LOS ALCÁZARES, LOCAL NEWS

Murcia urgently needs blood donors as reserves run critically low ahead of World Blood Donor DayThe Region is launching two weeks of special blood drives from today, with O negative at a critical level and supplies of B negative enough for just two to three days If you have ever thought about giving blood but kept putting it off, now really is the.. 11/06/2026

Murcia hotel revenues fall despite rise in tourist numbersRevPAR falls 7.2% on the Costa Cálida in the first four months of the year, placing the region among the worst performers in Spain despite rising visitor numbers Average room revenue across hotels on the Costa Cálida has fallen by.. 11/06/2026

25-year-old swimmer dies after hitting rocks at a beach in MazarrónTwo British holidaymakers raised the alarm at around 4:00pm after witnessing the incident and calling Spain's emergency number 112 A young man was found unconscious and was pulled from the water at Percheles beach, in Cañada de.. 11/06/2026

Murcia weekend weather forecast June 11-14: Hot and sunny spell continuesSummery conditions continue to dominate in the Region this week, with warm temperatures, largely clear skies and only a very slight chance of rain Minimum and maximum temperatures in Murcia, Sunday June 14   The settled summer weather.. 11/06/2026

Murcia today: more people, more jobs and a younger population than almost anywhere else in SpainA major new study spanning 50 years reveals how dramatically the region has changed, though some challenges remain If you have lived in Murcia for any length of time, you will have noticed it feels busier than it used to. More housing, more traffic.. 10/06/2026

Know a young person in Spain? There are big train and bus discounts coming this summerSpain's popular Summer Youth Programme is back for 2026, offering discounts of up to 90% on trains and buses for 18 to 30-year-olds from July 1 If you have children, grandchildren or young friends living in Spain, this is worth passing on. The Spanish.. 10/06/2026

Beware of using unqualified providers of UK wills and powers of attorney in SpainThy Will Be Done offers free initial consultations and meets every standard your legal provider should For many expats in Spain, sorting out a UK will or power of attorney tends to get pushed to the bottom of the to-do list. When it does finally rise.. 10/06/2026

Spain's 'express' rental market grows as apartments disappear in 24 hoursOne in six rental homes across Spain is now being let within a day, according to new data from Idealista One in six rental properties in Spain is being snapped up in under 24 hours, with 'express' listings really taking off in Barcelona.. 10/06/2026

La Manga businesses expect a busy summer despite global uncertaintyLocal tourism operators say bookings are performing well but say beach management, seasonal facilities and lifeguard cover still need to be improved La Manga businesses are expecting a busy summer ahead, with visitor numbers forecast to be similar.. 10/06/2026

Region of Murcia prepares €80 million mega-contract to tackle forest firesRegional government launches tender for a five-year contract covering wildfire prevention, surveillance and firefighting as summer temperatures arrive early After temperatures reached 39°C and an early-season wildfire threatened homes and destroyed.. 10/06/2026

Explore the best of the Costa Blanca with Raquel Tours day tripsAlicante and Benidorm day trips are running every Sunday throughout the summer from the Murcia resorts If you're based on one of the Murcia resorts this summer and looking for a brilliant day out without the hassle of driving, parking or planning.. 10/06/2026

Murcia emerges as one of Spain's top performers for tourist spending in early 2026New research shows the region recorded the second highest growth in visitor spending in Spain in early 2026 Tourist spending in the Region of Murcia grew faster than almost anywhere else in Spain in the first four months of 2026. According to a new report.. 09/06/2026

From prison walls to the fairways of Mar Menor Golf: The long road back through musicAllan McCarthy opens up about recovery, second chances and how Murcia prison became the unlikely place where he formed his band Berlin90 Allan McCarthy's story is often told through extraordinary headlines about drugs, prison, a jailhouse.. 05/06/2026

Los Alcázares steps up its mosquito control as summer arrivesResidents are asked to do their bit too as treatments get under way across the municipality Los Alcázares Town Hall has stepped up its mosquito control programme across the municipality, targeting both the common mosquito and the tiger mosquito.. 05/06/2026

Sonic booms expected as military exercises take place over LorcaThe Town Hall has issued an alert ahead of Air and Space Force drills linked to training out of Albacete Air Base The Air and Space Force has warned the public about military training flights over the Lorca area that could lead to sonic booms being.. 05/06/2026

Los Alcázares waiting for permission to restore beaches for the summerThe May storms require redistribution of sand on some beaches of Los Alcázares With the peak summer season just around the corner the Town Hall of Los Alcázares is now undertaking beach maintenance work, redistributing the sand after the.. 05/06/2026

Read the June edition of Home & Living magazine online nowWelcome to the June issue of Home & Living This edition is not only full of inspiring home and living articles, but you'll find so much more.....   • We start with looking at Barcelona in June. Vibrant, elegant, creative and.. 04/06/2026

Princess Leonor awarded Gold Medal and named Adoptive Daughter of San JavierPrincess Leonor received a great reception in San Javier as they recognised her military training and the special connection with the Royal Family It's been a busy few weeks for Princess Leonor, who recently completed her parachute training.. 04/06/2026

Measles outbreak in Alcantarilla rises to 14 confirmed casesHealth authorities confirm 14 cases and say a further 29 are still under investigation as epidemiological teams search for the source of infection The current chain of infections is the largest recorded since 2010, when 96 cases were reported in.. 04/06/2026

Princess Leonor completes parachute training as her time in Murcia draws to a closePrincess Leonor has completed parachute training at Alcantarilla Air Base and received several civic honours, including the title of adopted daughter of San Javier Princess Leonor has completed her basic parachute training at the Méndez.. 03/06/2026