MURCIA NEWS

Lorca cheeses win prizes at the World Cheese awards!Cheeseries in Purias and Zarcilla come home from Switzerland loaded with prizes and awards Two Lorca cheese producers have recently been awarded notable recognition at the 37th edition of the World Cheese Awards, which was held in the Swiss city of Berne.. 21/11/2025

Alhama de Murcia is repaving the RM-23 road past CondadoA new road linking the A-7 to the RM-2 is also due to be built The RM-23 road in the municipality of Alhama de Murcia, which runs past the Condado de Alhama golf resort on the way to Camposol and Mazarrón, is being repaved by the town council.. 20/11/2025

Experience Murcia's Christmas magic this November and December with Raquel ToursThe local tour operator offers pick-up from resorts including Hacienda del Álamo, Camposol and Condado Raquel Tours Murcia is here to brighten your November and December with some truly special outings to sample Christmas markets, see the big.. 19/11/2025

New Águilas study puts beach sustainability at the heart of the town's tourism planÁguilas Town Council has drawn up a study analysing the dynamics of 13 of its beaches, with the aim of improving the management and sustainability of the coastline Councillor for Tourism in Águilas, José Antonio Consentino, has.. 18/11/2025

Squatters kicked out of Camposol homeThe owner of the house had gone abroad, allowing the okupas to move in On Thursday November 13, Mazarrón Local Police officers turned up at a house in Camposol to boot out the squatters who were living there illegally. According to a police.. 17/11/2025

Road improvement work coming soon to the RM-E35 in San Ginés and La AzohíaIt is not yet known when the €17,000 project will begin, nor how long it will take A project has just been greenlit to upgrade and improve the RM-E35 road in the municipality of Cartagena, along the entire section between kilometre point 0+000 and.. 14/11/2025

Murcia football teams compete against the big boys in the Copa del ReyCartagena face Valencia while Real Murcia and minnows Cieza play Cádiz and Levante The next round of this year’s Copa Del Rey, Spain’s prestige domestic football cup competition, features three teams from the Region of Murcia hoping.. 14/11/2025

Lorca Castle to open new pedestrian access in 2026The new eastern path will cut the walking distance from the city to the fortress by one kilometre Work has begun on a new pedestrian access linking Lorca Castle with the neighbourhood of Santa María. The €2.8 million project, which includes.. 13/11/2025

Helicopters and firefighters tackle blaze in Lorca countrysideTeams from across the Region joined forces to control the flames near Zarcilla de Ramos We might be in the thick of winter, but sadly wildfire season has been extended in the Region of Murcia thanks to a very dry autumn. On Tuesday November 11, a.. 12/11/2025

Guardia Civil breaks up Murcia gang behind 50 home burglariesOperation Twilight ends a year-long crime spree across Murcia and Alicante A spree of burglaries across Murcia and Alicante have been solved after the Guardia Civil dismantled a criminal gang operating in the regions.   The arrests came during.. 11/11/2025

Shop smart this Black Friday at Parque AlmenaraFind early deals, style inspiration and unbeatable offers all under one roof Right in the heart of Lorca’s El Campillo district, Parque Almenara is where shopping meets enjoyment. Open since 2008, it’s become a favourite spot for locals and.. 10/11/2025

Suspects named in Camposol double murder as police hunt third accompliceThe gruesome knife attack investigation has revealed that the victims' bodies were hidden under concrete in basement Police in Mazarrón have named two men accused of murdering Ecuadorian friends José Patricio Chango Heredia, 43.. 10/11/2025

Shameful vandalism of trees and plants continues in ÁguilasThere have been more incidents of deliberate sabotage of trees in the town, angering locals   Águilas councillors have condemned a string of deliberate acts of vandalism targeting the town’s green areas since September. Councillors.. 10/11/2025

Three new miniature sculptures for the Palacio de Guevara in Lorca19th-century works by Augustin Moreau-Vauthier have been restored in Lorca The already impressive decoration at the Palacio de Guevara in Lorca has been made still more attractive this week with the addition of three new sculptures dating from the mid.. 06/11/2025

These are the two new-build property types available at Hacienda del Álamo from Omala ResidencesDiscover modern villas with private pools, landscaped plots and stunning golf views Omala Residences continues to attract buyers at Hacienda del Álamo Golf Resort with two exclusive types of new-build villas now available for sale off-plan. &..

Region of Murcia shines with three Green Flags for sustainabilityMazarrón scores first, while Cartagena and San Javier retain prestigious eco-awards The Region of Murcia is celebrating a successful year in sustainability, with three municipalities proudly awarded the Green Flags; a respected distinction recognising.. 04/11/2025

Read the November edition of Home & Living magazine online nowWelcome to the November issue of Home & Living! This edition is not only full of inspiring home and health articles, but you'll find so much more.....   Discounted tickets for IFEPA Automotive and Related Industries Show, where.. 03/11/2025

Lorca tourist office returns to the Palacio de GuevaraThe old premises in the building were closed following damage in the 2011 Lorca earthquakes After an absence of 14 years a branch of the Lorca tourist office is reopening on the ground floor of the Palacio de Guevara, otherwise known as the “Casa.. 28/10/2025

Restoration work begins at the church of Santa María in LorcaThe church is one of the oldest still standing in Lorca and dates back to the late 15th century Work has begun in the city of Lorca to restore the main façade of the former church of Santa María, now the home of the CiuFRONT history museum.. 28/10/2025

Águilas presents 2026 Carnival poster 4 months in advance!Preparations are already under way in Águilas for the biggest Carnival fiesta in the Region of Murcia We are still two months away from Christmas and many shops in Spain haven’t even started selling decorations, full as they are with Halloween.. 28/10/2025