MURCIA SOUTH WEST

€32 million road upgrade launched for 15 Murcia municipalitiesMula and Northwest regions benefit from four-year investment in safety and maintenance The Region of Murcia is investing €32 million in vital road improvements across 15 municipalities in the Mula and Northwest areas, with work getting underway in.. 07/01/2026

January sales bring Murcia shoppers warmer budgets and smarter habitsWith average spending set to hit 100 euros locally, Lorca urges residents to shop local and stay savvy If you are planning a post-Christmas browse around the shops in Murcia, you are not alone. Locals are expected to spend an average of 100.34 euros each.. 07/01/2026

Piccolo's restaurant turns up the flavour with a brilliant new evening menuThree irresistible courses and a drink for just €22.90 at this Camposol favourite Piccolo's restaurant on Camposol has launched a brand new evening menu and it is ticking all the right boxes. Creative dishes, comforting favourites, generous.. 05/01/2026

Until January 4 Hugo's Home Farm hosts festive Christmas parties to raise funds for animal rescueNine days of family fun with alpaca photos, bouncy castle and elf hunt in Murcia Hugo's Home Farm in Sangonera La Verde is throwing open its gates for a special Christmas celebration running across nine days this festive season, with all donations.. 31/12/2025

Until January 9 Ritus Pulveris et Carnis art exhibition in AlhamaPaintings by local art students at the El Pósito venue in Alhama Art students directed by painter Alonso Sánchez Blesa are holding an exhibition of some of their work at the El Pósito venue in Alhama until Friday 9th January, illustrating..

Until January 11 Christmas, New Year and Three Kings in Águilas 2025-26Loads of children’s entertainment, festive music, concerts for the grown-ups and seasonal cheer as Águilas welcomes in 2026! As usual there is a full program of events going on in Águilas over the festive season, with plenty of entertainment..

December 11 to January 9 The Nao Victoria galleon in CartagenaA faithful replica of the first vessel to sail around the world can be visited in the port of Cartagena Anyone with an interest in military or naval history will enjoy a visit to Cartagena between December 11 and January 9, when a replica of the Nao..

Daily guided tours of the Palacio de Guevara in LorcaThe palatial residence contains antique furniture from the last 350 years and important works of art Almost 13 years after the Casa de Guevara was closed to visitors after being damaged in the earthquakes which hit the city of Lorca on 11th May 2011, the palatial..

What’s on in Aguilas January 2026The cold doesn't last long in Águilas as Carnival approaches! It may well be the "bleak midwinter" in northern Europe but the snow is certainly not lying deep, crisp and even in the Region of Murcia, and in the southernmost municipality..

December 21 to January 9 The municipal nativity scene in Alhama de MurciaThe municipal Belén at the Plaza de Abastos in Alhama The municipal nativity scene of Alhama de Murcia is an essential part of the festive season, as it is in all parts of Spain, and the tableau will be officially opened and blessed at 11.00 on..

Until May 24 San Javier Phoenician shipwreck exhibition at the ARQVA museum in CartagenaFenicios, Mercaderes del Mar show some of the items found on board the Bajo de la Campana wreck which was found off the coast of La Manga The ARQVA national museum of underwater archaeology in Cartagena is holding a special exhibition concerning the Phoenician..

Experiencing the magnificent Murcia Christmas lights with Raquel ToursThe local tour operator offers pick-up from resorts including Hacienda del Álamo, Camposol and Condado By Teresa Hicks   On Thursday December 4, we went to see the Christmas lights in Murcia with Raquel Tours. This should really.. 31/12/2025

Touch to discover: Águilas installs tactile models at key tourist landmarksThe initiative will allow people with visual and motor disabilities to explore Águilas's main attractions Águilas Council has taken a big step towards creating a more inclusive tourism experience with the installation of typhological.. 30/12/2025

Make 2026 the year you take control of your energy costs with Ecocorp SolarTrust Ecocorp Solar for your solar panel renewable energy installation and maintenance this year As we get ready to welcome 2026, there's never been a better time for homeowners in southern Spain to invest in solar energy. With electricity.. 29/12/2025

Day trips, concerts, carnivals and more next January and February with Taquilla TicketsGet the new year off to the best start with exciting outings throughout Murcia and Alicante Once the excitement of Christmas is over, January and February can feel like they're dragging their heels a bit. But it doesn't have to be that way.. 29/12/2025

Read the January edition of Home & Living magazine online nowWelcome to 2026 and the January issue of Home & Living! So what can you find in our latest edition?   • A fresh start, without pressure. Rather than New Year Resolutions, we offer you information on a ‘Health Re-Set&rsquo.. 29/12/2025

7 slow tourism experiences in the Region of MurciaTake your foot of the pedal as you wallow in the rhythms of Nature and local customs in rural Murcia! “Slow tourism” is a way of travelling which places the emphasis on tranquillity, getting in touch with Nature and showing respect for the environment..

1.9-magnitude earthquake shakes Lorca awake on Christmas DayA 1.9 magnitude earthquake was felt early on Christmas morning, but caused no injuries or damage to the city Usually, it's children shaking you awake on Christmas morning. But in Lorca this year, the culprit was a small earthquake.. 26/12/2025

Thursday January 8 Avatar: Fire and Ash in English at the Cinemax AlmenaraThis week’s Thursday film in English at the Parque Almenara cinema in Lorca is ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’   The movie showing in its original English-language version with Spanish subtitles at the Cinemax cinema in the Parque..

Record numbers for Griffon Vultures in the Murcia RegionThree young Griffon Vultures were released in Lorca as the population in Murcia hits its highest numbers ever Good news for birds isn’t something you often hear about around Christmas, considering the star of the Christmas dinner. But.. 24/12/2025