TORRE PACHECO, LOCAL NEWS AND COMMUNITY INFO

Torre Pacheco transforms old medical centre into multi-cultural community centreThe new cultural centre is designed to encourage connection in a town rich with different backgrounds Following an unfortunate and unprecedented period of violence, tension and xenophobic unrest, Torre Pacheco is taking meaningful steps to strengthen.. 23/07/2025

From rescued migrant to Guardia Civil in Murcia: The remarkable journey of Jean PaulOnce saved from drowning at sea by the Guardia Civil, the Cameroonian now wears the same uniform to protect others Jean Paul Bidias-Ndoe was just 15 years old when he attempted the perilous journey from Africa to Europe. In 2010, aboard a small boat.. 22/07/2025

Maintenance day for La Torre Golf Resort rescheduledWork on the Rambla has been brought forward by one week due to scheduling changes The planned maintenance of the Rambla promenade at La Torre Golf Resort will now take place on Wednesday August 13, instead of the originally scheduled date of August.. 21/07/2025

Spain's beaches under threat from climate change and unchecked developmentGreenpeace report warns of shrinking coastlines in Andalucía, Mallorca and Catalonia A new report from Greenpeace paints a stark picture of the future for some of Spain’s most popular coastal areas, as rising sea levels, increasing tourism.. 21/07/2025

More arrests and unrest in Torre Pacheco as disturbances continueThe street violence is still ongoing in the Mar Menor town, albeit on a smaller scale now The situation continues to be tense in Torre Pacheco, where far-right agitators are still travelling to the normally quiet Mar Menor town to – in their.. 16/07/2025

An uneasy calm returns to Torre Pacheco as the Murcia town becomes Spain's epicentre of the migration debateArrests have been made of agitators and the three people accused of the assault that ignited the disturbances Torre Pacheco, a town of over just 40,000 residents in Murcia’s Mar Menor area, remains tense yet outwardly calm following several.. 15/07/2025

Tensions flare in Torre Pacheco as anti-migrant unrest fuels fear of far-right incitementAuthorities are blaming out-of-town agitators for anti-immigrant violence as residents call for calm and coexistence The town of Torre Pacheco, in Spain’s southeastern Region of Murcia, has been gripped by two nights of unrest after extremist.. 13/07/2025

Resale homes now available to purchase at Santa Rosalía Lake & Life ResortTake this chance to move in straight away and enjoy lakeside living near the Mar Menor Real estate agents MGP have recently listed a number of resale properties at the sought-after Santa Rosalía Lake & Life Resort in Torre Pacheco, just.. 10/07/2025

Goodbye plastic bags and tiny toiletries: UK airports starting to scrap the 100ml liquid ruleTravellers flying from Birmingham or Edinburgh can now carry up to 2 litres of liquid in their hand luggage Nineteen years after it was first introduced, the strict 100ml liquid rule for hand luggage has finally been lifted at two major UK airports. From.. 10/07/2025

From forest to freeway: Spain sees surge in animal-related road accidentsA third of all traffic accidents now involve animals Traffic accidents involving animals have doubled in Spain over the last decade, with more than 36,000 incidents reported last year, according to new figures released by the Spanish Road Traffic Association.. 09/07/2025

Curry's Nepali & Indian Restaurant in Los Alcázares extends opening times to include Sunday nightsThe popular Indian curry house in Los Narejos is now open every day of the week for lunch and dinner The Curry’s Nepali & Indian Restaurant in Los Narejos, Los Alcázares, are extending their opening times to now include Sunday evenings.. 04/07/2025

New Plaza Movilidad-Flamenco Holidays deal makes mobility scooter hire in Murcia and Alicante even easier this summerPlaza Movilidad Mar Menor teams up with Flamenco Holidays to offer holidaymakers exclusive discounts Plaza Movilidad Mar Menor has announced a new partnership with Flamenco Holidays, launching on Tuesday July 1, 2025. The collaboration means that.. 01/07/2025

Summer markets return to La Torre Golf Resort for July and AugustLive music, food trucks, shopping and more, every week this summer   This Wednesday July 2 sees the return of the summer markets to La Torre Golf Resort, which are being held twice a week throughout the months of July and August.  .. 25/06/2025

LS Solicitors open new office at Mar Menor Golf ResortThe law firm is now welcoming clients at a new location on the Boulevard   LS Solicitors have officially opened their brand-new office at Mar Menor Golf Resort, offering greater convenience and visibility for expats living in and around this popular.. 24/06/2025

Legal and real estate support for expats in Murcia from LS SolicitorsTrust in a multilingual team providing peace of mind for property owners and new residents in southeast Spain   Expats living in the Region of Murcia or planning to relocate to this sun-soaked part of Spain often face complex legal and administrative..

Los Elementos restaurant up for sale on Mar Menor Golf ResortOne lucky buyer could nab this well-established business with a prime location on the Boulevard, being offered as a going concern   An established and fully equipped restaurant, Los Elementos, has been listed for sale on the Boulevard at the Mar.. 06/06/2025

Murcia's Terra Natura Waterpark opens at the end of this monthAre you ready for the opening of the Waterpark and Zoo at Terra Natura Murcia this summer?   It’s almost that time of year again when the Terra Natura zoo and park in Murcia opens one of its star attractions – the Waterpark. Terra.. 13/05/2025

Puerto Mayor project in La Manga finally set for full dismantlingAfter years of delays, the failed marina scheme will be removed and the damaged coastline restored Nearly 20 years after construction first began on the ill-fated Puerto Mayor marina beside the Estacio canal in La Manga del Mar Menor, the Spanish.. 09/04/2025

Maintenance schedule for UGolf Murcia golf courses in 2025These are the essential dates and reduced rates that golf enthusiasts for UGolf courses this year   UGolf Murcia has announced its greens spiking maintenance schedule for 2025, affecting three of its popular golf courses: Hacienda del Á.. 09/01/2025

Ecocorp Solar, the family-run solar power expert in MurciaEnjoy expertise in custom solar solutions from Ecocorp Solar Since 2007, Ecocorp Solar SL, a family-owned expat business, has been a leading provider of bespoke solar power systems in the province of Almería and, more recently, in the.. 07/11/2024