SAN JAVIER, LOCAL NEWS

Thousands of tyres removed from Campos del Río after decades of illegal dumpingThe regional government has cleared 456 tonnes of tyres and other waste from the La Llana area The La Llana natural area in Campos del Río, close to the Sierra de Espuña, has finally been cleaned up after nearly 20 years of illegal.. 27/01/2026

A newly restored San Blas will be at the heart of this weekend’s fiestas in San Javier!The original wooden statue is thought to date from the 19th century The eagerly awaited Romería of San Blas takes place next Tuesday 3rd February in Santiago de la Ribera (click here for the full programme of a very busy weekend indeed!), and the.. 27/01/2026

Murcia weather warnings updated for this week: Orange alert for strong windsStorm Joseph arrives in Murcia with a gusty, blustery bang! We all knew it was going to be a stormy, wet and windy week with the arrival of Storm Joseph in Spain, and now the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) has updated and extended its weather.. 27/01/2026

San Javier announces the dates of the 2026 air show at the FITUR fair in MadridOther key dates in the diary have also been confirmed as San Javier showcases its tourist attractions Estíbaliz Masegosa, the Councillor for Tourism in the municipal council of San Javier, has described the visit of a delegation from the municipality.. 27/01/2026

Temperatures above 20 degrees in Murcia, even as storm batters with wind and rain: Weather forecast January 26-29Another huge storm is on the way to Spain this week Murcia weather forecast, Thursday January 29   A very wet and blustery week awaits those of us in the Region of Murcia at the end of January, with near constant rain forecast and weather.. 26/01/2026

San Pedro del Pinatar prepares beaches for the 2026 seasonThe coastal town is getting ready for the good weather as it plans the return of the chiringuitos San Pedro del Pinatar is already getting its beaches ready for the 2026 beach season. The town hall has just opened the tender for the installation.. 26/01/2026

Trade deal paused, but Murcia farmers still on edgeMEPs vote to send EU-South America pact to court, leaving growers in limbo ahead of protests Farmers and ranchers in the Region of Murcia are watching anxiously after MEPs in the European Parliament voted on Wednesday January 21 to challenge the EU-Mercosur.. 26/01/2026

New technology could help cut nitrates entering the Mar MenorThe 'Recupera' project will test cutting-edge technology to reduce harmful nitrates, protect wildlife and improve water quality Eleven companies are in the running to develop new technology that could help cut the amount of nitrates flowing.. 26/01/2026

San Javier maintains SEGITTUR status in recognition of the use of innovation, technology and sustainability in tourismThe network has recognized San Javier Town Hall’s efforts since 2023 The municipality of San Javier has once again been acknowledged by the Secretary of State for Tourism as a member of the SEGITTUR network in 2026, a recognition of the local use.. 26/01/2026

San Javier moves ahead with plans for new floodable parkA €2.3 million project aims to protect against flooding while transforming a neglected urban area into a vibrant green space San Javier’s Ayuntamiento has begun preparing an ambitious plan to turn the Rambla de Cobatillas into a floodable.. 26/01/2026

More green spaces, better cultural centres, more connected: These 13 Murcia towns will soon look very different thanks to major new EU fundingTorre Pacheco, San Pedro, Cartagena and 10 other municipalities are set to gain big from a massive €72 million investment in sustainable development The Spanish Government has given the green light to almost €72 million in funding for a.. 26/01/2026

Los Alcázares promotes Berber Raids fiestas in MadridThe musical entertainment at the 2026 fiestas in Los Alcázares includes Mägo de Oz and Los Mojinos Escozíos A busy few days for the delegation from Los Alcázares at the FITUR tourism fair in Madrid came to a close over the weekend..

Construction to begin on the new five-star hotel and football pitches in Condado de Alhama this FebruaryThe project, led by Alhama Nature in partnership with Wyndham Hotels, is expected to start this February and the hotel is due to open in summer 2027 Construction is set to start in February 2026 on the new five-star hotel in the Condado.. 23/01/2026

Murcia headed for record tourism numbers in 2026, regional PresidentExceltur projects an 8.8% increase in tourism sales for Murcia, as the regional president reveals record visitor figures Murcia is heading into 2026 with its strongest tourism numbers ever, and regional president Fernando López Miras says.. 23/01/2026

ANSE and WWF release 70 eels into the Mar MenorThe eels were tagged before release and will now be monitored as part of a long-term conservation project The idea of eels being released into the Mar Menor might not sound especially appealing, but it is an important step in protecting the species.. 23/01/2026

Los Alcázares to host 7 major sailing competitions in 2026Progress is also being made to open the first dedicated water sports beach in the Mar Menor Los Alcázares was in the spotlight on the Region of Murcia stand on Thursday 22nd January as a presentation was made of water official sports events in.. 22/01/2026

Tourist rentals in Spain drop for the first time in years in the country's most popular holiday hotspotsA new Exceltur report shows how tourist rentals fell nationwide as a result of the new regulations The number of tourist rental properties in Spain’s 25 most visited destinations fell by 4.1% in 2025. This is the first nationwide drop.. 22/01/2026

Murcia coast to host 17 top regattas this yearNearly 30,000 overnight stays and €6.5 million boost on the way Picture the Mar Menor billowing with sails all year round. The Region of Murcia is gearing up for its busiest nautical season yet, hosting 17 major regattas in 2026. These include four.. 22/01/2026

Mar Menor burglary gang dismantled with 13 arrestsGuardia Civil links suspects to 25 offences across San Javier, San Pedro del Pinatar and Orihuela The Guardia Civil in Murcia has arrested 13 members of a criminal gang operating from San Javier, connecting them to 25 burglaries and thefts in the Mar.. 21/01/2026

Murcia farmers to protest with tractors on January 29Water shortages, environmental rules and rising costs drive a new wave of protests Farmers in the Region of Murcia have confirmed they will once again mobilise with tractor protests and symbolic actions on Thursday January 29, as frustration across the.. 21/01/2026