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Controversial nudity ban comes into force at the beaches of San Pedro Del Pinatar

Arson suspected behind weekend wild fires in Calasparra and Moratalla

Murcia and Spanish weekly news round-up week ending 21st July 2017

Medics advise drinking plenty of water as the heat stroke season reaches its peak
Medics advise drinking plenty of water as the heat stroke season reaches..

Most of the 80 heat strokes per year in Murcia are reported in July and August As those in the Region of Murcia continue to endure the heat and humidity which are typical of the summer the meteorologists are warning that as July nears its end the..

Totana prepares for Tour of Spain with road repairs
Totana prepares for Tour of Spain with road repairs

Part of the road between Aledo and Totana is to be improved prior to 29th August Following last week’s announcement that the 2017 edition of..

Murcia researchers discover new zika treatment drug
Totana prepares for Tour of Spain with road repairs

The molecule has been 100 per cent successful in tests on mice Researchers at the Catholic University of San Antonio in Guadalupe, in the north-western..

Summer dig begins at the Neanderthal site of Sima de las Palomas in Torre Pacheco..
Summer dig begins at the Neanderthal site of Sima de las Palomas in Torre Pacheco

The Sima de las Palomas site contains remains from over 60,000 years ago Fresh from the latest annual archaeological dig at Cueva Negra in the..

A night of profound passion in Lorca castle with Miguel Poveda
A night of profound passion in Lorca castle with Miguel Poveda
The Fortaleza del Sol dominates the skyline of Lorca and is a great place..
Open-air magic at the Sierra Espuña Early Music Festival
Open-air magic at the Sierra Espuna Early Music Festival
An intimate and memorable night at the hands of Silvia Mandaacute;rquez..
Benson and besos from Luis Gutiérrez at San Javier Jazz
Benson and besos from Luis Gutierrez at San Javier Jazz
San Javier Jazz festivalgoers were treated to a night of great music on..
Playa Paraiso included on Cartagena-La Manga bus route at last
Playa Paraiso included on Cartagena-La Manga bus route at last
Residents will no longer have to travel to Playa Honda to catch the..
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Location of speed traps in the Cartagena municipality 24th to 30th July
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Wild fires close to built-up areas in Molina de Segura and Calasparra
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Murcia farmers emerge from the courgette crisis into the bimi boom!
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San Javier police on beach patrol for the summer
Murcia property sales soar in May but fail to reach the peak of last year
Murcia property sales soar in May but fail to reach the peak of last..

Activity in the Costa Cálida property market remains close to 1,000 sales per month May is traditionally one of the more active months in the Spanish property market, with few public holidays..

Find out how Girasol Homes can help you beat the exchange rate blues!
Find out how Girasol Homes can help you beat the exchange rate blues!

How to save money when buying a property in Spain! If you look at the news even for just five minutes, there’s still one subject that dominates and that’s Brexit. And whether you&rsquo..

Start making money from your property with expert advice from Another..
Start making money from your property with expert advice from Another World Properties

Rent your property with Another World in Camposol and Puerto de Mazarrón Do you own a property in any of the following areas? - Puerto de Mazarrón, Isla Plana, La Azohia, Mojon Hills..

La Manga Builders servicing La Manga Club and Mar Menor
La Manga Builders servicing La Manga Club and Mar Menor
Home and garden maintenance, kitchen and bathroom fitting, plumbing, air..
Choosing the right company to recover your Off-Plan Property Deposit
Choosing the right company to recover your Off-Plan Property Deposit
When Sheldon Grossmith set up Off-Plan Property Deposit Refunds s.l..
KT Maintenance
KT Maintenance
Electrical, Plumbing and Building Maintenance Work Mar Menor andnbsp..
Who is Off-Plan Property Deposit Refunds S.L?
Who is Off-Plan Property Deposit Refunds S.L?
Off-Plan Property Deposit Refunds S.L (also known as OPPDR) andndash;..
Courting the Low Countries and why agents and developers in Spain need to be European
Courting the Low Countries and why agents and developers in Spain need to be European
If thereandrsquo;s one conclusion that we can draw from the Spanish property..
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The Resorts, Murcia’s leading golf resort property sales specialists
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Bargain property deals in Murcia with bank repossession specialists BlueMed Invest
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Modern Spanish properties are the best investment
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Want to sell your property? Murcia Villas La Manga needs more properties to meet a growing demand
Book your holiday now and get a free night at La Manga Club
Book your holiday now and get a free night at La Manga Club

  Free nights at La Manga Club   Reserve your holiday now and receive this special promotion: Enjoy the last night for free (minimum stay of 5 nights..

Murcia farmers emerge from the courgette crisis into the bimi boom!
Murcia farmers emerge from the courgette crisis into the bimi boom!

The Murcia-grown super-vegetable is proving a runaway success in Spanish supermarkets It looks very like broccoli, and the taste is not dissimilar, but the flowers are rather less extravagant and..

Language immersion is truly a great way to learn a new language
Language immersion is truly a great way to learn a new language
True benefits of language immersion If you’ve ever learned..
Huge savings on thousands of home and garden products at Leroy Merlin Cartagena
Huge savings on thousands of home and garden products at Leroy Merlin Cartagena
Great offers on swimming pools, air conditioning, fans, garden furniture..
Stylish home and garden furnishings from Jewell Furniture
Stylish home and garden furnishings from Jewell Furniture
An ideal solution for anyone looking to inject some style into their home..
Enjoy a night out at Destinesia in La Manga club
Enjoy a night out at Destinesia in La Manga club
Destinesia is a stylish bar based on La Manga Club, Murciaandrsquo;s premier..
Murcia school year dates for 2017-18
Murcia school year dates for 2017-18
The first pupils return to class in Beniel and Murcia on 5th September..
Murcia Lifestyle:
Adventure Divers and Activity Center based in the South of the Mar Menor in La Manga Club resort
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Los Balcones Rural Guest House Restaurant and Activity Centre
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Galaxy Golf Superstore Los Alcazares and Campoamor for widest range of golfing equipment
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Fix your broken mobile, laptop or tablet with iPhone Repairs Costa Calida in Puerto de Mazarron
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Watch UK TV channels with satellite and internet tv solutions from Rainbow Satellites
Scuba Murcia PADI dive centre based in La Manga
Scuba Murcia PADI dive centre based in La Manga

Scuba Murcia offer diving courses for all ages and levels of experience, in one of the best diving areas in Spain Scuba Murcia is a dive centre based in La Manga, which offers a great number..

Bike Rental, Bicycle Hire, Cycle Repairs & Sales. Enjoy the Mar Menor..
Bike Rental, Bicycle Hire, Cycle Repairs & Sales. Enjoy the Mar Menor on a Rental Bicycle.

Bike Hire Los Alcazares and San Pedro del Pinatar Cycling around the Mar Menor The area around the Mar Menor is made for cyclists, a bicycle being the best way to explore the natural parks, beaches..

Rafting, bungee jumping, canyoning, ziplining in Calasparra and Cieza
Rafting, bungee jumping, canyoning, ziplining in Calasparra and Cieza
Cañon y Cañon offer adventure sports in central and..
Nora Nautic : Flyboards, Jetskis and motorised boats for hire, Puerto de Mazarron
Nora Nautic : Flyboards, Jetskis and motorised boats for hire, Puerto de Mazarron
Watersports in the Puerto de Mazarrón,  El Alamillo beach..
Alhama de Murcia opens summer swimming pool
Alhama de Murcia opens summer swimming pool
Piscinas de Verano - Complejo Deportivo Guadalentandiacute;n Along..
Adventure Divers and Activity Center based in the South of the Mar Menor in La Manga Club resort
Adventure Divers and Activity Center based in the South of the Mar Menor in La Manga Club resort
The centre is based on the five star La Manga Club resort and offers many..
Puma SS17 collection and Motocaddy electric trolleys now in store at Galaxy Golf
Puma SS17 collection and Motocaddy electric trolleys now in store at Galaxy Golf
New products and great deals at Galaxy golf andnbsp; Galaxy..
Sporting & Leisure:
Bargain 3 for 2 deals on spring and summer clothing at Galaxy Golf
Sporting & Leisure:
Tai Chi on the beach in Aguilas every Tuesday and Thursday
Sporting & Leisure:
28th July free photographic route in the Salinas of San Pedro del Pinatar
Sporting & Leisure:
Every Saturday watersports for one euro in the Mar Menor
Sporting & Leisure:
Free fitness classes daily on Santiago de la Ribera beaches this summer
Tips to avoid common investment mistakes by Blacktower Financial Management (Int.) Ltd.
Tips to avoid common investment mistakes by Blacktower Financial Management..

Keith Littlewood explains how to avoid the most common investment mistakes I have been in the business of helping people with their investments for 30 years now and time and time again I get..

The financial cost of Brexit by Blacktower Financial Management (Int.)..

How much will Brits returning to the UK from Spain actually cost? The discussions around Brexit negotiations post-election have now centered around the tens of thousands of expat pensioners..

Expert conveyancing and Spanish property law advice from PALS solicitors
Expert conveyancing and Spanish property law advice from PALS solicitors
Legal experts in conveyancing, property law, escritura registrations..
Post Brexit financial planning for expats by Blacktower Financial Management (int.) Ltd.
Post Brexit financial planning for expats by Blacktower Financial Management (int.) Ltd.
Blacktower Financial Management (int.) Ltd. examine whether expats..
Investment and asset advice for expats in Spain, from Blacktower Financial Management (Int.) Ltd.
Investment and asset advice for expats in Spain, from Blacktower Financial Management (Int.) Ltd.
Financial tips for expats in Spain: Automatic exchange of information..
Expert income advice for expats in Spain from Blacktower Financial Management (Int.) Ltd.
Expert income advice for expats in Spain from Blacktower Financial Management (Int.) Ltd.
Top tips to make sure youand#39;re getting the most out of your shares..
Blacktower Financial Management (Int.) Ltd open new office at Cabo Roig covering Murcia and Alicante areas
Blacktower Financial Management (Int.) Ltd open new office at Cabo Roig covering Murcia and Alicante areas
The financial management experts continue their expansion with a new Costa..
Murcia Financial NEWS:
Blacktower Financial Management (Int.) Ltd open new office at Cabo Roig covering Murcia and Alicante areas
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Make proper plans to use your pension pot wisely. Blacktower Financial Management (International) Ltd
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New Year New Career with Avalon Europe
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Get Your Off-Plan Property Purchase Deposit Back!
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What is Pension Freedom? by Keith Littlewood DipPFS Blacktower Financial Management (International) Ltd
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Could Brexit be Guy Fawkes in disguise?
What's on weekly round-up for the Murcia Region
What's on weekly round-up for the Murcia Region

Shoot a selfie with a stegosaurus, enjoy early music in the Mediaeval tower of Aledo, get coated with coloured foam or just chill to some free music on the beach .......... CLICK HERE TO SEE..

Until 1st December, Renaissance art exhibition in Caravaca de la Cruz
Until 1st December, Renaissance art exhibition in Caravaca de la Cruz

A recreation of the patio of Velez Blanco castle is one of the highlights of the Caravaca Jubilee Year exhibition As part of the 2017 Holy Jubilee Year celebrations in Caravaca de la Cruz an..

Nocturnal visits to Lorca castle during July and August
Nocturnal visits to Lorca castle during July and August
Lorca Castle can be enjoyed in the evening via a number of special..
Until 27th July, activities for teenagers in Alhama de Murcia
Until 27th July, activities for teenagers in Alhama de Murcia
Sports, dance and musical activities for those aged 13 to 17 in Alhama..
Medina Nogalte castle and cave houses open free of charge for evening summer visits
Medina Nogalte castle and cave houses open free of charge for evening summer visits
During June, July, August and the first two weeks of September the complex..
30th June to 30th July San Javier Jazz Festival 2017
30th June to 30th July San Javier Jazz Festival 2017
The San Javier Jazz Festival takes place between the 30th June and the..
Tai Chi on the beach in Águilas every Tuesday and Thursday
Tai Chi on the beach in Aguilas every Tuesday and Thursday
The classes take place on the Playa de Poniente During the summer..
Murcia What's On:
Every Thursday: Discover the Roman Theatre Museum and Imperial Cartagena
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The bibliobus mobile library is in San Pedro del Pinatar on Thursdays
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Every Thursday: Expat community activities across the region
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What’s on in Aguilas during July
Murcia What's On:
Music, theatre and sporting activities this July in the coastal areas of Cartagena
Scuba Murcia PADI dive centre based in La Manga
Scuba Murcia PADI dive centre based in La Manga

Scuba Murcia offer diving courses for all ages and levels of experience, in one of the best diving areas in Spain Scuba Murcia is a dive centre based in La Manga, which offers a great number..

Rafting, bungee jumping, canyoning, ziplining in Calasparra and Cieza
Rafting, bungee jumping, canyoning, ziplining in Calasparra and Cieza

Cañon y Cañon offer adventure sports in central and north-west Murcia, Granada and Albacete Try your hand at rafting, canyoning, bungee jumping, ziplining paintball and more..

Half metre long Roman horn of plenty, star guest at Cartagena Archaeological Museum
Half metre long Roman horn of plenty, star guest at Cartagena Archaeological Museum
This is the featured exhibit in the Museo Arqueológico Municipal..
Murcian mudbathing in the company of flamingos and seagulls
Murcian mudbathing in the company of flamingos and seagulls
San Pedro del Pinatar is the home of the Baños de Lodo..
Adventure Divers and Activity Center based in the South of the Mar Menor in La Manga Club resort
Adventure Divers and Activity Center based in the South of the Mar Menor in La Manga Club resort
The centre is based on the five star La Manga Club resort and offers many..
Holy Year or Jubilee Year 2017 in Caravaca de la Cruz
Holy Year or Jubilee Year 2017 in Caravaca de la Cruz
Plenary indulgence can be obtained by those making a pilgrimage..
Cartagena Roman Theatre Museum
Cartagena Roman Theatre Museum
The classes take place on the Playa de Poniente During the summer..
Where to Go:
Experience 43 a fascinating half-day guided tour to the Licor 43 Factory and Museum Cartagena
Where to Go:
Monte Arabi in Yecla, prehistoric rock art, and a multitude of legends
Where to Go:
The Via Crucis in Totana, stunning sculpture set in the beautiful Sierra Espuna
Where to Go:
Weekly street markets in San Javier
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Two visits for the price of one at Terra Natura zoo and water park
Delicious chocolates, homemade cakes, and meals at Calle Delicias in Mazarrón
Delicious chocolates, homemade cakes, and meals at Calle Delicias in..

Calle Delicias specialise in mouthwatering artisan chocolates and homemade cakes and desserts Located in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento in the centre of Mazarrón, Calle Delicias is a family..

Tapas, practical Spanish meals with El Rey in Balsicas
Tapas, practical Spanish meals with El Rey in Balsicas

Close to several golf restaurants El Rey offers down to earth Spanish hospitality El Rey Resto-Bar in Balsicas, good food and live entertainment in Costa Cálida golf country Spanish and English..

Three-course set menu just 9.90€ at Chez Arno in Puerto de Mazarrón
Three-course set menu just 9.90€ at Chez Arno in Puerto de Mazarrón
Fine French dining with sea views in the Puerto de Mazarrón marina..
French cuisine at local prices in Chez Arno, Puerto de Mazarrón
French cuisine at local prices in Chez Arno, Puerto de Mazarrón
Exquisite food, sea views and great prices in this family-run French restaurant..
Los Galayos, seafront restaurant in Puerto de Mazarrón
Los Galayos, seafront restaurant in Puerto de Mazarron
Menu del dandiacute;a 9 euros during the week and 10 euros at the weekend..
Los Balcones Rural Guest House Restaurant and Activity Centre
Los Balcones Rural Guest House Restaurant and Activity Centre
Los Balcones Accomodation, Restaurant and Activities Cantareros Murcia..
La Tropical Restaurant Los Alcàzares
La Tropical Restaurant Los Alcazares
La Tropical Restaurant Los Alcazares La Tropical is one of the Region..
Where to Eat:
La Almazara Restaurant Torre Pacheco Murcia
Where to Eat:
Piccolo restaurant, vast international menu in Camposol
Where to Eat:
Tennis Club Restaurant Totana
Where to Eat:
Authentic Italian Ice Cream and desserts at Gelatissimo in Puerto de Mazarron
Fuente Old Guard Golf Society, in Fuente Alamo
Fuente Old Guard Golf Society, in Fuente Alamo

"FOGGS" is based in Fuente Alamo Fuente Old Guard Golf Society likes to use a variety of different courses throughout Murcia and Almeria, for their monthly competitions, as well as..

Humanists of Murcia, in Puerto de Mazarron
Humanists of Murcia, in Puerto de Mazarron

Humanists, shaping their own lives Like minded people in the local area of Puerto de Mazarron, are enjoying meeting up for social events. Walking, is usually followed by lunch at a local..

Half metre long Roman horn of plenty, star guest at Cartagena Archaeological Museum
Murcian animal rescue association overwhelmed by calls for help
ANIMAL RESCUE NEEDS RESCUING! Andrea's Animal Rescue and the..
Every Thursday: Expat community activities across the region
Every Thursday: Expat community activities across the region
Regular Community events across the Murcia Region There are..
Every Monday: Expat community activities across the region
Every Monday: Expat community activities across the region
Regular Community events across the Murcia Region There are..
Every Tuesday: Expat community activities across the region
Every Tuesday: Expat community activities across the region
Regular Community events across the Murcia Region There are..
Every Wednesday: learn to line dance on Camposol
Every Wednesday: learn to line dance on Camposol
Free line dance classes are held every week at the Camposol Cultural Centre..
Every Wednesday: Expat community activities across the region
Every Wednesday: Expat community activities across the region
Regular Community events across the Murcia Region There are..
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Every Wednesday: Expat community activities across the region
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Every Friday: Expat community activities across the region
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Every Saturday: Expat community activities across the region
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Every Sunday: Expat community activities across the region
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9th August sociable evening meal: Ex-Servicemenand#39;s Association Mazarron district
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Monteagudo visitors centre and archaeological museum
Monteagudo visitors centre and archaeological museum

Monteagudo has been home to numerous civilizations over the last 4,000 years The San Cayetano Visitors Centre in Monteagudo is located below one of the most instantly recognizable monuments in..

Murcia traditions : All Saints and All Souls, 1st and 2nd November
Murcia traditions : All Saints and All Souls, 1st and 2nd November..
Centro de Visitantes La Luz Murcia
Centro de Visitantes La Luz Murcia
Cartagena
4th August Free open air cinema on the beach in Los Nietos
4th August Free open air cinema on the beach in Los Nietos

The activities take place all along the coast of Cartagena, including the areas of Cabo de Palos, La Azohía, Mar de Cristal, La Manga, Los Urrutias amongst others Friday 4th August Spanish..

Weekly Markets Cartagena and La Union
Weekly Markets Cartagena and La Union
Cabo de Palos, visiting the lighthouse and marina area, a great ride out for bikers.
Cabo de Palos, visiting the lighthouse and marina area, a great ride..
La Manga Club
Book your holiday now and get a free night at La Manga Club
Book your holiday now and get a free night at La Manga Club

  Free nights at La Manga Club   Reserve your holiday now and receive this special promotion: Enjoy the last night for free (minimum stay of 5 nights..

Great Danes ruin Spanish golf dream at La Manga Club
Great Danes ruin Spanish golf dream at La Manga Club
Treat yourself this summer with great deals at La Manga Club
Treat yourself this summer with great deals at La Manga Club
Alhama de Murcia
2nd September free guided tour of Alhama de Murcia thermal baths complex
2nd September free guided tour of Alhama de Murcia thermal baths complex

The baths were used by first the Moors and then the Romans The cultural department of Alhama de Murcia is offering a free guided tour in SPANISH  of the Archaeological Museum Los Baños..

30th August last in the cycle of music in the gardens of Alhama de Murcia
30th August last in the cycle of music in the gardens of Alhama de..
24th August free evening ENGLISH LANGUAGE guided theatrical tour of Alhama de Murcia
24th August free evening ENGLISH LANGUAGE guided theatrical tour..
Águilas
Molino Sagrera windmill and viewing point in Águilas
Molino Sagrera windmill and viewing point in Águilas

The restored windmill in Águilas is part of a tour through the old fishermen’s quarter The Molino Sagrera is a restored windmill in the heart of the old town of Águilas..

Railway and bus stations in Águilas
Railway and bus stations in Águilas
The CIMAR museum and aquarium in Águilas
The CIMAR museum and aquarium in Águilas
Los Alcázares
23rd August: Free cinema on the beach in Los Alcázares
23rd August: Free cinema on the beach in Los Alcázares

Live music, cinema on the beach, gastronomic routes and show cooking are among the activities programmed for this summer in Los Alcázares Wednesday 23rd August Cinema on the beach: The..

22nd August: Free workshop and concert of historical music in Los Alcázares
22nd August: Free workshop and concert of historical music in Los..
18th August: Free live cooking show in Los Alcázares
18th August: Free live cooking show in Los Alcázares
Mazarrón
Introduction to Mazarrón beaches
Introduction to Mazarrón beaches

Urban beaches, nudist beaches, dog friendly beaches and lots of wild coves in the Mazarrón municipality Mazarrón is blessed with an extraordinarily rich selection of beaches, with..

Mazarron Tourist Office
Mazarron Tourist Office
Bolnuevo erosions or Gredas de Bolnuevo
Bolnuevo erosions or Gredas de Bolnuevo
San Pedro del Pinatar
19th August: Free live cooking show in San Pedro del Pinatar
19th August: Free live cooking show in San Pedro del Pinatar

Live music, cinema on the beach, gastronomic routes and show cooking are among the activities programmed for this summer in San Pedro del Pinatar Saturday 19th August Live cooking show: Cooking..

18th August: Free cinema on the beach in San Pedro del Pinatar
18th August: Free cinema on the beach in San Pedro del Pinatar
16th August: Free cinema on the beach in San Pedro del Pinatar
16th August: Free cinema on the beach in San Pedro del Pinatar