MURCIA SOUTH WEST

Shark sighting sparks beach drama in MazarrónBathers rush out of the water as two-metre shark swims close to the shore in Puerto de Mazarrón   Swimmers enjoying a sunny afternoon at La Reya beach in Puerto de Mazarrón got quite a shock on Thursday August 7 when a shark, estimated.. 08/08/2025

Águilas installs new charging points for electric vehicles and bicyclesThe new stations will allow up to four electric cars and six e-bikes to charge at once Águilas Town Council has begun installing new charging points for electric vehicles and electric bicycles.   The works are part of the Destination.. 08/08/2025

The Los Cocedores Blue Trail in ÁguilasAn eco-friendly walking and cycling route at the western end of the Águilas coastline The network of “Senderos Azules” (Blue Trails) is an initiative promoted in Spain by ADEAC, the Association of Environmental and Consumer Education, to..

Alhama steps up mosquito control with early morning fumigationTiger mosquito among targets in ongoing campaign to reduce risk and nuisance this summer   The town of Alhama de Murcia is carrying out a fresh round of fumigation this weekend as part of its ongoing effort to combat mosquitoes, including the.. 07/08/2025

Plans for thermal spa bathing centre in Alhama de Murcia shelved for the time beingThe thermal baths of Alhama have helped define the history of the town over the last two millennia While the remodelling of the central Plaza La Constitución is under way in Alhama de Murcia this summer, a similar project at what used to be the.. 07/08/2025

Camposol residents demand urgent meeting to halt biogas plant plansFears grow in Camposol and Condado de Alhama over biogas plant’s impact on health and property values The proposed construction of a large-scale biogas and biofertiliser plant in Mazarrón has sparked serious backlash from residents of.. 06/08/2025

Dead cow at Altea beach is second on Costa Blanca in less than a weekCases are so far unexplained but cargo ships carrying livestock have been blamed for previous similar incidents A dead cow in the sea at a beach is an unpleasant surprise for bathers but is not as uncommon as you may think. The severely decomposed.. 06/08/2025

New bike lane planned for old Águilas road in LorcaAt the same time, Lorca City Council will resurface the road following resident complaints A new cycle lane is on the way for Lorca as the City Council has just opened the tender process for a works contract on the old Águilas road. The lane.. 05/08/2025

Suspect arrested after violent robbery on Lorca streetLorca police arrested a man following a city-centre attack on local woman A 47-year-old woman was attacked and robbed in broad daylight on Calle José María Zarauz in the centre of Lorca at the weekend. Local Police have arrested a young.. 05/08/2025

Dust alert issued in Lorca due to incoming African air massThe air quality throughout Lorca could be reduced on Tuesday August 5 The Councillor for the Environment in Lorca, María Hernández, has warned of a possible increase in PM10 particle levels this Tuesday August 5, due to the arrival of.. 05/08/2025

Águilas is building a two-storey parking garage with space for more than 350 vehiclesThe Águilas fairgrounds will house the new high-rise parking facility complete with shops and rooftop gardens Águilas is set to tackle its chronic parking shortage with the construction of a new high-rise parking lot on municipal land.. 04/08/2025

Blue zone free parking in Lorca throughout AugustNo need to pay in designated spaces in Lorca during the whole month August has arrived and for drivers in Lorca that can mean only one thing: completely free parking in all blue zones.   Drivers in Lorca can park for free in the city&rsquo.. 04/08/2025

Fresh push to revive illegal mega-resort sparks fury in southwest MurciaThe Marina de Cope mega-project on the coastline of Águilas and Lorca was ruled illegal over a decade ago A controversial plan to revive the long-abandoned Marina de Cope mega-resort in Lorca and Águilas is sparking fresh outrage among.. 01/08/2025

Will Spain's new emergency lights lead to traffic fines?The V-16 beacons are connected to the DGT in Spain, but authorities say there’s no need to panic From January 2026, all cars in Spain will need to carry V-16 emergency lights. These compact beacons are replacing the old warning triangles that.. 01/08/2025

Thy Will Be Done warns: The risks of using unqualified and uninsured providers of UK wills and powers of attorney in SpainWhen preparing vital legal documents, peace of mind is more important than price or convenience Image: Brits in Spain   When arranging UK wills or powers of attorney while living in Spain, many people are understandably drawn to low-cost..

New desalination plants planned for Águilas and Torrevieja to increase water supply in Murcia and AlicanteThese major infrastructure projects aim to ease groundwater pressure and provide more fresh water for the area Two large desalination projects are moving forward in Águilas and Torrevieja, with the Confederación Hydrográfica del.. 30/07/2025

Alhama cracks down on street littering with 18 fines in one monthAlhama de Murcia police have stepped up enforcement against public urination, spitting and illegal dumping Alhama de Murcia isn't messing around when it comes to keeping its streets clean. Local police have issued 18 fines over the past month.. 29/07/2025

Read the August edition of Home & Living magazine online nowWelcome to the August 2025 issue of Home & Living! Another great read which we hope will inspire you and give you lots of ideas for your home.   Featured in this month’s issue:   We chat to a couple who bought.. 29/07/2025

FAST Red Folder project officially presented in CamposolMazarrón Town Hall, FAST and other Camposol community partners have joined forces to promote the safety initiative for vulnerable residents The Red Folder Project was officially launched last week at the Los Palacios Social Centre in Camposol.. 29/07/2025

Sign the petition to oppose the planned biogas plant between Camposol and Condado de AlhamaCamposol businesses and residents respond with petition against the proposal to build a biomethane and biofertiliser plant on the urbanisation’s doorstep The proposed biomethane and biofertiliser plant in Mazarrón, plans for which were.. 28/07/2025