Tourists visiting Murcia can now make a quick and convenient side-trip to Madrid following the official inauguration of the Costa Blanca region’s high-speed AVE train service. Making the inaugural journey between Chamartín-Clara Campoamor train station in Madrid and Murcia del Carmen were prime … Read more about Spain’s High-Speed Rail Network Now Connects Murcia Directly with Madrid
UK Airport Rules “Shake-Up” to Benefit Passengers
Passengers will no longer have to suffer security limitations on liquids and electrical items when travelling from UK airports. At least not from 2024, following the government’s announcement of the “biggest shake-up of airport security rules in decades”. In a news release, the department of … Read more about UK Airport Rules “Shake-Up” to Benefit Passengers
EasyJet Announces New Route Between Murcia and Manchester
Tickets for a new spring-summer route linking Corvera Airport Murcia with Manchester have been put on sale today by EasyJet. The low-cost airline company has also announced that there will be three weekly flights between Murcia and London Luton Airport during the 2023 holiday season. Fares for … Read more about EasyJet Announces New Route Between Murcia and Manchester
New General Manager at Corvera Airport Murcia
Aeronautical engineer Carlos San Martín Castaño will be taking over as general manager of Corvera Airport Murcia in January after presiding over a record increase in the number of flights at Asturias Airport in northern Spain. The current general manager, Mariano Menor Muñoz, is taking voluntary … Read more about New General Manager at Corvera Airport Murcia
Sunday Times Highlights Sierra Espuña as Ideal Eco-Tourism Destination
A travel feature in the Sunday Times has recommended that British tourists discover the Murcia region’s exceptional natural attractions. The august newspaper especially highlighted Sierra Espuña as the ideal destination for eco-tourism. In an article titled “Murcia: the Spanish region that’s … Read more about Sunday Times Highlights Sierra Espuña as Ideal Eco-Tourism Destination
Inaugural Wine Fair in Jumilla
One of Murcia’s three major wine-producing areas will be celebrating its inaugural wine and wine-tourism fair this month. Jumilla’s “Feria del Vino y del Enoturismo” is scheduled to run from 25 to 27 November, offering visitors a special program of wine tastings, gastronomy, music and dance, and … Read more about Inaugural Wine Fair in Jumilla
New Charter Holiday Flight from Corvera Airport Murcia to Egypt
Tour operator Sanna Travel has expanded its charter services from Spain to Egypt to include a holiday flight from Corvera Airport Murcia this winter. For the moment, the company is planning a one-week holiday trip departing for Luxor on 9 January and returning to Murcia from Cairo on 16 January, but … Read more about New Charter Holiday Flight from Corvera Airport Murcia to Egypt
Spain Lifts All COVID-19 Restrictions for Travellers
Tourists from non-EU countries including the UK can now travel to Murcia and other Spanish destinations without any COVID-19 travel restrictions. The Spanish government has lifted restrictions for all travellers (effective from 21 October), ending rules that had still applied to “third-country” … Read more about Spain Lifts All COVID-19 Restrictions for Travellers
Murcia’s Eco-Tourism Routes Showcased on “Sustainability Hub”
A new “Sustainability Hub” launched by the Spanish Tourist Office in London includes Murcia’s eco-tourism routes as one of its main attractions. According to the STO, “The hub is dedicated to demonstrating Spain’s sustainable tourism initiatives… and will also showcase the incredible … Read more about Murcia’s Eco-Tourism Routes Showcased on “Sustainability Hub”
La Manga Club to Host Legends Tour Golf Event
Europe’s top senior pros will be heading to La Manga Club next week when the Costa Cálida resort hosts a Legends Tour event. The Farmfoods European Senior Masters will be held at the club from 14 to 16 October. The field includes reigning champion Marcus Brier, who won the 2021 title at Forest … Read more about La Manga Club to Host Legends Tour Golf Event
“Human” Legal Rights Approved for Iconic Murcia Ecosystem
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
Wine Bus Tours Set to Resume in Murcia Region
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
Spain Clarifies Face Mask Requirements at Airports
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
Murcia Region Boosts Number of Accessible Beaches
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
How to Stay Cool on Holidays in Spain
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
New Bus Service Planned to Connect Corvera Airport Murcia with Mar Menor Coastal Resorts
Regional authorities have announced plans to provide a new bus connection linking Corvera Airport Murcia with key resort areas along the Mar Menor coastline. The news follows the announcement earlier this summer that tourists arriving at Corvera Airport Murcia can now travel directly to Cartagena … Read more about New Bus Service Planned to Connect Corvera Airport Murcia with Mar Menor Coastal Resorts
EasyJet Launches Family Customer Helpline for Summer Travel
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
Corvera Airport Murcia Name Change Dispute Takes Off
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
New Direct Bus Service Between Corvera Airport Murcia and Cartagena
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
Murcia Region Awarded 34 “Blue Flags” for Beaches and Marinas
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