MURCIA WHATS ON

The summer umbrella is having a moment in Spain and there are very good reasons to get oneParasols that block 99.8% of UV rays are selling out in Murcia as more people discover that shade is the simplest form of sun protection Walk through the centre of Murcia on a hot day right now and you will notice something that would have looked unusual just..

A hundred firefighters bring Mazarrón weekend wildfire under controlAround 20 residents and holidaymakers in Bolnuevo had to be moved to safety Life in Mazarrón has returned to normal after a forest fire that broke out in the Sierra de Las Moreras on Saturday July 11 was declared extinguished by around midday.. 13/07/2026

Decomposing body discovered on patio of Luxury Torrevieja villaThe homeowner raised the alarm after finding a bloodied and partially decomposed body in La Veleta The Guardia Civil are investigating after a body showing signs of violence was found inside a property in the exclusive La Veleta residential area of.. 13/07/2026

Could the Region of Murcia see the return of the monk seal after 50 years?Experts say the coastline around Cabo de Palos still has everything a returning colony would need Half a century ago the Mediterranean monk seal was still a familiar sight along the coast of the Region of Murcia, one of the last stretches of the Iberian.. 13/07/2026

Mallorca is doubling its herd of stream-cleaning donkeys this summer and the results speak for themselvesTwelve donkeys from the Natura Parc Foundation are now grazing in the waterways of Sóller, reducing vegetation naturally before the autumn rains arrive It is not every day that a town council announces it is doubling its donkey herd, but Só.. 13/07/2026

Bin charges in Murcia could soon depend on how much rubbish YOU produceThe regional government wants to improve recycling rates by encouraging councils to introduce bin charges based on the amount of waste households produce, rather than a fixed annual fee The way households pay for their rubbish could change in the.. 13/07/2026

Man arrested in Orihuela over links to Swedish criminal networks that use children as hired killersThe Policía Nacional acted on a European arrest warrant after an investigation into organised crime groups involved in arms trafficking and violent attacks A man has been arrested in Orihuela following a joint operation between the Policí.. 13/07/2026

Cartagena is giving its ancient ficus trees a daily soaking to help them survive the summer heatThe Ayuntamiento has launched a special operation to protect the city's parks, gardens and most treasured trees during the hottest months of the year If you've ever sat in the shade of one of Cartagena's magnificent ficus trees on a sweltering.. 13/07/2026

Eight drowning deaths in Spain in one tragic July weekendBeaches, pools, rivers and reservoirs across Spain were all the scene of fatal incidents between Friday and Sunday Eight people lost their lives in separate drowning incidents across Spain between Friday July 10 and Sunday July 12, with tragedies.. 13/07/2026

Free beach fitness sessions on the beaches of San Javier July and August 2026Get into shape before a refreshing swim in Santiago de la Ribera and La Manga Once again this summer the Town Hall of San Javier is offering free fitness sessions for all members of the public on the beaches of La Manga del Mar Menor and Santiago de la Ribera..