MURCIA SOUTH WEST

Gas station robbery gang smashed across Murcia region and surrounding areasGuardia Civil arrests four after 50+ break-ins targeting petrol stations and homes The Murcia region and nearby areas can breathe a little easier after the Guardia Civil smashed a violent robbery gang behind over 50 break-ins at gas stations and homes.. 16/01/2026

Lorca to receive €1 million to repair roads and infrastructure after March stormsState funding will support repairs as the town continues recovering from heavy rain damage Lorca will soon receive close to €1 million from central government to help repair roads and other municipal infrastructure damaged by the severe storms.. 16/01/2026

48,000 euros for improvements to popular Lorca hiking pathThe Cejo de los Enamorados route takes walkers into the mountains west of Lorca The hiking path of the Cejo de los Enamorados, in the mountains to the west of the city of Lorca which stretch all the way to boundary between Murcia and Andalucía.. 15/01/2026

Pre-registration now open for the gruelling Ruta de las Fortalezas run in CartagenaThe 53-kilometre course visits castles, fortresses, gun batteries and old city walls belonging to the military history of Cartagena The initial pre-registration opens on Thursday 15th January for the 15th annual edition of the Ruta de las Fortalezas de.. 15/01/2026

Alhama de Murcia offers free parking to shoppers until the end of FebruaryShoppers can park in the centre of Alhama for up to two hours free during the winter sales Alhama de Murcia Town Council is rolling out a new initiative aimed at supporting local businesses, offering shoppers up to two hours of free parking in the.. 14/01/2026

Plans move forward for new desalination plants on the Alicante and Murcia coastsThe Torrevieja and Águilas facilities should increase the water supply in southern Spain Another step forward has been taken towards building two new desalination plants in Torrevieja and Águilas, which together could supply up to 150.. 14/01/2026

Camposol collision leads to legal action for drunk drivingA driver is facing court after a crash in Camposol Sector D, that caused serious damage to a house Mazarrón police have taken legal action against a driver suspected of being under the influence of alcohol and drugs. The incident occurred.. 14/01/2026

Free Spanish-language tours of Lorca in Spanish January 2026Discover the most important buildings of the old city centre on a 90-minute tour of Lorca! For those with enough understanding of the Spanish language these free tours of the city of Lorca are a great way to see the historic city and some of its most important..

Lorca adds new cemetery tour to its array of tourism attractionsDelve into the history of Lorca at the cemetery of San Clemente! The city of Lorca continues to broaden the range of its tourism activities and the latest addition to the offer consists of guided tours of the cemetery of San Clemente, located south of.. 13/01/2026

Lorca reports increase in tourist and visitor numbers in 202515,600 non-Spanish visitors came to Lorca last year The Town Hall of Lorca has reported a significant increase in the number of visitors and tourists seeking information at the Tourist Office and information points in the city during 2025, with non-Spaniards.. 13/01/2026

New restaurant-bar, padel and wellness centre to open in Puerto de MazarrónThe new centre is being built on the site of a former nightclub that has been empty for years A new padel and wellness centre with a gym and a swimming pool is being built at the entrance to Puerto de Mazarrón, on a site that has been sitting.. 13/01/2026

Lorca's roads battered by rains are getting a swift fixAyuntamiento commits €80,000 to pothole repairs, debris clearance and resurfacing in rural districts Recent heavy rains have damaged roads across Lorca, but the Ayuntamiento is addressing the issues promptly. Councillor for Rural Districts Á.. 13/01/2026

Taquilla Tickets launches monthly coach trips to Alhama de Murcia market from FebruaryThe popular Murcia tour operator will run accompanied shopping excursions on the last Tuesday of every month in 2026 Taquilla Tickets is giving bargain hunters and market lovers a new reason to get excited with the launch of monthly coach trips to.. 12/01/2026

Lorca rolls out technology to help visually impaired tourists navigate the historic centreThe new system allows blind users to access real-time information about monuments and points of interest throughout Lorca Lorca is installing more than 100 digital accessibility codes across its historic centre to help blind and visually impaired.. 12/01/2026

Seven earthquakes in Sierra Espuña this Sunday in the space of just a few hoursNone of this Sunday’s earthquakes were large or dangerous The Region of Murcia was the site of several low-magnitude seismic movements this Sunday January 11, in the area just west of Alhama de Murcia in the Sierra Espuña Regional Park.. 12/01/2026

Why your business should ditch roadside billboards and advertise with Camposol Today insteadCamposol Today gets your business seen by half a million engaged readers from as little as €95 per month Drive along any main road in Spain and you simply can’t miss them. Those massive billboards looming over dual carriageways and.. 09/01/2026

Mazarrón residents up in arms over rats running riot Infestation in central streets sparks health fears as council blames private property limits Residents in the heart of Mazarrón are at their wits' end with a rat problem that has taken over rooftops, patios and even pavements just metres from.. 09/01/2026

Wheelchair user rescued from fire at Lorca conventQuick action by the Policía Nacional brought elderly woman to safety at the Convento de las Clarisas An elderly woman in a wheelchair was safely rescued from a fire at a convent in Lorca after a swift response by officers from the Policí.. 09/01/2026

STO Media launches new print newspaper, the Costa Weekly NewsWe are pleased to present our new publication, serving the Costa Blanca and with plans to extend south across the Spanish costas in future The first edition of the paper will come out in early February Media company Spain Today Online S.L is proud.. 08/01/2026

€32 million road upgrade launched for 15 Murcia municipalitiesMula and Northwest regions benefit from four-year investment in safety and maintenance The Region of Murcia is investing €32 million in vital road improvements across 15 municipalities in the Mula and Northwest areas, with work getting underway in.. 07/01/2026