Howeowners in San Ginés are seeking a ban on seafront apartment blocks in the palm grove of La Azohía The residents and property owners of La Azohía who have been campaigning against a proposal to build seafront apartment blocks alongside the palm tree grove at the western end of the San Ginés residential area will feel that they won a partial victory on Thursday, when representatives of the..
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Finca Floral Eventos in Lorca has been created by a well-known local floristry A new cultural and events venue is now available in the city of Lorca as the result of the Finca Floral Eventos initiative undertaken by Alto Diseño Floral, with the support of other local businesses and the Town Hall. "Finca Floral Eventos" occupies an area of 15,000 m² and features gardens, a swimming..
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The car park, which will be finished in 9 months’ time, will have two floors and 187 parking spaces and cost 2.3 million euros Work has begun on the construction of a new car park located on Calle Periodista Ángela Ruiz in Lorca, a development which aims to “improve mobility and access to the city centre,” according to the City Council. The Mayor of Lorca, Fulgencio Gil Jódar..
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A number of coastal areas in the Region of Murcia are at risk, according to a new Greenpeace report In many coastal parts of Spain, including the Region of Murcia, the problems of overconstruction, pollution and the building of artificial barriers like dykes and marinas, among other things, mean that beach environments are being lost to the sea. This was according to a warning by Greenpeace..
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Information is available 6 days a week from the office in the Al-Kasar commercial area The Town Hall of Alhama de Murcia has confirmed that, as in past years, an additional tourist information point is open for the remainder of the peak summer season in the Condado de Alhama residential and golf development. The tourist information point is located in the Al-Kasar commercial area and opens from..
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The number of people who have drowned on beaches and in swimming pools in Murcia has doubled this summer An 80-year-old woman drowned this Tuesday July 23 at around 2pm while swimming in the sea off the Playa de la Bahía beach in Puerto de Mazarrón. The woman became unconscious while in the water and had to be pulled to shore by lifeguards, where they performed CPR on her as she..
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With the help of Alhama de Murcia Town Hall, the empty lakes of La Isla should start to be replenished in the coming weeks After severe drought and other unavoidable problems resulted in the La Isla lakes all but drying up on Condado de Alhama, a solution may be at hand with the help of Alhama de Murcia Council. The following announcement has been issued by INMHO, the Urbanisation administrators..
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After contact between the Camposol Business Association and Mazarrón Council it has been arranged that Sector A owners and proxies can collect documents After the Camposol Business Association received requests for information regarding homeowners on Sector A who were not able to obtain the notifications regarding the approval of Mazarrón Council taking over responsibility to complete the public..
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This popularity positions Lorca as one of the busiest tourist destinations in the Region of Murcia Lorca's tourism sector is buzzing with excitement as the city has experienced a huge surge in traveller arrivals during the first half of July. According to the Institute of Tourism of the Region of Murcia (ITREM), hotel occupancy in the city has grown by an impressive 11% compared to the same..
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The man was also charged with “sexual provocation”, and has a track record of similar crimes back in Britain A British man has been arrested in Puerto de Mazarrón for what the Guardia Civil described as “acts of a sexual nature committed against a minor”. Specifically, he has been placed under arrest “for the crime of exhibitionism and sexual provocation”. It..
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Soon-to-be-built Alhama Arena joins Pinatar Arena, La Manga Club and La Torre Golf to be official sub-venues in the Region of Murcia for the 2030 World Cup The soon-to-be-constructed Alhama Arena sports complex, whose inauguration is scheduled for the end of 2025, has been selected as an official base and training camp for teams competing in the 2030 World Cup as announced on July 19 by RFEF..
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Limited afternoon tours are being held while excavation work continues at the amphitheatre Over the last 40 years or so the city of Cartagena has excavated more and more of the Roman buildings which form such an important part of its remarkable historical and cultural heritage, but despite the work which has made it possible to visit the Roman Theatre, the Forum district and many other sites, it..
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The Spanish Village area of Hacienda del Álamo will soon be the site of new construction Local property agents on Hacienda del Álamo Golf Resort, Home Space, have revealed that at least 60 new apartments are going to be built on the resort, “with villas to follow”. “In the beginning, building will start next to Spanish Village car park,” said a Home Space representative. ..
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After talks between the Camposol Business Association and Mazarrón Council it has been arranged that absent or holiday homeowners can nominate a proxy to collect the document During meetings between Mazarrón Council and the Camposol Business Association regarding the notifications informing homeowners of the approval of Mazarrón Council taking over responsibility to complete the public elements..
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Effective immediately, and until mid-October, drivers will be able to use this stretch of road without paying Tolls will be scrapped on part of Spain’s AP-7 motorway, a road which runs from Alicante, down along the coast of Murcia and into Andalucía, until October 15, 2024 to try and encourage more people to use it instead of the A-7 dual carriageway. This was announced this Monday..
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New collection procedure announced for next phase of notifications regarding Mazarrón Council taking over responsibility to complete the public elements of the Camposol urbanisation The Camposol Business Association have been forwarded details of changes to simplify the notifications procedure and the next schedule by Mazarrón Council. The new procedure, coinciding with the process moving..
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Company explain intentions for Camposol land plots as social media speculation hits fever pitch Since Thursday April 18, when two ground moving machines started work on undeveloped land plots (officially known as ‘polígonos’) on the Camposol urbanisation, with 3 areas on Sector C being fenced off, speculation has been running rife regarding future development of the various pieces of land..
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Recent dispute and disruption comes to an end after owners take over management of Jack Nicklaus designed golf course After complaints from golfers, accusations from the company managing the golf course and an eviction procedure by the owners of the Jack Nicklaus designed Alhama Signature Golf Course on the Condado de Alhama Golf Resort, life seems to have got back to normal as company Alhama Healthy..
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Camposol Business Association receive new information on reporting bulky domestic waste disposal Mazarrón Councillor for Camposol, Carmen Navarro, has asked the Camposol Business Association to update the information regarding the collection of bulky domestic waste i.e. furniture, appliances etc after some items accumulated at several points were recently collected. Following problems with..
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The Playa del Arroz is a picturesque beach just a couple of kilometres out of Calabardina The Town Hall of Águilas has confirmed that the Paya del Arroz will once again become a dog-friendly beach as soon as work is concluded to install the signposting which is now required by law for such locations. Located just a couple of kilometres west of Calabardina, just off the coast road to Águilas..
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Homeowners can carry out a few simple measures to reduce the spread of nuisance mosquitoes this summer Alhama de Murcia Town Hall is working tirelessly from mid-March, when the temperatures begin heating up, until the second half of December to control the mosquito population in the area. Tiger mosquitoes are particularly prevalent in Alhama and since it’s estimated that 85% of their..
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The famous El Hornillo jetty in Águilas will be completely rehabilitated and preserved for future generations The historic town of Águilas, known for its stunning coastline and rich cultural heritage, is about to witness a remarkable transformation as the Ministry of Tourism has announced a substantial investment of 3 million euros for the restoration of the iconic El Hornillo jetty. ..
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The popular coastal town in Murcia welcomes the return of the ‘Bibliobus’ For another summer, the so-called ‘Bibliobus’ is returning to the little town of Calabardina near Águilas, bringing more than 60,000 volumes of hardbacks and softbacks, as well as all kinds of information from electronic platforms as a way of promoting access to reading, culture and information. The..
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Meet the 60 lifeguards who will be ensuring safety on the beaches this July and August The Region of Murcia Beach Surveillance and Rescue and Sea Rescue Plan (COPLA) has been launched, a programme which will provide surveillance and rescue services on the beaches of Águilas in summer 2024. The Plan was presented this morning, July 1, on the Esplanade of the Auditorium in Águilas...
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The municipal library will be open for the first time throughout the summer and the number of books users can take out increased The Councillor for Culture and Heritage for the Alhama de Murcia Town Hall, Ginés José Muñoz, has announced that the town’s municipal library will, for the first time ever, remain open during the entire summer. As the Councillor said, the move highlights..
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The arrival of the summer season has led to an increase in the accumulation of rubbish next to the bins, says the Council The arrival of the summer season has led to an increase in the accumulation of rubbish, including furniture and mattresses, next to the rubbish containers in Águilas, according to a statement from the Town Hall. It is “a sadly common and undesirable situation..
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The chemist’s shop on Condado de Alhama Golf Resort is open later this July and August The Condado de Alhama Pharmacy, located just outside the gates of Al Kasar Commercial Centre, near the bus stop, is changing its opening hours slightly for the summer season. The pharmacy is operated by Luís Montalbán Soler as an annex to his main pharmacy in Alhama de Murcia, which is located..
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The two repair facilities in Alhama de Murcia allow cyclists to carry out basic maintenance on the go Knowing that more and more cyclists are taking to the municipality’s roads thanks to the fine weather and in another bid to encourage environmentally-friendly travel, Alhama de Murcia has erected a second bicycle repair station in the car park in front of Camping Sierra Espuña, located in..
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Mazarrón Council Health Department and pest control company Lokímica Laboratories have launched a new campaign to inform the public about how to control mosquitoes, cockroaches and rodents With the arrival of summer, Mazarrón Department of Health and the pest control company Lokímica have launched a new campaign to inform the population about how to control urban pests such as mosquitoes..
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This increasingly busy stretch of road, which is in poor condition, is due an overhaul before the year is out The Town Council in Águilas has just revealed a massive investment project that aims to give a much-needed overhaul to one of the best stretches of road in the municipality this year. Regional Minister for Public Works and Development, José Manuel Pancorbo, together with..
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You know summer is coming when the disabled access walkways are installed on the beaches and the loos are opened up for the season The beach toilets are now open on the Águilas beaches of Playa de La Colonia and Playa de Poniente, providing additional services for tourists and beachgoers this summer. The two prefabricated toilet modules on these two popular beaches on the Águilas..
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The subsidised taxi service between Alhama de Murcia and the districts is continuing this year Alhama de Murcia Town Council has decided to continue its popular taxi subsidies between the town centre and the five outlying districts of Alhama, including the resort of Condado de Alhama. “The aim of this measure,” say sources from the Town Hall, “is to facilitate travel for those..
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A major cleaning operation is underway in Lorca to prepare the shorelines for the season ahead In anticipation of a busy summer ahead, Lorca City Council has employed a cleaning company to ready the municipality’s beaches for the flocks of tourists expected to arrive. The work will begin with a ‘shock’ scrubbing of the sand to remove accumulated debris. Throughout the high season..
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'Wave Nature' plans construction of a water sports complex in Condado de Alhama Golf Resort to cater for sports tourism The Mayor of Alhama de Murcia, María Canovas, along with several councillors and José María Cascales, vice president of the Surfing Federation of the Murcia Region and the Wave Nature promoter, attended a presentation of a new project that promises to be a great boost for sports..
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The Town Council of Mazarrón is pleased to announce that the Plaza Toneleros will host this event from June 20 to September 1, 2024 For more than two months, both residents and visitors will be able to enjoy a wide range of handicraft products and entertainment activities in a festive and family atmosphere at the Puerto de Mazarrón Marina Market and Fair. The market will operate from Monday..
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Participate or support Mazarrón Women’s Football Club, from beginners to experienced senior squad players in football and beach football MAZARRÓN FEMENINAS FOOTBALL CLUB The Mazarrón Women’s Football Club (Mazarrón Femeninas club de Fútbol), registered with the FFRM (Football Federation of the Region of Murcia) was founded in 2018 with the aim of being the Women’s Football Club standard..
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The new doggy beach where pet owners may walk their pooches will be opened soon just across the border from Murcia One of the most popular pastimes in summer in Spain is to go down to the beach to cool off, but many times dog owners are disappointed that they are not allowed to take their pets on the sand. Luckily, there are many beaches specifically set aside where dogs are welcome..
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Restaurante La Cepa takes the top spot as Lorca promotes Chato Murciano pig meat The “Jornadas Gastronómicas del Chato Murciano” gastronomic event in Lorca which aims to promote the meat of the traditional “chato murciano” breed of pig, has ended with the top prize among the 20 or so dishes presented by local bars and restaurants being awarded to Restaurante La Cepa. La Cepa takes..
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As the thermometers start registering winter is well and truly on the way, here is some timely advice from TJ Electricals With nights drawing in and starting to get chillier, trusty gas heaters are being revived from their summer hibernation, but a few simple checks could save some unexpected problems which could have serious consequences. Here is some advice from TJ Electricals, Camposol after..
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Almost 200 stalls are set up every week at the Huerto de la Rueda venue in Lorca Tourist attractions come in many shapes and sizes, and while Lorca is blessed with a castle and a hugely impressive array of baroque architecture as well as fascinating museums and some of the most spectacular Semana Santa celebrations in Spain the range of reasons to visit also includes the hugely popular Thursday..
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Alhama de Murcia Council launches a new intercity bus service to link the municipality with its districts The City Council of Alhama de Murcia has announced a new intercity bus service that will connect the urban centre with all outlying districts, including Condado de Alhama Golf Resort and the Industrial Estate. The Council’s Department of Transport has announced the launching of a new service..
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Mazarrón Councillor for Citizen Participation offers assistance during absence of Councillor for Camposol The Mazarrón Councillor for Citizen Participation, Jorge Durán, has offered to assist in receiving reports and questions during the absence of Councillor for Camposol and International Relations, Silvana Buxton, who is on indefinite sick leave. Councillor Durán wishes Silvana a speedy..
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The Camino del Mediterráneo covers a distance of 130 kilometres from Mazarrón to Caravaca de la Cruz The Town Hall of Mazarrón has signed a collaboration agreement with the regional tourist board of Murcia (ITREM) to create and promote the "Camino del Mediterráneo" as one of the variants on the already existing pilgrimage and walking routes leading to Caravaca de la Cruz. It should..
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The refurbished palace welcomes back Lorca tourist office After the long refurbishment and restoration of the monumental Palacio de Guevara in Lorca the tourist office will be moving back to the building, offering services not only to those visiting the city as a whole but also those who are keen to see the interior of the palatial mansion. Like the office in the Plaza de España, the Palacio..
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Tourism in and around Cartagena is more than Roman architecture and spectacular beaches! The city and municipality of Cartagena is blessed with several major tourist attractions including the magnificent Roman architecture which is still being revealed, the unique landscape of the Mar Menor and the superb Mediterranean beaches which attract visitors from all over Spain and the rest of Europe every..
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The Virgen de la Amargura is the figurehead of the Paso Blanco in the Semana Santa processions of Lorca The historical and religious heritage of the city of Lorca goes back hundreds of years, but one of the most revered religious sculptures, that of the Virgen de la Amargura, is only now celebrating the 75th anniversary of her delivery to the Paso Blanco brotherhood, who parade her in their processions..
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The spotlight falls on Canada at La Mar de Músicas from July 14 to 22 Tickets and season tickets go on sale on Thursday April 20 for this year’s La Mar de Músicas season of live concerts in Cartagena, immediately following the official presentation of the event. Sales will be online either here or here. This is the 28th edition of La Mar de Músicas and features a host of artists from this..
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From embroidery to medieval castles, from wineries to railway engineering, just some of the fascinating visits on offer in the Region of Murcia With the lifting of pandemic restrictions there has been a huge resurgence of interest in joining guided tours in the Region of Murcia, and now that the weather at last appears to be making activities out of doors an attractive proposition there are..
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The brand-new website CampsolToday.com provides news and info on what’s happening on the Camposol urbanisation and nearby. At Murcia Today, we have set up a new website, CamposolToday.com, to cater specifically for expats living on the popular Murcia urbanisation. Camposol is the largest English-speaking expat area in the Region, and we felt that our loyal readers there deserved..
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The state of ruin of the structures has prompted their inclusion on the Red Heritage List Four architectural buildings in the Region of Murcia are very different from each other in terms of time period and design, but they share one common trait: the fact that they are all in a state of ruin and tragically, in danger of disappearing altogether. For this very reason, all four have been..
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