CARTAGENA SPAIN

It's July and Cartagena is worried it won't have enough stalls for its Christmas marketVendors are thin on the ground so Cartagena has extended its application deadline to fill the festive stalls You could either say they’re jumping the gun or they’re just well prepared, but Cartagena is already setting its sights on Christmas.. 11/07/2025

Cartagena chiringuitos finally start to open after countless delaysAfter months of red tape and frustration, some Cartagena beach bars are back just as summer hits its stride It’s been a long and bumpy road, but Cartagena’s chiringuitos are finally starting to open. With summer already in full swing.. 11/07/2025

New owners set to take over FC CartagenaThe ailing side need a post-relegation rebuild, but fans are divided as to whether the new investment fund coming in as owner is the one to do it FC Cartagena has undergone a dramatic change in leadership following escalating tensions between the.. 11/07/2025

Cartagena Council demands urgent safety upgrades at Villas Caravaning campsiteInspection reveals serious fire risks and planning violations, prompting new enforcement orders The long-running saga at the Villas Caravaning campsite in Playa Honda continues to unfold, with Cartagena City Council now stepping up pressure on the.. 10/07/2025

South African investment group acquires Cartagena's Espacio Mediterráneo for €135.4 millionThe group Lighthouse has taken over the landmark retail centre from Germany’s Deka fund   The Espacio Mediterráneo shopping centre in Cartagena has officially changed ownership for the first time since its construction in 2007. The.. 03/07/2025

Cartagena restores historic Arco de la MilagrosaThe work aims to preserve the last remnant of the Casa de Misericordia entrance Cartagena City Council is restoring the Arco de la Milagrosa, the last remaining piece of the former Casa de Misericordia building. The stone archway, which once served.. 02/07/2025

Pilar de la Horadada AP-7 tunnel fails to reopen as plannedThe vital motorway tunnel linking Orihuela Costa with Murcia will remain closed ‘until further notice’ Much to the relief of thousands of motorists, the Ministry of Transport delivered the good news last week that the AP-7 tunnel in Pilar.. 30/06/2025

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..

Renfe introduces +Renfe&tú contactless card on Cartagena-Los Nietos Cercanías lineA new rechargeable smart card aims to streamline train access and offer flexible ticketing options Renfe has launched its ‘+Renfe&tú’ contactless card service on the Cartagena-Los Nietos cercanías line, effective from.. 17/06/2025

Cartagena beach bus schedule for transfer to playas in Cala Cortina and El PortúsThe beach bus returns to Cartagena this summer with different routes for getting to Cala Cortina and El Portús This Friday June 13 sees the start of bus number 12 in Cartagena, the ‘BUS PLAYA’ which connects the city centre of Cartagena.. 13/06/2025

Newly renovated port area finally unveiled in Cabo de PalosThe new pedestrian-friendly space aims to blend the area’s fishing heritage with a modern tourist attraction   Cabo de Palos has officially opened its newly renovated harbour mouth, the Bocana de Cabo de Palos, marking the completion of.. 11/04/2025

Cartagena weekly markets can go ahead this Easter and on festivos all this yearThe weekly markets have been authorised for this Friday, as well as on the bank holidays next week and later in the year, too The City Council of Cartagena has authorised the usual holding of weekly markets on all the major public holidays in 2025.. 09/04/2025

10 must-see museums in CartagenaFrom ancient to modern, from naval history to Roman architecture, Cartagena boasts a rich history on display in its museums! The city of Cartagena is steeped in so much history that if you’re interested in museums it’s difficult to know where to..

Great beach locations in Murcia to take your first dip of the year!Take your pick from the huge choice of beach locations and activities in the Costa Cálida With the weather warming up after a distinctly grim first three weeks of March, and the Easter holidays just around the corner, many of us are beginning to become..

10 sites to see prehistoric rock art in the Region of MurciaFrom Yecla and Moratalla in the north to Isla Plana in the south, Murcia was home to cave-dwelling artists as long as 10,000 years ago Hidden away in caves and rock shelters of the Murcia countryside is evidence that the forefathers of modern humans inhabited..

Until October 2025 Leonardo da Vinci exhibition in Cartagena“Los viajes de Leonardo da Vinci” at the castle of La Concepción in Cartagena Throughout the summer of 2025 over 100 items related to the genius of Leonardo da Vinci are on display at the Castillo de la Concepción which looks out..

House owners can now get a grant for solar panels in CartagenaA mobile office will be travelling through the affected neighbourhoods informing residents of the opportunity Image: Ayuntamiento de Cartagena   Cartagena City Council has opened the application process for municipal aid for the "energy.. 01/10/2024

July 12 to 27 South Korean-Spanish tapas route in Cartagena!20 local bars and restaurants with special bar snacks during the La Mar de Músicas festival in Cartagena Coinciding with the La Mar de Músicas festival this month, the city of Cartagena is holding a gastronomic tapas route from 12th to 27th July..

Free guided tours in the city of Cartagena 2024!Contact your guide and arrange a visit to Cartagena whenever you like! During the remainder of 2024 the tourist board of the Region of Murcia has organized a series of guided tours which can be contracted on any date and at any time by groups of between 2..

August 23 to 26 The Ocean Race Europe comes to CartagenaThe elite of world sailing enjoys a 4-day stopover in the Costa Cálida The city of Cartagena will be hosting a full program of events and activities in late August to coincide with the visit of the prestigious Ocean Race Europe to the port. This..