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Águilas and Mazarrón activate contamination protocols Air quality is classified as poor throughout Murcia as the Saharan dust cloud lingers As air quality measurements continue to cause concern in most of the Region of Murcia more Town Halls are implementing their contamination protocols, with both &.. 24/01/2020

Fish farm enclosure washed up on the beach in Cabo de Palos Enclosures were torn free from their moorings as 5-metre waves battered the coast on Monday Storm Gloria has finally abated in Spain leaving almost half of the country to count the cost of the damage done, especially on the coast, and among those.. 24/01/2020

Mar Menor fishermen call an end to the eel season after surprise bumper December catch Image: dead eels on the beach of San Pedro del Pinatar in October The eels appear to have survived the episode of anoxia in the lagoon in October The fishermen’s guild of San Pedro del Pinatar has voluntarily decided to call an early end.. 24/01/2020

Murcia researchers make advances in canine leishmaniosis diagnosis Up to 35 per cent of dogs are infected with the disease in some parts of Spain Researchers at the faculty of Veterinary Science at the University of Murcia are making encouraging progress in their efforts to improve the efficiency and effectiveness.. 24/01/2020

The climate emergency is making intense torrential storms more frequent in Murcia Image: cars washed into the Mar Menor during the storm of September 2019 Aemet warn that events like Storm Gloria are becoming less exceptional Following the third instance of widespread flooding the Region of Murcia in just over four months.. 24/01/2020

Cartagena joins Murcia in providing free bus services while African dust pollution episode lasts PM 10 particle levels dropped on Friday morning but are still in excess of the alert threshold After the air quality dropped dramatically on Wednesday and Thursday as a cloud of mineral dust from north Africa reached the Region of Murcia it appears.. 24/01/2020

Showers on Saturday as the weekend begins with grey skies in Murcia Sunshine is forecast to return to the Costa Cálida on Sunday After the torrential rain and heavy snow of the first half of this week the relatively grim weather in the Costa Cálida looks set to continue as the weekend begins, with a.. 24/01/2020

Free bus and tram travel in and around the city of Murcia while the contamination episode lasts Every effort is being made to encourage the use of public transport In the face of the soaring levels of PM10 particle air contamination in the city of Murcia the Town Hall has announced that bus and tram travel in and around the city is to be free.. 23/01/2020

Maximum air quality alert in Cartagena Lorca also activates emergency protocols as PM10 readings soar all over the Region of Murcia The cloud of mineral dust from north Africa which caused the city of Murcia to activate its Level 2 contamination protocol on Thursday has gone a stage.. 23/01/2020

Two rescued from snowbound property in Moratalla Families isolated in rural parts of north-west Murcia after the heavy snow earlier in the week Two people who were trapped by the snow earlier in the week have been rescued from their home in the rural district of Fotuya, close to El Campo de San.. 23/01/2020

Level 2 contamination protocol activated in Murcia as African mineral dust cloud arrives Lorries are being diverted away from the main motorway around the regional capital The level of PM10 particles in the municipality of Murcia shot up on Wednesday to almost 300 micrograms per cubic metres of air, well over the 50 µg threshold.. 23/01/2020

Medieval city wall collapse closes road leading out of Lorca Rubble cannot be cleared from the road to La Parroquia and Vélez Rubio because the wall is an item of cultural heritage The RM-701 road which leads out of the city of Lorca towards La Parroquia and Vélez Rubio was remained closed to.. 23/01/2020

Semana Santa in Murcia, Cartagena, Lorca and Jumilla promoted at the Fitur fair The Costa Cálida stand in Madrid also highlights the gastronomy of the Region of Murcia The 2020 edition of the annual FITUR tourism fair, one of the largest events of its kind in the world, began on Wednesday in Madrid (although the doors.. 23/01/2020

The official British population in Murcia and Spain increases The Murcia figure stands at over 14,000 after a 4 per cent increase The central statistics unit of the Spanish government published its definitive summary of the 8,131 local “padrón” population registers across the country on Thursday.. 23/01/2020

Murcia government sends staff and vehicles to help the clean-up in Los Alcázares A Murcia minister calls on the national government to protect Los Alcázares by clearing floodwater channels As the clean-up operation begins yet again in Los Alcázares after the third case of flooding in the town since September last.. 23/01/2020

Residents of Los Alcázares to hold demonstration on Sunday to demand flood protection Locals are sealing the doors of their homes shut every time it rains as flooding becomes more frequent As the residents of Los Alcázares once again don their boots and pick up their shovels as they begin to clean up their homes and the streets.. 23/01/2020

The Spanish government could demolish buildings as part of its Mar Menor protection plan The Ministry for Ecological Transition plans its own strategies to protect and regenerate the lagoon It is only a couple of weeks since the new Spanish government was formed but already it is being made clear that environmental issues are to be taken.. 23/01/2020

El Corte Inglés in Cartagena to be downsized and one Murcia store closed The store in the Myrtea mall (El Tiro) in Murcia is to be closed down altogether The department store chain El Corte Inglés, arguably the most prestigious of its kind in Spain, has announced a re-structuring plan which involves the closure.. 23/01/2020

Five charged with setting illegal animal traps in the mountains of central and northern Murcia A dog died after swallowing poisoned bait in the municipality of Fortuna Five people have been placed under investigation by the Seprona wildlife protection unit of the Guardia Civil and the Department of the Environment in the regional government.. 23/01/2020

Plastic-free packaging developed in Cartagena extends shelf life of fruit and veg by 40 per cent By extending the longevity of products Newfresh cardboard attracts the interest of exporters A team of researchers at the Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena (UPCT) has developed an entirely natural material for packaging which contains no.. 22/01/2020

Delays in opening Corvera airport cost 180 million euros, says the Murcia government The accrued interest on a 182-million loan inherited by the government adds a further 30 million to the losses The regional government of Murcia has calculated that the delay in opening the new Region of Murcia International Airport cost the Region.. 22/01/2020

Storm Gloria leaves 2 metres of snow at the top of Sierra Espuña Many parts of the Region of Murcia received around 60 millimetres of rain on Tuesday With the rain and snow of Storm Gloria now having all but died in the Region of Murcia it is reported that the depth of the snow which has fallen since Sunday in.. 22/01/2020

8 roads still closed by flooding in the Campo de Cartagena Only one major road in Moratalla is still blocked by snow while a rockfall has closed the RM-701 outside Lorca ⚠️ Cortada la carretera que une #Lorca con #LaParroquía por el desprendimiento de la muralla. Actualmente hay cerradas.. 22/01/2020

Rain dying out in Murcia on Wednesday as sunshine returns to the Costa Cálida A welcome return to more stable weather after the storms of Monday and Tuesday The forecasters at Aemet are confident that the torrential rain and heavy snow brought to the Region of Murcia by Storm Gloria has now left the area and there are therefore.. 22/01/2020

The clean-up begins again after more flooding in Los Alcázares and other Mar Menor townsWork to clear the streets of Los Alcázares after the December flood was scheduled to finish this week The heavy rain and snow brought by Storm Gloria to Murcia on Monday and Tuesday may have moved away from the Region, and the sun may be shining.. 22/01/2020

Collection of model 18th century ships goes on display at the Museo Naval in Cartagena Julio Castelo Marín took up modelling after retiring 20 years ago! On Friday 21st January a new permanent exhibition was opened for the first time at the Museo Naval in Cartagena containing 40 painstakingly built scale models of 18th century.. 21/01/2020

24th January to 13th April, Mirada Oculta, photography exhibition by José Carlos Ñíguez at the Roman Theatre museum in Cartagena An unusual perspective showing details at the 2,000-year-old Teatro Romano of Cartagena An exhibition of photographs showing unusual perspectives of details of the Roman Theatre in Cartagena is being held at the Teatro Romano museum until 13th April under..

The rain stops but flooding in Los Alcázares and San Javier may get worse before it gets betterTown Halls are warning that floodwater continues to cascade towards the Mar Menor from the Campo de Cartagena On Tuesday afternoon the sky has brightened and the apocryphal rain of the morning has at last stopped, but the local authorities in San.. 21/01/2020

Restoration of façades completed at the church of Santa María de Gracia in CartagenaThe project also included the construction of a bell-tower which was never completed on the original 18th century building The long-lasting project to restore the façade and bell-tower of the church of Santa María de Gracia in Cartagena.. 21/01/2020

16th January to 1st March, Más Allá del Cuerpo exhibition by artist María Carbonell in Murcia The exhibition is being held at the Centro Párraga for contemporary art in the city of Murcia An exhibition of work by Murcia artist María Carbonell is being held at the Centro Párraga in the city of Murcia until 1st March under the..

Two arrested after a series of muggings and thefts in the streets of Los Alcázares The two Moroccans may yet be charged with other offences as the investigation remains open Two young Moroccan men have been arrested by the Guardia Civil in Los Alcázares in connection with a series of at least five thefts in the streets of.. 21/01/2020

The 2019-20 flu epidemic claims its first victim in Murcia Vaccines are still available at health centres and from pharmacies all over Murcia An elderly man has died of flu-related complications to an already existing condition As the flu epidemic of 2019-20 escalates in the Region of Murcia it has been.. 21/01/2020

VIDEO: Flooding in San Pedro del Pinatar forces the closure of the regional park The salt flats and dunes in San Pedro suffer the effect of Storm Gloria as access roads are flooded The Las Salinas visitors’ centre in the regional park of San Pedro del Pinatar is closed at lunchtime on Tuesday due to flooding on the access.. 21/01/2020

Light at the end of the tunnel as Storm Gloria moves away from Murcia The rain is not over but on Tuesday and Wednesday showers will become lighter and less frequent The bad weather brought by Storm Gloria to the Region of Murcia since Sunday has not died out by any means, but as of Tuesday lunchtime the situation.. 21/01/2020

11:50 update: Road closures reach Sucina and Hacienda Riquelme as flooding continues in Murcia Numerous roads flooded in the city and municipality of Murcia As the rain continues to fall in and around the city of Murcia the local police in the regional capital are urging drivers to proceed with extreme care due to flooding closing more and.. 21/01/2020

Alicante-Elche airport reopening progressively on Tuesday107 flights were re-routed to Corvera from Alicante and Valencia on Monday Monday 20th January saw the record for air traffic at the Region of Murcia International Airport in Corvera broken again as well over 100 flights were re-directed from the.. 21/01/2020

Schools closed on the shore of the Mar Menor due to the risk of flooding Classes cancelled in San Pedro del Pinatar, Los Alcázares and San Javier after torrential rain during the night After a night of very heavy rain in central Murcia and the Campo de Cartagena, including the shore of the Mar Menor, the regional.. 21/01/2020

Update: torrential rain closes more roads in the Costa Cálida A night of unrelenting rain brings more disruption to the Region of Murcia A night of unrelenting torrential rain in many parts of the Region of Murcia has brought about more road closures on Tuesday morning, many of them in coastal areas, following.. 21/01/2020

Murcia road closures update as snow and rain continue to fall Keep up to date with the latest and avoid taking the car if at all possible! The latest update on road closures from the department of Infrastructures and Development in the Region of Murcia indicated at 14.00 on Monday that six roads belonging to.. 20/01/2020

5-metre waves and gales wrench fish farm enclosures from their moorings in Cabo de PalosStorm Gloria brings record waves to the coastline of Cartagena With rain and snow still falling as Storm Gloria continues to affect the Region of Murcia it was reported at lunchtime on Monday that the depth of the snow had reached 50 centimetres.. 20/01/2020

Pregnant woman rescued from her Aledo home after it partially collapsed during Storm Gloria The woman was rescued from Montysol de Espuña along with her 3-year-old son By Monday afternoon staff at the Region of Murcia’s 112 emergency services call centre had been notified of 368 incidents related to Storm Gloria but fortunately.. 20/01/2020

Record wave of 5.8 metres at the port of Cabo de Palos as storm damage affects the Cartagena coastlineStorm damage on the Mediterranean and Mar Menor coastlines of Cartagena As Storm Gloria continues to affect the Region of Murcia on Monday afternoon the Town Hall of Cartagena has reported various damage to infrastructures along the shore of the Mar Menor.. 20/01/2020

50 centimetres of snow at the top of Sierra Espuña Roads into the mountains of Sierra Espuña closed by snow The regional government is reminding members of the public that anyone hoping to enjoy the snow in the mountains of Sierra Espuña on Monday should remember that they will find.. 20/01/2020

Another rise in property sales in Murcia as the Region escapes the general slowdown The level of activity in the Costa Cálida real estate market remains close to its highest for 9 years This Monday saw the publication by the government’s central statistics unit of the residential property sales data for November 2019.. 20/01/2020

35 illegal wells and 38 desalination stations raided in Murcia 107 people across Spain face charges for similar illegalities A total of 107 people across Spain face charges after a Guardia Civil investigation in which over 1,400 illegal wells and water soundings were detected along with 47 water deposits in.. 20/01/2020

Images of the snow in Caravaca de la Cruz The North and North - west of the Murcia region received the first snow of 2020 on Sunday 19th January although the region escaped the worst of storm Gloria which has claimed two lives in other areas of Spain Join the Murcia.. 20/01/2020

Man dies in Fuente Álamo road accident The incident occurred near the motorway exit to Cuevas de Reylló A young man died on Saturday morning in the municipality of Fuente Álamo when the car he was driving careered off the road and cartwheeled to a halt. The incident.. 20/01/2020

Brigitte Bardot Foundation delegate visits feral cat sterilization scheme in Caravaca The organization was founded by the former actress 12 years after her retirement from the cinema The Brigitte Bardot Foundation, which has been dedicated to animal protection since 1986, has sent a delegation to Caravaca de la Cruz in the north-west.. 20/01/2020

44 flights re-directed from Alicante-Elche airport to Corvera on Monday Helsinki and Stockholm reappear on the departures boards at Corvera! With Alicante-Elche airport closed for the second time in under a week, this time by the threat of heavy snow and wind speeds of up to 130 km/h, the Region of Murcia International.. 20/01/2020

Mar Menor motorway partially closed by heavy rain Alerts for snow and strong winds remain in place throughout Monday The rain, strong winds and snow which are affecting the Region of Murcia continues to cause road closures, and the latest bulletin issued by the regional government at 10.00.. 20/01/2020

Schools closed by snow in the north-west and other parts of Murcia An unexpected day off for pupils in Yecla, Jumilla, Caravaca and numerous other municipalities The combination of snow, rain and strong winds has forced the closure of schools in many parts of the Region of Murcia, especially in the north-west, presenting.. 20/01/2020

Roads closed by rain and snow in Murcia Rain on the coast and snow inland make road travel unadvisable on Monday With snow falling on higher ground in inland areas of the Region of Murcia and rain in the rest of the Costa Cálida members of the public are being urged to avoid driving.. 20/01/2020

Alicante airport closed by bad weather Flights diverted to Corvera again with red alerts for snow and 130 km/h winds in Alicante Just a few days after Alicante-Elche airport was closed for 24 hours due to a fire in the terminal building the red alerts for snow and winds of up to 130 km.. 19/01/2020

January to April events and activities at the Casa del Artesano in Jumilla Exhibitions, open days and esparto grass weaving workshops in the north of the Region of Murcia The Casa del Artesano or arts and crafts centre of Jumilla is housed in the Casa Honda, a Renaissance building which dates from the first 30 years of the..

Flu epidemic escalates in Murcia Vaccines are still available at health centres and from pharmacies all over Murcia The flu epidemic which was officially declared by the regional health authorities in Murcia earlier in the week continues to escalate and there are now between 400.. 17/01/2020

Snow and wind alerts issued for Sunday evening in the Region of Murcia Cold air from the north brings red alerts for Force 10 gales to Alicante, Valencia and the Balearics With a body of cold air set to make its way south over eastern Spain on Sunday the State meteorological agency Aemet has issued yellow alert warnings.. 17/01/2020

Changing UK driving licences to Spanish as Brexit loomsThose who are resident in Spain MUST change their licences As the Brexit date of 31st January 2020 comes ever nearer there is still a good deal of uncertainty among some expats concerning what the status of UK driver’s licences will be following.. 17/01/2020

Bonfires banned in the city of Murcia as air pollution protocol is activated Residents in the regional capital are urged to use public transport For the third time in as many weeks the Town Hall of the city of Murcia has activated its Level 2 air contamination protocol on Friday 17th January, as the PL10 particle level.. 17/01/2020

Normal service resumed after fire at Alicante-Elche airport Flights are no longer being diverted to the Region of Murcia International Airport in Corvera Normal service has almost been resumed on Friday morning at the airport of Alicante-Elche following the fire which caused the evacuation of the terminal.. 17/01/2020

BlueMed Invest present the latest property development in Puerto de Mazarrón Detached 3-bed villas in the Costa Cálida starting at only 147,900 euros BlueMed Invest are pleased to announce that they are offering the latest property development for Sale in Puerto De Mazarrón, an area of the Costa Cálida which..

Snow and rain on the way to Murcia and Alicante over the weekend! The snowline in Murcia is forecast to drop to 800 metres on Sunday The dry, sunny start to 2020 is finally forecast to come to an end in the Region of Murcia over the weekend of 18th and 19th January, and three years to the day after the historic.. 17/01/2020

Busiest day so far at Corvera airport as Alicante-Elche gradually re-opens after fire 48 flights at the Region of Murcia International Airport on Thursday Following the fire which caused the evacuation of the terminal building at Alicante-Elche airport on Wednesday afternoon flights resumed at 14.00 on Thursday and full operational.. 16/01/2020

Abandoned pony rescued from main road in Murcia The animal is in care while efforts are made to trace its owner The Zoonosis Centre just outside the city of Murcia is used to taking in abandoned pets, mostly dogs and cats, and indeed its resources are stretched to the limit as the number of strays.. 16/01/2020

Frustration in Isla Plana as the neighbours association bar is still closed after 14 months No sign as yet of bids being invited for a new management contract Frustration is growing among residents of Isla Plana, in the municipality of Cartagena, as It is now fourteen months since the popular neighbours’ association bar was closed.. 16/01/2020

Murcia government upbeat as Corvera airport celebrates its first year of passenger flights Some expectations have been exceeded but the fact remains that passenger numbers are significantly lower than in the last year at Murcia-San Javier Wednesday 15th January marked the anniversary of the first commercial passenger flights to land and.. 16/01/2020

List of flights diverted to Corvera airport on Thursday by fire at Alicante-Elche Passenger numbers at Corvera boosted the terminal fire in Alicante Passenger numbers at the Region of Murcia International Airport in Corvera received an unexpected boost on Wednesday 15th January, the anniversary of the first commercial flights.. 16/01/2020

Alicante-Elche airport closed by fire in the terminal building Dozens of flights cancelled or diverted to Murcia and Valencia on Wednesday and Thursday Alicante-Elche will not re-open until at least 14.00 on Thursday Air traffic at Alicante-Elche airport, the fifth busiest in Spain and the gateway to the.. 16/01/2020

January to March 2020, Open days at El Limonar International School in MurciaA bilingual education following the British curriculum for children aged 3 to 18 The El Limonar International School Murcia, which is located just outside the regional capital in El Palmar, is holding a series of open days during the spring of 2020 and invites..

SOS Mar Menor proposes the creation of a Regional Park to protect the lagoon The platform group is critical of the regional government’s “insufficient” draft legislation With the proposed Mar Menor protection law drawn up by the regional government of Murcia now open to amendments, suggestions and additions.. 15/01/2020

165 new homes to be built in the Isla del Fraile resort just outside Águilas Confidence grows in the residential tourism sector in south-west Murcia While residential and tourist accommodation construction looks set to grind to a halt in the area of the Mar Menor, where the regional government of Murcia has included a 5-year.. 15/01/2020

The first new pharmacies in a decade are to be added to the list in the Region of Murcia 12 new chemists will bring the total up to 581, ten per cent open 24 hours a day Pharmacies are one of the things which we tend to take for granted, knowing with near certainty that they will remain open and in the same place year after year with.. 15/01/2020

Former employee arrested for theft at Los Alcázares hotel The thief knew the location of a master key to the rooms and struck while the hotel was closed after gota fría flooding A man has been arrested by the Guardia Civil of the Region of Murcia in connection with a theft which took place at a hotel.. 15/01/2020

7 top sailing teams booked in for training in the Mar Menor this winter The Alinghi team which has won the America’s Cup twice arrives in Lo Pagán this week The ideal conditions for sailing in the Mar Menor during the winter have led to as many as seven élite teams planning training and practice trips.. 14/01/2020

Up to 40 per cent of tap water in Murcia this year will come from desalination plants Restrictions on the Tajo-Segura water supply canal divide opinion in the governing PSOE party With the new Spanish government seemingly determined to limit the amount of water transferred from the headwaters of the Tajo in the centre of the country.. 14/01/2020

Multifunctional field borders encourage biodiversity in Mazarrón An initiative seeks to support pollinating insects and reduce soil erosion on farmland in Murcia The naturalists’ association ANSE has been collaborating in Mazarrón with a group called “Setos Multifuncionales para Agricultura.. 14/01/2020

Beaches and coves in Cabo de Palos to be included in marine reserve The existing reserve will be extended to include coves and beaches where fishing will be limited It has been announced by the regional government that the marine reserve of Cabo de Palos and Islas Hormigas is to be extended from its current area.. 14/01/2020

Green algae cleared from the Mar Menor in Lo Pagán Workers arrived quickly to remove the vegetation but fears over the health of the lagoon remain Following the accelerated deterioration of the marine environment in the Mar Menor which occurred in the aftermath of the flooding caused by the destructive.. 14/01/2020

Air quality alert in Murcia as 12 face fines for lighting bonfires and burning cuttings The lighting of bonfires to burn garden waste requires a licence from the regional government As often happens in the city of Murcia the stable, cold weather which settled over the regional capital during the weekend brought with it a significant.. 14/01/2020

2,000-year-old statue of Venus to return home to Bullas after over a century The Venus of Bullas was discovered in 1867 at the Roman Villa de los Cantos In November 2019 there was disappointment in Bullas when it emerged that a 2,000-year-old sculpture of the goddess Venus which was found on 3rd May 1867 at the Roman villa.. 14/01/2020

1,000 marijuana plants confiscated from hydroponic plantation in Lorca warehouse The plantation was in an attic which could only be accessed by a lift A man has been arrested in the municipality of Lorca after an investigation by the local police in conjunction with the Policía Nacional resulted in the discovery of an.. 14/01/2020

Mobile recycling park brought into service in Águilas Initially the vehicle will serve residents in the town centre and Calabardina In its continuing efforts to keep Águilas at the forefront of environmentally friendly measures in the Region of Murcia the Town Hall has this week brought into.. 14/01/2020

29th January The Good Care Group recruiting professional live-in carers in Camposol A chance to have the best of both worlds – live in Spain while pursuing a professional career in the UK! The Good Care Group will be at the golf club in Camposol, in the municipality of Mazarrón, on 29th January: if you would like more information..

10th January to 2nd February, Mar & Plásticos art exhibition to raise awareness of plastic contamination in San Pedro del PinatarWaste collected after the gota fría storm last September is recycled as art at the Museo Barón de Benifayó An exhibition entitled “Mar & Plásticos, Artistas por el Mar Menor” is being held at the Museo Baró..

Flu epidemic declared by Murcia government as hospital resources are reinforced Vaccines are still available at health centres and from pharmacies all over Murcia Following reports last week that A&E units in hospitals in the Region of Murcia, particularly at Santa Lucía in Cartagena, were suffering overcrowding due.. 13/01/2020

80,000 euros for restoration of historic fortress in Cartagena The 19th century castle of Despeñaperros stands on one of the five hills of Cartagena The Town Hall of Cartagena is reactivating plans to restore and clean up the ruined fortress of Despeñaperros, which stands on the hill opposite the.. 13/01/2020

Mass meningitis vaccination campaign for 110,000 Murcia teenagers All 12- to 18-year-olds are to receive the vaccine against meningitis A, C, W and Y The Department of Health in the regional government of Murcia has announced a mass campaign to vaccinate the entire population aged between 12 and 18 against meningitis.. 13/01/2020

High-speed rail tunnel into the centre of Murcia progressing well The first AVE trains are likely to arrive in Murcia in 2021 No exact date has yet been set for the first AVE high-speed rail services connecting the city of Murcia to the network of services in Spain, but with work progressing steadily on the tunnel.. 13/01/2020

Another gladiator chamber found at the Roman amphitheatre in Cartagena Excavation work prior to the reinforcement of the amphitheatre and bull ring walls As excavation continues at the Roman amphitheatre in Cartagena, a large part of which lies beneath the 19th century bullring, archaeologists have found various fragments.. 13/01/2020

Over 1.1 million passengers in Corvera in the first year of flights at the new airport The total for 2019 is 160,000 lower than the year before at Murcia-San Javier Two days before the first anniversary of the arrival of the first passengers at the Region of Murcia International Airport in Corvera it is reported by Aena that passenger.. 13/01/2020

4 deaths over the weekend on the roads of Murcia Two of the fatal accidents took place in the municipality of Molina de Segura The weekend just ended was a tragic one on the roads of Murcia with four people losing their lives in accidents in Molina de Segura, Los Alcázares and Santomera... 13/01/2020

Pet owners beware as the pine processionary caterpillar season begins in Murcia The distinctive caterpillars pose a serious threat to curious animals and even small children The time of year has arrived where dog and cat owners begin to peer anxiously at pine trees and pay special attention to the ground near them as the processionary.. 13/01/2020

182-year-old windmill restored to working condition in Torre Pacheco The Molino del Tío Facorro is known to have been standing at least since 1838 Work has almost been completed in Torre Pacheco on the windmill known as “El Tío Facorro", with 48,000 euros having been spent on returning the.. 13/01/2020

Online booking for seats at the main 2020 Carnival parades in Águilas Secure a guaranteed vantage point for the most spectacular Carnival parades in the Costa Cálida As the start of the spectacular Carnival celebrations in Águilas approaches the Town Hall and the Federación de Peñas have.. 10/01/2020

Murcia president identifies the Mar Menor as the top priority for 2020 Differences of opinion in the Murcia coalition government delay the implementation of the new protection law Fernando López Miras, the president of the regional government of Murcia, spoke on Thursday about the tasks and challenges which.. 10/01/2020

Improvements at Mazarrón beaches as thoughts turn to the summer of 2020 An important step towards boosting year-round tourism in the Costa Cálida The beaches close to the town centre of Puerto de Mazarrón are the subject of a special plan of action which has been drawn up by the departments of Services.. 10/01/2020

Murcia police warn of increase in car break-ins Molbile phone thefts have also become more frequent in recent weeks The Policía Local in the city and municipality of Murcia are warning members of the public that there has been a significant increase lately of thefts from motor vehicles.. 10/01/2020

A&E units struggle to cope in Cartagena as the annual flu epidemic begins Understaffing blamed as patients await beds in corridors at the Santa Lucía hospital The onset of colder weather over the latter part of the festive season and its continuation during the first ten days of January are bringing about the first.. 10/01/2020

Restylane Skinboosters at the Clínica Díaz Caparrós in CartagenaState-of-the-art skin rejuvenation therapy at the leading clinic in its field in the Costa Cálida The Diaz Caparrós clinic is a privately-run centre in the city of Cartagena which offers a range of services and treatments including aesthetic..

Optica Oxford for top quality opticians and free eye and hearing tests Proven expertise and a wide range of glasses, contact lenses and corrective treatments in Cartagena, Torre Pacheco and Fuente Álamo With three centres open in Cartagena, Torre Pacheco and Fuente Álamo, Óptica Oxford offers a huge..

Public and bank holidays in the Region of Murcia 2020 Check now to find the long weekends on the calendar for 2020! National, regional and local holidays in all 45 municipalities of the Region of Murcia Although the official list of public holidays seldom contains any surprises, it always arouses.. 08/01/2020

Flights to and from the Murcia airport in Corvera during 2020 Seats are available on services to and from 22 destinations The UK dominates flight schedules but Luton and East Midlands seem to have been dropped As the new year begins there are plenty of fingers crossed regarding the Region of Murcia International.. 08/01/2020

27th July, Roger Hodgson of Supertramp in concert in Murcia The founding member of Supertramp at the Plaza de Toros in the city of Murcia Roger Hodgson, best known as the former co-frontman and founder member of the group Supertramp, is returning to the city of Murcia on Monday 27th July 2020 for a concert..

18th December to 29th February, Orígenes art exhibition at the Palacio Almudí in Murcia A multi-disciplinary review of the last 40 years of Spanish history seen through art An exhibition entitled “Orígenes” which is being held at the Palacio Almudí in the city of Murcia from 18th December 2019, presents an..

20th December to 1st March, Sensaciones Somos Naturaleza art exhibition in Cartagena Works by Margarita Ariza are on display at the Palacio Consistorial in Cartagena An exhibition of work by artist Margarita Ariza is being held at the Palacio Consistorial, the main Town Hall building in Cartagena, until 1st March 2020 under the title..

Spoil yourself this Christmas at the Sheraton Hacienda del Álamo Golf & Spa Resort! A gastronomic paradise over the festive season together with a great golf course, a top-quality spa and wellness centre and elegant accommodation in a privileged location There can be few places better to spend time over Christmas and the New Year than..

Winter 2019-20 discounts of up to 35 per cent on holiday rentals in the Costa Cálida with Resort Choice Fantastic offers for winter sunseekers in the Costa Cálida! During the winter of 2019-20 Resort Choice are offering a range of attractive discounts on property rentals in the Costa Cálida for bookings of 7 nights or more, with reductions.. 26/11/2019

Sabores y Sabores; free recipes for sustainable fish consumption here in the Murcia RegionRecipes from Águilas, Mazarrón, Cartagena and San Pedro del Pinatar featuring sustainable fish species The Asociación Columbares is a non-profit making organisation which is dedicated to improving the quality of life for all.. 22/11/2019

Professional advice on hearing loss relief at Clínica Díaz Caparrós in Cartagena Hearing loss impacts all aspects of your life and hearing aids can provide a partial solution Hearing plays a major role in our quality of life, from our emotional well-being and physical health to our careers and leisure activities. Yet millions of people..

Ignoring mortgage debt on European property is the worst course of action Avoid debts in Spain being pursued in the UK and consult EU Property Solutions A failure to keep up with mortgage repayments on properties owned abroad will most probably have the same consequences as similar non-payments in your home country, although..

15th to 26th January, Ladies European Golf Tour qualifying events at La Manga Club Stars of the future battle for their tour cards on the North and South courses at La Manga Club The Ladies European Tour has a new partnership with La Manga Club in Spain, which will host Qualifying School in January as the next generation of champions.. 11/11/2019

Public bus routes and timetables to and from the Region of Murcia International Airport in Corvera, winter 2019-20 All Interbus services to coastal and golf resorts in the Costa Cálida as well as the regional capital During the winter flight schedules from 7th November until the end of March 2020 Interbus are operating four routes to and from the Region.. 06/11/2019

Contact EU Property Solutions to solve increasing mortgage debt in Spain From mortgage settlements to IBI tax arrears EU Property Solutions will help you find a solution EU Property Solutions assist people who have significant mortgage arrears and/or missed community fee payments on a daily basis. Many borrowers who have..

25th October to 23rd February, Antonio Tapia exhibition at the MURAM modern art museum in Cartagena Modern art as a homage to midwives and women all over the world An exhibition of work by painter Antonio Tapia is being held until 23rd February at the Museo Regional de Arte Moderno (MURAM) in Cartagena under the title of “Emociones cautivas&rdquo..

Restaurante Zoco del Mar for fine dining and spectacular views in Águilas Fabulous views and fine dining at Zoco del Mar There are many attractions for visitors to the coastal resort of Águilas in the south-west of the Region of Murcia and alongside amid the beaches, monuments, spectacular countryside and wide range..

October 2019 to June 2020, Top value cycle of Beethoven’s 32 piano sonatas at the Auditorio Víctor Villegas in Murcia A series of nine concerts which also includes the 18 études composed by György Ligeti In 2020 it is 250 years since the birth of Ludwig can Beethoven, and to celebrate the anniversary a series of nine concerts is being held at the Auditorio..

EU Property Solutions offer assistance in Spanish mortgage foreclosures and property repossessions Don’t fall into the trap of thinking a Spanish bank won’t track down your UK assets! Since the start of the financial crisis and the property market crash in 2008 Spain has seen well over a quarter of a million properties repossessed - a staggering..

Sudden deafness treatment at Clínic Díaz Caparrós in Cartagena Sudden hearing loss is most common in people aged 40 to 55 and requires rapid treatment Sudden sensorineural (“inner ear”) hearing loss (SSHL), commonly known as sudden deafness, is an unexplained, rapid loss of hearing either at once or over..

MRM Virtual Associate helping businesses operate efficiently in the Region of Murcia Outsource admin tasks to a trilingual associate and free up time to manage your business Michelle at MRM Virtual Associate has worked for over 20 years in office administration and now, backed by an exceptional team, is able to bring her experience as..

The process of finding a way out of foreign property debt with EU Property SolutionsA 6-step pathway to solving negative equity and other foreign property debt in Spain Over the years the team at EU Property Solutions have built a wealth of experience, learning that every case they deal with differs as each client has different circumstances.. 01/10/2019

25th January to 23rd February Cehegín tapas and cocktail route 22 establishments offer either tapas and a drink or a cocktail for 2.50€ One of the most popular tapas routes in the Murcia Region begins on Saturday 25th January and runs for four weeks, with the twelfth edition of the annual tapas and cocktails..

4,000 episodes of flooding on the east coast of Spain in the last 1,000 years Flooding has been exacerbated by the change in land use over the last millennium While it is important not to underestimate the intensity of the Gota Fría storm which has caused widespread flooding in Murcia and Alicante over the last few.. 17/09/2019

2019-20 Promúsica season tickets offer top value classical concerts in the Águilas auditorium 9 orchestral concerts, an opera and 4 chamber music events at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena in Águilas for just 100 euros The Promúsica concerts at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena in Águilas are run by a non-profit..

23rd to 26th January, Camper Van and Motor Home fair in Torre Pacheco A chance to learn about the very latest in caravans and motor homes at the Ifepa venue The Ifepa centre in Torre Pacheco is the venue for the first edition of the Feria del Caravaning y el Camper del Levante fair, a motor show for all things related to..

24th January, Sergio Dalma at the Auditorio Víctor Villegas in Murcia The perennially popular balladeer returns to the Murcia auditorium Although it is now 28 years since he narrowly failed to win Eurovision with “Bailar Pegados”, the song proved to be the launching pad for the career of Sergio Dalma, one of..

25th January, Carmesí in concert at the Auditorio Víctor Villegas in Murcia The award-winning singer-songwriter on stage at the auditorium in the city of Murcia Singer-songwriter Carmesí presents songs from her first album “Deshielo”, a collection of harmonious and melodic stories which led to her winning first..

25th January, general handyman skills workshop at Leroy Merlin stores in Murcia and Cartagena Learn how to carry out minor repairs in the home without calling in expensive help! The free Saturday morning workshops held at Leroy Merlin stores all over Spain continue in Murcia and Cartagena on 25th January with sessions offering advice on how to..

25th and 26th January 2020 illusionist Jorge Blass in the family concert cycle at the Auditorio Víctor Villegas in Murcia Jorge Blass y la Magia de la Música 2 at the Murcia auditorium The fourth event in the 2019-20 family concert cycle family concert cycle at the Auditorio Víctor Villegas in Murcia features magician and illusionist Jorge Blass, who is presenting..

26th January, 5-kilometre charity walk in Santa Rosalía near Torre Pacheco The event brings the curtain down on the annual fiestas in honour of San Antonio Abad To bring to an end the annual fiestas in honour of San Antonio Abad which are held every January in the small village of Santa Rosalia, within the municipality of Torre..

27th January 2020 The Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra with violinist Fumiaki Miura at the Auditorio Víctor Villegas in Murcia Works by Mussorgsky, Tchaikovsky and Strauss at the main auditorium in Murcia The second event of the 2019-20 Grand Concerts cycle at the Auditorio Víctor Villegas in the city of Murcia features the Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra conducted..

30th January, classical pianist Gabriel Escudero in concert at the Auditorio Víctor Villegas in Murcia Works by Chopin and Beethoven at the main auditorium in Murcia The fifth event in the 2019-20 “Promúsica” cycle at the Auditorio Víctor Villegas in the city of Murcia is a concert given by pianist Gabriel Escudero. On the..

DGT road closures information pageUp to date information about major road incidents and closures across Spain Click for link A very useful information point for road users during major weather incidents is the Spanish Government DGT (Dirección General de Trá.. 13/09/2019

1st February to 1st March, KM-0 tapas and wine route in Jumilla Culinary treats accompanied by DO Jumilla wines throughout the month of February 10 bars and restaurants are taking part in the KM-0 tapas route which is being held in Jumilla every day of the week throughout February, offering special snacks and D.O...

1st February, Free fabric decoration workshops at Leroy Merlin stores in Murcia and Cartagena Learn from the experts how to brighten up your home with various kinds of fabric The free Saturday morning workshops held at Leroy Merlin stores all over Spain continue in Murcia and Cartagena on 1st February with sessions in Murcia and Cartagena offering..

7th February 2020 Verdi’s Requiem at the Auditorio Víctor Villegas in Murcia The Coral Orpheus choir and the Region of Murcia Symphony Orchestra at the regional auditorium in Murcia In the sixth event of their 2019-20 cycle of concerts at the Auditorio Víctor Villegas in the regional capital the Region of Murcia Symphony..

8th February, skiing trip to Sierra Nevada leaving from Alhama de Murcia Just 65 euros for a fully inclusive day trip to the largest and highest ski resort in Spain Following the success and popularity of similar schemes in the last few years the Town Hall of Alhama de Murcia is offering local residents the chance to join..

12th to 16th February, The Bodyguard musical at the Auditorio Víctor Villegas in Murcia Relive the magic of the 1992 film at the main auditorium in the city of Murcia This production of the stage musical based on the 1992 hit film of the same name starring Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston has already enjoyed success in London’s West..

14th February to 14th March, 2020 Carnival in ÁguilasThe principal Carnival activities take place between the 20th and 29th February 2020 Águilas Carnival is the largest and most spectacular in the Region of Murcia The Carnival of Águilas is justifiably the best known in the Region of..

16th February, Kinetic Percussion in the 2020 Con Cierto Sabor concert cycle at the Auditorio Víctor Villegas in Murcia A dynamic percussion duo are joined by Alberto Marquina before a post-concert aperitif at the Murcia auditorium The second in a series of four concerts comprising the 2020 Con Cierto Sabor cycle at the Auditorio Víctor Villegas in Murcia features..

17th February 2020, Beethoven by the Trio Metamorphosi at the Auditorio Víctor Villegas in Murcia Three works by Beethoven are on the programme at the main auditorium in Murcia The sixth event in the 2019-20 “Promúsica” cycle at the Auditorio Víctor Villegas in the city of Murcia is a concert given by the Trio Metamorphosi..

18th February 2020 Eduardo Fernández plays Beethoven piano sonatas at the Auditorio Víctor Villegas in Murcia All 32 of Beethoven’s piano sonatas are included in the Beethoven Actual cycle at the Murcia auditorium In 2020 it is 250 years since the birth of Ludwig can Beethoven, and to celebrate the anniversary a series of nine concerts is being held at..

22nd February 2020 star concert pianist Grigory Sokolov at the Auditorio Víctor Villegas in Murcia One of the greatest living classical pianists at the main auditorium in Murcia Grigory Sokolov is one of the most highly rated living pianists and is widely admired as a musician of uncompromising technical perfection, visionary interpretations and a..

23rd February 2020 ¿Vive Beethoven? in the family concert cycle at the Auditorio Víctor Villegas in Murcia Murcia actors provide evidence that Beethoven is still with us at the ripe old age of 250! 250 years after the birth of Beethoven the actors Javi Chou and Manuel de Reyes consider the possibility of the great composer still being alive in the 21st century..

23rd February, motorcycle tour of the Floración in Cieza A 90-minute ride around the peach orchards of Cieza is preceded by a hearty breakfast The weather in the Region of Murcia between 19th and 21st January might make spring seem a long way away but in fact almond trees are already in bloom in some parts..

28th February, tribute to super-group Mecano at the Auditorio Víctor Villegas in Murcia Me Cuesta Tanto Olvidarte recreates the biggest Mecano hits of the 80s and 90s During the 1980s and 1990s the group Mecano, consisting of Ana Torroja and the brothers Nacho and José María Cano, enjoyed a level of success which was hitherto..

29th February, music by John Williams, Ennio Morricone and Hans Zimmer at the Auditorio Víctor Villegas in Murcia The Royal Film Orchestra perform works by composers have who won 8 Oscars for Best Film Score between them Three of the greatest film score composers in the history of cinema are represented in this show by the Royal Film Concert Orchestra, performing..

How liable is your area of the Costa Cálida to flooding? An online tool shows the "floodability" of the entire Segura basin in detail As the threat of torrential storms looms large in the Region of Murcia, with a red alert for possible downpours in place on 12th and 13th September and authorities.. 11/09/2019

Ripped off?????How to complain about car hire companies via Spanish consumer complaints officesThe advice applies to all Spanish airports and any car hire company although the specific complaints we received related to Corvera airport in Murcia This summer has seen a large number of dissatisfied customers airing their views on social media.. 11/09/2019

4th March 2020 Alba Ventura plays Beethoven piano sonatas at the Auditorio Víctor Villegas in Murcia All 32 of Beethoven’s piano sonatas are included in the Beethoven Actual cycle at the Murcia auditorium In 2020 it is 250 years since the birth of Ludwig can Beethoven, and to celebrate the anniversary a series of nine concerts is being held at..

7th March 2020 the Antonio Márquez dance company at the Auditorio Víctor Villegas in Murcia The company perform Ravel's Bolero and Medea in the city of Murcia The Antonio Márquez dance company was founded in 1995 by the man after whom it is named, who was born in Ibiza and studied and trained at the National Ballet. The best known..

10th March 2020 Violinist Kristina Sukler and the Region of Murcia Symphony Orchestra at the Auditorio Víctor Villegas in Murcia Music by Adams and Respighi at the regional auditorium in Murcia For the seventh event of their 2019-20 cycle of concerts at the Auditorio Víctor Villegas in the regional capital the Region of Murcia Symphony Orchestra (OSRM) perform under the..

13th March 2020 violinist Michael Barenboim and the Turin Radio Orchestra at the Auditorio Víctor Villegas in Murcia James Conlon conducts works by Mozart and Mahler at the main auditorium in Murcia The fourth event in the 2019-20 Grand Concerts cycle at the Auditorio Víctor Villegas in the city of Murcia features the Turin Radio Orchestra and violin soloist..

15th March 2020 music from the movies :family concert season at the Auditorio Víctor Villegas in Murcia Música, cámara y ¡acción! Is brought to the Murcia auditorium by Hechizo Teatro The last of six events in the 2019-20 family concert season at the Auditorio Víctor Villegas in Murcia features the return of the Hechizo..

16th March 2020 Don Giovanni opera by Mozart at the Auditorio Víctor Villegas in MurciaThe Agencia Ópera 2001 company perform at the main auditorium in Murcia The seventh event in the 2019-20 “Promúsica” cycle at the Auditorio Víctor Villegas in the city of Murcia is a performance of Mozart’s opera Don..

19th March, virtuoso pianist Boris Berezovsky and the Russian State Symphony Orchestra at the Auditorio Víctor Villegas in Murcia One of the leading pianists in the world performs concertos by Tchaikovsky, Prokofiev and Shostakovich The concert at the Auditorio Víctor Villegas in Murcia on 19th March begins at 20.00 with tickets available at between 25 and 35 euros...

20th March, tenor José Manuel Zapata joins the OSRM at the Auditorio Víctor Villegas in Murcia An entertaining mixture of musical styles in the Conciertos Canallas cycle at the Murcia auditorium In the second of a series of concerts entitled “Conciertos Canallas” the Region of Murcia Symphony Orchestra (OSRM) are joined by tenor Jos..

21st March 2020 Amaia live in concert at the Auditorio Víctor Villegas in Murcia Spain’s representative at Eurovision 2018 at the main Murcia auditorium Amaia Romero Arbizu, better known simply as Amaia, rose to fame as the winner of series nine of the reality television talent competition Operación Triunfo, and went..

22nd March, Ensemble Le Muse pay homage to Ennio Morricone in the 2020 Con Cierto Sabor concert cycle at the Auditorio Víctor Villegas in Murcia Music by the composer of the scores of spaghetti westerns and countless other films over the last 50 years The third in a series of four concerts comprising the 2020 Con Cierto Sabor cycle at the Auditorio Víctor Villegas in Murcia features Ensemble..

28th and 29th March, Michael Jackson tribute show Michael’s Legacy at the Auditorio Víctor Villegas in Murcia The show is endorsed by the Spanish Michael Jackson fan club as the best tribute in the country The official Michael Jackson fan club in Spain has endorsed Michael’s Legacy as the best show about the King of Pop currently being staged, as well as..

3rd to 12th April 2020 Semana Santa in Lorca Lorca celebrates Easter week in inimitably spectacular style (Click to contact the tourist office by phone or email - Lorca Tourist Office - or click here for recommended hotels and other accommodation in and around the city.) Semana Santa..

3rd April 2020 première of Stabat Mater by Moreno-Buendía at the Auditorio Víctor Villegas in Murcia María José Montiel and Damián de Castillo are the soloists at the regional auditorium in Murcia For the eighth event of their 2019-20 cycle of concerts at the Auditorio Víctor Villegas in the regional capital the Region of..

4th April, Paloma San Basilio in concert at the Auditorio Víctor Villegas in Murcia The veteran Spanish singer performs in Murcia during her Más Cerca tour Paloma San Basilio is one of the leading Spanish singers of her generation, and has been awarded a Latin Grammy Award for lifetime excellence in Spanish music. During..

17th April, Zoo Cabaret join the OSRM at the Auditorio Víctor Villegas in Murcia {image1} An entertaining mixture of musical styles in the Conciertos Canallas cycle at the Murcia auditorium In the last of a series of concerts entitled “Conciertos Canallas” the Region of Murcia Symphony Orchestra (OSRM) are joined by Zoo Cabaret..

25th April 2020 violinist Ilya Gingolts and the Norwegian Radio Orchestra at the Auditorio Víctor Villegas in Murcia Works by Grieg, Paganini and Dvorak at the main auditorium in Murcia The fifth event in the 2019-20 Grand Concerts cycle at the Auditorio Víctor Villegas in the city of Murcia features the Norwegian Radio Orchestra and violinist Ilya Gingolts..

26th April, Alessia Martegiani and Di Fulvio Trio in the Con Cierto Sabor concert cycle at the Auditorio Víctor Villegas in Murcia Jazz, pop and bossanova music followed by an aperitif at the auditorium in Murcia The last in a series of four concerts comprising the 2020 Con Cierto Sabor cycle at the Auditorio Víctor Villegas in Murcia features Alessia Martegiani and Di Fulvio..

28th April, Mario Prisuelos plays Beethoven piano sonatas at the Auditorio Víctor Villegas in Murcia All 32 of Beethoven’s piano sonatas are included in the Beethoven Actual cycle at the Murcia auditorium In 2020 it is 250 years since the birth of Ludwig can Beethoven, and to celebrate the anniversary a series of nine concerts is being held at..

30th April 2020 the Region of Murcia Symphony Orchestra at the Auditorio Víctor Villegas in Murcia Works by Beethoven, Haydn and Mozart at the main auditorium in Murcia The eighth event in the 2019-20 “Promúsica” cycle at the Auditorio Víctor Villegas in the city of Murcia is a concert given by the Region of Murcia Symphony..

EU Property Solutions offer ways out of the negative equity trap in SpainThe belief that selling in negative equity is not an option is often a mistaken one As a result of the developments in the Spanish property market over the last 15 years or so the phrases “negative equity” and “mortgage prisoner&rdquo..

9th May 2020 the Murcia Youth Orchestra at the Auditorio Víctor Villegas in Murcia The Leningrad Symphony by Shostakovich at the regional auditorium in Murcia For the ninth event of their 2019-20 cycle of concerts at the Auditorio Víctor Villegas in the regional capital the Region of Murcia Symphony Orchestra (OSRM) gives way..

11th May 2020 Noelia Rodiles plays Beethoven piano sonatas at the Auditorio Víctor Villegas in Murcia All 32 of Beethoven’s piano sonatas are included in the Beethoven Actual cycle at the Murcia auditorium In 2020 it is 250 years since the birth of Ludwig can Beethoven, and to celebrate the anniversary a series of nine concerts is being held at..

16th May 2020 the Malandain Biarritz Ballet at the Auditorio Víctor Villegas in Murcia The company perform Marie Antoinette at the main auditorium in Murcia Thierry Malandain danced with the National Opera of Paris and the French Theatre Ballet in Nancy before founding the “Temps Présent” company in 1986 and has won..

18th May 2020, classical concert by Il Concerto Accademico at the Auditorio Víctor Villegas in Murcia Music by Bach, Vivaldi and Dvorak at the main auditorium in Murcia The ninth and penultimate event in the 2019-20 “Promúsica” cycle at the Auditorio Víctor Villegas in the city of Murcia is a concert given by the chamber music..

22nd May, Pastora Soler in concert at the Auditorio Víctor Villegas in Murcia The popular singer includes a date at the Murcia auditorium on her latest tour In 2017 the popular singer Pastora Soler returned to live performing after an absence during which she became a mother and is now touring again to perform songs from..

23rd May 2020 Philippe Jaroussky and the Artaserse Ensemble at the Auditorio Víctor Villegas in Murcia Baroque music by Vivaldi, Händel and others at the main auditorium in Murcia The last of six events in the 2019-20 Grand Concerts cycle at the Auditorio Víctor Villegas in the city of Murcia features Philippe Jaroussky and the Artaserse Ensemble..

1st June 2020 pianist María Ángeles Ayala and the OSRM orchestra at the Auditorio Víctor Villegas in Murcia The programme for the evening features three works by Beethoven The tenth and final event in the 2019-20 “Promúsica” cycle at the Auditorio Víctor Villegas in the city of Murcia is a concert given by pianist María Á..

3rd June, Miguel Ituarte plays Beethoven piano sonatas at the Auditorio Víctor Villegas in Murcia All 32 of Beethoven’s piano sonatas are included in the Beethoven Actual cycle at the Murcia auditorium In 2020 it is 250 years since the birth of Ludwig can Beethoven, and to celebrate the anniversary a series of nine concerts is being held at..

14th June 2020 semi-dramatized version of West Side Story at the Auditorio Víctor Villegas in Murcia The Region of Murcia Symphony Orchestra and stage direction by Paco Azorín at the regional auditorium in Murcia For the ninth event of their 2019-20 cycle of concerts at the Auditorio Víctor Villegas in the regional capital the Region of..

26th June, Madness live in concert in Murcia Relive the hits of the Los Palmas Seven at the Plaza de Toros in Murcia! Over 40 years since they scored their first chart successes in the UK with The Prince, One Step Beyond and My Girl, Madness are still touring and are performing will be appearing..

3rd and 4th October, Les Luthiers perform at the Auditorio Víctor Villegas in Murcia Musical humour at the Murcia auditorium from the veteran Argentinian group The Argentinian musical comedy group Les Luthiers may have been entertaining audiences all over the Spanish-speaking world for well over half a century but the current line-up..

12.90€ lunchtime Menu del dia at Restaurante Los Galayos on the seafront in Puerto de MazarrónMadrid meets Murcia and the UK in the culinary specialities of Restaurante-Bar Los Galayos Located right on the seafront in Puerto de Mazarrón, with views across the bay to the lighthouse and the headland of Cabo Tiñoso, Restaurante-Bar Los Galayos..

EU Property Solutions help navigate a path out of property-related financial stress in Spain Solutions for negative equity, deposit returns, mortgage stress and all kinds of property debt The boom and bust cycle in the Spanish property market, which was fuelled by speculative buying and construction in the early years of this century and then..

Intensive and long-term Spanish language courses at the Funcarele school in Cartagena Learning Spanish is fun and effective at the only Instituto Cervantes school in Cartagena Funcarele caters for students of all ages and abilities As well as being an unfulfilled aim of many British expats living in the Costa Cálida, learning..

The very best deafness and hearing treatments at Clínica Díaz Caparrós in CartagenaAt Díaz Caparrós Clinic we can help evaluate hearing loss and treat it with the best systems available Hearing loss or impairment is one of the commonest complaints associated with aging, and at Clínica Díaz Caparrós in the..

Hacienda del Álamo Golf & Spa Resort, an international golf destination One of the most attractive and best equipped hotels in the Costa Cálida alongside a testing and beautifully landscaped golf course One of the outstanding features of the golf course and residential development of Hacienda del Álamo, just..

Alcohol and driving in Spain – legal limits and recommendations There seems to have been some confusion lately over the legal limit in Spain for the alcohol level of drivers, but the laws have not changed for some time and the figures above which fines can be issued remain the same. That is to say, for most drivers..

Enjoy the best of both worlds, live in Spain and work in the UK as a top quality live-in carer with The Good Care Group The Good Care Group are recruiting UK carers in south-east Spain, next recruitment drive is in Jávea on 12th September A lot of people make the move to Spain and then decide that they would really like the best of both worlds, earning a good..

Authentic Indian cuisine at the Rangla Punjab restaurant in La Torre Golf Resort. First-class dining in a privileged location overlooking the lake and the golf course The team at the Rangla Punjab restaurant in La Torre Golf Resort pride themselves on providing the very finest in authentic Indian cuisine, and having built up a loyal..

The best cosmetic and anti-aging medicine in the Region of Murcia at Clínica Díaz Caparrós in Cartagena Innovative treatments in aesthetic, anti-aging and regenerative medicine as well as dermocosmetics and ENT treatments Clínica Díaz Caparrós in the heart of Cartagena are the leading anti-aging treatment specialists in the Region of..

Masala Cottage in Los Alcazares for a taste of genuine tandoori cuisine Delicious Indian meals on the coastline of the Mar Menor Menu del Noche now available every night at Masala Cottage Indian restaurant. Priced at 14.95€ it includes Papadon, a choice of Starters, selection of Main Dishes with choice..

The legend of the Cueva de los Encantados and the night of San Juan in Jumilla Two legends involving men named Bernardo in the municipality of Jumilla As Midsummer Day and the celebrations of San Juan (23rd June) approach, old legends are revived in association with these magical nights, and one of them concerns the cave known as..

Bodega Mar Menor wines and spirits expert in Torre Pacheco and the Mar Menor area 50 years of experience, a huge range of wines and expert advice on selection of the perfect wine for every occasion Bodega Mar Menor is a family-run wine cellar and drinks outlet in the centre of Torre Pacheco which has been offering quality products..

A complete range of architecture and interior design services from house extensions to bespoke beachfront villas, A&B Architects A&B Architects, Albasini y Berkhout Arquitectura in the Region of Murcia and the Costa Cálida Albasini y Berkhout Arquitectura is a multilingual and multi-faceted firm of architecture and interior design based in the city of Murcia and offering..

Bus services between Murcia airport in Corvera and the beaches and golf resorts of the Costa Cálida How to book on the Interbus routes at the Region of Murcia International Airport in Corvera The bus or coach services linking the new Region of Murcia International Airport in Corvera to the coastal towns and golf resorts of the Costa Cálida.. 08/05/2019

Take a Murcia Trike Tour and see the Costa Cálida from a totally different perspective!An exhilarating and unique way to enjoy the wonderful landscapes of the Region of Murcia Murcia Trike Tours offers a unique way to enjoy and get to know Cartagena, the Mar Menor and the rest of the Costa Cálida on board classic Rewaco motor trikes..

Murcian Master Belenistas continue the tradition of centuries Manuel Nicolás Almansa, Juan Antonio Griñán Nicolas and Jesús Griñán Nicolás The Region of Murcia has been a focal point for artisan traditions for nearly four thousand years and was not only an important..

Eurospas Hot Tubs and Spas in the Mar MenorTop of the Range American and European Hot Tubs and Spas in Murcia Eurospas of Murcia have been established for since 2003 supplying high quality American Hot Tubs in Spain and Portugal. We can confidently say that Eurospas of Murcia offer the most comprehensive..

The streets of Jumilla flow red with wine as thousands are soaked in the annual Cabalgata70,000 litres of wine was poured over and into the thousands who enjoyed this crazy event Click here to see the full photo gallery/ Haga clic aquí para ver la galería de fotos completa: WWW.JUMILLATODAY.COM Jumilla held its annual..

Wild tortoise ownership in Murcia and Spain: illegal but surprisingly commonHow to get back on the right side of the law if you own a tortoise in Murcia Many members of the public are unaware of the fact, but since 1st July 2015 it has officially been illegal in Spain to own a pet common or spur-thighed tortoise, despite the..

Bonfire licences and disposing of garden rubbish in the Region of Murcia Regional laws prohibit the lighting of bonfires in urban areas For expats moving to Spain one of the aspects of rules and regulations which it is very difficult to learn about is the issue of bonfires, and in the Region of Murcia there is a body of legislation..

El Valle Wildlife Recovery Centre: Centro de Recuperación de Fauna Silvestre de El Valle Fascinating environmental education visits for groups and families in the mountains just outside Murcia One of the cluster of facilities located near the visitors centre of the El Valle y Carrascoy regional park in the mountains just outside the city..

Prostate cancer tests in Spain are quick and inexpensive at many dispensing chemistsPharmacies in Spain which offer “Análisis Clínicos” can perform PSA tests There has been a sudden rise in the level of awareness of the threat of prostate cancer in the UK following the news that Stephen Fry is currently.. 04/03/2018

Corvera AIRM airport: Your questions answered The Region of Murcia is “taking off for the future” with the new International Airport says Murcia president The opening of the international airport at Corvera will create jobs and boost regional businesses On Saturday the regional.. 26/02/2018

English language guided tours of Cartagena, Murcia and throughout the RegionGuided tours in Cartagena and Murcia Mediterranean Cartagena Tours is one of the few fully legal and qualified companies offering group outings, guided tours, and hiking excursions around the Region of Murcia and the province of Alicante, not only in English..

3.85km walk to Punta Negra from Playa de las Cañas in the regional park of CalblanqueA 3.85-kilometre stretch of the GR-92 walk on the coastal plain of the eastern Cartagena coastline Sendero del Mirador de Punta Negra. Distance: 3.85km, lineal walk. This gentle walking route on an unspoilt stretch of the Cartagena coastline in the..

The PR-MU 1 walking route on Cabezo de la Fuente in the regional park of CalblanqueA 7.8-kilometre walk with spectacular views of the Mediterranean coastline in Calblanque Sendero Circular al Cabezo de la Fuente PR-1 This circular route around the 336-metre mountain of Cabezo de la Fuente in the regional park of Calblanque, on the Mediterranean..

The pine processionary caterpillar, a serious threat to dogs and cats in Spain The hairs of the caterpillar can kill inquisitive pets when the insects drop to the ground from their nests in pine trees The pine processionary (Thaumetopoea pityocampa) is so called because members of the species in the caterpillar phase of their life..

Discover the link between Corvera airport and a gastronomic speciality of San Javier! The rival airports are connected through one of the most illustrious families in the modern history of Murcia The 10th January 2018 marks the 95th anniversary of one of the major achievements of Juan de la Cierva y Codorniú, a Murcia-born.. 11/01/2018

Understanding water and the drought in Murcia and the Segura basinWhere our water comes from, what it is used for, and why there isn’t enough In late 2017 the Region of Murcia and the rest of the Segura basin are facing one of the most serious droughts in recent history, with water supplies to agriculture already.. 24/11/2017

The Via Verde de Mazarrón walking and cycling route: First section The 14-kilometre Vía Verde welcomes walkers and cyclists between Mazarrón and La Pinilla When it was decided in the early 20th century that a railway should be built linking Mazarrón to the intended line between Cartagena and.. 09/08/2017

Reminder: depositing rubbish in the bin before 9pm is illegal in many areas Bin abuse can lead to nasty fines It’s hot, it’s August and the higher temperatures inevitably lead to fresh fruit and veg going off quickly if damaged and the rubbish bins emitting an unpleasant odour. Year-round residents will be aware..

How to register your property in Murcia as a holiday rental propertyTax authorities and the Murcia government are clamping down on undeclared rentals For many years now the tax authorities in Spain have been stepping up their efforts to clamp down on the practice of undeclared (and therefore illegal) holiday rentals.. 31/07/2017

Brexit interview with the British Ambassador to Spain Simon Manley answers questions about how Brexit will affect British nationals with an interest in Spain During the latter part of the week, British Ambassador to Spain, Simon Manley, visited the Region of Murcia, taking time from his busy schedule.. 15/07/2016

Basic information for pet-owners moving to Spain or taking on new petsBasic points to help keep your pet safe and healthy When moving to Spain it is important to note that there are a number of diseases and dangers for pets that aren't found in most other European countries and of which it is very useful to be aware..

Its a steal: how easily thieves can ruin your holiday Look after your passport – watch new videos that reveal the scams that thieves and pickpockets use With tens of thousands of British residents living in Spain, and millions of UK visitors heading for Spanish holiday resorts and beaches this summer.. 06/07/2015

Dog owners beware: stephanotis pods can kill dogs Urgent warning for dog owners Be aware that the seed pods of the Stephanotis plant, also known as Madagascar Jasmine, are lethal for dogs. This is a stunning plant with waxy green leaves and a beautiful white flower which gives off a gorgeous sweet.. 30/05/2015

Electronic prescriptions in the Region of Murcia Repeat prescriptions will no longer mean extra doctor’s appointments The health service of the Region of Murcia is introducing a new electronic prescription service which is designed to make the prescribing and dispensing of medication quicker.. 19/02/2015

Murcia desperate for blood donations: but they don´t want British blood It’s all down to Mad Cow Disease The annual outbreak of flu has not only pressurized Accident and Emergency Services this last few weeks, but has also created a problem for the Region of Murcia blood banks, as many habitual donors have not.. 18/02/2015

Changing a car to Spanish registration plates: the law as it stands When is it necessary to re-register a car with Spanish plates? The new Traffic and Road Safety law which came into force in April 2014 contained one point which has a large impact for foreign nationals who own vehicles in Spain and has caused a vast.. 11/10/2014

Moving to Spain? Think about Healthcare! Plan your healthcare before moving to Spain Moving to Spain, even if for just a few years, is a major decision, one of the most important elements which needs to be considered being planning your healthcare cover. The Spanish healthcare service.. 10/10/2014

New law: Traffic department laws relating to foreign registered vehicles Children under 16 must now wear cycle helmets, and children are not allowed in the front seat of a vehicle On 20th March 2014 the Spanish parliament passed its new law governing Traffic, Motor Vehicles and Road Safety, which contains a number of major.. 24/03/2014

Air Menor Plumbing and Air conditioning Services and Repairs Air Conditioning, heating and plumbing services Mar Menor Looking for quick and trustworthy Aircon, plumbing and heating services in the Mar Menor and Costa Blanca areas, then look no further. Air Menor is a family-run business provides installation and..

Beware bogus emails from the Tax office The Hacienda will never contact residents in this fashion. Bin them Beware the bogus websites Occasionally, someone will contact us concerned about an email they have received directly from the Spanish Tax Authority (Agencia Tributaria). Or so it.. 13/03/2013

Be warned, International Fraudsters take advantage of Spanish bank clearing times Fraudsters take advantage of ambiguity in bank statements Readers have contacted us to issue a warning with allegations of scams being perpetrated by fraudsters using the slowness of the cheque clearing system to extort cash from unwary expats. If.. 01/03/2013

The Datura Stramonium is a dangerous plant The Datura stramonium or jimson weed grows throughout the Region of Murcia This week national Spanish TV carried a report about a plant which is worryingly common throughout the Region of Murcia, the Datura stramonium plant, also known as jimson weed, devils..

Francisco Salzillo y Alcaraz, Brief Biography Francisco Salzillo, 1707-1783 Francisco Salzillo y Alcaraz, Born Murcia 12th May 1707 - 2nd March 1783 Francisco Salzillo was one of the greatest Spanish baroque sculptors, dedicated to producing religious works of the highest quality, renowned..

Regular Market Days in the Region of Murcia Regular market days in the Region of Murcia One of the great joys of shopping in Spain is the opportunity to buy fresh products and bargain clothes in the Spanish markets. Theyre awash with colour and noise, shopping trolleys jostling for..

Health Provision and Insurance in Spain Healthcare in Murcia The question of whether we are entitled to receive healthcare in Spain is a complicated one, as it very much depends on the age and residency status of an individual. This attempts to clarify the system and help you..

Almonds General Information and Care Very Rare sight the Lesser spotted almond Cat Almonds Care,Harvesting, Co-operatives & general lnfo · ..

Where to go for HELP in Spain I need some help. Where can I go to find it here in Spain? You are not alone. There are many places that ex-pats can find help.One of the most important ports of call is the British Consulatein Alicante. Their excellent website gives a lot of information..

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