MURCIA SOUTH WEST

Explore Mazarrón your way with Ecoadventure's electric bike hire and salesDiscover hidden corners of the bay and beyond with easy, eco-friendly cycling If you’ve spent any time on the coast lately, you’ve probably noticed the growing number of electric bikes zipping past. From quiet promenades to coastal tracks.. 20/08/2025

Book your August treatment at Instituto Dermoestético by CAME in CamposolAesthetic facial, medical and clinical appointments available in Camposol with an updated August schedule Instituto Dermoestético by CAME, located within The Camposol Health Clinic on Sector A of the Camposol Urbanisation, has shared its updated.. 20/08/2025

Mayor of Águilas Mari Carmen Moreno resignsMari Carmen Moreno announces her resignation from the mayor's office and puts an end to her life in active politics After 24 years dedicated to public life and politics, ten of them as a councillor in Águilas, Mayor Mari Carmen Moreno.. 19/08/2025

Unemployment in Lorca hits all-time lowLorca currently has the best employment figures it’s seen since 2009 At the end of July, some 3,339 people were out of work in Lorca, 252 fewer than at the end of 2024, according to the latest report from the Observatory of the State Employment.. 19/08/2025

Revamp for N-342 to bring safer, greener driving between Murcia and AndalucíaMajor eco-friendly upgrade to vital road linking Lorca, Puerto Lumbreras and Cádiz, with improvements set to benefit residents and industry across regions   A substantial facelift is on the way for one of the key highways linking Murcia.. 18/08/2025

STOP BIOGAS: Camposol residents submit hundreds of objections to biomethane plantHundreds of people of different nationalities unite in Camposol to oppose biogas development The Neighbourhood Assembly, held in Camposol on August 14 under the slogan ‘STOP BIOGAS’ and organised by the Camposol Neighbourhood Association.. 18/08/2025

The Carthaginians and Romans fiestas, a legacy of the rich past of CartagenaFew cities can match the heady mix of history, culture and tradition in the September fiestas of Cartagena! Every year in September, when the heat of summer is beginning to die down, the city of Cartagena goes back to a time more than 200 years before the..

VIDEO: Fireball streaks across Spain and explodes over MurciaExperts confirm it was space debris from a Chinese rocket, not the Perseid meteor shower     What many believed to be an early arrival of the spectacular Perseid meteor shower turned out to be something far more unusual. The brilliant.. 15/08/2025

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

Águilas opens new running path in a boost to walking and hiking tourismThe municipality of Águilas already boasts numerous established hiking routes El Ayuntamiento de Águilas apuesta por el turismo activo y natural con la construcción de una pista de running conectada a la red de senderos locales Although..

The Ninja Slushi is back in stock at TJ ElectricalsIt sold out in a flash last time, so grab yours before it’s gone again   If you missed out on the Ninja Slushi machine when it first arrived at TJ Electricals in Camposol, you weren’t alone. This clever gadget flew off the shelves.. 11/08/2025

VIDEO: 2-bed detached Camposol villa for sale €185,000 from Camposol Property SalesA tranquil location on Camposol Sector D with stunning outdoor space and a private pool   Tucked away in a peaceful part of Camposol’s Sector D, this immaculate 2-bedroom Fortuna Deluxe villa offers a blend of style, comfort and outdoor.. 11/08/2025

Shark sighting sparks beach drama in MazarrónBathers rush out of the water as two-metre shark swims close to the shore in Puerto de Mazarrón   Swimmers enjoying a sunny afternoon at La Reya beach in Puerto de Mazarrón got quite a shock on Thursday August 7 when a shark, estimated.. 08/08/2025

Águilas installs new charging points for electric vehicles and bicyclesThe new stations will allow up to four electric cars and six e-bikes to charge at once Águilas Town Council has begun installing new charging points for electric vehicles and electric bicycles.   The works are part of the Destination.. 08/08/2025

The Los Cocedores Blue Trail in ÁguilasAn eco-friendly walking and cycling route at the western end of the Águilas coastline The network of “Senderos Azules” (Blue Trails) is an initiative promoted in Spain by ADEAC, the Association of Environmental and Consumer Education, to..

Alhama steps up mosquito control with early morning fumigationTiger mosquito among targets in ongoing campaign to reduce risk and nuisance this summer   The town of Alhama de Murcia is carrying out a fresh round of fumigation this weekend as part of its ongoing effort to combat mosquitoes, including the.. 07/08/2025

Plans for thermal spa bathing centre in Alhama de Murcia shelved for the time beingThe thermal baths of Alhama have helped define the history of the town over the last two millennia While the remodelling of the central Plaza La Constitución is under way in Alhama de Murcia this summer, a similar project at what used to be the.. 07/08/2025

Camposol residents demand urgent meeting to halt biogas plant plansFears grow in Camposol and Condado de Alhama over biogas plant’s impact on health and property values The proposed construction of a large-scale biogas and biofertiliser plant in Mazarrón has sparked serious backlash from residents of.. 06/08/2025

Dead cow at Altea beach is second on Costa Blanca in less than a weekCases are so far unexplained but cargo ships carrying livestock have been blamed for previous similar incidents A dead cow in the sea at a beach is an unpleasant surprise for bathers but is not as uncommon as you may think. The severely decomposed.. 06/08/2025

Thy Will Be Done warns: The risks of using unqualified and uninsured providers of UK wills and powers of attorney in SpainWhen preparing vital legal documents, peace of mind is more important than price or convenience Image: Brits in Spain   When arranging UK wills or powers of attorney while living in Spain, many people are understandably drawn to low-cost..