MURCIA NEWS

Lorca rolls out technology to help visually impaired tourists navigate the historic centreThe new system allows blind users to access real-time information about monuments and points of interest throughout Lorca Lorca is installing more than 100 digital accessibility codes across its historic centre to help blind and visually impaired.. 12/01/2026

Seven earthquakes in Sierra Espuña this Sunday in the space of just a few hoursNone of this Sunday’s earthquakes were large or dangerous The Region of Murcia was the site of several low-magnitude seismic movements this Sunday January 11, in the area just west of Alhama de Murcia in the Sierra Espuña Regional Park.. 12/01/2026

Why your business should ditch roadside billboards and advertise with Camposol Today insteadCamposol Today gets your business seen by half a million engaged readers from as little as €95 per month Drive along any main road in Spain and you simply can’t miss them. Those massive billboards looming over dual carriageways and.. 09/01/2026

Mazarrón residents up in arms over rats running riot Infestation in central streets sparks health fears as council blames private property limits Residents in the heart of Mazarrón are at their wits' end with a rat problem that has taken over rooftops, patios and even pavements just metres from.. 09/01/2026

Wheelchair user rescued from fire at Lorca conventQuick action by the Policía Nacional brought elderly woman to safety at the Convento de las Clarisas An elderly woman in a wheelchair was safely rescued from a fire at a convent in Lorca after a swift response by officers from the Policí.. 09/01/2026

January sales bring Murcia shoppers warmer budgets and smarter habitsWith average spending set to hit 100 euros locally, Lorca urges residents to shop local and stay savvy If you are planning a post-Christmas browse around the shops in Murcia, you are not alone. Locals are expected to spend an average of 100.34 euros each.. 07/01/2026

Piccolo's restaurant turns up the flavour with a brilliant new evening menuThree irresistible courses and a drink for just €22.90 at this Camposol favourite Piccolo's restaurant on Camposol has launched a brand new evening menu and it is ticking all the right boxes. Creative dishes, comforting favourites, generous.. 05/01/2026

Touch to discover: Águilas installs tactile models at key tourist landmarksThe initiative will allow people with visual and motor disabilities to explore Águilas's main attractions Águilas Council has taken a big step towards creating a more inclusive tourism experience with the installation of typhological.. 30/12/2025

1.9-magnitude earthquake shakes Lorca awake on Christmas DayA 1.9 magnitude earthquake was felt early on Christmas morning, but caused no injuries or damage to the city Usually, it's children shaking you awake on Christmas morning. But in Lorca this year, the culprit was a small earthquake.. 26/12/2025

Record numbers for Griffon Vultures in the Murcia RegionThree young Griffon Vultures were released in Lorca as the population in Murcia hits its highest numbers ever Good news for birds isn’t something you often hear about around Christmas, considering the star of the Christmas dinner. But.. 24/12/2025

Mazarrón Council secures emergency aid to repair collapsing road in Camposol urbanisationEmergency flood response funds from the national government will be used to repair the vital Camposol road after the damage caused by Storm Emilia In the days immediately after Storm Emilia battered Murcia, Mazarrón Council’s structural.. 22/12/2025

Volunteer kennel managers wanted at Noah's ARC dog rescue, MazarrónThis is a live-in position for volunteers at the well-known rescue centre near Mazarrón Noah’s ARC, a registered dog rescue charity, is currently looking for volunteer kennel managers to join its team at its rescue centre in El Saladillo.. 22/12/2025

Planning permission granted for 96-room hotel at Condado de AlhamaThe project forms part of the Alhama Nature development plan for Condado de Alhama A 2023 mockup of what the Alhama Nature project will look like   Alhama de Murcia Town Council has approved planning permission for the new 5-star hotel.. 15/12/2025

No let-up in the social activities schedule over Christmas at the DomusVi Ciudad de Murcia residence for the elderly!Festive activities to promote social and emotional wellbeing for residents at DomusVI centres all over Spain Christmas means many different things to different people, but for the dedicated staff at DomusVi Ciudad de Murcia the traditional aspects and.. 14/12/2025

'I have done it for the last 15 years': The guerrilla Camposol recycling scheme that fills a hole in Mazarrón waste managementCamposol resident Ann Wamsley makes her own Christmas cards for sale, and also runs a unique recycling system to dispose of them after the festive season   We all know that rubbish, and the disposal of it, can sometimes be a hot topic in Spain.. 11/12/2025

Camposol Today Facebook group reaches 3,000 membersIt’s a good start, but actually the website itself offers stronger news coverage and better value for local advertisers CamposolToday.com has recently passed an encouraging milestone, with its dedicated Facebook group Camposol Today news, events.. 06/12/2025

Camposol anti-Biogas Platform commissions multiple environmental reportsThe Camposol Legal Platform Against Biogas, promoted by the GREEN CAMPOSOL Association, has commissioned multiple reports by specialist environmental company The Camposol Legal Platform Against Biogas, promoted by the GREEN CAMPOSOL Association, has.. 04/12/2025

Camposol anti-Biogas Platform raises funds with Gofundme pageThe Camposol Legal Platform Against Biogas, promoted by the GREEN CAMPOSOL Association, has launched a Gofundme page and needs your support Existing biogas plant in Llano de Brujas, Murcia   The Camposol Legal Platform Against Biogas, promoted.. 25/11/2025

Alhama de Murcia is repaving the RM-23 road past CondadoA new road linking the A-7 to the RM-2 is also due to be built The RM-23 road in the municipality of Alhama de Murcia, which runs past the Condado de Alhama golf resort on the way to Camposol and Mazarrón, is being repaved by the town council.. 20/11/2025

These are the two new-build property types available at Hacienda del Álamo from Omala ResidencesDiscover modern villas with private pools, landscaped plots and stunning golf views Omala Residences continues to attract buyers at Hacienda del Álamo Golf Resort with two exclusive types of new-build villas now available for sale off-plan. &..