LOS ALCÁZARES, LOCAL NEWS

The Murcia Region's historic windmills get extra protection under new plansCartagena has by far the largest share of the windmills included in the region-wide heritage changes More than 200 historic windmills across the Region of Murcia will have clearly defined protected areas around them, to preserve both the buildings.. 09/10/2026

Which Sundays and public holidays will shops be open in the Region of Murcia in 2027?The regional government has approved 16 dates for shops and supermarkets to open, including several Sundays in the run-up to Christmas Shops and supermarkets across the Region of Murcia will be allowed to open on 16 Sundays and public holidays.. 09/10/2026

HELP Murcia Mar Menor donates €2,000 to San Javier foundationFundación RafaPuede uses a 3D printer to make aids for everyday tasks HELP Murcia Mar Menor has donated €2,000 to Fundación RafaPuede, a San Javier charity that uses 3D printing to create practical aids for people who need a little.. 08/10/2026

Arrange who will look after your pets when you're no longer able to with Thy Will Be DoneA legal Pet Future Custody Agreement lets owners name a trusted guardian and two reserves to care for their animals For plenty of owners, a pet is every bit as much a part of the family as a child, which is why it makes sense to decide in advance.. 08/10/2026

Medical unions put indefinite strike on hold as Spain heads to the pollsDoctors have postponed the planned October 28 walkout, but warn it could be back on the table after the elections Spain's doctors have put their planned indefinite strike on hold after the calling of early general elections, although the unions.. 08/10/2026

Los Alcázares writers' group is looking for new membersBeginners and experienced writers are welcome at a first coffee morning A new writers' group is being set up in Los Alcázares, and everyone from complete beginners to experienced scribblers is invited to get involved.   The group.. 08/10/2026

Restaurant in Los Alcázares scoops best grill award... AGAIN!La Tropical wins the National Grilling Championship ribeye title for a second time The La Tropical restaurant in Los Alcázares has won the National Grilling Championship at San Sebastián Gastronomika for a second time, adding a shiny.. 08/10/2026

October 13 Coffee & Company with HELP Murcia Mar Menor in Los AlcázaresGo along to the café in Los Alcázares on the second Tuesday of the month for a cup of coffee with some friendly people HELP Murcia Mar Menor continues with its regular Coffee & Company event on the second Tuesday of every.. 08/10/2026

Hailstorm sweeps northern Murcia and threatens olive harvestThe storm brought intense rainfall and large amounts of hail to several municipalities, with 20.8 litres per square metre recorded in Cehegín in just 10 minutes Farmers in parts of northern Murcia are assessing possible damage to their olive.. 07/10/2026

Murcia tourism has plenty to celebrate after a strong summerThe Region of Murcia saw a strong increase in tourism from other parts of Spain this summer, but the latest figures show why higher visitor numbers don't always mean higher profits Murcia's tourism sector had a pretty good summer, with.. 07/10/2026

Carlos Alcaraz returns to winning ways with Tokyo titleThe Tokyo victory gives Alcaraz another title after almost five months out with a wrist injury and comes just weeks before the ATP Finals in Turin Carlos Alcaraz has ended a frustrating spell without a title by winning the ATP 500 in Tokyo, beating.. 07/10/2026

Yellow weather warning issued across Murcia as rain and storms returnAEMET's warning runs from midnight until 6:00 am on Wednesday, with up to 15 litres of rain per square metre possible in one hour The rain isn't quite finished with the Region of Murcia yet. After last week's storms and flooding, more.. 06/10/2026

After 50 years, work finally begins to dismantle Puerto Mayor in La MangaThe €23.6 million project will remove more than 2,500 metres of steel structures and restore almost 98 hectares of coastline at the Caleta del Estacio After decades of arguments, court cases and an unfinished port project sitting on the Mediterranean.. 06/10/2026

Families in Spain could get up to €220 a month for food shoppingFamilies meeting the income and social requirements can receive between €100 and €220 a month, depending on the size of their household For families struggling to keep up with the cost of the weekly shop, a government-backed food support.. 06/10/2026

New €2 million project will take Cartagena's Roman amphitheatre to the next stageThe next stage will continue archaeological work inside the ancient arena, strengthen parts of the old bullring and create new areas for visitors Work at Cartagena's Roman amphitheatre is moving towards its next stage, with the current excavation.. 06/10/2026

Corvera airport hits six million passengers as more new routes are announcedThe airport has handled more than 709,000 passengers so far in 2026, with new connections to the Netherlands and UK coming next spring More than six million passengers have now travelled through Corvera airport since it opened in January 2019.. 06/10/2026

Spain continues with EES as other countries request a delaySome European airports are still dealing with queues and technical problems, but Spain is continuing with its EES rollout Spain is continuing to use the EU's new biometric border system, while several other European countries are still working.. 02/10/2026

Murcia on Red Alert as torrential rain floods streets across the RegionAEMET raises the warning as up to 40 litres of rain could fall in an hour, with an EsAlert sent to Mar Menor towns, Cartagena and Mazarrón What started as an orange weather warning this morning has now escalated dramatically, with the Murcia.. 02/10/2026

Murcia survey reveals strong opposition to easing Mar Menor pollution rulesA new regional survey found that 75.6% want stronger environmental protection for the lagoon, while just 5.7% support reducing controls and penalties on agricultural businesses The future of the Mar Menor continues to be a subject of debate in.. 02/10/2026

Spain introduces sweeping new rental rules after Maricarmen evictionTwo new Royal Decree-Laws bring changes to rent increases, contract renewals, temporary rentals, room rentals and evictions, although Congress must still approve them   Spain has introduced a major package of changes to its housing and rental.. 01/10/2026