MURCIA NEWS

No need to worry: V-16 emergency beacons are safe despite fears of overheatingDrivers in Spain must carry the new lights next year but fears grow over overheating and battery explosions In less than three months, drivers across Spain will be required to carry a V-16 warning light in their cars as part of the new DGT 3.0 safety.. 24/10/2025

Join the Garden Boutique WhatsApp channel for fresh flower updates in MazarrónStay connected with Garden Boutique’s flower shop and enjoy exclusive offers and floral inspiration If you love flowers and beautiful blooms, Garden Boutique in Mazarrón has just made it even easier to stay in touch. Now you can join their.. 23/10/2025

Jumilla joins new network of historic town centres in the Region of MurciaThe aim is to continue preserving and making the most of the historical heritage of the old centre of Jumilla The Town Hall of Jumilla is proud to have become one of the founder members of a new network entitled the Red de Municipios con Casco Histó.. 20/10/2025

Camposol B Clean Gardening volunteers spring back into actionThe dedicated gardening group has thrown itself into a hedge-trimming marathon after a well-deserved summer break The B Clean volunteers have emerged from summer hibernation and are now catching up with a few necessary jobs around Camposol Sector.. 17/10/2025

Sierra Espuña receives €1.6 million to combat devastating pine beetle outbreakDrought and pests have already killed 1.3 million trees across the Region of Murcia Sierra Espuña's forests have been suffering for years now, with brown, dying trees blotting the otherwise picture-perfect landscape everywhere you look... 17/10/2025

Águilas Town Hall encourages residents to prepare Xmas gifts for children in need this yearBoxes must be delivered for distribution in less well-off nations by 28th November The new Mayor of Águilas, Cristóbal Casado, has officially launched the annual “Niño de Navidad” campaign, supporting a worthy charity.. 16/10/2025

Body of foreign resident found floating in Águilas portThe corpse was pulled from the water on Wednesday afternoon The lifeless body of a man was found on the afternoon of Wednesday October 15 floating in the waters of the fishing port of Águilas.   The grim discovery of a corpse drifting.. 16/10/2025

Second victim in Lorca double murder was allegedly involved in drug dealingGuardia Civil are investigating whether body in car boot was connected to shooting of Italian alleged mobster on same day nearby  The Guardia Civil has identified the second fatality in the double murder case in Lorca, whose body was discovered.. 14/10/2025

Second lynx litter born as part of the Lorca highlands reintroduction projectThe three adorable kittens were born to Tahúlla, a lynx released in the Region of Murcia in 2023 For a project that’s had more ups and downs than the Lorca highlands themselves, the European Life LynxConnect programme in the Region of.. 14/10/2025

Camposol volunteers raise €1,000 for Hugo's Home Farm animal rescueLocal volunteers organised raffles and table top sales to support rescue centre caring for horses, alpacas and more Sometimes the best ideas come from the most unlikely places. For Roberta Gillen, Karen Mathews, Julie Brockbank and Lisa Morris, inspiration.. 10/10/2025

Lorca's magnificent Excolegiata de San Patricio gets essential façade restorationOne of the Region of Murcia's finest baroque masterpieces has been carefully treated to prevent damage to its historic stonework Of all the historic and monumental buildings that grace the city of Lorca, perhaps none is more important than the.. 09/10/2025

Lorca issues over 1,000 fines as scooter rules tightenSafety campaign leads to surge in penalties as authorities enforce electric scooter laws The Ayuntamiento of Lorca has stepped up enforcement of local rules on electric scooters, issuing more than 400 fines so far this year and 1,027 in total since the.. 09/10/2025

Coastal law clash puts 400 Murcia families at risk of losing their beach homesPolitical fight over Spain’s shoreline rules leaves residents worried about demolition orders and the future of their properties About 400 families living by the sea in the Region of Murcia, in places like Cabo de Palos, Los Nietos, El Portú.. 07/10/2025

Read the October edition of Home & Living magazine online nowWelcome to the October issue of Home & Living! Another great read which we hope will inspire you and help you find lots of ideas to incorporate in to your home and your life.   Featured in this months issue:   Discover.. 02/10/2025

Cervantes Avenue reopens in Lorca after three-month closureAyuntamiento confirms another shutdown in 2026 but with new diversion routes to reduce disruption Cervantes Avenue in Lorca reopened to traffic on Tuesday September 30, after being closed for three months while Adif continued work to bury the high-speed.. 01/10/2025

Campoder unveils 178km of scenic trails with hands-on exhibition through MurciaEight towns invite residents and visitors to explore the region’s wild side If you fancy stretching your legs or hopping on a bike through some of Murcia’s prettiest corners, there’s something new to try. The Campoder Trail Network has.. 19/09/2025

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..

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

The best nudist beaches in the Region of MurciaGo bare by the sea at these peaceful Costa Cálida coves You may have done it already, or maybe you’re just curious, but at some point most people have wondered what it would be like to spend a day at the beach with nothing but the sea.. 14/07/2025