Peter Leonard

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

Corvera Airport Murcia has received two prestigious European awards from Airports Council International. The Aeropuerto Internacional Región de Murcia (as it is officially known in Spain) was named a winner of the “Airport Service Quality” award (in the category for European airports with fewer than … Read more about Best in Europe Awards for Corvera Airport Murcia

Music-lovers visiting Murcia this month will be able to enjoy a diverse program of concerts. Currently underway, and due to continue until 27 March, the second edition of Murcia Jazz Festival is being held in the municipal’s theatres and auditoriums, as well as in plazas around the capital city. In … Read more about Jazz Festival in Murcia… and Jethro Tull Concert in Cartagena

Restrictions on holiday travel from third countries, including the UK, are now being lifted by the EU.  Due to apply from 1 March, the updated recommendations relate to the temporary restriction of non-essential travel into the EU. According to an EU Council news release, “The amendments … Read more about EU Facilitates Entry Rules for Tourists from the UK and Other Third Countries

British and other non-EU families with teenage children will now be able to safely book their half term holidays in Murcia after the Spanish government eased its vaccination rules. The move is in response to concern that vaccinations for children have not kept pace with adult rates. In a … Read more about Spanish Half Term Holidays Back on the Agenda for UK Families

Fully vaccinated tourists visiting Murcia can now take advantage of amended European Union travel measures aimed at facilitating safe free movement as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve. From today (1 February), Spain has formally adopted an EU Council recommendation for a coordinated … Read more about Spain Adopts New EU Initiative Easing COVID-19 Travel Protocols

Tourists returning to the UK from a holiday in the Murcia region will soon no longer have to test for COVID, provided they fulfil ongoing vaccination requirements. In a decision described as a “landmark day” by Tim Alderslade of Airlines UK, the British government announced that from 4 am on 11 … Read more about “Landmark Day” for Fully Vaccinated Tourists as UK Testing Requirements are Removed

UK tourists continue to look longingly at Spain’s ever-popular beach destinations including Murcia as their firm favourites for sunny holidays this year. Noting that foreign travel is now much easier as a result of pre-departure tests being removed, ABTA – The Travel Association said Spain was … Read more about Spain Number One on British Travellers’ Wish List for 2022

Tourists visiting the Murcia region who would like to organise a side trip to the Canary Islands can take advantage of special rates being offered by Binter this month.  Until 20 January, the airline is selling discounted fares from €94.68 per route (if a return ticket is also booked) for flights … Read more about Binter Launches Special New Year Promotion for Flights from Murcia to the Canary Islands

Tourists returning to England after holidaying in the Murcia region will be able to take advantage of more convenient and less expensive coronavirus testing rules. In an official statement the UK government announced that “eligible fully vaccinated passengers and under-18s will no longer need to … Read more about UK Testing Requirements Eased for Travellers Returning from Murcia

The launch of EasyJet’s “Big Orange Sale” is scheduled to add more than one million extra summer seats from London Gatwick to destinations including Spain’s top holiday hotspots.  Launched this month, the sale offers “up to 25 per cent off selected flights, and up to £300 off package holidays to … Read more about EasyJet Offers Extra Summer Seats from London Gatwick… and Extends “Protection Promise”

And then there were 23… That is, 23 resolute players who, after a gruelling two-week-long Qualifying School test at the La Manga golf and leisure resort in Murcia, secured their playing rights to compete on next year’s Ladies European Tour. The star of the show on the final day was American … Read more about Riveting Finale to LET Qualifying School at La Manga Club

Children aged from 12 to 15 years now have access to a NHS COVID Pass letter to facilitate travel to international destinations such as Murcia. From 13 December, this allows children who have had both doses of an approved vaccine to travel to countries including Spain, which now require 12 to … Read more about UK Vaccination Documentation Enhanced for Travelling Children