MURCIA SOUTH WEST

Three Murcia beaches go head to head for Best in Spain awardTwo beaches in Cartagena and one in Lorca are competing for the 2025 crown Playa de Calblanque   Three stunning beaches on the Costa Cálida have been shortlisted in the race to be crowned Spain’s best beach in this year&rsquo.. 23/05/2025

TJ Electricals Euronics Camposol stocks V16 lightsV16 lights will replace emergency triangles throughout Spain from January 2026 From January 1, 2026, all drivers in Spain will be required to carry a V16 emergency light in their vehicle. This compact, high-visibility beacon will replace the old roadside.. 22/05/2025

Trucker heading to UK stopped on A-7 in Murcia for driving under the influence of cocaineThe articulated lorry driver posed a serious risk to other road users as he was weaving across lanes on the A-7 motorway The Guardia Civil has intercepted a 50-year-old truck driver who tested positive for cocaine after being reported by several motorists.. 22/05/2025

Alhama de Murcia's central square to undergo major green transformation this JuneA new sustainable and accessible public space will soon take shape in the heart of the town Work on the long-awaited remodelling of the Plaza de la Constitución in Alhama de Murcia is set to begin in the first half of June. The project, announced.. 21/05/2025

Residents at DomusVi Ciudad de Murcia living the high life to stay fit and alert!Social activities and interaction are key elements of the care provided at the DomusVi centre in Murcia The past few weeks have been a busy time for residents at the DomusVI centre in the outskirts of the city of Murcia, with a series of social activities.. 16/05/2025

Extra facilities for bathers with special needs at the beaches of Águilas this summerAmphibious bathing chairs, mobility crutches and flexible walkways at numerous Águilas beaches in 2025 With the weather in the Costa Cálida set to warm up over the second half of May preparations for the summer have been stepped up another.. 15/05/2025

Lorca's Cala de Calnegre earns national award for beach excellence... again!Environmental and tourist improvements help secure 2025 Ecoplayas flag for one of Spain’s most beautiful unspoilt beaches   Cala de Calnegre, one of the most picturesque and untouched beaches along the Lorca coastline, has once again earned.. 14/05/2025

Important change to TV services at Condado de Alhama resortDue to the growing size of the community, the engineer will no longer be responsible for tuning owners’ televisions The Condado de Alhama community management team has shared the news that, as of Monday May 12, 2025, there has been a “.. 14/05/2025

Lorca invests 600k in Alfonsina Tower renovationsThe Alfonsina Tower of the Castle of Lorca is one of the most visited sites in the city Lorca Town Hall is embarking on an exciting project to rehabilitate and adapt one of the city’s most popular attractions, the Torre Alfonsina at Lorca Castle.. 14/05/2025

Listening to the deep: Mazarrón escarpment leads the way in fight against ocean noiseCutting-edge marine project puts Murcia on the map in protecting whales and dolphins from noise pollution   A Murcia-based project is using cutting-edge science to understand and reduce the impact of marine traffic on whales and other vulnerable.. 13/05/2025

Tax returns in Spain: Deadline for the 2025 IRPF tax campaign is coming up fastGestoría Carvajal is now accepting new clients and will manage the entire tax return process for you The 2025 Renta campaign is well underway in Spain, with more than 7.6 million taxpayers having already filed their declarations for income.. 13/05/2025

The May edition of Home & Living magazine will be available to pick up from these locationsWelcome to the May 2025 issue of Home & Living! The recently rebranded Home & Living Magazine, known for the last two decades in southwest Spain as the Costa Calida Chronicle, has been supplying useful local information of interest to a loyal.. 13/05/2025

A curious slice of Mazarrón history: This is the port's 100-year-old 'pim-pam' canal, nestled between two popular beachesSalt farming went on from the Roman era until the 20th century The entrance to the old salt farm channel Did you know that there used to be a large salt farm in the Port of Mazarrón during the 20th century? This activity, which probably..

Águilas greenlights construction of up to 2,000 new homes on the coastEnvironmental studies will be required before development near the Isla del Fraile can proceed The Town Council of Águilas has taken another step forward in a large-scale coastal development plan that could see up to 2,000 new homes built in.. 12/05/2025

Murcia gains three more Blue Flags this year, bringing its total to 36Cartagena leads the way with 10 flags, while the Mar Menor misses out for the ninth consecutive year   The Region of Murcia will have 36 Blue Flags in summer 2025 – three more than in 2024, including 29 for beaches and seven for marinas. According..

El Portús naturist campsite prepares to reopen without the nudistsThe new site owner plans to open in August, but the campsite is still mired in legal battles, a bitter beach access row and residents who refuse to leave their homes Plans to reopen the El Portús campsite this summer without its traditional.. 08/05/2025

Águilas launches new mobile app to report local incidentsResidents can now alert the Town Council about problems in real time using the free Línea Verde app Águilas Town Council has introduced a new mobile application service, Línea Verde (Green Line), allowing residents to report local.. 08/05/2025

Caser Residencial expands care offering in Lorca with upgraded psychogeriatric unitAdditional funding will support modernised facilities, greater resident privacy and a focus on active ageing at the Murcia care home The Caser Residencial Alameda nursing home and centre in Lorca has announced a significant expansion of its psychogeriatric.. 07/05/2025

More than just microwaves: discover what’s cooking at TJ ElectricalsThis Camposol favourite now stocks kitchenware, utensils and more – not just electronics   If you’ve always thought of TJ Electricals as just the place to buy a new fridge or washing machine, you might be in for a surprise. This trusted..

Did you know you can take a buggy ride to discover the beautiful Bolnuevo coves of Mazarrón?The perfect alternative holiday plan in Murcia this summer! Tucked away on the stunning coast of Mazarrón lies an experience that blends adventure, nature and a touch of luxury: a two-hour audio-guided tour through the protected landscape of.. 06/05/2025