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
Tourists visiting Murcia and the Costa Cálida in December will be able to sign up for free guided tours showcasing the region’s rich cultural history. On the eve of the festive season, and preparing for renewed interest in the region in 2022 as travel restrictions are (hopefully) eased again, … Read more about Free Guided Tours of Murcia’s Major Cultural Destinations
Spain has updated its travel entry requirements as the world grapples with the newly detected COVID variant Omicron. Until now, the Spanish government has required all arrivals from the UK to present a Health Control Form on entry, and either a negative COVID-19 test or proof of … Read more about New Entry Rules for Travelling to Spain from the UK
Binter has launched a special new campaign offering flights from Murcia to the Canary Islands at reduced rates. The “Flight Friday” promotion applies for tickets bought up to 30 November (available from €84,70) and covering flights from 1 January to 31 March 2022. In addition, all customers who … Read more about Winter Schedule at Corvera Airport Murcia Includes Discounted Canary Islands Flights
Europeans are becoming increasingly positive about travelling over the next few months, with top Mediterranean resort areas such as Murcia’s Costa Cálida topping the wish-list of their favoured destinations. At least that is the conclusion of the latest research by the European Travel Commission … Read more about Spain Remains Number One Destination for European Travellers
UK travellers using their NHS COVID Pass when flying to Murcia and other European destinations have been advised the document should be updated from the start of this month. The pass is now part of the EU Digital COVID Certificate system but, according to the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and … Read more about NHS COVID Pass for European Travel Must be Updated from November
Customers are being offered a series of “radical improvements” to the service they receive from Ryanair. The low-cost airline, which operates flight services between Corvera Airport Murcia and two English destinations (Birmingham and Manchester), has launched a suite of digital initiatives to … Read more about Ryanair Unveils Suite of Digital Customer Improvements
UK airline passengers will now be able to take advantage of harmonised COVID-19 certificates when travelling to and from the EU and dozens of other countries around the world. With effect from today (29 October), the UK has become part of the EU Digital COVID Certificate system, which encompasses a … Read more about UK NHS Pass Incorporated Into EU Digital COVID Certificate System
Murcia holidaymakers will soon be able to take advantage of cheaper COVID tests when they return home to the UK. The British government has announced that, from 24 October, eligible fully vaccinated passengers arriving in England from countries not on the red list (including Spain) can take a … Read more about Cheaper COVID Test Requirements for Returning UK Tourists
Visitors to Murcia’s popular Costa Cálida resort areas can unwind and enjoy a revitalising experience at two of Spain’s finest luxury spas. A report by holiday rentals website Holidu ranked the Archena spa at number one (with a perfect score of 10 out of 10) and Thalasia in eighth position of a … Read more about Murcia’s Archena Spa Ranked the Best in Spain
Having the “right” nationality (and passport) has become increasingly relevant in recent months as air travellers have faced a veritable potpourri of international regulations and protocols. From COVID testing to quarantine, and traffic light systems to vaccination certificates, global travel has … Read more about How Valuable is Your Passport?
Wine-loving visitors to the Murcia region can once again enjoy comfortable and safe organised bus trips to the region’s bodegas. The Wine Bus (Bus del Vino) has resumed its excursions this month, with trips every two weeks until December to wine tourism routes in Bullas, Jumilla and … Read more about Murcia’s Wine Bus Back on the Road for Tourist Excursions
British tourists are being invited to discover the diverse cycling options available in Murcia. In a special campaign aimed at drawing UK visitors back to the region, now that travel restrictions have been significantly eased, authorities are highlighting the destination’s significant appeal as a … Read more about Murcia Showcases Attractions of Region’s Cycling Tourism for UK Visitors
Spain offers hikers and cyclists nearly 3,000 kilometres of “Greenway” paths through tranquil and picturesque natural settings. Abandoned railway lines converted to trails, they extend throughout the country – more than 120 in all, both inland and near the coast. In the Murcia region alone, the … Read more about Hiking and Cycling Along Murcia’s Historic Greenways
The UK government has announced an overhaul of its international travel rules which means that fully vaccinated travellers from Murcia will no longer need to pay for a COVID-19 test before returning home. The new rules, which also include a simplification of the “traffic light system”, are due … Read more about COVID Testing Requirements Eased for UK Travellers Returning Home from Murcia
Murcia’s gastronomic spotlight will be focused on Bullas from next Friday when the town hosts its popular Wine Fiestas. Located in the north-western part of the region, 651 metres above sea level and 53 kilometres from the capital city, Bullas is one of Murcia’s three designation of origin … Read more about Special Festivities for Wine Lovers in Bullas
More than 70 per cent of Spain’s population have now received their full COVID-19 vaccine course. This was the target set by Spanish prime minister Pedro Sánchez back in April when he announced that, by the end of August, Spain would have vaccinated at least 33,215,556 people out of a current total … Read more about Spain Reaches Milestone of 70 Per Cent Fully Vaccinated
The International Air Transport Association has urged countries to make the EU Digital COVID Certificate their global standard for digital vaccine certificates. The IATA has also announced that both the EU certificate (DCC) and the UK NHS COVID Pass can now be uploaded to the IATA Travel Pass as … Read more about IATA Recognition for EU and UK Digital COVID Certificates
As holidaymakers start to make plans for their post-summer travel, Murcia authorities are promoting the region’s lesser known attractions for those seeking something a little different in the evolving tourism market. Maintaining the focus on outdoor pursuits – in an area enjoying year-round … Read more about Diverse Tourism Options in Murcia… From Spiritual Reflection to Football
