MURCIA SOUTH WEST

Águilas is building a two-storey parking garage with space for more than 350 vehiclesThe Águilas fairgrounds will house the new high-rise parking facility complete with shops and rooftop gardens Águilas is set to tackle its chronic parking shortage with the construction of a new high-rise parking lot on municipal land.. 04/08/2025

Blue zone free parking in Lorca throughout AugustNo need to pay in designated spaces in Lorca during the whole month August has arrived and for drivers in Lorca that can mean only one thing: completely free parking in all blue zones.   Drivers in Lorca can park for free in the city&rsquo.. 04/08/2025

Fresh push to revive illegal mega-resort sparks fury in southwest MurciaThe Marina de Cope mega-project on the coastline of Águilas and Lorca was ruled illegal over a decade ago A controversial plan to revive the long-abandoned Marina de Cope mega-resort in Lorca and Águilas is sparking fresh outrage among.. 01/08/2025

Will Spain's new emergency lights lead to traffic fines?The V-16 beacons are connected to the DGT in Spain, but authorities say there’s no need to panic From January 2026, all cars in Spain will need to carry V-16 emergency lights. These compact beacons are replacing the old warning triangles that.. 01/08/2025

New desalination plants planned for Águilas and Torrevieja to increase water supply in Murcia and AlicanteThese major infrastructure projects aim to ease groundwater pressure and provide more fresh water for the area Two large desalination projects are moving forward in Águilas and Torrevieja, with the Confederación Hydrográfica del.. 30/07/2025

Alhama cracks down on street littering with 18 fines in one monthAlhama de Murcia police have stepped up enforcement against public urination, spitting and illegal dumping Alhama de Murcia isn't messing around when it comes to keeping its streets clean. Local police have issued 18 fines over the past month.. 29/07/2025

Read the August edition of Home & Living magazine online nowWelcome to the August 2025 issue of Home & Living! Another great read which we hope will inspire you and give you lots of ideas for your home.   Featured in this month’s issue:   We chat to a couple who bought.. 29/07/2025

FAST Red Folder project officially presented in CamposolMazarrón Town Hall, FAST and other Camposol community partners have joined forces to promote the safety initiative for vulnerable residents The Red Folder Project was officially launched last week at the Los Palacios Social Centre in Camposol.. 29/07/2025

Sign the petition to oppose the planned biogas plant between Camposol and Condado de AlhamaCamposol businesses and residents respond with petition against the proposal to build a biomethane and biofertiliser plant on the urbanisation’s doorstep The proposed biomethane and biofertiliser plant in Mazarrón, plans for which were.. 28/07/2025

Road between Mazarrón and the Port to be widened to two lanesPlans for the first 3.7 kilometres of the new dual carriageway project are going on public display this week as part of a major investment to improve road access A long-awaited project to upgrade and widen the RM-332 regional road between Mazarró.. 28/07/2025

Lorca Castle gets brand-new children's playgroundThe shiny new kiddy playpark aims to be a way to boost family-friendly tourism at Lorca’s famous ‘Fortress of the Sun’ Lorca Castle, one of the city’s top tourist landmarks, now features a completely renovated playground designed.. 28/07/2025

Controversy surrounds new biogas and biomethane plant projects in Mazarrón and LorcaEcologists have raised the alarm over the plans, while authorities are weighing feasibility and the impact of these facilities Plans to construct new biogas and biomethane plants in the southwest of the Region of Murcia have come under fire from environmental.. 25/07/2025

VIDEO: 2-bedroom terraced Camposol villa for sale €109,995 from Camposol Property SalesBook a viewing to see this stylish refurbished villa on Camposol, ready to move in now   Local property experts for the southwest of Murcia, Camposol Property Sales, have a recently refurbished, two-bedroom terraced villa in Camposol for.. 24/07/2025

Endangered species spotted swimming in Condado de Alhama lakeTwo breeding pairs of White-headed Duck have been found in the improved lake environment Two pairs of the endangered White-headed Duck (Oxyura leucocephala) have been spotted with eight ducklings each in the lake at Condado de Alhama Golf Resort.. 24/07/2025

Historic water tanks in Lorca to become sustainable urban parkLorca’s Santa María neighbourhood will benefit from a green space transformation and rainwater reuse system The City Council of Lorca has announced an ambitious plan to transform the disused water tanks in the Santa María neighbourhood.. 23/07/2025

Chill out this summer with the Ninja Slushi from TJ ElectricalsPerfect frozen drinks at home, from frappés to frozen cocktails, all at the touch of a button If there was ever a time to upgrade your summer drinks game, this is it. The brand-new Ninja Slushi machine is now in stock at TJ Electricals in.. 22/07/2025

Frustration grows over crumbling Mazarrón road as repairs remain unfundedResidents say RM-315 is unsafe and neglected, but there’s still no date for repairs   Calls for urgent action are growing louder in Mazarrón as residents, cyclists and local officials voice concerns over the deteriorating state of.. 22/07/2025

The fateful saga of the Camposol Hospital, another victim of hubris in MurciaThe privately funded Hospital del Guadalentín facility never fully became operational and is now closed due to debts and lack of public agreements just six months after opening Three years after it was announced as the most ambitious healthcare.. 22/07/2025

Lorca students restore historic washhouse at Coy river beachThe €35,000 refurbishment has revived a key communal landmark used in Lorca for washing, bathing and social life before running water reached homes Before running water was introduced into Lorca homes, the city and its districts were dotted with.. 22/07/2025

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