MURCIA SOUTH WEST

Sierra Espuña shuts its roads for the solar eclipse but Alhama has a plan BThe Alhama de Murcia council is closing access roads on August 12 and setting up an official viewing spot near Condado de Alhama instead The mountain range that dominates Alhama de Murcia's skyline will be off limits on the day Spain gets to experience.. 09/07/2026

Historic Lorca prison €1.8m restoration moves ahead with new language school plannedTwo Murcia companies have won the contract to restore the protected former prison, creating a new home for Lorca's Official Language School alongside spaces for community and cultural events Lorca's historic former prison is a step closer.. 09/07/2026

CHS and Mazarrón Town Council discuss flood risk at CamposolThe council has presented proposals aimed at reducing the risk of flooding from the Los Aznares rambla Representatives from Mazarrón Town Council have met with the Confederación Hidrográfica del Segura (CHS), Murcia’s water.. 09/07/2026

Important update from Camposol's Legal Platform against BiogasRepresentatives meet with Councillor to discuss progress in legislation controlling biogas plant location Camposol Legal Platform against Biogas representatives met with Mazarrón Town Hall’s Councillor for Camposol, Carmen Navarro to.. 09/07/2026

Raquel Tours Murcia makes a splash with day trips to Aqualandia BenidormThe brand new trips run every second Sunday throughout the summer from resorts across Murcia Raquel Tours has launched a new day trip to the famous Aqualandia in Benidorm, giving families across the Region of Murcia an easy way to reach one of Europe.. 08/07/2026

Calls grow for more fire protection in El Valle and Carrascoy parkResidents are being urged to back a petition after a wildfire burned 177 hectares and forced evacuations A new petition is calling for stronger fire prevention measures in El Valle and Carrascoy Regional Park after a wildfire on one of the first warm.. 07/07/2026

New recycling bins installed on Mazarrón beachesThe new bins are just the start of a broader recycling and waste management campaign   New recycling bins have been installed on several beaches in Puerto de Mazarrón as part of an initiative to improve waste collection during the busy.. 07/07/2026

Semana Santa in LorcaOne of the most spectacular annual religious celebrations in Spain The city of Lorca is famed for many things, some of them making the city proud and others still causing grief: for example, the impregnable castle which stands high on the hill behind the town..

Alhama de Murcia celebrates success of first Real Madrid Foundation Campus135 local children took part in the week-long programme at the José Kubala Sports Complex and enjoyed a week of high-quality football training sessions Alhama de Murcia Town Council officially closed the first-ever Real Madrid Foundation.. 07/07/2026

PALS solicitors simplifies holiday rental registration in Murcia after landmark court rulingA Spanish Supreme Court judgment has changed the rules for holiday let registration, and PALS solicitors is ready to help you take advantage If you own a property in Murcia and have been thinking about renting it out as holiday accommodation, there'.. 06/07/2026

Why Joan's Keyholding & Rental at Hacienda del Álamo has a 5-star review on Google from homeowners and holidaymakersFive-star reviews, personalised service and local knowledge have helped this Murcia property management company build an excellent reputation Whether you're looking for the perfect holiday home for a golfing break or you own a property that you.. 02/07/2026

Only have an English Will? It could mean a lengthy and costly process in SpainThy Will Be Done explains why a Spanish Will could save your family time and money Anyone who owns property or other assets in Spain but only has an English Will could be setting their loved ones up for a long and expensive process further down the.. 02/07/2026

Alhama has decided! These are the new social projects that locals have voted to spend taxpayer money on this year...Less than 4% of the electorate turned out to vote in the direct democracy scheme In a recent public voting process, the Town Hall of Alhama de Murcia allowed residents of the municipality to have their say on how the town's money gets spent and.. 02/07/2026

Murcia is putting more than 6,500 extra healthcare staff in place for summer, with twice as many doctors as last yearThe Murcian Health Service is investing €37 million to keep hospitals, health centres and coastal emergency services running through to the end of September If you have ever tried to see a doctor in the Region of Murcia in August and wondered whether.. 01/07/2026

Águilas mayor raises alarm over fire station left without working vehicles this summerMayor Casado calls for urgent action as replacement trucks sent by Murcia regional government also fail safety standards The mayor of Águilas has raised serious concerns about the state of the town's fire station, warning that the municipality.. 01/07/2026

Águilas snorkel guide: Shallow pools and seaweed-loving wrens at La CarolinaAn exciting route through four coves, with a stone arch and damselfish along the way Tucked away within a coastal setting of four coves, La Carolina in Águilas is a lovely spot for snorkelling, with a route along the right-hand side that.. 30/06/2026

Snorkelling in Águilas: The Los Cocedores easy beach route for all agesA family-friendly route on the Murcia-Almería border with shallow water throughout Right on the border between Murcia and Almería, south of Águilas, lies Los Cocedores, a beautiful beach that offers up two different snorkelling.. 30/06/2026

La Cresta, Isla del Fraile: An Águilas dive site of rocky mazes and resident groupersFrom shallow seagrass meadows to a dazzling 17-metre ridge, this Águilas dive site has it all Off the coast of Águilas, the waters around Isla del Fraile hide one of the area's most rewarding dive routes, known as La Cresta. The.. 30/06/2026

Alhama de Murcia is looking for new owners for two café kiosksThe concession facilities are located in prime spots in El Palmeral and Condado de Alhama Alhama de Murcia is on the hunt for hospitality entrepreneurs to take over two municipal kiosks, with the council now accepting bids for both spaces. Anyone.. 30/06/2026

Fresh twist in Camposol double murder investigation Despite a report finding no digital link between the suspect and the Camposol crime scene, a judge has refused bail A new expert report has become the latest twist in the investigation into the deaths of two men whose bodies were discovered buried.. 30/06/2026