MURCIA NEWS

17-year-old diver dies off Bolnuevo coastThe teenager was found at a depth of 14 metres near the islet of Cueva de Lobos A 17-year-old freediver was found dead this Thursday July 10 after disappearing off the coast of Bolnuevo, in the municipality of Mazarrón. His body was found at.. 10/07/2025

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

Camposol green waste area goes up in flamesThe garden waste plot near the golf club caught fire this Wednesday This Wednesday July 9, the green waste area on the lower part of Camposol Sector C behind the Golf Club caught fire.   The fire started in the afternoon and great plumes.. 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

Alhama de Murcia dog parks to undergo disinfection spray treatmentThe disinfection treatments in ‘canine recreation areas’ will be taking place next week   The Town Hall of Alhama de Murcia has released a communiqué to inform people that on Tuesday July 15 and Wednesday 16, disinfection treatments.. 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

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

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

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

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..

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