MURCIA MAR MENOR & CARTAGENA

New eco-friendly moorings set to protect the Mar Menor's fragile seabed this summer61 regulated anchorage points will be installed around two of the lagoon's islands, with bookings opening from July 1 Anyone planning to drop anchor near the islands of the Mar Menor this summer will need to think again. A network of 61 eco-friendly.. 24/06/2026

Spain backs new €27.6m investment to expand Escombreras basin in CartagenaThe Cartagena facility is now Spain’s fourth largest port and second for liquid bulk cargo Spain’s Council of Ministers is set to approve a €27.6 million expansion of the Escombreras basin at the Port of Cartagena this Tuesday June.. 23/06/2026

Cartagena hospital now lets parents stay with their child right up until the moment of anaesthesiaSanta Lucía Hospital has launched a pioneering scheme that clinical studies show reduces anxiety, speeds up recovery and brings real peace of mind to families Anyone who has watched a young child being taken into an operating theatre will know.. 23/06/2026

Water cut threat leaves hundreds of Villas Caravaning residents facing fresh uncertaintyA water tank is being prepared at the La Manga site as a contingency plan if supplies are disconnected Residents at Villas Caravaning in La Manga are facing a new crisis after being warned that their water supply could be cut off next month unless.. 23/06/2026

Another major supermarket eyes Cabo de Palos locationNew businesses are lining up for a spot in the Los Dunas commercial centre A second supermarket could soon be heading to Cabo de Palos, adding to the wave of commercial development already transforming the Las Dunas shopping centre.   The.. 23/06/2026

Cabo de Palos launches shuttle bus and rental bikes to tackle summer parking problemsA shuttle service linking the park-and-ride facility with the lighthouse will begin operating from June 26 Visitors heading to Cabo de Palos this summer will have new ways to get around, as local authorities introduce a shuttle bus service and expand.. 23/06/2026

Airport Buses launches new routes that make summer travel to Murcia Airport even easierAirport Buses provides straightforward, prebooked air-conditioned transfers linking Murcia Airport with key coastal and inland destinations For anyone living along the Costa Cálida, Costa Blanca or down towards Almería, getting to.. 22/06/2026

Cartagena introduces smart sensors to track visitor numbers in key city streetsSensors in Cartagena city centre will anonymously track visitor movement to help manage crowds and improve safety Cartagena has installed five new pedestrian flow sensors across some of its busiest tourist spots in the historic centre as part of a.. 22/06/2026

HELP Murcia Mar Menor supports Camposol charity with €2,000 donationHELP Murcia Mar Menor continues its long-standing work supporting communities across the Region of Murcia A long-running expat charity in the Region of Murcia has continued its support for local community services with a donation to a Camposol-based.. 22/06/2026

Calblanque beach in the running to be crowned Spain's best After finishing seventh last year, the Cartagena cove is hoping to climb the rankings and claim the top spot One of the Region of Murcia's most spectacular stretches of coastline has earned national recognition after being named among the.. 22/06/2026

King Felipe VI and Princess Leonor take their first flight together in MurciaAs Princess Leonor's military training in San Javier comes to an end, she takes to the skies with her father, King Felipe, for a special joint flight King Felipe VI and Leonor, Princess of Asturias have shared a training flight together for.. 19/06/2026

San Pedro del Pinatar mud baths get a €200k makeoverThe local council has used European funding to strip away old barriers and replace the platforms with sustainable materials The famous open-air mud baths at La Mota beach in San Pedro del Pinatar have officially reopened to the public following.. 19/06/2026

Isla Plana students roll up their sleeves for annual beach clean-upStudents from CEIP Puig Campillo, Cartagena, spent the day cleaning their local beach and learning about protecting the marine environment Students from CEIP Puig Campillo in Isla Plana swapped the classroom for the coastline on Wednesday June.. 19/06/2026

Cartagena's waterfront is getting a major electrical upgrade, and it is about much more than just the wiringThe Port Authority is investing nearly €850,000 to modernise ageing infrastructure and prepare the seafront for future growth If you have walked along Cartagena's Paseo Alfonso XII recently, you will have seen a waterfront that is very much in.. 18/06/2026

How clean is your beach? Mar Menor association wants you to report backA Mar Menor conservation group is asking swimmers and snorkellers to help track beach and water conditions this summer The Mar Menor eco- group Por Un Mar Vivo has launched its community science campaign 'We want to know your beach' for.. 18/06/2026

La Manga businesses call for blue zone parking and tougher action in Plaza BohemiaTraders and residents say summer chaos needs clearer parking rules, shuttle links and improved road safety Business owners in La Manga are calling for regulated blue zone parking to be extended into the area as pressure builds every summer on available.. 18/06/2026

Wildfire alarms residents and beachgoers in La AzohíaSuspicion abounds as to the cause of the fire in the palm grove of San Ginés La Azohía is a village which normally doesn’t hit the headlines very often, but at approximately 16.00 in the afternoon of Wednesday 17th June it attracted.. 18/06/2026

Inside Las Acacias: The luxury La Manga Club villas redefining Mediterranean livingSpainora is helping international buyers discover one of the most exclusive villa developments on Spain's Mediterranean coast For many people dreaming of a home in Spain, the wish list is surprisingly similar.   Sunshine for most of.. 18/06/2026

Man left paraplegic after balcony collapse at La Manga hotelThe victim, aged 43, was in the hotel pool when part of a ninth-floor balcony collapsed into the swimming area, causing catastrophic spinal injuries A 43-year-old man has been left paraplegic following the balcony collapse at a hotel in La Manga.. 17/06/2026

San Javier unveils plans for a revamped Santiago de la Ribera promenadeThe €8.3 million project would reshape the seafront with relocated beach bars, new facilities and improved public spaces The Santiago de la Ribera seafront promenade is set for significant changes under plans submitted by San Javier Town Hall.. 16/06/2026