MURCIA NEWS

Camposol breathes a sigh of relief as Council approves restrictions on biogas plantsThe Camposol Legal Platform against Biogas welcomes the new bylaws and looks forward to the final part of the procedure to confirm the legislation Item two on the agenda of Mazarrón Council’s pleno meeting on Tuesday July 28, 2026.. 29/07/2026

Camposol biogas plant Call to ArmsCamposol's Legal Platform against Biogas issue request for show of solidarity during the Town Hall Pleno meeting The Camposol's Legal Platform against Biogas ask that local residents and homeowners who have concerns regarding the proposed.. 27/07/2026

Wildfire stabilised after residents evacuated from Camposol and Mazarrón Country ClubHundreds of emergency personnel worked through the night to stop the fire spreading towards nearby homes A major wildfire that forced precautionary evacuations in parts of Camposol, El Saladillo and Mazarrón Country Club has now been stabilised.. 24/07/2026

Spain investigates mystery deaths of four whales off Murcia coastThe protected marine area off the Murcia coast is home to one of the Mediterranean's most important populations of Cuvier's beaked whales Spanish authorities are continuing to investigate the deaths of four young Cuvier's beaked whales.. 20/07/2026

Firefighters tackle blaze at spooky former Sierra Espuña sanatoriumA blaze near the abandoned building was brought under control within minutes thanks to a swift emergency response Emergency crews acted quickly last Wednesday night to prevent a small fire from turning into a much more serious incident near one.. 20/07/2026

New statue in the centre of Cartagena in honour of fictional character Capitán AlatristeA homage to writer Arturo Pérez-Reverte and the soldiers who fought in Spain’s Golden Age On Friday 17th July the city of Cartagena added to its already impressive catalogue of statues in public squares with the unveiling in the Plaza del Cuartel..

New flood rules could restrict building in parts of MurciaCartagena, Lorca, Molina de Segura and parts of the Mar Menor area could be among the most affected by proposed new regulations New restrictions on where homes, garages and other buildings can be constructed could soon affect some of the most flood.. 17/07/2026

Camposol residents offered more solar street lightsSpare solar-powered lights are being offered across the Camposol urbanisation following successful installations in sectors C and D Camposol residents who are still dealing with dark streets and faulty lamp posts may now have an opportunity to get.. 17/07/2026

Boat carrying 50 migrants, including 15 minors, intercepted off ÁguilasThis is the fourth such arrival on this stretch of Murcia coast in recent weeks A boat carrying around 50 people, including 15 minors, was intercepted off the coast of Águilas early on Wednesday morning, July 15. The group came ashore at playa.. 16/07/2026

Walking and hiking paths in Águilas improved with new signpostingThe Town Hall of Águilas encourages healthy exercise among both locals and visitors! The town council of Águilas is always commendably quick on opportunities to increase the attractiveness of the area in the eyes not only of the locals but.. 10/07/2026

Sierra Espuña shuts its roads for the solar eclipse but Alhama has a plan BThe Alhama de Murcia council is closing access roads on August 12 and setting up an official viewing spot near Condado de Alhama instead The mountain range that dominates Alhama de Murcia's skyline will be off limits on the day Spain gets to experience.. 09/07/2026

CHS and Mazarrón Town Council discuss flood risk at CamposolThe council has presented proposals aimed at reducing the risk of flooding from the Los Aznares rambla Representatives from Mazarrón Town Council have met with the Confederación Hidrográfica del Segura (CHS), Murcia’s water.. 09/07/2026

Important update from Camposol's Legal Platform against BiogasRepresentatives meet with Councillor to discuss progress in legislation controlling biogas plant location Camposol Legal Platform against Biogas representatives met with Mazarrón Town Hall’s Councillor for Camposol, Carmen Navarro to.. 09/07/2026

New recycling bins installed on Mazarrón beachesThe new bins are just the start of a broader recycling and waste management campaign   New recycling bins have been installed on several beaches in Puerto de Mazarrón as part of an initiative to improve waste collection during the busy.. 07/07/2026

Alhama has decided! These are the new social projects that locals have voted to spend taxpayer money on this year...Less than 4% of the electorate turned out to vote in the direct democracy scheme In a recent public voting process, the Town Hall of Alhama de Murcia allowed residents of the municipality to have their say on how the town's money gets spent and.. 02/07/2026

Águilas snorkel guide: Shallow pools and seaweed-loving wrens at La CarolinaAn exciting route through four coves, with a stone arch and damselfish along the way Tucked away within a coastal setting of four coves, La Carolina in Águilas is a lovely spot for snorkelling, with a route along the right-hand side that.. 30/06/2026

Snorkelling in Águilas: The Los Cocedores easy beach route for all agesA family-friendly route on the Murcia-Almería border with shallow water throughout Right on the border between Murcia and Almería, south of Águilas, lies Los Cocedores, a beautiful beach that offers up two different snorkelling.. 30/06/2026

La Cresta, Isla del Fraile: An Águilas dive site of rocky mazes and resident groupersFrom shallow seagrass meadows to a dazzling 17-metre ridge, this Águilas dive site has it all Off the coast of Águilas, the waters around Isla del Fraile hide one of the area's most rewarding dive routes, known as La Cresta. The.. 30/06/2026

Six beautiful Spanish islands you can visit this summer without catching a flightFrom 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.. 23/06/2026

Murcia's beaches fall short on accessibility for people with reduced mobilityOnly 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.. 01/06/2026