Peter Leonard

One of the Murcia region’s most internationally recognised natural settings has been granted legal rights as a “human” entity. This month Spain’s national Senate gave the green light to Mar Menor becoming the first ecosystem in Europe to be protected as a “legal person” with its own rights.   The … Read more about “Human” Legal Rights Approved for Iconic Murcia Ecosystem

Murcia’s popular Wine Bus tours of regional bodegas, vineyards and restaurants will be back on the road later this month. The “Bus del Vino” schedule is due to begin in Yecla – one of the region’s three “denomination of origin” wine areas and nationally-categorised routes – on 17 September and … Read more about Wine Bus Tours Set to Resume in Murcia Region

For a while today, it seemed as though passengers on-board Spanish flights would no longer be required to wear face masks for COVID protection. This followed a statement in parliament by the minister for transport, mobility and urban agenda, Raquel Sánchez, announcing an easing of requirements … Read more about Spain Clarifies Face Mask Requirements at Airports

Tourists with mobility issues visiting Murcia this summer are able to enjoy enhanced access to the region’s beaches. The region has 37 accessible beaches (five more than in 2021), as well as a further 18 Costa Cálida beaches that offer special adapted equipment.  According to minister for the … Read more about Murcia Region Boosts Number of Accessible Beaches

The Spanish government has issued some valuable and timely advice on how to minimise the effects of high temperatures during summer. Operating under the auspices of the ministry of health, the National Plan of Preventive Actions aims to combat the effects of excessive temperatures by recommending … Read more about How to Stay Cool on Holidays in Spain

A new dedicated hotline for young families travelling abroad is part of a series of initiatives launched by EasyJet to help customers this summer. The low-cost company – one of the main airlines operating at Corvera Airport Murcia – has also recruited an additional 350 call centre staff, opened a … Read more about EasyJet Launches Family Customer Helpline for Summer Travel

What’s in a name? According to the two opposing sides of a passionate debate in Murcia – quite a lot. On the one side is the regional government controlled by the right-wing Partido Popular and on the other, the Socialist-left-wing national coalition government in Madrid. The former has long been … Read more about Corvera Airport Murcia Name Change Dispute Takes Off

Tourists arriving at Corvera Airport Murcia can now travel directly to Cartagena by bus. Launched to coincide with the start of the summer season, the new service includes six daily journeys: three from Murcia city bus station, via the airport to the Cartagena station, and three returning from the … Read more about New Direct Bus Service Between Corvera Airport Murcia and Cartagena

Tourism authorities have highlighted Murcia’s continued growth in quality services after the region was awarded 34 “Blue Flags” for its beaches and marinas. The flags were formally presented to municipal representatives during a special ceremony at Castellar de Mazarrón. Minister for the … Read more about Murcia Region Awarded 34 “Blue Flags” for Beaches and Marinas

The concept of the restaurant “doggy bag” has never been particularly entrenched in Spain. COVID changed all of that, however. One of the positive consequences of the coronavirus pandemic (if it could be said that such a global tragedy has any positives) is an enhanced sensitivity about wasting … Read more about Spain Encourages “Doggy Bag” Food Options at Restaurants

Unvaccinated tourists from non-EU countries including the UK can enter Spain with a negative COVID-19 test. Until now, visitors from “third countries” were not permitted to travel to Spain for tourism purposes unless they were fully vaccinated or had recovered from COVID-19 in the last six … Read more about Spain Lifts Entry Restrictions on Unvaccinated Tourists from the UK

Murcia’s five internationally renowned diving areas are being showcased as part of a special initiative for enthusiasts keen to enjoy Costa Cálida’s diverse underwater attractions.   Running from May until the end of the year, the inaugural edition of “RutaSub” provides certified divers with the … Read more about Launch of Inaugural Costa Cálida “RutaSub” for Diving Enthusiasts

In the pre-pandemic era 20 per cent of tourists visiting the Murcia region were international travellers. Understandably, tourism authorities are keen to return to, and even surpass, that level, and to that end they have activated an intensive campaign around Europe to promote Murcia’s diverse array … Read more about Murcia Highlights Region’s Diverse Attractions to Potential Czech Tourists

Tourists visiting Spain from today will be able to enjoy considerably more relaxed rules relating to the use of face masks.  The government has announced that masks will no longer be obligatory in indoor areas, including bars and restaurants – albeit with some exceptions. They will still have to … Read more about Obligatory Use of Face Masks in Spain Now Significantly Eased

Following the Easter celebrations, Murcia remains in a festive mood next week with the eagerly-awaited return of the city’s traditional “Entierro de la Sardina” festival. The official “Funeral of the Sardine” festivities begin on Wednesday (20 April) with a mass in the cathedral and conclude on … Read more about Flamboyant Festivities in Murcia for the Funeral of the Sardine

International flight services at Corvera Airport Murcia have now almost returned to 2019 pre-pandemic levels. According to a news release from the regional ministry of tourism, the Aeropuerto Internacional de la Región de Murcia (as it is known in Spain) will be offering a total of 24 routes this … Read more about Corvera Airport Murcia Regains Pre-Pandemic Routes for the UK and Ireland

Murcia has resumed its Wine Bus excursions in the lead up to summer. Wine lovers can once again sit back in comfort as they tour around the region’s three “denomination of origin” wine-growing areas: Bullas, Jumilla and Yecla.  The “Bus del Vino” returned to the road earlier this month, and is … Read more about Wine Bus Excursions Re-Launched in Murcia