MURCIA SOUTH WEST

Planning permission granted for 96-room hotel at Condado de AlhamaThe project forms part of the Alhama Nature development plan for Condado de Alhama A 2023 mockup of what the Alhama Nature project will look like   Alhama de Murcia Town Council has approved planning permission for the new 5-star hotel.. 15/12/2025

Storm Emilia leaves flooding, mudslides and more disruption on Murcia roads Totana, Mula, Pliego and Alhama de Murcia were the municipalities most affected by this weekend’s rain This Sunday December 14, Storm Emilia – one of those ones big enough to be worthy of receiving its own name – dumped huge amounts.. 14/12/2025

Murcia residential golf resorts are back in a big way, but is it all good news?It's the culmination of a dream for the Region, and a luxury living project that began 20 years ago, but property prices have risen close to pre-financial crash levels Twenty years ago, the Region of Murcia was riding high on a wave of golf resort..

Warm December weather triggers more migrant boats arriving in MurciaUnseasonably calm seas are extending the crossing season as more boats reach Cartagena For the second week in a row, unusually warm weather along Spain’s south-eastern coastline is driving a fresh spike in small boats attempting the journey from.. 11/12/2025

December 13-25 Book a stunning 4-course Christmas meal at Restaurante Palenque in the Port of MazarrónBook now for your Christmas meal down in the Port this December! This Christmas, the Palenque Brasa restaurant in Puerto de Mazarrón has a special deal running every day for lunch or dinner between December 13 and 25.   For this.. 11/12/2025

'I have done it for the last 15 years': The guerrilla Camposol recycling scheme that fills a hole in Mazarrón waste managementCamposol resident Ann Wamsley makes her own Christmas cards for sale, and also runs a unique recycling system to dispose of them after the festive season   We all know that rubbish, and the disposal of it, can sometimes be a hot topic in Spain.. 11/12/2025

Barking up the right tree: Dog and pet care businesses are booming in CamposolIt seems like Camposol is really going to the dogs as companies like Paws & Snores and Wagging Tails grow to serve the needs of the community's pet owners A dog is a man's best friend, but not just a friend; our pets are part of the family.. 11/12/2025

Where to eat in and around Camposol this Christmas and New Year's 2025-26Get stuffed full of stuffing and turkey this Christmas with a slap-up meals at one of these Camposol and Mazarrón restaurants... Ah, there's no time like the festive period for overindulging in food, drink and fine living, and this year.. 11/12/2025

Freak equipment failure and safety lapses led to Cueva del Agua diver tragedyRare equipment failure combined with serious safety violations led to the tragedy that claimed life of 37-year-old Lorena in Cartagena New expert reports have shed light on the tragic death of Lorena, the 37-year-old diver who died in the Cueva del.. 10/12/2025

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.. 09/12/2025

Fuente Álamo considers halting construction of a biogas plantA legal dispute over an unanswered appeal has created uncertainty around the Los Morales project The Fuente Álamo Town Council is examining whether construction of a new biogas plant in the Los Morales area should be stopped altogether. The.. 08/12/2025

Attempted bank robbery thwarted by police on CamposolMazarrón Local Police officers quickly arrested the suspect Early on Saturday morning, December 6, police in Mazarrón arrested a man following an attempted break-in at a bank in the Camposol residential area. The incident began when.. 08/12/2025

Camposol Today Facebook group reaches 3,000 membersIt’s a good start, but actually the website itself offers stronger news coverage and better value for local advertisers CamposolToday.com has recently passed an encouraging milestone, with its dedicated Facebook group Camposol Today news, events.. 06/12/2025

Camposol anti-Biogas Platform commissions multiple environmental reportsThe Camposol Legal Platform Against Biogas, promoted by the GREEN CAMPOSOL Association, has commissioned multiple reports by specialist environmental company The Camposol Legal Platform Against Biogas, promoted by the GREEN CAMPOSOL Association, has.. 04/12/2025

Arrest made in Lorca double murder linked to Italian mafiaSuspect arrested nearly two months after the shootings of an Italian man and a North African man in Lorca The Guardia Civil has arrested a suspect in connection with the double murder that left two men dead in October. One of the men found.. 04/12/2025

Operation Christmas Child proves a big success in ÁguilasÁguilas community donates 621 Christmas shoeboxes for children in need Operation Christmas Child wrapped up its local campaign in Águilas recently. This is one of the world’s biggest Christmas campaigns, where they send millions.. 04/12/2025

Lorca slashes pigeon numbers by 39% - but locals want even cleaner streetsHarris's hawk flights and smarter traps bring real results after summer push If you've been dodging pigeon droppings in Lorca's historic heart, you'll be glad to hear the Pest Control team has made significant progress. Over the last four.. 04/12/2025

New statue and mural adorn the fishing jetty in Puerto de MazarrónThe decorative elements pay tribute to local fishermen and the Virgen del Carmen The Town Hall of Mazarrón has unveiled two major new landmarks to honour and recognize the local fishermen and their traditions in Puerto de Mazarrón. The.. 29/11/2025

Águilas celebrates Christmas with traditional nativity scene routeÁguilas are offering a festive route through the municipality’s best Christmas nativity scenes The festive spirit is alive and well in Águilas as the town launches its seventh annual Nativity Scene Route, inviting residents and.. 28/11/2025

Madrid, Benidorm, Cartagena and more: These are the December and January trips from Taquilla TicketsWith so many options, the only question is which one do you choose?! There’s so much to see and do in Spain at Christmastime, it’s hard to know where to begin. Luckily, Taquilla Tickets – who run safe, fully insured and above all.. 28/11/2025