Sign up for the Spanish News Today Editors Roundup Weekly Bulletin and get an email with all the week’s news straight to your inbox (List price   3  months 12 Bulletins)  and thank you for choosing CamposolToday.com to publicise your organisation’s info or event Camposol Today is a website set up by Murcia Today specifically for residents of the urbanisation in Southwest Murcia providing news and information on what’s happening in the local area which is the largest English-speaking expat area in the Region of Murcia When submitting text to be included on Camposol Today please abide by the following guidelines so we can upload your article as swiftly as possible: Send an email to editor@camposoltoday.com or contact@murciatoday.com Attach the information in a Word Document or Google Doc Also attach a photo to illustrate your article Sign up for the Spanish News Today Editors Roundup Weekly Bulletin to get a comprehensive email with all the week’s news for Spain Get a sneak peek – here are a few of our recent Subscription Bulletins: Aussie Jess Gardiner endured a somewhat up-and-down start in the opening round of the Women’s FIM Enduro GP World Championship in Puerto Lumbreras at the GP AMV Seguros of Spain on the weekend Racing for the Outsiders Yamaha Racing – Team Enduro who described the round as a “tough weekend” as it was a mentally and physically exhausting race for her managed to score a sixth and fourth place respectfully on a track which was covered in dust and challenging rocks to navigate her way over with Gardiner finishing second in the Super test saying it was a nice way to get the ball rolling The first day of racing on Saturday proved to be quite difficult for Gardiner which marked her sixteenth race start in the FIM Enduro GP series she lacked a bit of speed and crashed many times throughout the day which resulted her finishing in sixth place with a total time of 43min48.02 “I crashed nearly two times in a lot of the special tests and two times on every lap in the Enduro test,” explained Gardiner who openly admitted that she had a really bad feeling as her mentality was just down “It was just a really hard race as the trail was probably one of the hardest that existed in the world championships that the women do.” Throughout the six heats during the race there pretty much wasn’t a moment Gardiner and her competitors were not in a rut which proved it was a really just tough event “Thankfully with my Funnel Web Air filters I only needed to change one filter during the day which shows just why they are best on the market as my Yamaha WR250F didn’t take in any dust The Outsiders Yamaha Racing team and I will regroup tonight and hopefully come out stronger tomorrow,” Gardiner concluded at the end of day one Heading into the second day of competition all Gardiner wanted to do was to improve on her finishing order the day before and simply get back to where she really should be who has previously raced in three Spanish GP’s (2013-14-15) had a much better of a day on Sunday A total time of 42min55.09 was recorded for Gardiner however the main thing was she had a much better feeling with her Yamaha WR250F in all of the tests which saw her posting the fourth quickest times in four out of the six heats “Today was a much better day,” beamed Gardiner “I managed to stay up on two wheels for the whole day improve my times and finished a lot better than what I did on Saturday So overall I can leave here in a much better frame of mind and head into round two of the Enduro GP with a bit more confidence “It was still a very challenging day I admit I don’t think I have pushed and pulled a motorcycle around like I did in a long time I’m very happy with today’s outcome which is the main thing.” Gardiner has confirmed that she will contest the remaining three rounds of the Women’s FIM Enduro GP World Championship with the Outsiders Yamaha Racing – Team Enduro Gardiner will head into round two of the series in fifth place in the championship with 33-points to her name The second round will take place at Parádfürdó in Hungary on 23-25 June Next stop for Gardiner is this weekend for the opening round of the Enduro-European-Championship which will be staged at Gouveia in Portugal the 2025 Condo 750 roared back to life with blazing sunshine clouds of dust and over 1250km of high-speed Two riders lose their lives in horror multi-bike collision during the 2025 British Supersport opener Series takes a thrilling step forward with a fast track to fame for riders as young as six but considering I was only fully weight-bearing and walking without my air boot three weeks ago I can accept that Fog delays couldn’t dampen the excitement at Collie Motorplex Italian phenom holds Razgatlioglu at bay to claim third win at home Herrera survives late attack from Neila to take the win Razgatlioglu gives it everything on the BMW M1000RR but once again comes up short Bramich takes second to win the round but Mahaffy maintains title lead with double podium Ducati star carves through chaos to win race 2 from the back as Queensland rain shakes up ASBK pecking order Ducati ace holds off Jones as Allerton charges to fourth from the back of the grid Australian Motorcycle News has been the fortnightly bible for all things motorcycling for more than 73 years the most in-depth racing coverage from club level through to world championship level and it’s written by people who love © 2024 Citrus MediaAll rights reserved Kaden Hopkins extended his strong start to to the new domestic cycling season in Spain with an encouraging performance in the La Vuelta Guadelentine race series Fresh off the back of successive podium places ― following up victory in the season opening Interclubs Castalla Road Race in Alicante with an encouraging third-place finish in the Vinalopó Interclub competition in Yelca ― the 21-year-old was hoping to build on that momentum in the three-day event the elite under-23 team of the Sax Cycling Club in the overall general classification with an accumulative time of 6hrs 58min 36secs just 32 seconds adrift of winner Abel Balderstone Roumens Hopkins was well in contention for a top-three finish after the first two days of racing Having claimed a second-place finish in the opening time-trial he went on to finish 12th in the road race to stay in third place in the general classification heading into the final day of competition a 136 kilometre course in Puerto Lumbreras Having endured a gruelling 400 plus feet of climbing Hopkins battled his way to a creditable 22nd place but well within the front pack of riders as they crossed the line That ultimately saw him drop out of the top-ten but Hopkins would have been content with still claiming a highly respectable finish overall and continue his encouraging start to the domestic campaign You must be Registered or Signed in to post comment or to vote Which of the Throne Speech promises is the Government best equipped to deliver on View Results Children are among the dead as southern Spain is hit by torrential rain Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player At least 10 people have been killed and hundreds evacuated from their homes after flash floods swept through southern Spain torrential rain has flooded streets and homes and swept cars down roads that have been turned into rivers The hardest hit areas are the Mediterranean provinces of Malaga in the south and Murcia and Almeria in the southeast Regional officials said nine people have died and at least 600 people have been moved from their homes Among the dead are a young boy and a girl who were found drowned in a car in the southeastern town of Puerto Lumbreras which was badly damaged by an earthquake last year A 52-year-old British woman is reportedly among those feared missing in Almeria A regional government spokesman said: "In Malaga province there are 800 staff working to return things to normal as quickly as possible The rains are decreasing and seem to be shifting towards Granada and Almeri." Up to 245 litres (65 gallons) of water per square metre (11 square feet) fell in the area on Friday morning alone A flight was diverted to Seville as it headed to Malaga which lies east of the resort city of Marbella on the Costa del Sol At least two motorways have been closed and some public transport disrupted The flooding comes after months of virtual drought and soaring summer temperatures all over Spain that triggered thousands of wildfires a tornado swept through a fair ground in the main square of Gandia in Valencia knocking down a ferris wheel and injuring 35 workers Some 15 of the injured were seriously hurt The storm damaged several rides and cut electricity to the site Related Stories Spanish Forest Fires: Thousands Flee Homes Heatwave Fuels Wildfires Across Europe The annual local fiestas are an important part of any Spanish village, town or city, and Puerto Lumbreras is no exception with a range of events Among these some are common to the rest of the Region of Murcia while others are unique to the municipality of Puerto Lumbreras as is the case of the local holiday to commemorate independence from Lorca on 7th July and the Fiestas de Nuestra Señora del Rosario in October As is the case almost everywhere in the Region of Murcia the week leading up to Easter Sunday in Puerto Lumbreras features various processions which have come to transcend the Catholic faith and form part of the identity of the town There are three brotherhoods responsible for these processions the Cofradía del Santísimo Cristo de la Fé y María Santísima de la Piedad the Cofradía de la Virgen de los Dolores and the Cofradía de Nuestro Padre Jesús Nazareno The Thursday night procession is held in solemn silence (as it is in the regional capital) and the Easter Sunday event is one of joy at the Resurrection Click the following link for the 2017 Puerto Lumbreras Semana Santa program which is representative of the format of Easter Week every year Every summer during July and August the Town Hall of Puerto Lumbreras lays on a series of activities designed for both the local population and the tourists who flock to the Costa Cálida events for children  and a range of cultural activities the program for these events does not follow a fixed schedule from year to year: instead every spring the Town Hall produces a different set of activities which can be viewed in the What's on Puerto Lumbreras subject heading This is a local holiday in Puerto Lumbreras to commemorate the municipality’s independence from Lorca in 1958 and various events are held to celebrate the day Annual fiestas of Nuestra Señora del Rosario The prologue to the annual fiestas in honour of Nuestra Señora del Rosario is the “Baile de la Reina” which is held on one of the Saturdays of September and includes the naming of the year’s Fiestas Queen But the main events take place in the first week of October On this date the events include a Carnival-style float parade an arts and crafts market and a floral offering to the Virgen del Rosario as well as the procession of the figure of the devotee of the parish church through the streets of Puerto Lumbreras In addition to these fiestas, there are local celebrations in the “pedanías” (outlying districts). These fall in August in Puerto Adentro and on and around 8th December in El Esparragal which includes the village of La Estación Click here for more information about the municipality of Puerto Lumbreras Route name: Visita guiada a Medina Nogalte This route is offered most weekends by the tourist office of Puerto Lumbreras See booking feed below for available dates Puerto Lumbreras in the South-west of the Murcia Region offers guided tours to its Medina Nogalte castle and cave house complex during most weekends this December The route in Puerto Lumbreras is in Spanish although it’s interesting to follow the route being offered and see the places included but the information boards inside the complex are in English The Puerto Lumbreras route focuses on water management and the cave houses built into the hillside around the castle a traditional way of construction found in this specific area and across the border into Almería The route also heads up to the castle itself overlooking the town with spectacular views of the surrounding countryside and the town and rambla below Starting point; The first cave house in the complex is next to the car parking area and is called the Casa Taller del Artesano Medina Nogalte the tour works its way through the different cave houses to the castle at the top of the complex Click for information about both the Medina Nogalte fortress complex and the cave houses. Address: Avenida Juan Carlos I, Puerto Lumbreras Click for map: Avenida Juan Carlos I Puerto Lumbreras To book contact the Tourist Office in Puerto Lumbreras (Click Tourist Office Puerto Lumbreras) or use the online booking system below The activity costs 3 euros for adults and is free for children under the age of 10 accompanied by a paying adult For groups of 25 people the price is 2 euros payment must be made into the following bank account ES 12 3058 0204 15 2732000020-Ayuntamiento de Puerto Lumbreras March and April 2019 the visit is available on Saturdays at 16.30 and on Sundays at 12:00 Please note; Those who would like to visit the complex without forming part of the guided tour can do so free of charge BOOK USING THE ONLINE BOOKING SYSTEM BELOW SELECT THE ROUTE NAME AND CLICK ON THE "31" SYMBOL There was lots of Christmas fun on Friday December 6 as the festive season got under way on Camposol’s Sector B Commercial Centre there was an open invitation for all local children to join in after school and inscribe their Christmas wish on a Christmas bauble then add it to the decorations on the Camposol Sector B Community Christmas Tree The Camposol Sector B Community Christmas Tree is in its usual place outside the Compusurf Office, Camposol B Sector Commercial Centre and on Friday, December 6 at 6pm, at the invitation of the President of the Camposol Business Association the Mazarrón Councillor for Camposol Carmen Navarro turned on the Christmas lights The councillor was accompanied by Mazarrón Deputy Mayor Jesús García and Councillor for Sport During the occasion the councillor for sport presented Paul Cassidy and Michelle Goodman of the Camposol Walking Football Club with a plaque The award was in recognition of the work that Camposol WFC had done to promote sport in the community There was lots of excitement for young and old as Christmas festivities got underway For more local news, events and other information go to the home page of Camposol Today or join the Camposol Today Facebook group entry will be controlled and strict hygiene measures enforced Aguilas holds its weekly market on a Saturday morning in and around Calle Murcia in the northern outskirts of the town opening for the first time on the 16th May The Mazarrón market takes place on Saturday mornings between 8.00 and 14.00 in the Plaza del Convento, in front of the Parroquía de la Purísima (click the link for map) The Puerto de Mazarrón market which is held on Sunday mornings is located in the Urbanización Bahía next to the municipal tennis and padel tennis courts Follow Murcia Today on Facebook to keep up to date with all the latest news, events and information in the Murcia region: https://www.facebook.com/MurciaToday/ As the threat of torrential storms looms large in the Region of Murcia with a red alert for possible downpours in place on 12th and 13th September and authorities cancellaing school and warning people to take precautions it is worth checking how prone to flooding your particular area is on a fascinating "floodability" map compiled by the CHS water authority The map clearly shows how in the east of the Region water runs off the flat land of the Campo de Cartagena towards the Mar Menor as well as how the Guadalentín valley between Lorca and Puerto Lumbreras and the flood plain of the Segura are liable to being affected by floodwater The map also goes into incredible detail as you enlarge the image showing clearly how the streets of Puerto de Mazarrón are not served by adequate drainage in the Bahía area while in nearby Bolnuevo the risk presented by the rambla which overflowed disastrously almost excactly 30 years ago Interestingly, the map of Cartagena reflects the area of land in the north of the city which is low-lying having been reclaimed from the sea as the city expanded: the original peninsula on which the ancient cities of Qart Hadasht and Carthago Nova stood is relatively risk-free The CHS map can be found here: click here Click here to see the map and understand which parts of Murcia are most vulnerable to flooding over the next two days Join the Murcia Weather Watch group on Facebook to keep up to date with all the latest forecasts and weather related stories: https://www.facebook.com/groups/RegionOfMurciaWeatherWatch/. These restrictions take effect from midnight on Tuesday April 13 and remain in place until midnight on Tuesday April 20 This week the main changes to the restrictions are that the number of people permitted to meet on outside terraces of bars has increased to 6 a maximum of four people are permitted to meet in private residences and the curfew has been put back one hour to 23:00 The regional external perimeter remains closed ARCHIVED - Region of Murcia Covid restrictions April 14 to 20" style="margin: 5px 10px 5px 0px; float: left" width="100%" /> The external regional perimeter border remains in place so residents must stay within the borders of the region other than for essential reasons (these do NOT include playing a round of golf in Alicante province however desperate you may feel for a change of scenery) The curfew applies from 23:00 to 06:00 daily The latest daily coronavirus update published on Thursday evening by the government of the Region of Murcia reports that during the day another 26 cases of Covid-19 had been confirmed while the death toll rose by one to 112 and the number of people to have recovered from infection climbed by 26 to 617 there have now been 1,625 cases confirmed since the first in Murcia on 7th March and the total of active cases remains just below 900 at 896 The number of patients receiving treatment in hospital has fallen over the last two weeks from close to 300 to 160 (34 of them in intensive care) while another 736 are in isolation at home it is reported that among those cases where the source of infection has been identified 58 per cent have been in homes for the elderly 19 per cent in the patients’ own homes another 9 per cent in the workplace and 2 per cent in hospitals the regional government of Murcia confirms that it has purchased a total of 23,128,379 items of protective equipment for the regional health service (the SMS) representing 95.6 per cent of all such supplies (the remaining 4.4 per cent having been received from the national government) The breakdown consists of 4,195,928 facemasks 109,231 bottles of hydro-alcohol gel and 20,000 rapid testing kits Since last March the SMS has made purchases amounting to a total of 27 million euros of which two thirds has been spent on protective equipment made necessary by Covid-19 The regional government has also supplied protective equipment to those 650 public sector employees who have to be physically present in their place of work during the state of emergency (out of a total of 9,000 working in the administration and services supplied by the government of Murcia) STAY SAFE AND DO YOUR BIT TO REDUCE THE SPREAD OF CORONAVIRUS Follow Murcia Today on Facebook to keep up to date with all the latest updates locally for the Region of Murcia and the main information for the rest of Spain: https://www.facebook.com/MurciaToday/.  These are designed to filter locally specific information and may be used by clubs any of the businesses who work with us to ensure information is available to residents in English and for those living in the specific areas do not accept any bickering or argumentative so and so's, are not "open for any old rubbish" pages and are not trying to compete with your local comunity groups relevant local information and we hope you will use them for that during this difficult time.  Around Mazarrón news, events and local info: Click to join Mazarrón, Fuente Álamo, Águilas, Lorca, Totana, Puerto Lumbreras, Camposol, Alhama de Murcia. Click to join (all within a half hour drive of each other) Mar Menor news, events and local info. Click to join (this includes all the Mar Menor municipalities and Cartagena) North-west Murcia: Bullas, Mula, Cehegin, Caravaca, Cieza, Calasparra, Jumilla, Moratalla info. Click to join What to do if you are in the Region of Murcia and believe you may have contracted the virus ARCHIVED - One more coronavirus fatality in Murcia as the number of active cases remains stable" style="margin: 5px 10px 5px 0px; float: left" width="100%" /> The regional government has set up a special helpline to supply information to members of the public (900 121212) if they suspect that they may have contracted the virus rather than going straight to hospital or to a medical centre. The advice being issued to members of the public by medical authorities all over the world coincides on the following points: - Wash hands frequently with either soap and water or a sanitiser gel - Catch coughs and sneezes with disposable tissues – and throw the tissues away immediately after use before immediately washing your hands! - If you don’t have a tissue, use your sleeve – and wash the item of clothing used at the next opportunity - AVOID touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands - AVOID close contact with people who are unwell Hello, and thank you for choosing CamposolToday.com to publicise your organisation’s info or event. Camposol Today is a website set up by Murcia Today specifically for residents of the urbanisation in Southwest Murcia, providing news and information on what’s happening in the local area, which is the largest English-speaking expat area in the Region of Murcia. When submitting text to be included on Camposol Today, please abide by the following guidelines so we can upload your article as swiftly as possible: Who is the organisation running the event? Is it necessary to book beforehand, or can people just show up on the day? Also attach a photo to illustrate your article, no more than 100kb Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice A 52-year-old British woman has been reported missing in severe flooding which has so far claimed nine lives in southern Spain, authorities said today. Hundreds of people have been evacuated from their homes after torrential rain led to flash flooding in the Andalucian provinces of Malaga, Almeria and Murcia. The woman, who has yet to be named, was reported missing in Almeria, a spokeswoman for the regional government of Andalucia said. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office said it was looking into the reports as "a matter of urgency". Heavy downpours and resulting high waters have killed five people in the province of Murcia, three in Almeria and one in Malaga. Five people originally declared missing had been found alive. Jackie Broad, 58, said her home in Mojacar, Almeria, was too high up to be flooded but she had seen cars get washed away by raging torrents of water. She said: "The river at the bottom of our road has burst its banks. There was a lot of water, in some places up to the roofs of shops and houses. "The water has run away now but it's left about a foot of mud everywhere. A lot of the roads are closed so we're having trouble getting around." Those who have died include two children who were found drowned in a car in Puerto Lumbreras in Murcia, Spanish national radio reported, while it said an elderly man was found dead near the town's cemetery. The heavy rain started yesterday morning throughout Spain and follows months of drought and soaring summer temperatures which helped trigger thousands of wildfires. Meanwhile, 35 people were injured when a tornado swept through a fairground and knocked down a Ferris wheel in Valencia last night. The tornado damaged several rides and cut electricity at the temporary fair set up in the main square of Gandia, according to its town hall website. It said 15 of the injured were seriously hurt, all of whom were treated on site. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies Many of the people detained and fined in Spain for breaking the lockdown restrictions have good cause to regret their actions with heavy fines being used to punish civil disobedience during the national state of emergency but a 22-year-old man in the province of Granada will be feeling especially remorseful after his defiance of the restrictions ended with him facing drug-related charges The man concerned was stopped by the Guardia Civil and the Policía Local in Valderrubbio and was unable either to provide prove of his ID or to supply a valid reason for his being out in the streets For this reason the officers accompanied him to his home but when they arrived they noticed that the young man appeared unduly nervous and when they questioned him he admitted that inside he was tending to a marijuana plantation on entering the officers found around 100 mature plants ARCHIVED - Granada lockdown breaker leads police to marijuana plantation in his home" style="margin: 5px 10px 5px 0px; float: left" width="100%" /> The regional government has set up a special helpline to supply information to members of the public (900 121212) if they suspect that they may have contracted the virus rather than going straight to hospital or to a medical centre - Catch coughs and sneezes with disposable tissues – and throw the tissues away immediately after use before immediately washing your hands use your sleeve – and wash the item of clothing used at the next opportunity join one of two local groups which filter only information of interest to those living in this specific area: The Murcia-Almería high-speed railway line is being constructed in Spain by Adif Alta Velocidad Contratas y Ventas y Construcciones Sánchez Domínguez Sando The Murcia-Almería high-speed railway project is an integral component of the Mediterranean High-Speed Corridor within the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) The project is being developed by Adif Alta Velocidad (AV) a prominent developer of high-speed railways Encompassing the construction of a 200km railway line the project involves multiple sections and associated rail infrastructure It is designed to support passenger trains travelling at speeds exceeding 250km per hour and freight trains at speeds up to 100km per hour Partially funded by the European Union (EU), the initiative aims to forge a connection between the city of Almería and the Mediterranean corridor, as well as the high-speed line that extends from Madrid through Castile-La Mancha and the Valencian community to the region of Murcia The new line will accommodate passenger trains and freight trains of up to 400m and 750m in length respectively The development is projected to require an investment of €3.58bn ($3.94bn) The Murcia-Almería high-speed railway project is being developed within the provinces of Almería The Murcia-Almería high-speed railway line will comprise sections featuring both single and double tracks The initiative also encompasses the electrification of the entire railway line which will be fitted with a European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) Level 2 signalling system and advanced safety technology the project’s development has been segmented into 17 sections between Almeria and Murcia The contract for the project’s final section involving the passage through Lorca which includes a 2.9km tunnel and the new Sutullena station in Lorca The Lorca to Pulpí segment will consist of 31.3km of a double-track high-speed railbed The section will repurpose 18.6km of the existing Iberian gauge non-electrified single track The section also includes the construction of the Rincón tunnel The 25.7km section between Pulpí and Vera will be a single-track line with an 8.5m-wide railbed for 22km leading to the Vera-Almanzora passenger station The remaining 3.7km from the station will be double-tracked with a 14m-wide railbed The segment also includes the construction of ten viaducts a pedestrian overpass and under and overpasses along the route A new Vera-Almanzora station is set to be constructed close to the junction point of the Pulpí-Vera section a 1.86km tunnel will be constructed to direct the line’s approach to the station from the existing El Puche tunnel The line will connect on the surface level with the Almería station A new intermodal station will also be constructed The Almería station will be renovated and expanded while remaining above ground The expansion will increase the surface coverage of the station by 4,800m² on two floors A new 2,265m² bus station with 26 docks will also be constructed alongside the station’s secondary structure The electrification phase of the project commenced in June 2023 It involves the construction of an electrical substation in Totana and autotransformation centres in Murcia The European Regional Development Fund contributed €411m towards the construction of the Nonduermas-Vera and Los Arejos-El Puche sections The European Commission approved the funding in August 2023 SAITEC secured the drafting contract for the Vera-Almanzora station in April 2023 won a contract valued at €171m ($191m) for the construction of the Lorca to Pulpí railway line section The contract also encompasses the remodelling of the Pulpí and Puerto Lumbreras stations and the creation of a new station at Almendricos including the construction of the Rincón tunnel Ferrovial obtained a separate contract worth €121m in February 2019 to construct the railway line between Pulpí and Vera A consortium comprising Contratas y Ventas and Construcciones Sánchez Domínguez Sando was awarded a contract worth €184m in August 2022 for the construction of the Totana-Totana section (Murcia) Construction firm Sacyr was contracted to build the intermodal station at Almería The Mediterranean Corridor is set to enhance rail capacity and operations and reduce travel times between key cities along the route It will render long-distance passenger services more frequent and dependable The project is expected to improve interoperability and eliminate the need to transfer freight between trains at the Spanish-French border by adopting the standard gauge throughout the corridor The Murcia-Almería high-speed rail line will offer improved rail connections to the corridor and facilitate the transportation of goods it will create a new link from Almería to the heart of the Iberian Peninsula The project will contribute to reducing emissions by encouraging a shift from road to high-speed railway transport It will support sustainable development goals: promoting sustainable infrastructure economic growth with job opportunities and energy efficiency Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights View all newsletters from across the GlobalData Media network Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker residents from other areas are not permitted to enter a red level municipality other than for essential reasons the number of active covid cases in the Murcia Region was 4,497 and just a week later we are facing 9,234 active cases according to the latest figures presented on Monday 11th January The figures of the last week have yielded the highest single week since the pandemic began and there is no doubt that a third wave has abruptly erupted in the region More than 76% of these new contagions are known to have originated through either leisure activity or in the domestic environment or according to the spòkesman for the regional Covid Monitoring Committee a combination of both; one family member contracting the virus through a social contact and then infecting their family at home Once again the regional government is taking stringent measures to try and limit the spread of the contagions and on Monday announced that 36 municipalities would be confined and their bars prohibited from opening altogether from midnight on Monday The whole region is now on phase 2 high alert level with the risk considered extreme This means that residents from these 36 municipalities are not permitted to cross the borders of their municipality into another residents from outside of these municipalities are not permitted to cross over into the confined municipalities other than for essential reasons are NOT permitted to drive into Mazarrón to shop at the market even though Mazarrón is NOT CONFINED This has left a "covid triangle" comprising Mazarrón Alhama de Murcia and Totana in the centre of the region which are not confined so residents of these three municipalities may move around freely within their "triangle" but may not enter the municipalities surrounding them It also permits a further week of trading for bars and restaurants in these three municipalities so enjoy it while it lasts; the situation will be reviewed again next week These are the 36 municipalities which are now confined: Moratalla bars and restaurants are closed completely day centres for the elderly have been closed occupancy of any vehicle is limited to a maximum capacity of 50% (ie a four seater vehicle may not transport more than 2 people) and occupancy is limited to 50% in theatres with a maximum of 200 people for events inside and 500 outside limit on the size of a group permitted to meet as 6 people and external regional perimeter border closure are maintained Residents are NOT confined to their homes and may exercise and circulate without restriction within their municipality as long as masks are worn and social distancing maintained This leaves only nine municipalities which are not confined: Aledo The Region of Murcia is divided into 45 municipal areas located in the largest urban town or city of the respective municipality which does make it very confusing for foreign residents The most confusing of all is Murcia City which lies within the municipality of Murcia which also includes outlying districts in areas such as Sucina and Corvera each of which has a district mayor and this in turn lies in the Region of Murcia The map showing the Murcia municipality boundaries is below ARCHIVED - 36 municipalities of Murcia Region in confinement from midnight" style="margin: 5px 10px 5px 0px; float: left" width="100%" /> Moratalla and Cartagena are huge and residents who live in these may move around freely within the municipality so those who live in La Azohía in Cartagena can drive all the way to Los Urrutias on the shores of the Mar Menor Google maps is an excellent tool to give a good idea of exactly what is within your own municipality, Click here for Google maps Another alternative is to use the town search box on the header of www.murciatoday.com; by clicking on the name of your municipality in the drop-down list a huge amount of basic information about each municipality can be accessed Join the Murcia Weather Watch group on Facebook to keep up to date with all the latest forecasts and weather related stories and share your photos of the region: https://www.facebook.com/groups/RegionOfMurciaWeatherWatch/ El 1er vuelo del Corredor Aéreo Sanitario ha llegado ya a España con 3 millones de mascarillas para hospitales. El 2º vuelo está en China para importar más productos. El Corredor frente al #Covid19 está impulsado por Grupo Oesía, Fenin e Iberia y el apoyo del Gobierno. pic.twitter.com/DvUnR2QWO6 Probably one of the biggest complaints from Camposol’s residents and homeowners over the years has been the lack of streetlighting in certain areas an issue which has been raised at numerous meetings Several technical reports have been carried out by Mazarrón Council and the absence of lighting has been variously attributed to circuits not installed or commissioned on original installation cabling being damaged or stolen amd the thorny subject of lighting on internal (private) poligono roads being the responsibility of homeowners and owners' communities Added to the list of problems was the cost but this has to some extent been alleviated by the seizure after 10 years fighting through the courts by Mazarrón Council of 2.9 million euros in bank guarantees from the developer’s bank where these funds are spent has had to be analysed closely by Council lawyers to avoid the bankruptcy administrator for developer Justo y Manoli SL (Grupo MASA) clawing back money not spent on projects mentioned in the reports submitted to the court As announced in March by Mazarrón Mayor Gaspar Miras Camposol has been included in project of streetlighting improvements throughout the municipality and work started on the replacement of non-functioning streetlights in Sector C (North) some weeks ago The initial intent was to install solar-powered lighting but after a feasablity study by a specialised company it was found that the spacing of the lamp posts was such that it would prevent the roads and pavements being illuminated to EU specifications It was therefore decided to replace defunct lights with new LED models which although more expensive than the original lights are far cheaper on electricty and also more environmentally friendly Work on the initial lighting circuits is now complete and they are in operation Some residents have remarked that the illumination given off by the new LED lights has a warmer glow not as harsh as the orange light given off by older low pressure sodium lamps Council technicians and electrical contractors are assessing which areas and circuits to work on next For more local news, events and other information go to the home page of Camposol Today The best known events in the annual fiestas of Bolnuevo are the Romería and “Sardine Sunday” when thousands gather to enjoy a sardine barbecue on the beach but the gastronomic offering during the festivities also includes a tapas route in which nine local bars and restaurants are participating in 2019 The tapas offered between the 8th to 17th November are served during normal opening hours in the establishments concerned and cost 2.50 euros including a drink (normally a small beer ARCHIVED - 8th to 17th November Bolnuevo tapas route Mazarrón" style="margin: 5px 10px 5px 0px; float: left" width="100%" /> The route takes the standard format: A route map can be collected from participating hostelries showing the participating establishments and the tapa they offer “taperos” select the tapa they would like to try order the tapa and ask for the route card to be stamped as proof of purchase taperos can visit as few or as many establishments as they want to and the route can be revisited at any time during the promotion There is a prize draw with different prizes for those visiting either six or all nine of the participating bars Route maps to be entered in the prize draw should be handed in to the marquee set up for the fiestas in Bolnuevo before 15.00 on Sunday 17th November The establishments taking part in the tapas route are Café Colonia Restaurante Torre de Piedra,Pizzería Don Pepone Polvorín Beach Club and the Hotel Playa grande Click here for the full program of the 2019 fiestas in Bolnuevo, or here for more information about the municipality of Mazarrón Join the south-west Murcia group on Facebook to keep up to date with all the latest news and events in Mazarrón, Alhama de Murcia, Fuente Álamo, Águilas, Totana, Lorca and Puerto Lumbreras; https://www.facebook.com/groups/SouthWestMurciaEventsAndInfo/.  Click for further information about the municipality of Mazarrón or more about the town of Bolnuevo The following weekly markets are held in the Region of Murcia on Saturdays although please note that some of these events may alter their schedules during the summer months or to co-incide with local fiestas markets may be cancelled or altered due to bad weather and local or regional holidays: if in doubt make enquiries at the local tourist office to avoid a wasted trip As a general rule the weekly markets are open from 9.00 to 14.00 Open-air markets ar always popular with visitors offering an opportunity to buy fresh produce and bargain clothes Many also feature a range of products from plants and flowers to frying pans baby clothes and electronic equipment: the larger the market full of colour and noise as shoppers jostle for space stand and socialize and generally enjoy the experience of shopping at a relaxed pace choose stalls that have prices clearly marked and always ask for the receipt so you can check you've not been overcharged Traders are obliged by law to give a receipt with a purchase so don't be shy of asking for one if you feel the bill may not be correct It's always advisable to check the bill and make sure that the correct price per kilo has been charged and the number of items you have corresponds to the receipt (in Spanish “ticket”) Watch out for pickpockets: crowded areas such as markets tend to attract them all the world over everyone does and that’s half the fun of it If you intend to buy a reasonable amount of fruit and veg it's worth investing in a shopping trolley which can be found in all "bazaar-type" stores Taking your own plastic bags to recycle is also good for the environment Abanilla - in the centre of Abanilla, in the Plaza de la Constitución Archena - in the southern outskirts of the town, on Camino Pago Barranco (click for location) Molina de Segura - in the Parque de la Compañía All over the Region of Murcia there are markets held in small- and medium-sized towns offering chances to pick up some fresh fruit and veg like the main markets of Murcia and Cartagena Among the 400-plus stalls are numerous food outlets and others selling everything from leather jackets to furniture there is no shortage of stalls offering sustenance to the weekend shoppers Llano de Brujas (municipality of Murcia) - in Calle Obispo Javier Azagra Nonduermas (municipality of Murcia) - in Carril de los Párraga Sangonera la Verde (municipality of Murcia) -  in Calle Rosalinda Los Narejos - in Calle Leonardo da Vinci La Manga del Mar Menor - on the Esplanade next to the Puerto Tomás Maestre roundabout Torre Pacheco - in Avenida de Fontes Calle Navarro de Haro. This is the largest of the street markets within the municipality of Torre Pacheco with 160 stalls A wide range of goods are on offer including: fruit and vegetables roast chicken stand selling whole roast chickens churros ( doughnut sticks coated with sugar) Los Urrutias - from June 30 to September 16 During the summer the market is held on Thursday mornings.  Fortuna - in Calle Ramón y Cajal Moratalla - in and around Calle Lucas Egea (see map) Mula - in Avenida Explanada (see map) Águilas - in and around Calle Murcia in the northern outskirts of the town Fuente Álamo - in Avenida de Murcia Mazarrón - in the Plaza del Convento, in front of the Parroquía de la Purísima the attractive white church which dominates the square so have a look inside if you go to the market It's a fairly big market with around 80 stalls and is popular with expats, many of whom head for a coffee afterwards in one of the bars which surround the Plaza Corvera - in and around Calle Juan Carlos I at the southern end of the built-up area Barrio Ermita Rosario and Barrio San José de la Montaña in Los Garres (municipality of Murcia) El Raal (Murcia) - click for location Ojós - in Calle Cabo Massa Cabo de Palos - 200 stalls are set up outside the Centro Comercial Las Dunas, close to the tourist office and the main dual carriageway between Cartagena and La Manga (see map) Barriada de San Cristóbal (Cartagena) Puerto de Mazarrón - around 300 stalls. Located in the Urbanización Bahía next to the municipal tennis and padel tennis courts but in the summer it is normally necessary to leave the car a fair distance away particularly after around 10.00 as long queues form on the main road down into the town.  Aledo - in Calle Campos on the right hand side of the main street leading towards the castle.  La Hoya (municipality of Lorca) - see map Purias (municipality of Lorca) - see map Zarzadilla de Totana (municipality of Lorca) - see map Macisvenda in the municipality of Abanilla - in Calle San Juan Bautista Beniel in Plaza San José Campos del Río - click for location Lorquí - in Parque de la Constitución Algezares in the municipality of Murcia - in Calle Pintor Antonio Roca Barqueros (municipality of Murcia) - in Calle Santo Cristo Era Alta (municipality of Murcia) - in Calle Príncipe Felipe Guadalupe de Maciascoque (municipality of Murcia) - in Calle Mayor La Alberca (municipality of Murcia) - along the rambla which runs through the west of the town Lobosillo (municipality of Murcia) - in the centre of the village, in Plaza Consejo Regional Monteagudo (municipality of Murcia) - in Calle Martínez Costa Puente Tocinos (municipality of Murcia) - in Calle Ángel Laorden Rincón de Seca (municipality of Murcia) in Carril Antoñitos Sucina (municipality of Murcia) - in Calle Cultura (click for location) Ulea - in Plaza de la Constitución Barrio Peral, Cartagena - see map San Pedro del Pinatar - in and around Calle Libertad and Calle Víctor Pradera next to the Parque Condesa Villar de Felices Roldán in Torre Pacheco - in Calle Miguel Ángel Asturias Caravaca de la Cruz - in the city centre, in Calle Raimundo Rodríguez, Plaza Ciudad Jardín, Calle Corredera Calle Rafael Tejeo and Calle Cuesta de la Plaza Almendricos in the municipality of Lorca (see map) La Paca (Lorca) (see map) La Parroquia (Lorca) (see map) Join the Murcia What's On and Where to Go group on Facebook to keep up to date with all the latest events taking place near you: https://www.facebook.com/groups/MurciaWhatsOnAndWhereToGo/ Not all weekly markets are set in stone, and if they coincide with public holidays they may be cancelled or postponed. In addition, days can change, so if you're not sure a call to the relevant tourist office is advisable to avoid a wasted trip (click tourist offices in the region of Murcia for more information) and for those from abroad are especially attractive as they offer an opportunity to buy fresh products and bargain clothes It's always advisable to check the bill and make sure that the correct price per kilo has been charged and the number of items you have corresponds to the receipt.(tícket or tiquet) otherwise you will end up with more than you want and you'll be given the bruised items - this is not a cynical remark crowded areas such as markets tend to attract them all the world over everyone does and thats half the fun of it all In the Mar Menor area of the Region of Murcia the weekly markets are as follows (listed by municipality): Monday: the district of Barrio Peral in the city of Cartagena Wednesday: Calle Ribera de San Javier in the centre of Cartagena Thursday: markets in the outlying towns and villages of La Aljorra, Los Dolores and La Palma during the summer (normally from mid-June to mid-September) there are weekly markets in La Azohía and Los Urrutias In 2018 these summer markets run from the first week of July until mid-September Pozo Estrecho and the Urbanización Mediterráneo. In addition during the summer (normally from mid-June to mid-September) there are weekly markets in Islas Menores and Isla Plana. In 2018 these summer markets run from the first week of July until mid-September Sunday: year-round markets in Cabo De Palos (at the Las Dunas shopping centre) and in the San Cristóbal district of the city of Cartagena and during the summer there is a weekly market in Los Nietos. In 2018 this last market runs from the first week of July until mid-September Click for more information and maps of the weekly markets in Cartagena Tuesdays in Calle de los Catalanes and Calle Parque Peñas Huertanas San Javier: every Thursday from 8:00 to 14:00 in and around Calle Coronel Fernández Tudela Santiago de la Ribera: every Wednesday morning in and around Avenida Patrulla Águila La Manga de Mar Menor: every Saturday morning on the esplanade next to the Puerto Tomás Maestre roundabout Click for further information and maps Day: Saturday morning. Location: Avenida de Fontes Location: Avenida José Armero Tovar Day: Thursday afternoons from 15.00 to 21.00 in Calle Catorce de Diciembre.  Day: Tuesday afternoons from 15.00 to 21.00 in Plaza Nicolás de las Peñas Day : Wednesday from 6.00 to 15.00 in Calle Hermanos A Click for more details and exact locations of markets in the municipality of Torre Pacheco Tuesday mornings in the Calle Mayor: click for further information