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Cartagena beaches closed after sea suddenly retreats from La Manga coastlineSwimming has been banned from La Manga to El Portús as Civil Protection monitors an unusual change in sea level The sea has suddenly pulled back by several metres along parts of the Mediterranean coastline in La Manga, prompting Cartagena City.. 28/08/2026

Navy submarines Isaac Peral and Narciso Monturiol sail together in Cartagena for the first timeThe two S-80 submarines were spotted training side by side between Escombreras Island and Cabo Tiñoso The Spanish Navy's first two S-80 class submarines, the Isaac Peral and the Narciso Monturiol, made history this Thursday August 27 when.. 28/08/2026

WATCH: 50 illegal immigrants reach Cartagena beachThe landing is the third of its kind on the Cartagena coast in just over a week   Otra lancha rápida con inmigrantes ha llegado esta mañana a las costas de la #RegióndeMurcia con total impunidad. Ante la gravedad de.. 26/08/2026

Blue zone parking could be extended every summer in La Manga and Cabo de PalosCartagena City Council is considering more seasonal paid parking to tackle the huge increase in visitors during summer Cartagena City Council is considering expanding blue-zone parking in La Manga and Cabo de Palos and making it a regular summer measure.. 26/08/2026

British cruise giant Queen Anne docks in Cartagena alongside luxury liner AlluraCartagena's port welcomed more than 4,000 cruise passengers in a single day as two of the world's most modern ships called in Tuesday August 25 was one of the busiest days of the year at Cartagena's Juan Sebastián Elcano cruise.. 26/08/2026

Thousands of feral cats roaming Cartagena as sterilisation funding falls shortCartagena's feral cat population has ballooned to around 10,000, with barely 6% sterilised due to a lack of funding Cartagena has an estimated 10,000 feral cats, but only around 600 have been sterilised, according to animal charity Animur. Since.. 25/08/2026

German drug-trafficking fugitive arrested in CartagenaThe man was part of an international drug trafficking network suspected of smuggling narcotics from Spain The Guardia Civil has arrested two fugitives wanted by German authorities, one of them at a residence in Cartagena, over their alleged involvement.. 24/08/2026

Cabo de Palos residents protest against Blue Trail plansThe Town Hall of Cartagena defends a project to “re-naturalize” the southern coast of Cabo de Palos The Town Hall of Cartagena is once again being forced to realize that its plans for the “greater good” of the municipality do not.. 24/08/2026

103,000 homes in Murcia are classed as empty, so where are they?The latest INE figures show that one in eight homes in the Region is classified as unused, with Cartagena recording the highest number More than 103,000 homes across the Region of Murcia are classed as empty, according to figures from Spain'.. 19/08/2026

17 rescued from La Manga waters after red flags ignoredSeveral people were caught by strong currents over the weekend, with some rescued hundreds of metres from the shore Seventeen people had to be rescued from the sea in La Manga on Sunday August 16 after entering areas marked with red flags warning.. 18/08/2026

Cartagena set for a busy fortnight as 11 cruise ships bring more than 22,000 passengersMajor ships including Sky Princess Britannia Queen Anne and Norwegian Sky will call at Cartagena between August 16 and 29 Cartagena is in for a particularly busy couple of weeks, with 11 cruise ships scheduled to call at the port between Sunday August.. 17/08/2026

These are the dates of Cartagena's street markets you need to know this summerCartagena is expanding its range of street markets this summer with five new markets The various coastal areas of the municipality of Cartagena – from those along the Mediterranean near Mazarrón to those up on the Mar Menor – have.. 26/06/2026

A day out with a difference in El Portús: kayakking followed by relaxation at the campsiteActive tourism blends seamlessly with winding down by the pool in this hidden bay on the coastline of Cartagena El Portús is one of those places it’s easy to miss on a visit to the coast of the Region of Murcia – well set back from the main..

Evening visits begin for the summer at the Roman Theatre of CartagenaWeekend events at the theatre museum ensure that there is something for all the family! The beginning of the summer season in Cartagena heralds the first of the 2026 evening tours at the Roman Theatre Museum in Cartagena, by some distance the most popular..

The best nudist beaches in the Region of MurciaGo 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.. 14/07/2025

The best snorkelling sites in the Region of Murcia!Crystalline Mediterranean waters and spectacular scenery and marine life make for great snorkelling beaches in the Costa Cálida Now that the heat of summer has reached the Costa Cálida there is no better way to cool down than with a dip in the..

Until September 6 Paisaje del Tiempo historical photography exhibition in Cartagena3,000 years of history in Cartagena seen through images of the city’s architecture An architectural photography exhibition entitled “Paisaje del Tiempo” (The Landscape of Time) is now open at the Roman Theatre Museum in Cartagena, showing..

Guided tours and activities at the Roman theatre in Cartagena September 2026Morning and evening visits for children and adults at the main historical sites of Cartagena The Cartagena Puerto de Culturas organization is holding an extremely wider range of guided tours and activities during September as the city builds up to the annual..

September 13 to 18 The torch of the Carthagineses y Romanos fiestas in Cartagena sets out this year from Elche de la SierraA 230-km route including Cieza, Ricote and Alhama de Murcia will be covered in 5 stages from the Amilcar Barca viewing point to Cartagena The 2026 Carthagineses y Romanos fiestas in Cartagena, which enjoy International Tourist Interest status..

September 16 to 20 Fiestas in La Manga del Mar MenorFive days of music, food and other events in La Manga The Plaza Bohemia in La Manga del Mar Menor (click for map) is hosting five days of local fiestas between 16th and 20th September, with activities which include live music, fun and games for children, gastronomy..