LOS ALCÁZARES, ALL MURCIA NEWS

Los Alcázares promotes its annual LGTBIQ+ festival at FITUR in MadridEl Mar Menor Vibra con Orgullo is being held from July 9 to 12 in 2026 At the 2026 FITUR tourism fair in Madrid, which is being held from 21st to 25th January, there is a special pavilion devoted to LGTBIQ+ attractions, and on Thursday Los Alcá.. 23/01/2026

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

Los Alcázares beaches receive S For Sustainability awards in MadridAll 6 of the main beaches in Los Alcázares and Los Narejos qualified for the award The main beaches of Los Alcázares have now officially received their “S for Sustainability” awards in Madrid during the annual FITUR tourism fair..

ANSE and WWF release 70 eels into the Mar MenorThe eels were tagged before release and will now be monitored as part of a long-term conservation project The idea of eels being released into the Mar Menor might not sound especially appealing, but it is an important step in protecting the species.. 23/01/2026

Cartagena railway accident: Six people slightly injured after passenger train collides with craneThe accident caused a brief closure of the line while saftey checks were carried out, but authorities assure there is no further danger now A passenger train operated by FEVE, Spain’s narrow-gauge railway network, collided with a crane this.. 22/01/2026

Terra Natura Murcia enhances animal welfare through innovative enrichment programmesFrom scents to puzzles, the park’s creative activities help animals stay active, curious and content in their natural habitats Terra Natura Murcia is taking animal care to the next level with its ongoing environmental enrichment programmes designed to..

Murcia weekend weather forecast January 22-25: Alerts for strong wind continueThere is a chance of rain and snow, especially on Saturday, but it is the wind that really brings the chill factor this weekend Murcia weather warnings, Saturday January 24   Murcia remains under a series of yellow-level weather alerts issued.. 22/01/2026

Los Alcázares to host 7 major sailing competitions in 2026Progress is also being made to open the first dedicated water sports beach in the Mar Menor Los Alcázares was in the spotlight on the Region of Murcia stand on Thursday 22nd January as a presentation was made of water official sports events in.. 22/01/2026

Murcia coast to host 17 top regattas this yearNearly 30,000 overnight stays and €6.5 million boost on the way Picture the Mar Menor billowing with sails all year round. The Region of Murcia is gearing up for its busiest nautical season yet, hosting 17 major regattas in 2026. These include four.. 22/01/2026

Arbitration in Spain: Heniam can get your dispute resolvedA faster, private route to resolve disputes without going to court When a dispute arises, court proceedings can be slow, public and expensive. Arbitration offers an alternative: you and the other party agree to appoint an independent third party.. 21/01/2026

Weather warnings extended in Murcia as strong winds expected over the next few daysThere will also be rain and thunderstorms to come this week The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) has extended its yellow-level warning for adverse weather conditions due to strong wind and high waves into this Wednesday, Thursday and Friday along.. 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

Murcia hospitals under fire over negligence claims and long waitsPatient Advocate reports 430 cases in 2025 while reputation rankings slip Murcia's public hospitals are facing growing scrutiny over patient complaints, lengthy waiting lists and declining national reputation. New reports paint a challenging picture.. 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

Fake pet scam in Murcia dismantled by the Guardia CivilOver 120 victims across Spain, including Murcia, fell prey to a gang selling pets that didn't exist The Guardia Civil has taken down a criminal gang that scammed more than 120 people through fake online pet ads. The operation, called &lsquo.. 19/01/2026

La Manga del Mar Menor gets its own local police stationThe new 24-hour station will bring San Javier’s police closer to residents on the northern half of La Manga La Manga del Mar Menor now has its very own local police station. The new facility was officially opened by Fernando López Miras.. 19/01/2026

Los Alcázares prepares to showcase its attractions at the FITUR 2026 fair in MadridThe Berber Pirate Raids fiestas, commitment to diversity and the de-seasonalization of tourism characterize the presentations made by Los Alcázares at the IFEPA venue in Madrid Municipalities all over the Region of Murcia are currently preparing.. 16/01/2026

Pre-registration now open for the gruelling Ruta de las Fortalezas run in CartagenaThe 53-kilometre course visits castles, fortresses, gun batteries and old city walls belonging to the military history of Cartagena The initial pre-registration opens on Thursday 15th January for the 15th annual edition of the Ruta de las Fortalezas de.. 15/01/2026