Costa Calida • Issue No. 2028 • 16 - 22 May 2024
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Blue Flag Beaches Southern Lights
THE appearance of the Northern Lights throughout Spain, Ireland, the UK, and parts of the US has been one of the main stories recently. Images of the Aurora Borealis lighting up the skies have flooded social media for the past few days. Much to the surprise of the residents in the Region of Murcia this, usually polar, phenomenon made an appearance in the inland areas of the region. The village of Archivel, a hamlet in Caravaca de la Cruz, also came alive with hues of pink. The event wasn’t limited to just Murcia; regions across Spain including Andalucia, Catalonia, Aragon, Galicia, and Valencia also reported sightings. The phenomenon was said to be caused by a geomagnetic solar storm.
Aguilas tops Murcia’s Blue Flag count.
THE MABS Cancer Support Foundation, based in San Javier, recently hosted a fashion show fundraiser to raise essential funds. The Fashion Show held at the 525 Hotel garnered significant contributions, raising a total of €2,172. These funds will be instrumental in continuing the foundation’s mission to provide vital support, counselling, translators, equipment, drivers, and complementary therapy to patients in the region. Additionally, MABS reminds the community of its upcoming event, the Summer BBQ on May 26 at La Zona Terraza in Los Narejos. There will be burgers, sausages (veggie and meat options), coleslaw, and patatas bravas. Tickets at €15, from MABS Charity Shop San Javier and La Zona.
ports in Spain. This year, the Murcia Region has garnered a total of 33 Blue Flags, just one fewer than last year. Of these, 27 are for beaches, while six will fly over sports ports. The Blue Flag distinction, which annually honours beaches for their pristine waters, excellent amenities, and swimmer safety, will fly over 638
beaches nationwide this summer. In Aguilas, the Blue Flags will be on the shores of Calarreona, La Carolina, La Casica Verde, La Colonia, La Higuerica, Las Delicias, Levante, Matalentisco, and Poniente. Additionally, the Juan Montiel sports port and Aguilas Nautical Club have received this prestigious recognition.
Lorca maintains its blue flag for Calnegre Cove. San Pedro del Pinatar maintains its three blue flags along with San Javier and Cartagena. Unfortunately, the beaches along the Mar Menor will not bear the Blue Flag due to the ongoing environmental problems affecting the quality of the water.
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Unexpected beauty.
Fundraiser success Image: Shutterstock/ Prayoga Nugroho
AGUILAS proudly reclaims its title as the area in the Murcia Region with the highest number of prestigious Blue Flag awards, securing nine for its beaches and two for its sports ports. The Association for Environmental Education and Consumer Affairs (ADEAC) has once again handed out the prestigious awards for beaches and
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