MURCIA NEWS

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

New €5 beach bus from Alcantarilla to Mazarrón launches this summerThe new service to Bolnuevo will run alongside the existing summer route to Los Alcázares Getting to the beach from Alcantarilla will be a little easier this summer thanks to a new direct bus service linking the town with the coast at Bolnuevo.. 25/06/2026

Lorca public swimming pools reopen for summer on July 1La Parroquia and Zarcilla de Ramos pools have been spruced up ahead of the busy season The municipal summer swimming pools in La Parroquia and Zarcilla de Ramos will reopen to the public on Wednesday July 1, marking the start of the summer season. &.. 25/06/2026

Alhama takes over Polaris World building in Torre Pacheco and plans multimillion-euro sale The council now plans to sell the Torre Pacheco property after finally securing ownership following years of legal proceedings Alhama de Murcia Town Hall has finally taken official ownership of the former Polaris World office building in Torre.. 24/06/2026

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

Lighting improved at the site of the medieval synagogue in Lorca castleLorca continues to invest in the historical significance of the Fortress of the Sun The remains of the medieval synagogue which stood within the confines of Lorca castle until the expulsion of the Jews (along with the Moors) from Spain in the late 15th.. 23/06/2026

Body of missing swimmer recovered after three-day search in ÁguilasEmergency teams recovered the body close to the spot where a young swimmer disappeared after calling for help during an incident off the coast of Águilas last Thursday   The body of a young man who went missing at sea last Thursday.. 22/06/2026

Mazarrón unveils new birdwatching hides at Moreras wetlandsOfficials hope the new facilities will help bring year-round visitors to the Bolnuevo coastline Mazarrón has expanded its nature tourism with the opening of two new birdwatching observatories at the Moreras wetlands in Bolnuevo.  .. 22/06/2026

Wildfire alarms residents and beachgoers in La AzohíaSuspicion abounds as to the cause of the fire in the palm grove of San Ginés La Azohía is a village which normally doesn’t hit the headlines very often, but at approximately 16.00 in the afternoon of Wednesday 17th June it attracted.. 18/06/2026

Four new pieces go on display at the archaeological museum of LorcaItems dated at between 4500 and 500 years old are on display at the MUAL museum in Lorca The archaeological museum of the city of Lorca is an excellent establishment, beautifully laid out and full of items of interest which have come to light in the area.. 17/06/2026

Murcia's beaches fall short on accessibility for people with reduced mobilityOnly 17 of 74 beaches assessed offer full independent access, leaving thousands unable to enjoy the sea on equal terms For thousands of people with reduced mobility in the Region of Murcia, getting to the beach means dragging themselves across scorching.. 01/06/2026

Águilas instals awnings along the seafront Blue TrailRespite from the summer sun for those walking along the Águilas coastline this summer The Town Hall of Águilas has completed work to install awnings at two points located along the “12.000 Pasos Tres Bahías” Blue Trail.. 29/05/2026

Coastal property prices in Murcia are surging and savvy buyers are moving fastWith Los Alcázares up 30% and San Javier among the Region's biggest risers, Spainora is helping international buyers find the right move Spain's property market is going through a significant shift in 2026 and nowhere is that more visible.. 19/05/2026