MURCIA NEWS

Fire near Puerto de Mazarrón forces homes to be evacuated this FridayThe blaze has spread from a rubbish dump to forest land A large fire has broken out near Puerto de Mazarrón this Friday afternoon, July 18, sending a thick column of black smoke billowing into the sky and alarming residents and beachgoers as.. 18/07/2025

Plans move ahead for new marine reserve around Cabo CopeRamonete and Puntas de Calnegre residents have been invited to share their input on the project Lorca City Council will hold a meeting with residents of Ramonete and Puntas de Calnegre next week to discuss plans for a new Marine Reserve of Fisheries.. 18/07/2025

Águilas gets a new bike lane connecting the railway bridge to the seafrontThe EU-funded project has transformed the degraded urban space into an accessible route for pedestrians and cyclists Águilas is getting more bike-friendly with a brand new cycle lane and pedestrian path that connects the Railway Bridge to the.. 17/07/2025

'Spectacular' lighting overhaul for Lorca castleNew LEDs will use much less electricity and will be adjustable for different occasions Lorca council is going to spend over €300,000 to renovate the ornamental lighting on its iconic castle. This significant investment will literally.. 16/07/2025

Mazarrón council begins clearing Camposol green waste areas after possible arson attacksA firefighters’ report has stated that the recent fires could be the work of arsonists The Camposol green waste disposal area on B Sector has begun to be cleared, in what is the first phase of a Mazarrón Town Council commitment to rid.. 16/07/2025

No accessible bathing in Mazarrón as all amphibious beach chairs break downSwimmers with reduced mobility have been unable to fully enjoy Paseo del Puerto beach since early July The majority of beaches in the Region of Murcia now have facilities for people with reduced mobility, which allows everyone to enjoy the water independently.. 16/07/2025

Summer adventures with Taquilla TicketsFive unforgettable trips through the Region of Murcia and beyond If you’re looking to make the most of your summer in the sun, Taquilla Tickets has you covered. This local, family-run business has been organising fun, accessible trips for the.. 15/07/2025

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

Major earthquake off Almería-Murcia coast felt across southern SpainThe tremors originating in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea were felt in Murcia, Andalucía and beyond It was about 7am when the windows began to rattle in their frames and the crockery in the kitchen clinked. Those who were awake already.. 14/07/2025

Second garden waste fire in Camposol in a week highlights ongoing refuse crisisLocals are on high alert after the second fire in one of the urbanisation’s green waste areas in less than a week A second fire in less than a week has broken out in the Camposol urbanisation, again linked to the unchecked accumulation of plant.. 13/07/2025

Archaeology digs begin in Alhama at Cabecico Redondo and Las PalerasThe two-week project brings together experts, students and locals to explore the town’s ancient heritage The latest edition of the Alhama de Murcia Archaeology Work Camp got underway this week, on Monday July 7, marking the start of two weeks.. 10/07/2025

Summer mobile library returns to Águilas beachThe book bus will be parked near the seafront in the Águilas village of Calabardina every Monday this summer The super-popular mobile library is back in Playa de Calabardina for the summer. The Bibliobús will be parked near the seafront.. 09/07/2025

Iker Casillas pays a surprise visit to La Azohía, MurciaThe former Real Madrid and Spanish national team goalkeeper shared images of the sunset on the coast of Cartagena on social networks La Azohía has enjoyed an illustrious visitor this week: the 2010 football World Cup winner, Íker Casillas.. 08/07/2025

Águilas beaches lead the way in accessibility for disabled peopleNew facilities on La Colonia beach improve access for the elderly and those with reduced mobility The town of Águilas continues to enhance its reputation as one of the most inclusive coastal destinations in the Region of Murcia thanks.. 08/07/2025

Roadworks on the RM-608 in Alhama de Murcia for the next three weeksImprovement work to repave the road is expected to last until nearly the end of the month   On Monday July 7, work began to repair and improve the road surface on the RM-608 road in Alhama de Murcia, on the section between the junction with the.. 08/07/2025

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

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

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