The 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 in Mazarrón. The new route has been introduced by Alcantarilla Town Hall and will operate alongside the existing beach bus service to Los..
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La 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. Both facilities will remain open until August 31, operating Tuesday to Sunday from 1pm to 8pm, while Mondays will be reserved for cleaning..
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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 Pacheco after a long legal process stretching back more than a decade, with plans now in place to sell it and raise money for the municipality. ..
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From 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. But if you're looking for a summer adventure without booking a flight, there are plenty of lesser-known islands dotted around the Spanish coastline..
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Lorca 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 century has become one of the city’s most important tourist attractions in recent years, and it has just been announced that a further 52,000..
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Emergency 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 June 18 has been recovered following an intensive three-day search operation off the coast of Águilas. The discovery was made on Saturday evening at Playa..
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Officials 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. The new facilities have been created in the lagoons of the Rambla de las Moreras near its mouth, in an area that previously formed part of an old wastewater..
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Suspicion 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 an unusual amount of unwanted attention when a wildfire broke out in the palm and eucalyptus trees at the western end of the built-up area, usually a popular area..
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You can choose from 60 proposals covering investments, activities and community programmes as the latest phase of voting gets underway Alhama de Murcia Town Council has opened the voting phase of its 2026-2027 Participatory Budget, giving residents the opportunity to decide which projects and initiatives they believe should be prioritised in the municipality. A total of 60 proposals..
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Items 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 (and with no admission charge!), and its collection has now been further enriched by the restoration and donation of four artifacts discovered..
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The warning comes as local officials report large areas of dry vegetation close to residential properties, with additional concerns raised about discarded glass Residents in Condado de Alhama's Jardines II community have been issued a strong safety warning over the increased risk of wildfires due to the build-up of dry vegetation across surrounding green areas. The community security committee..
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The Regional Blood Donation Centre announces a permanent move from Casa del Mar to Águilas Norte and Sur health centres starting this July The Regional Blood Donation Centre has announced a change of venue for its regular blood donation sessions in Águilas. From July onwards, donations will no longer take place at the Casa del Mar and will instead be held at the Águilas Norte and Águilas..
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Following strong results from its first phase, the coeliac-friendly initiative in Lorca is expanding to cover more local businesses Anyone who's coeliac and living in Spain will know how tricky it can still be to find places to eat out safely, so it's good news that Lorca is building on a scheme designed to make life easier for coeliac diners. Belén Díaz, the Councillor for Health..
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Hundreds of hectares have burned across the country, with emergency crews working flat out in Murcia, Andalusia, Galicia and Catalonia Thirteen wildfires broke out across Spain over the weekend, burning hundreds of hectares and forcing evacuations in several areas. While Galicia and Catalonia have seen the worst of it, with hundreds of hectares lost between them, crews in Murcia and Andaluc..
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A run of tragic incidents over three days has left families across Spain in mourning, with victims ranging in age from 12 to 80 It's been a tragic few days on Spain's coasts, with twelve people losing their lives to drowning over the course of just three days. Eight of the deaths happened on beaches across mainland Spain, while further victims died in a river, a reservoir and a swimming pool..
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Two British holidaymakers raised the alarm at around 4:00pm after witnessing the incident and calling Spain's emergency number 112 A young man was found unconscious and was pulled from the water at Percheles beach, in Cañada de Gallego area of Mazarrón, on Wednesday afternoon June 10. At around 4:00pm, two young British men raised the alarm via 112 after a friend had struck rocks and was..
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Only 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 hot sand because walkways stop short of the water. It's humiliating and painful, yet it's their daily reality when they want to go for a dip and..
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Respite 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, which runs along the spectacular coastline and seafront in the urban area, providing respite from the sun for those walking the route during the hot summer months. The..
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Alhama de Murcia will host the Real Madrid Foundation's summer camp for the first time The Real Madrid Foundation will officially bring its summer camp to Alhama de Murcia for the first time. The summer camp will run from June 29 to July 3 at the municipal pitch 'José Kubala'. The programme is backed by the Town Council of Alhama de Murcia and El Pozo Alimentación. The camp was presented..
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Beach cleaning and the preparation of facilities along the coast near Calnegre The municipality of Lorca is the second largest in Spain, covering an area well in excess of 1,650 square kilometres, and while that includes the historic city itself and a vast expanse of mountains and high plateaux in the north, it is sometimes forgotten that to the south it borders on the Mediterranean. On the..
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With 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 than along the Mediterranean coast. The days of the market being driven purely by price and location are giving way to something more sophisticated, with..
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Neighbourhood meetings and an online platform will allow residents to put forward ideas and vote on future investment projects Residents of Alhama de Murcia once again have the chance to decide how part of the municipal budget will be spent. The 2026-2027 public spending project is now underway, with €400,000 allocated to fund projects chosen by local residents. The submission period opened..
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Águilas has topped a new ranking thanks to its calm Mediterranean setting, beaches and easy access to the water A little-known coastal town in the Region of Murcia has been named the best destination in Europe for a boat trip, putting Águilas firmly in the spotlight. The town, on the Costa Cálida, has come out top in a new report by CV Villas, which looked at factors including wind speed, water..
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Spainora helps expats navigate Spain’s fast-changing new-build market and find the right property with confidence Spain’s housing debate is usually dominated by talk of shortages, rising prices and the growing difficulty many people face when trying to get on the property ladder. Those concerns are very real, but they don't tell the full story of what's happening inside the country’s..
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The Region now supplies most of Europe's demand thanks to its climate and farming expertise Bimi is a hybrid vegetable that combines broccoli and Chinese kale. In recent years, it has moved from being a relatively unknown crop to something that is now regularly found in supermarkets across Europe. Demand has been growing steadily, particularly in the United Kingdom, where it has become more..
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The five-kilometre coastal track between Bolnuevo and Cañada de Gallego affected by rain damage, will be closed for several weeks The access road to the Bolnuevo coves in Mazarrón will be closed for the next few weeks while work starts to improve safety and reduce damage caused by heavy rain in 2025. The project covers a five-kilometre hiking track between Rincón de Bolnuevo and the..
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This year is the 800th anniversary of San Francisco de Asis, who was canonized just two years after his death 2026 marks the 800th anniversary of Francis of Assisi, known in Spain as San Francisco de Asis, and as part of the Holy Jubilee celebrations announced by the Vatican the church of Las Clarisas in Lorca has been named as a destination for pilgrims until 10th January 2027. The convent..
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Odontophobia affects one in six people in Spain, but researchers at a Spanish university think they've cracked it If going to the dentist fills you with dread, you're in very good company. Odontophobia, the clinical term for an irrational fear of dental treatment, affects around 15% of the population in Spain, and for many people it's enough to put them off going altogether. Researchers..
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Spainora showcases the latest opportunities in one of Spain’s fastest growing property markets Spain’s Costa Cálida has long been known for its warm climate, relaxed pace of life and miles of Mediterranean coastline, but in recent years the Region of Murcia has also become one of the country’s most interesting property hotspots. A wave of modern residential projects is transforming parts..
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Same friendly service and opening hours, just a brand new home inside the Town Hall offices at Al Kasar Taquilla Tickets has a new home inside the Ayuntamiento offies at Condado de Alhama, but customers can still expect the same friendly service that has made the business so popular with the English speaking community over the past eight years. The family run company has now moved..
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New ayuntamiento scheme offers up to 4 hours gratis in Plaza de la Constitución lot If you need to head to the shops in Alhama de Murcia, you’re in for a pleasant surprise. The local ayuntamiento is re-launching a their campaign giving up to four hours of free parking at the Plaza de la Constitución lot when you buy from town shops. It was launched March 2 and runs all the way through to July..
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The rewards scheme in Lorca represents a boost for both tourist accommodation businesses and visitors! The latest figures for tourism relating to 2025 in the city and municipality of Lorca show that the number of visitors, both from elsewhere in Spain and from other countries, continues to rise, and in order to help continue this growth the Town Hall has initiated a new scheme of incentives for..
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Grab a bargain every Friday, support your local group and help keep Camposol beautiful The Los Palacios Gardening and Community Group on Camposol Sector A is holding its weekly library every Friday from 10am to 12.30pm. Located in the car park of the Commercial Centre, the library is packed with books, jigsaws and more. All proceeds go straight back into supporting the local community..
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Cloud 9 Drama Group's Cinderella had audiences in stitches at La Molata near Alhama de Murcia A pantomime performance in Murcia has raised more than €1,400 for local charities while keeping audiences in stitches with cheeky humour and plenty of breaking wind. Cloud 9 Drama Group brought Cinderella to life over four performances at La Molata near Alhama de Murcia, entertaining more..
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Independent guides to properties, golf, beaches andlifestyle across 5 stunning Mediterranean regions Spainora offers a complete guide to Spanish coastal living, helping clients discover the best of Spain's Mediterranean coast. From the Costa Blanca and Costa Cálida to the Costa del Sol and Almería, the company specialises in stunning beaches, world-class golf courses, charming towns and exceptional..
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Camposol Today gets your business seen by half a million engaged readers from as little as €95 per month Drive along any main road in Spain and you simply can’t miss them. Those massive billboards looming over dual carriageways and motorways, faded by the sun, battered by the weather, advertising businesses to drivers who are flying past at 120 kilometres per hour with absolutely no way..
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Three irresistible courses and a drink for just €22.90 at this Camposol favourite Piccolo's restaurant on Camposol has launched a brand new evening menu and it is ticking all the right boxes. Creative dishes, comforting favourites, generous portions and excellent value for money all served up in stylish surroundings. Available from 6pm to 7.45pm, the new evening menu offers a full..
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The “green heart” of the Region of Murcia is a must for lovers of the great outdoors all year round! The Regional Park of Sierra Espuña is one of the great natural treasures of the Region of Murcia, with its marvellous landscapes, innumerable leisure and adventure opportunities and the network of charming accommodation options making it a perfect destination. Here, the mountains, pine..
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Innovative Applícate project helps residents in Lorca and Murcia gain confidence with technology Technology isn’t only for the young. It can be a powerful way to connect, learn and feel empowered at any stage of life. Last week, Caser Residencial welcomed the Integra Digital Foundation to its centres in Santo Ángel in Murcia and Alameda in Lorca for a special training initiative supported..
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Go bare by the sea at these peaceful Costa Cálida coves You may have done it already, or maybe you’re just curious, but at some point most people have wondered what it would be like to spend a day at the beach with nothing but the sea breeze and sunshine. For many in the Region of Murcia, nudism is not just a novelty but a way of life that embraces nature, calm and a sense of freedom..
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Compact, efficient and easy to install – homeowners can now harness solar power from their own balconies! Are you looking for an easy and affordable way to switch to solar energy? Balcony-mounted solar panels are a game-changer for homeowners and renters alike, offering an efficient and space-saving way to generate your own electricity, making it easier than ever to enjoy the benefits..
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The collection and timing arrangements for large, bulky items of refuse, furniture, appliances and more has changed slightly The new procedure for arrange collection of bulky waste items at Condado de Alhama resort is as follows: Max number of items that can be left for collection per property is 4 items per day of collection Collection days will be Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays..
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Mazarrón Council’s Active aging programme: improving mental and physical health through gardening, launched October 17, 2024 INTRODUCTION There have been various reports on the characteristics of physical and emotional development in older people. In studies focused on changes in people's emotion and motivation over the years, the intensity of emotional experience has been analysed with contradictory..
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The long-running Mazarrón business now has an office in Camposol to continue to help foreigners with their residency and paperwork needs in Spain Gestoria Carvajal, a family-owned business that has been trading successfully in the Puerto de Mazarrón for over 10 years, has now expanded its services and opened a second office to accommodate the urbanisation of Camposol. Gestoria..
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The Guadalentín Hospital will treat all foreign nationals with medical insurance from international companies The Region of Murcia’s Guadalentín Hospital, located within the Camposol urbanisation metres from the RM-3 motorway, will take on the internal and direct management of medical coverage with private insurers of residents or visitors from other countries. The international patient care..
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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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Participate or support Mazarrón Women’s Football Club, from beginners to experienced senior squad players in football and beach football MAZARRÓN FEMINAS FOOTBALL CLUB The Mazarrón Women’s Football Club (Mazarrón Feminas 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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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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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 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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