MURCIA NEWS

Puerto de Mazarrón beach reopens after water declared safe for swimmingThe green flag has once again been raised following confirmation of excellent water quality, though there are yellow flags at four La Manga beaches The beach of Puerto de Mazarrón is once again open to the public after the temporary ban on.. 04/07/2025

Puerto de Mazarrón beach closed due to presence of human waste in the waterHigh-season overcrowding is suspected as the cause of the leak since no faults have been found in the sewage network The beach at Puerto de Mazarrón has been closed to bathers since this morning, Thursday July 3, following the detection of.. 03/07/2025

Property promoter Omala Residences has dozens of new-build homes for sale off-plan at Hacienda del Álamo resort nowHacienda del Álamo Golf & Spa Resort is celebrating... here’s why!   The spectacular Hacienda del Alamo Golf & Spa Resort, located in Fuente Álamo, Murcia, a stone’s throw from the beaches of Mazarrón and.. 03/07/2025

Show your Murcia regional pride and play the Águilas card game!You can now play ‘Acho, veo dobble’, the card game that features the Murcia town of Águilas Ah, there’s nothing quite so fun and retro as sitting out on the terrace on a summer’s evening playing a good, old-fashioned.. 03/07/2025

Extra lifeguards on duty to protect beachgoers in Lorca this summerThe municipality now has 15 lifeguards as well as new beach services and facilities for people with limited mobility The coastline of Lorca, which stretches for 10 kilometres from La Galería in Mazarrón to Águilas, now has.. 02/07/2025

Stalled Lorca housing development set for completion after a decadeThe 300-home residential development will finally be built in the Lorca district of Purias The Jardines de la Almenara residential complex in the Lorca district of Purias, where the construction of 300 single-family homes is planned, will finally.. 02/07/2025

Scientists uncover the incredible history of the Mazarrón Phoenician shipsInvestigators studying the remains of the ancient ship have made some exciting new discoveries about how Phoenician engineers built the vessels Recent discoveries surrounding the ancient Phoenician shipwreck known as Mazarrón II have shed.. 30/06/2025

Read the July edition of Home & Living magazine online nowWelcome to the July 2025 issue of Home & Living! The Home & Living Magazine, previously known as the Costa Calida Chronicle, has been supplying useful local information of interest to a loyal readership base for all that time. It is.. 30/06/2025

Águilas volunteers rewarded with bench made using plastic they collected from the seaStreet furniture is one of 16 created as part of Coca-Cola’s Mares Circulares project to mitigate the effects of plastic pollution A public bench, made with plastic waste collected from the sea, has been presented to Águilas Town Hall.. 27/06/2025

FAST launch a new initiative to help first responders and emergency services which could save your lifeFAST’s first responders have initiate their ‘Red Folder Project’, which could save time and possibly lives in cases of medical emergency call-outs Camposol’s FAST organisation, which provides the urbanisation with a medical.. 27/06/2025

Lorca public swimming pools open for summer on July 1Swimming classes and aqua aerobics will be held at La Parroquia and Zarcilla de Ramos The municipal swimming pools in La Parroquia and Zarcilla de Ramos are set to open next Tuesday July 1, officially launching the summer season in Lorca. Both pools.. 26/06/2025

Temporary respite breaks offer elderly residents professional and personal support at DomusVi Ciudad de MurciaDomusVi Ciudad de Murcia, a home from home with wellbeing guaranteed from the very first day Caring for an elderly relative, neighbour or friend is a great test of the dedication of those upon whom the duty falls, and often they become so engrossed with the..

Alhama presents new hiking route from the town centre to the snow wells of Sierra EspuñaA 16-kilometre hike in Alhama which climbs from 200 m above sea level to almost the height of Ben Nevis! A newly signposted hiking route was presented on Friday 13th June at the Los Baños archaeological museum in Alhama de Murcia, with the presentation.. 16/06/2025

Over 30 endangered manta rays released after being captured by accident in La Azohía, MurciaConservation groups and traditional fishers join forces to protect endangered marine species in the Mediterranean More than 30 manta rays accidentally caught in the Almadraba of La Azohía, near Cartagena, have been successfully tagged and released.. 12/06/2025

Condado de Alhama golf course to reopen in September as work starts on 5-star hotel and football pitchesThe new luxury hotel, football facilities and other expansion plans are taking shape for Condado de Alhama in 2025 Two years after unveiling the ambitious Alhama Nature project in Condado de Alhama, the developers behind the initiative have announced.. 10/06/2025

New shops opening at Parque Almenara in the coming weeksThe Lorca shopping centre is on course for some new arrivals very soon Parque Almenara in Lorca is experiencing a new wave of commercial growth, with five more businesses preparing to open in the coming weeks. The shopping centre, which has steadily.. 06/06/2025

Águilas cracks down on illegal dumping with surveillance and finesThe Town Hall has reminded residents of the designated waste disposal points and environmental responsibility The Town Hall of Águilas has issued a strong reminder to residents and visitors that illegal dumping of rubbish and rubble is prohibited.. 05/06/2025

Summer waste collection times at Condado de AlhamaA revised schedule aims to keep the resort clean and in good condition during the busy season Residents and property owners at Condado de Alhama are advised of the new summer waste collection schedule in place for July and August. The community administration.. 30/05/2025

La Isla Lake pest treatment schedule announced for Condado de AlhamaA revised weekly timetable aims to control the presence of rantelles through coordinated efforts by three pest control companies   A new treatment schedule has been put in place at the La Isla lake on Condado de Alhama Golf Resort to prevent and.. 30/05/2025

Murcia gains three more Blue Flags this year, bringing its total to 36Cartagena leads the way with 10 flags, while the Mar Menor misses out for the ninth consecutive year   The Region of Murcia will have 36 Blue Flags in summer 2025 – three more than in 2024, including 29 for beaches and seven for marinas. According..