MURCIA NEWS

Air quality levels have been awful the last couple of days with all this calimaLorca is on level 3 alert as the calima causes poor air quality across the Region of Murcia Air quality in the Region of Murcia has been severely affected in recent days by the presence of calima, a meteorological phenomenon in which fine particles.. 27/08/2025

Man aged 71 dies after collapsing on a beach in Puerto de MazarrónThe victim collapsed while at the exercise area on the promenade A 71-year-old man died this Tuesday afternoon, August 26, after fainting on the Playa del Rihuete beach in Puerto de Mazarrón. According to a witness, the victim collapsed in.. 27/08/2025

Read the September edition of Home & Living magazine online nowWelcome to the September issue of Home & Living! This month, our pages are filled with inspirational ideas for your home and garden, together with some wonderful recipes, a what’s on guide, charity information, a business directory and more.. 27/08/2025

Annual archaeological dig begins on Isla del Fraile in AguilasEvidence has been found in recent years that Isla del Fraile was home to Bronze Age settlers before the Romans and the Moors The arrival of September sees the departure of the peak season holidaymakers from Águilas but also heralds the arrival.. 26/08/2025

Getting away from it all in the mountains of Sierra EspuñaThe “green heart” of the Region of Murcia is a must for lovers of the great outdoors all year round! The Regional Park of Sierra Espuña is one of the great natural treasures of the Region of Murcia, with its marvellous landscapes, innumerable..

Águilas is installing touch-feely models of local sights for the benefit of the visually impairedThe typhlological models reflect the commitment of Águilas to inclusive tourism Among the raft of measures approved by the Town Hall of Águilas to promote sustainable and inclusive tourism in the municipality is an initiative to create typhlological.. 22/08/2025

Mayor of Águilas Mari Carmen Moreno resignsMari Carmen Moreno announces her resignation from the mayor's office and puts an end to her life in active politics After 24 years dedicated to public life and politics, ten of them as a councillor in Águilas, Mayor Mari Carmen Moreno.. 19/08/2025

Unemployment in Lorca hits all-time lowLorca currently has the best employment figures it’s seen since 2009 At the end of July, some 3,339 people were out of work in Lorca, 252 fewer than at the end of 2024, according to the latest report from the Observatory of the State Employment.. 19/08/2025

Revamp for N-342 to bring safer, greener driving between Murcia and AndalucíaMajor eco-friendly upgrade to vital road linking Lorca, Puerto Lumbreras and Cádiz, with improvements set to benefit residents and industry across regions   A substantial facelift is on the way for one of the key highways linking Murcia.. 18/08/2025

STOP BIOGAS: Camposol residents submit hundreds of objections to biomethane plantHundreds of people of different nationalities unite in Camposol to oppose biogas development The Neighbourhood Assembly, held in Camposol on August 14 under the slogan ‘STOP BIOGAS’ and organised by the Camposol Neighbourhood Association.. 18/08/2025

DomusVi Ciudad de Murcia adapts daily routines to protect residents from the worst of the heatNo effort is being spared in the prevention of dehydration among DomusVi residents All over Spain this summer, and particularly during what has so far been a blistering month of August, most of us have been adapting our daily routines in order to avoid the..

Never too late to learn: Caser Residencial brings digital skills to older adultsInnovative Applícate project helps residents in Lorca and Murcia gain confidence with technology   Technology isn’t only for the young. It can be a powerful way to connect, learn and feel empowered at any stage of life. Last .. 12/08/2025

Águilas opens new running path in a boost to walking and hiking tourismThe municipality of Águilas already boasts numerous established hiking routes El Ayuntamiento de Águilas apuesta por el turismo activo y natural con la construcción de una pista de running conectada a la red de senderos locales Although..

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lorca Castle gets brand-new children's playgroundThe shiny new kiddy playpark aims to be a way to boost family-friendly tourism at Lorca’s famous ‘Fortress of the Sun’ Lorca Castle, one of the city’s top tourist landmarks, now features a completely renovated playground designed.. 28/07/2025