MURCIA NEWS

Murcia hospitals under fire over negligence claims and long waitsPatient Advocate reports 430 cases in 2025 while reputation rankings slip Murcia's public hospitals are facing growing scrutiny over patient complaints, lengthy waiting lists and declining national reputation. New reports paint a challenging picture.. 20/01/2026

Mazarrón awaits court order to tackle rat-infested homeAyuntamiento says it is legally barred from entering private house but is treating surrounding streets Mazarrón’s Ayuntamiento says it is ready to carry out an intensive clean-up at a rat-infested home on Pablo Picasso Street, but cannot.. 20/01/2026

Discover your dream coastal property in Spain with SpainoraIndependent guides to properties, golf, beaches & lifestyle 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.. 20/01/2026

Byzantine warehouse uncovered at Puerto de Mazarrón digExcavation reveals 2nd-7th century port structures next to marina Puerto de Mazarrón's rich history just got richer. Archaeologists working on a building plot opposite the marina, right by the Guardia Civil barracks, have uncovered Roman and.. 20/01/2026

Murcia fishermen to strike as EU rules branded “unworkable”Fresh fish markets to close while fleet protests new catch controls and threat of €5,000 fines Fishermen across the Region of Murcia are planning to tie up their boats and shut the markets today in protest of new EU catch-control rules that they.. 19/01/2026

Camposol waste collection point to be cleared and opened for garden waste onlyMazarrón Council meets Camposol Business Association with information about how the garden waste collection point will operate The Camposol Business Association have been given information at a recent meeting with Carmen Navarro, the Mazarr.. 19/01/2026

Gas station robbery gang smashed across Murcia region and surrounding areasGuardia Civil arrests four after 50+ break-ins targeting petrol stations and homes The Murcia region and nearby areas can breathe a little easier after the Guardia Civil smashed a violent robbery gang behind over 50 break-ins at gas stations and homes.. 16/01/2026

Lorca to receive €1 million to repair roads and infrastructure after March stormsState funding will support repairs as the town continues recovering from heavy rain damage Lorca will soon receive close to €1 million from central government to help repair roads and other municipal infrastructure damaged by the severe storms.. 16/01/2026

48,000 euros for improvements to popular Lorca hiking pathThe Cejo de los Enamorados route takes walkers into the mountains west of Lorca The hiking path of the Cejo de los Enamorados, in the mountains to the west of the city of Lorca which stretch all the way to boundary between Murcia and Andalucía.. 15/01/2026

Pre-registration now open for the gruelling Ruta de las Fortalezas run in CartagenaThe 53-kilometre course visits castles, fortresses, gun batteries and old city walls belonging to the military history of Cartagena The initial pre-registration opens on Thursday 15th January for the 15th annual edition of the Ruta de las Fortalezas de.. 15/01/2026

Alhama de Murcia offers free parking to shoppers until the end of FebruaryShoppers can park in the centre of Alhama for up to two hours free during the winter sales Alhama de Murcia Town Council is rolling out a new initiative aimed at supporting local businesses, offering shoppers up to two hours of free parking in the.. 14/01/2026

Plans move forward for new desalination plants on the Alicante and Murcia coastsThe Torrevieja and Águilas facilities should increase the water supply in southern Spain Another step forward has been taken towards building two new desalination plants in Torrevieja and Águilas, which together could supply up to 150.. 14/01/2026

Camposol collision leads to legal action for drunk drivingA driver is facing court after a crash in Camposol Sector D, that caused serious damage to a house Mazarrón police have taken legal action against a driver suspected of being under the influence of alcohol and drugs. The incident occurred.. 14/01/2026

Nearly 40 beaches, museums and walking routes across Murcia to become more accessibleMore than €1 million will be invested to improve access to some of the most important cultural, historic and natural sites across the region Winter in the Region of Murcia is a great time to get out and about. The weather is perfect for walking.. 14/01/2026

Lorca adds new cemetery tour to its array of tourism attractionsDelve into the history of Lorca at the cemetery of San Clemente! The city of Lorca continues to broaden the range of its tourism activities and the latest addition to the offer consists of guided tours of the cemetery of San Clemente, located south of.. 13/01/2026

Lorca reports increase in tourist and visitor numbers in 202515,600 non-Spanish visitors came to Lorca last year The Town Hall of Lorca has reported a significant increase in the number of visitors and tourists seeking information at the Tourist Office and information points in the city during 2025, with non-Spaniards.. 13/01/2026

New restaurant-bar, padel and wellness centre to open in Puerto de MazarrónThe new centre is being built on the site of a former nightclub that has been empty for years A new padel and wellness centre with a gym and a swimming pool is being built at the entrance to Puerto de Mazarrón, on a site that has been sitting.. 13/01/2026

Lorca's roads battered by rains are getting a swift fixAyuntamiento commits €80,000 to pothole repairs, debris clearance and resurfacing in rural districts Recent heavy rains have damaged roads across Lorca, but the Ayuntamiento is addressing the issues promptly. Councillor for Rural Districts Á.. 13/01/2026

Lorca rolls out technology to help visually impaired tourists navigate the historic centreThe new system allows blind users to access real-time information about monuments and points of interest throughout Lorca Lorca is installing more than 100 digital accessibility codes across its historic centre to help blind and visually impaired.. 12/01/2026

Why your business should ditch roadside billboards and advertise with Camposol Today insteadCamposol 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.. 09/01/2026