MURCIA NEWS

A hundred firefighters bring Mazarrón weekend wildfire under controlAround 20 residents and holidaymakers in Bolnuevo had to be moved to safety Life in Mazarrón has returned to normal after a forest fire that broke out in the Sierra de Las Moreras on Saturday July 11 was declared extinguished by around midday.. 13/07/2026

Finnish adventurer's solar boat sails 6,000km to anchor off MazarrónThe Helios 11, built by hand in plywood and fiberglass, ran the entire journey to Murcia without a drop of fuel Mazarrón had an unusual visitor this week, and it certainly wasn't hard to spot. The Helios 11 dropped anchor in the bay just.. 10/07/2026

July 24 Free guided visit to the palaeontological site of Cueva Victoria in Cartagena – REGISTRATION ON 13th JULYThe cave may have been inhabited by the first humans to enter Europe from Africa! For palaeontologists the Cueva Victoria, close to the RM-12 motorway leading to La Manga, is one of the most important sites in Europe, and once again this summer there are very..

Walking and hiking paths in Águilas improved with new signpostingThe Town Hall of Águilas encourages healthy exercise among both locals and visitors! The town council of Águilas is always commendably quick on opportunities to increase the attractiveness of the area in the eyes not only of the locals but.. 10/07/2026

Sierra Espuña shuts its roads for the solar eclipse but Alhama has a plan BThe Alhama de Murcia council is closing access roads on August 12 and setting up an official viewing spot near Condado de Alhama instead The mountain range that dominates Alhama de Murcia's skyline will be off limits on the day Spain gets to experience.. 09/07/2026

Historic Lorca prison €1.8m restoration moves ahead with new language school plannedTwo Murcia companies have won the contract to restore the protected former prison, creating a new home for Lorca's Official Language School alongside spaces for community and cultural events Lorca's historic former prison is a step closer.. 09/07/2026

CHS and Mazarrón Town Council discuss flood risk at CamposolThe council has presented proposals aimed at reducing the risk of flooding from the Los Aznares rambla Representatives from Mazarrón Town Council have met with the Confederación Hidrográfica del Segura (CHS), Murcia’s water.. 09/07/2026

Important update from Camposol's Legal Platform against BiogasRepresentatives meet with Councillor to discuss progress in legislation controlling biogas plant location Camposol Legal Platform against Biogas representatives met with Mazarrón Town Hall’s Councillor for Camposol, Carmen Navarro to.. 09/07/2026

Calls grow for more fire protection in El Valle and Carrascoy parkResidents are being urged to back a petition after a wildfire burned 177 hectares and forced evacuations A new petition is calling for stronger fire prevention measures in El Valle and Carrascoy Regional Park after a wildfire on one of the first warm.. 07/07/2026

New recycling bins installed on Mazarrón beachesThe new bins are just the start of a broader recycling and waste management campaign   New recycling bins have been installed on several beaches in Puerto de Mazarrón as part of an initiative to improve waste collection during the busy.. 07/07/2026

Alhama de Murcia celebrates success of first Real Madrid Foundation Campus135 local children took part in the week-long programme at the José Kubala Sports Complex and enjoyed a week of high-quality football training sessions Alhama de Murcia Town Council officially closed the first-ever Real Madrid Foundation.. 07/07/2026

Alhama has decided! These are the new social projects that locals have voted to spend taxpayer money on this year...Less than 4% of the electorate turned out to vote in the direct democracy scheme In a recent public voting process, the Town Hall of Alhama de Murcia allowed residents of the municipality to have their say on how the town's money gets spent and.. 02/07/2026

Águilas mayor raises alarm over fire station left without working vehicles this summerMayor Casado calls for urgent action as replacement trucks sent by Murcia regional government also fail safety standards The mayor of Águilas has raised serious concerns about the state of the town's fire station, warning that the municipality.. 01/07/2026

Águilas snorkel guide: Shallow pools and seaweed-loving wrens at La CarolinaAn exciting route through four coves, with a stone arch and damselfish along the way Tucked away within a coastal setting of four coves, La Carolina in Águilas is a lovely spot for snorkelling, with a route along the right-hand side that.. 30/06/2026

Snorkelling in Águilas: The Los Cocedores easy beach route for all agesA family-friendly route on the Murcia-Almería border with shallow water throughout Right on the border between Murcia and Almería, south of Águilas, lies Los Cocedores, a beautiful beach that offers up two different snorkelling.. 30/06/2026

La Cresta, Isla del Fraile: An Águilas dive site of rocky mazes and resident groupersFrom shallow seagrass meadows to a dazzling 17-metre ridge, this Águilas dive site has it all Off the coast of Águilas, the waters around Isla del Fraile hide one of the area's most rewarding dive routes, known as La Cresta. The.. 30/06/2026

Alhama de Murcia is looking for new owners for two café kiosksThe concession facilities are located in prime spots in El Palmeral and Condado de Alhama Alhama de Murcia is on the hunt for hospitality entrepreneurs to take over two municipal kiosks, with the council now accepting bids for both spaces. Anyone.. 30/06/2026

Fresh twist in Camposol double murder investigation Despite a report finding no digital link between the suspect and the Camposol crime scene, a judge has refused bail A new expert report has become the latest twist in the investigation into the deaths of two men whose bodies were discovered buried.. 30/06/2026

Alhama opens renovated summer pools after €263,000 upgradeAlhama’s popular summer pools reopen with new landscaping, better accessibility and modern touches The summer swimming pools at the Guadalentín Sports Complex in Alhama de Murcia will reopen this Monday June 29 following a major renovation.. 29/06/2026

Six beautiful Spanish islands you can visit this summer without catching a flightFrom Murcia to Galicia, these island getaways offer crystal-clear waters, history and spectacular scenery Isla del Fraile / Wikipedia   When people think of island holidays in Spain, the Balearics and Canaries usually come to mind first.. 23/06/2026