Data Centers in Murcia

Murcia – Emerging Hub for Southern Spain

Murcia is a developing data center market suited for organizations requiring a strategic footprint in southeastern Spain. Its value lies in providing low-latency access to the region's agricultural, logistics, and tourism industries, offering a cost-effective alternative to the primary hubs of Madrid and Barcelona for regional service delivery.

Murcia: At A Glance

Network & Connectivity Ecosystem

Carrier Density & Carrier Neutrality: As a regional market, Murcia provides access to key national and regional carriers. The 5 facilities reported, as of September 2025, operate with a focus on carrier neutrality, ensuring competitive connectivity options primarily through major hubs like Madrid and Valencia.

Direct Cloud On-Ramps: There are no direct public cloud on-ramps within Murcia, as of September 2025. Businesses connect to cloud providers like AWS, Google Cloud (GCP), and Microsoft Azure via private network extensions to Madrid, which hosts the nearest cloud regions.

Internet Exchange Points (IXPs): Public peering is not established locally in Murcia. Digital infrastructure relies on private peering arrangements or connects through national internet exchanges in Madrid (ESpanix) and Barcelona (CATNIX) for efficient traffic exchange.

Bare Metal: Bare metal server options are available in the region, typically through providers that have a presence in nearby major Spanish markets, offering dedicated compute for performance-sensitive workloads.

Power Analysis

Average Cost Of Power: Industrial power rates in Spain, including Murcia, range from $0.11 to $0.15 per kWh, as of January 2025. This competitive pricing makes the region attractive for deployments where power consumption is a significant operational expense. Spain's power mix is increasingly green, with renewables accounting for 56% of generation, as of January 2024.

Power Grid Reliability: The Spanish national grid is modern and reliable. Data centers in the region are supported by well-engineered infrastructure with access to redundant power feeds, ensuring high levels of uptime for mission-critical operations.

Market Access, Business & Tax Climate

Proximity To Key Business Districts: Data centers in Murcia serve the logistical and agricultural technology hubs of the Campo de Cartagena and Vega del Segura. This proximity provides low-latency compute for supply chain management, smart agriculture, and regional distribution services.

Regional Market Reach: The market is strategically positioned to serve the Andalusia and Valencian communities. It acts as an effective edge location for content delivery and services targeting the millions of residents and tourists along Spain's southeastern Mediterranean coast.

Tax Advantage For Data Centers: Spain's corporate tax environment is standard within the EU. While no specific tax breaks exist for data centers, the country's economic development programs can offer benefits for significant technology investments.

Natural Disaster Risk

Murcia has a low overall risk profile for natural disasters, with an INFORM Risk score of 2.6 out of 10, as of September 2025. This stability is a key advantage for ensuring operational continuity.

The primary environmental hazards to consider include:

• River Flood: The most significant risk factor for the region.
• Coastal Flood: A consideration due to the proximity of the coastline.
• Tsunami: A lower-probability coastal risk.
• Drought: A persistent environmental concern in southern Spain.
• Earthquake: The area has moderate seismic activity.