvera, near to Murcia City.
Murcia enjoys a warm climate, with 300 days of sun and clear skies a year and an average temperature of 21 degrees. The region is fringed by the Mediterranean Sea, its coastal area known as the Costa Cálida, with 250km of coastline. Murcia also has the Mar Menor, technically an inland saltwater lake separated from the Mediterranean by La Manga, a 22km long sandy strip with high density tourist occupation. This has 73km of internal beaches with a maximum depth of just 7 meters in the centre, making it a major focal point for watersports, with no tidal currents or waves, but having salt water, sandy beaches and steady sailing winds.
The region also has hotspring spas, mountainous interior areas, forested areas and stone fruit growing river valleys, offering a wide range of landscapes, and a rich offering of cultural monuments and historical sites.
Municipalities of the Region of Murcia
The municipalities of the Region of Murcia are Abanilla, Abarán, Águilas, Albudeite, Alcantarilla, Los Alcázares, Aledo, Alguazas, Alhama de Murcia, Archena, Beniel, Blanca, Bullas, Calasparra, Campos del Río, Caravaca de la Cruz, Cartagena, Cehegín, Ceutí, Cieza, Fortuna, Fuente Álamo de Murcia, Jumilla, Librilla, Lorca, Lorquí, Mazarrón, Molina de Segura, Moratalla, Mula, Murcia, Ojós, Pliego, Puerto Lumbreras, Ricote, San Javier, San Pedro del Pinatar, Santomera, Torre Pacheco, Las Torres de Cotillas, Totana, Ulea, La Unión, Villanueva del Segura and Yecla.
Where is the Region of Murcia?
Click for map, Region of Murcia
Here are the most popular dog names in Murcia for 2024This year, such names as Karol G and Beyonce have been included in the Murcia list The most popular names for dogs this year has been revealed by the online pet care portal, Rover.com. The report has analysed data from millions of pet names.. 11/12/2024
Leak Proof solutions: Book now for 2025 to waterproof your flat roofAdvanced waterproofing technology extends roof durability and enhances insulation in Spain Leak Proof, specialists in flat roof waterproofing, are now accepting bookings for 2025. With their first-quarter schedule quickly filling up, the company encourages.. 11/12/2024
The ultimate Christmas shopping guide: Discover Spain's best stores for every giftFrom jewellery to toys, gadgets to cosmetics, we’ve got your Christmas shopping in Spain covered Christmas is almost here and, although there are still a couple of weeks until the big day, the festive spirit is already in full swing.  .. 11/12/2024
Murcia's call for 1000 family doctors exposes sector staffing shortagesThe Region of Murcia is trying to increase the number of doctors as there is simply not enough The president of the Region of Murcia, Fernando López Miras, is presenting to the central government of Spain the necessity .. 11/12/2024
Blanket ban on expanding polluting pig farms in the Region of MurciaTo reduce nitrate pollution, the Region of Murcia will restrict water supplies so that no new pig farms can be built The Region of Murcia is embarking on an unprecedented battle against nitrate pollution, with stringent measures set to reshape its.. 11/12/2024
Quake measuring 3.1 registered in the sea off Murcia and Alicante this TuesdayThe coast of Torrevieja saw a 3.1-magnitude seaquake There was seismic movement under the sea off the coast near Murcia and Alicante this Tuesday December 10, measuring a middling 3.1 magnitude on the Richter scale. Sources from Spain.. 10/12/2024
Rain, storms and chilly weather: Murcia forecast December 10-15Some damp weather is in store for Murcia this week with cooler temperatures Murcia weather forecast, Wednesday December 11 It seems the chillier weather is here to stay in Murcia as the south of Spain finally catches up to the fact.. 10/12/2024
More than half of people convicted of crimes in Murcia do not go to prisonOf the more than 30,000 sentences given in 2023, only 4,510 were for prison time Many people who are sentenced for crimes in the region of Murcia escape prison time, according to records provided by the National Institute of Statistics (.. 10/12/2024
Camposol homeowner drives supercar through Spain and has article published in magazineHoliday homeowner drives his new Lotus Emira from UK to Camposol and has journey article published in “Club Lotus News” Lotus sports car enthusiast and Camposol holiday homeowner Nick Rouse recently drove his brand-new Lotus Emira supercar.. 10/12/2024
Road improvement work continues on the motorways around MurciaLarge investments have been made in order to improve safety on many main roads in the Region The Regional Ministry of Public Works and Infrastructure is carrying out improvement works on the RM-2 regional motorway and the RM-D14 road, which.. 10/12/2024
Final countdown: Spain bids farewell to 2024 with a glorious Christmas Cold MoonDon’t miss your chance to witness the last full moon of the year in Spain this weekend Spain has played witness to some truly spectacular celestial events this year, from Comet of the Century back in October to the mesmerising Perseids meteor.. 10/12/2024
Spanish toll roads set for price hike in 2025From January, motorways across Spain will increase their prices At this point, it’s probably quicker to make a list of the products and services that won’t go up in price in 2025. Sadly, next year is looking like an expensive one for consumers.. 09/12/2024
EU proposes gradual roll-out of Entry-Exit border control systemThe EES border management will now be phased in over a period of 6 months After already suffering several delays, the introduction of the EU’s new Entry-Exit System (EES), which will implement fingerprint and facial recognition checks for non.. 09/12/2024
Do you want to live in Spain? ASSSA is the perfect medical insurance for Visas and Residence Permits If you need private health insurance to obtain a Spanish residence permit or visa (Spanish Non-Lucrative Visa, Golden Visa or Nomad Visa), it is important to consider whether the company meets all the requirements, caters to your needs and helps.. 09/12/2024
Murcia among the three most expensive OECD regions for housingIn the Region of Murcia, the average household forks out more than 30% of their budget on housing costs Property prices, both rentals and purchases, are definitely the hot topic of the moment throughout Spain. As the year winds towards its close.. 09/12/2024
Driving with interior lights on: A costly misstep for Spanish driversMisuse of the car's lighting system is punishable by a fine ranging from 80 to 200 euros in Spain Generally speaking, motorists in Spain are hyper-aware of the state of the lights on their cars, as blown headlamp, indicator or brake light bulbs.. 09/12/2024
Contact Murcia Today: Editorial 000 000 000 /
Office 000 000 000
News Region of Murcia
Whats On Region of Murcia
Where To Go Region of Murcia
Andalucia News Region of Murcia
Alicante News Region of Murcia
Lifestyle Region of Murcia
Spanish News Region of Murcia
Property Listings Region of Murcia
Weather Region of Murcia
Spanish Lifestyle Region of Murcia
Spanish Travel & Tourism Region of Murcia
Spanish Arts & Culture Region of Murcia
Spanish Weather Region of Murcia
Andalucia Weather Region of Murcia
Andalucia Lifestyle Region of Murcia
Andalucia Travel & Tourism Region of Murcia
Andalucia Arts & Culture Region of Murcia
Alicante Whats On Region of Murcia
Alicante Where To Go Region of Murcia
Alicante Lifestyle Region of Murcia
Alicante Weather Region of Murcia
Alicante Property Region of Murcia
Property News Region of Murcia
Motoring & Travel Region of Murcia
Spanish Property News Region of Murcia
Car Sales Region of Murcia