MAZARRON, ALL MURCIA NEWS

Temperatures above 20 degrees in Murcia, even as storm batters with wind and rain: Weather forecast January 26-29Another huge storm is on the way to Spain this week Murcia weather forecast, Thursday January 29   A very wet and blustery week awaits those of us in the Region of Murcia at the end of January, with near constant rain forecast and weather.. 26/01/2026

Trade deal paused, but Murcia farmers still on edgeMEPs vote to send EU-South America pact to court, leaving growers in limbo ahead of protests Farmers and ranchers in the Region of Murcia are watching anxiously after MEPs in the European Parliament voted on Wednesday January 21 to challenge the EU-Mercosur.. 26/01/2026

Construction to begin on the new five-star hotel and football pitches in Condado de Alhama this FebruaryThe project, led by Alhama Nature in partnership with Wyndham Hotels, is expected to start this February and the hotel is due to open in summer 2027 Construction is set to start in February 2026 on the new five-star hotel in the Condado.. 23/01/2026

Murcia headed for record tourism numbers in 2026, regional PresidentExceltur projects an 8.8% increase in tourism sales for Murcia, as the regional president reveals record visitor figures Murcia is heading into 2026 with its strongest tourism numbers ever, and regional president Fernando López Miras says.. 23/01/2026

Murcia farmers to protest with tractors on January 29Water shortages, environmental rules and rising costs drive a new wave of protests Farmers in the Region of Murcia have confirmed they will once again mobilise with tractor protests and symbolic actions on Thursday January 29, as frustration across the.. 21/01/2026

Locals star in the new San Javier tourist campaign for FITURTen well-known residents feature in videos and posters to show what makes San Javier a great place to live and visit all year round San Javier has launched its new tourism campaign called ‘San Javier, san bien,’ to show how good it.. 21/01/2026

Mazarrón awaits court order to tackle rat-infested homeAyuntamiento says it is legally barred from entering private house but is treating surrounding streets Mazarrón’s Ayuntamiento says it is ready to carry out an intensive clean-up at a rat-infested home on Pablo Picasso Street, but cannot.. 20/01/2026

Santiago de la Ribera to get 125 new tourist apartmentsThe project covers several streets and comes with a pool and underground parking Santiago de la Ribera is about to get 125 new tourist apartments, complete with a pool and underground parking. They’ll be built along Calle Isla la Polinesia.. 20/01/2026

Russian hackers among possible suspects in Beniel Town Hall cyberattackThe Beniel Town Hall in Murcia systems were shut down as a precaution following a suspected cybersecurity breach It's not every day that a small town in the Region of Murcia finds itself linked to possible Russian hackers. But that is.. 20/01/2026

Byzantine warehouse uncovered at Puerto de Mazarrón digExcavation reveals 2nd-7th century port structures next to marina Puerto de Mazarrón's rich history just got richer. Archaeologists working on a building plot opposite the marina, right by the Guardia Civil barracks, have uncovered Roman and.. 20/01/2026

Murcia fishermen to strike as EU rules branded “unworkable”Fresh fish markets to close while fleet protests new catch controls and threat of €5,000 fines Fishermen across the Region of Murcia are planning to tie up their boats and shut the markets today in protest of new EU catch-control rules that they.. 19/01/2026

Gas station robbery gang smashed across Murcia region and surrounding areasGuardia Civil arrests four after 50+ break-ins targeting petrol stations and homes The Murcia region and nearby areas can breathe a little easier after the Guardia Civil smashed a violent robbery gang behind over 50 break-ins at gas stations and homes.. 16/01/2026

High-end shoplifting gang arrested in San Javier raid with £3,000 and €7,000 in cashSeven Chilean nationals were arrested after the Guardia Civil seized cash, phones, clothing and jewellery Seven people were arrested in San Javier on Thursday January 15 after the Guardia Civil broke up a criminal group specialising.. 15/01/2026

International visitors drive tourism in MurciaData from Exceltur shows that Murcia's tourism sector is set to grow by 8.8% in 2026 Tourism in the Region of Murcia is set to build on a successful 2025. Local businesses are expecting an 8.8% increase in tourism sales in 2026, the second.. 14/01/2026

Alhama de Murcia offers free parking to shoppers until the end of FebruaryShoppers can park in the centre of Alhama for up to two hours free during the winter sales Alhama de Murcia Town Council is rolling out a new initiative aimed at supporting local businesses, offering shoppers up to two hours of free parking in the.. 14/01/2026

Plans move forward for new desalination plants on the Alicante and Murcia coastsThe Torrevieja and Águilas facilities should increase the water supply in southern Spain Another step forward has been taken towards building two new desalination plants in Torrevieja and Águilas, which together could supply up to 150.. 14/01/2026

Camposol collision leads to legal action for drunk drivingA driver is facing court after a crash in Camposol Sector D, that caused serious damage to a house Mazarrón police have taken legal action against a driver suspected of being under the influence of alcohol and drugs. The incident occurred.. 14/01/2026

Spain drafts emergency plan to protect dolphins, turtles and birds caught in Murcia fishing netsConservationists agree that fishermen in the Region of Murcia are generally “very good” at releasing trapped animals Spain is drawing up emergency rules to stop dolphins, sea turtles and seabirds dying in fishing nets after poor practices.. 14/01/2026

Nearly 40 beaches, museums and walking routes across Murcia to become more accessibleMore than €1 million will be invested to improve access to some of the most important cultural, historic and natural sites across the region Winter in the Region of Murcia is a great time to get out and about. The weather is perfect for walking.. 14/01/2026

Murcia cuts red tape to speed up housing constructionThe new law will combine all housing approval steps into a single process, cutting years off construction times The Regional Government of Murcia is taking steps to make building new homes faster and simpler. President Fernando López Miras.. 13/01/2026