MORATALLA, LOCAL NEWS AND WHAT'S ON

Landslides and flooding cause road closures across parts of Murcia due to the rainEmergency services have reported rockfalls, flooding and difficult driving conditions in several municipalities following this weekend’s storms The rain in the Region of Murcia over this weekend has brought hazardous driving conditions to several.. 08/03/2026

Videos reveal amazing scenes as snow blankets the northwest Murcia countrysideA light snowfall overnight has left picturesque winter scenes in the districts of Moratalla and Caravaca de la Cruz   Residents in the high districts of Moratalla and Caravaca de la Cruz woke on Saturday morning, March 7, to the sight of a light.. 07/03/2026

Why this year's spring pollen season in Murcia could be tougher than usual: Everything you need to knowAfter weeks of rain followed by warmer weather, experts are warning of higher pollen counts and more intense symptoms for allergy sufferers Murcia is known as the 'Garden of Spain'. There are lots of parks, green spaces, and Murcia is surrounded.. 03/03/2026

Murcia remains Spain's most car dependent regionMore than 70% of people in Murcia rely on their car every day, and public transport still lags behind the rest of Spain One of the most frustrating things about living in Murcia is just how isolated it feels. Even within the region, getting from.. 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

Baa-ckup arrives to help fight forest fires in rural Murcia!It's sheep to the rescue in Murcia as the government turns to our woolly friends to help reduce wildfire risk, protect forests and support rural communities Disclaimer: Not real depiction of firefighting sheep A new plan in the Region.. 27/02/2026

5G high-speed internet coming to a town near you as Murcia expands coverageThanks to recent rollouts by MasOrange, Telefónica, and Vodafone, rural towns are finally getting high-speed internet Telecoms in the Region of Murcia are moving fast, and 5G is no longer just for the cities. Thanks to recent rollouts by.. 23/02/2026

Protected birds at risk as dangerous power lines in Murcia remain unsafe after crucial deadlineA year-long deadline to adapt dangerous high-voltage lines has passed, and around 50 owners still haven't submitted safety plans The regional government has been pushing for safer power lines across Murcia to protect local wildlife, but many.. 23/02/2026

Carlos Alcaraz continues his winning streak with a win at the Doha ATP 500The 22-year-old World No.1 from El Palmar in Murcia extended his unbeaten start to the year, beating Arthur Fils to claim his ninth ATP 500 title Not long after becoming the youngest man in history to complete the Career Grand Slam, Carlos Alcaraz added.. 23/02/2026

The campaign to bring the Iberian wolf back to the Region of MurciaA national conservation group is pushing for a reintroduction plan, but Murcia officials say the time isn't right A national conservation group is calling on the Murcian regional government to look seriously at reintroducing the Iberian wolf.. 23/02/2026

Murcia will reduce class sizes for children starting Primary school in SeptemberClass sizes will drop from 25 to 22, giving teachers more time to support each child from the start Starting next September 2026/2027, children in Murcia who are beginning the first year of Primary school will be in slightly smaller classes. The.. 16/02/2026

Ryanair confirms Corvera Airport safe from cuts: UK and Ireland summer 2026 routes announcedRyanair is keeping eight international routes from Murcia this summer, with 48 weekly flights and expected passenger growth of 12% For now, Murcia has stayed on the right side of Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary. The always interesting Irish airline.. 05/02/2026

Nearly 40 beaches, museums and walking routes across Murcia to become more accessibleMore than €1 million will be invested to improve access to some of the most important cultural, historic and natural sites across the region Winter in the Region of Murcia is a great time to get out and about. The weather is perfect for walking.. 14/01/2026

March 10 to 13 Free classical Spanish guitar concerts in Caravaca de la CruzFour superb recitals at various historic locations in the centre of Caravaca The annual “Ciudad de Caravaca” classical guitar festival returns for its 13th edition between 10th and 13th March, with four free evening concerts scheduled during the..

March 12 to 15 Segureño lamb fair in the Caravaca village of ArchivelA celebration of the unique meat quality of the Segureño lamb in north-western Murcia The 9th annual Fair of Segureño Lamb and cattle farming is being held from 12th to 15th March in the village of Archivel, not far from Caravaca de la Cruz..

March 20 Free San Juan de la Cruz history tour in CaravacaSt John of the Cross was canonized 300 years ago and made a Doctor of the Church 100 years ago San Juan de la Cruz (1542-91) was a Catholic priest and mystic and a Carmelite friar who spent various years in Caravaca, which he visited seven times, at times..

March 21 Guided tour of the Villa Vieja Moorish remains in CalasparraA great way to start a day exploring in and around the town of Calasparra The Villa Vieja just outside Calasparra in north-western Murcia is the area where the Moors first settled, and although it is now in ruins it is regarded as the origin of the town, located..

April 11 to 20 Semana Santa 2026 in Caravaca de la CruzThe main processions in Caravaca are on the Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of Easter Week In the Holy City of Caravaca de la Cruz the first known documentary references to the celebration of Semana Santa, or Easter Week, date back to the 16th century, and..

Taster menu on a short walk in Caravaca de la Cruz for just 16 euros!Enjoy the city centre as you discover some of the favourite snacks of Caravaca! In 2025 the Town Hall of Caravaca de la Cruz has joined forces with local restaurants to launch a series of five easily affordable gastronomic routes in and around the city under..