SOUTH WEST MURCIA

30th July, flamenco giant José Mercé performs live in BolnuevoThe free concert takes place at the eroded rocks on the coastline of Mazarrón José Mercé, one of the giants of the current flamenco scene in Spain, is performing live at the eroded rocks of Bolnuevo near Puerto de Mazarrón on Friday..

21st June to 4th July, amberfish gastronomic event at 10 restaurants in Águilas The greater amberjack is caught in Águilas using traditional almadraba fishing techniques The species of fish known as Seriola dumerili has a great many names in English, including greater amberjack, great amberfish, allied kingfish, greater yellowtail..

Mazarrón receives 10 Blue Flags to be flown at beaches and marinas this summer 8 beaches and 2 marinas will hoist the flags as the tourism sector is reactivated The Town Hall of Mazarrón officially received the 10 Blue Flags awarded this summer to beaches and other tourist facilities in the municipality by the Environmental.. 17/06/2021

Águilas takes delivery of 11 Blue Flags to be flown at beaches and marinas this summer 9 beaches and 2 marinas will hoist the flags as the tourism sector is reactivated The Town Hall of Águilas officially received the 11 Blue Flags awarded this summer to beaches and other tourist facilities in the municipality by the Environmental.. 17/06/2021

Anger at racist murder in Puerto de Mazarrón The killing of Youanes Blal is reported to have been a racist hate crime and residents demand justice The murder of a 39-year-old Moroccan man on the seafront in the centre of Puerto de Mazarrón on Sunday is now being widely described as a.. 17/06/2021

Steamy scenes in Mazarron bedrooms; Aemet describes last night in Mazarron as torrid The minimum temperature in Mazarrón last night was 24,9 ºC The weather at the moment is certainly not-typical for the middle of June and last night the minimum temperature in the municipality of Mazarrón was 24.9 degrees Celsius.. 16/06/2021

Summer heat forces change of venue for Águilas Covid vaccination centre Jabs will now be administered at the Águilas Plaza shopping centre on the edge of town The arrival of summer temperatures in the Costa Cálida has made it necessary for the Town Hall of Águilas to relocate its coronavirus vaccination.. 16/06/2021

Cartagena residents warned to close doors and windows as mosquito spraying begins in outlying districts Night-time fumigation this week from the Mar Menor in the east to Isla Plana and La Azohía in the west The arrival of warm summer weather coupled with the abundant rainfall during the spring in the Costa Cálida has meant the start of.. 15/06/2021

Murder on the seafront in Puerto de Mazarrón A Moroccan national was shot three times in the chest on the terrace of a seafront café-bar A man who was shot three times in the chest in Puerto de Mazarrón on Sunday evening has died from his injuries, escalating a bar terrace brawl.. 14/06/2021

Man rescued after falling down 5-metre well in Fuente Álamo, Murcia The faller suffered only minor injuries but was taken to hospital in Cartagena A 60-year-old man was rescued on Wednesday afternoon by firefighters after falling into a 5-metre well or borehole on a plot of rural land close to Fuente Álamo.. 10/06/2021

Young girl and elderly man almost drown off Murcia beaches Two separate incidents were reported on Tuesday: one in Santiago de la Ribera and another in Aguilas. A three-year-old girl and an 80-year-old man both needed hospital treatment for near-drowning on Tuesday (8 June), emergency services have reported.. 09/06/2021

Known delinquent sent to prison for Mazarrón robberiesThe man, known to local police, robbed two Mazarrón businesses in May, stealing bottles of alcohol, cash and electronic devices Officers from the Guardia Civil in the Region of Murcia have identified and charged a serial burglar in Mazarró.. 07/06/2021

Red palm weevil infestation detected in Plaza de España in ÁguilasThe palm trees in Plaza de España, the Port of Águilas and Plaza Antonio Cortijos are being given additional emergency treatment against this invasive pest The Red Palm Weevil or Picudo Rojo, has been gradually eating its way through.. 07/06/2021

Injured cyclist helicoptered to safety from the mountains of Sierra Espuña The 41-year-old dislocated an ankle while riding in the mountains of Alhama de Murcia The Region of Murcia emergency services were called out on Sunday to the mountains of Sierra Espuña to rescue a cyclist who had fallen while riding near.. 07/06/2021

Aguilas launches campaign to stop illegal rubbish dumpingOver 20 different dumping points have been located in the municipality The department of Cleanliness in Águilas is carrying out an awareness campaign to stop the uncontrolled dumping of rubbish and rubble in the municipality, with the goal.. 04/06/2021

British Ambassador to Spain, Hugh Elliott, visits MazarronThe Ambassador met with the Mayor to discuss a number of topics related to the community of British nationals in the area The Town Hall reports that topics of conversation included the situation of the British nationals residing in the municipality.. 04/06/2021

Free guided theatrical tour of Alhama de Murcia June 20 Prior booking is essential as places are limited Alhama de Murcia is located at the foot of the Sierra Espuña and has a long and interesting history, with an intimate and characterful old quarter, holding remains dating from its Roman, Moorish.. 03/06/2021

Events and activities in Águilas during June 2021 Guided tours and the program of cultural activities in Águilas The tourist information office in Águilas offers a wide range of leaflets about the municipality, including walking routes, places to visit, restaurants and where to stay. Click..

Mazarrón approves beach lifeguard services for summer 2021The services will start from June 15 on three beaches in the municipality and from July 1, lifeguards will be present on all beaches The Town Hall in Mazarrón has approved the annual contract for lifeguard services on the beaches for 2021, which.. 01/06/2021

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