Águilas sets new record for blood donations in 'donate for art' campaign
A total of 187 people donated blood during the event held at the Infanta Doña Elena Auditorium, with 54 first-time donors taking part Águilas has once again proven the strength of its community spirit following a record-breaking turnout for the latest blood donation session at the Infanta Do..

Murcia's Carlos Alcaraz named World Sportsman of the Year at the 2026 Laureus Awards
The tennis prodigy from El Palmar was awarded for the 2025 season, which saw him return to world number one and win both Roland Garros and the US Open Carlos Alcaraz was named World Sportsman of the Year on Monday night April 20, at the 2026 Laureus World Sports Awards. The ceremony took place..

Three dead and two survivors rescued from drifting migrant boat off Cartagena coast
Authorities are investigating whether more dead bodies may have been tossed in the sea after the vessel was found adrift for up to 20 days The dangers of crossing the Mediterranean have once again come into sharp focus after a small migrant boat carrying five men, three of them dead, was discovered..

Could Spain's Mediterranean coast face powerful tsunamis in the future?
Research from Murcia highlights ancient tsunami evidence at Cape Cope and warns that rising sea levels and coastal development could increase future risk Research conducted in the Region of Murcia suggests that a future tsunami along the Mediterranean coast could be more destructive than anything..

One of Murcia's seaside towns nominated as among the best beach destinations in Spain
National Geographic readers have shortlisted the town alongside some of Spain's most popular coastal destinations As temperatures start to rise and the first warm, spring-like days get people thinking about beach trips again, attention naturally turns to some of the best coastal spots in Spain..

New solar panels on the seafront auditorium in Águilas
Águilas Town Hall continues to prioritize sustainability and efficiency The Auditorio y Palacio de Congresos Infanta Doña Elena on the seafront in Águilas may look like one of the most modern buildings in the town, but it has now been open to the public for as long as 15 years and in order to..

Águilas plants trees across town to improve public spaces and create jobs
The latest green drive across Águilas aims to improve daily life for residents while supporting local employment A fresh wave of tree planting is underway in Águilas as the town council pushes ahead with plans to improve green spaces and make everyday life a bit more pleasant for residents.  ..

Dead dolphin removed from beach in Lorca
The animal was found at the Playa de los Hierros beach in Calnegre A dead dolphin was found on Thursday April 9 on the shore of a beach in Lorca, according to sources from the environmental association Amacope.   The animal was found at the isolated, rocky beach of Playa de los Hierros..

Spainfully Honest: Behind the podcast for people living in or moving to Spain
Two Murcia-based expats host this podcast that is gaining attention for its honest and balanced conversations about life in Spain A new podcast, Spainfully Honest, hosted by two long-time residents, Catherine and Paul, is gaining a loyal following for its honest, down-to-earth conversations..

Protect your wishes and assets in Spain with a power of attorney and an advance directive
How to make sure your decisions are respected and your finances are protected in Spain In Spain, your loved ones don't automatically have the right to manage your finances if you lose mental capacity. Without a properly appointed Power of Attorney for finance, your loved ones could be legally..

Traffic diversions and disruptions on the A-7 road in Murcia between now and May
Major work on the new train line is underway in the area over the next two months, meaning road closures and alternative routes Traffic diversions and temporary closures will come into force on the A-7 autovía in Totana from this Thursday March 5 as work progresses on the high-speed rail line..

Life imitates art at Caser Residencial
Residents step into the spotlight, becoming the stars of famous paintings as part of this new project Caser Residencial is bringing a touch of creativity and fun to everyday life for its residents. The latest project turns famous paintings into living art, with residents themselves becoming the stars..

May 30 Free guided tour IN ENGLISH of the historic centre of the town of Águilas
Discover how Águilas has attracted settlers and developed over the course of its history This tour, which is easy to manage for those of limited mobility, reveals to those joining it a little of the history of Águilas, taking in the port (with comments on the castle and the lighthouse of Punta..

The best nudist beaches in the Region of Murcia
Go bare by the sea at these peaceful Costa Cálida coves You may have done it already, or maybe you’re just curious, but at some point most people have wondered what it would be like to spend a day at the beach with nothing but the sea breeze and sunshine.   For many in the Region of..

Murcia tourist authorities promote the first “Ruta Sub” to encourage dive tourism in the Costa Calida
From La Manga to Águilas the Region of Murcia boasts some of the finest dive sites in Europe Much is made these days of the need to create and promote “green tourism”, but the regional tourist board of Murcia is campaigning to attract visitors by promoting “blue tourism” during 2022...