MURCIA MAR MENOR & CARTAGENA

Brand new bridge in Torre Pacheco hits trouble days after openingDrivers are being warned to slow down after a section of road near the IFEPA roundabout began to sink Residents in Torre Pacheco are already voicing frustration after the town’s long-awaited new AVE bridge developed problems less than two weeks.. 12/05/2026

End in sight for La Manga's abandoned Puerto Mayor marina as €23.5m demolition moves aheadThe long-stalled development, abandoned since 2005 after decades of planning disputes, will now be dismantled over 18 months The Ministry for the Ecological Transition (MITECO) has this Monday May 11 completed the award of the project to remove.. 12/05/2026

Murcia photo of the month May 2026Here’s the May image of the month taken by the Los Alcázares Digital Camera Club (LADCC)   We are blessed here in Spain as, when we look up at the sky, we often only see its bright blue colour without any clouds. This brings to many.. 12/05/2026

Espacio Mediterráneo turns a telephone into a bridge between generationsGenerational Intelligence brings older voices and life lessons into Cartagena’s shopping centre Espacio Mediterráneo in Cartagena has been sharing a thoughtful social initiative. Called Generational Intelligence, it uses something wonderfully.. 11/05/2026

Big step forward for El Alba resort as 1,050-home development nears next construction phaseLocated between Roldán and Torre Pacheco, the up-and-coming resort now features a beach-style pool and paddle tennis courts The long-awaited El Alba Mediterranean Resort between Roldán and Torre Pacheco is really starting to take shape.. 11/05/2026

Nearly 18,000 cruise passengers arriving in Cartagena with seven cruise ships due in six daysCartagena prepares for one of its busiest cruise weeks of the year with AIDACosma, Disney Dream and Queen Anne among arrivals The port of Cartagena is getting ready for a hectic week as seven cruise ships are docking in just six days, bringing.. 11/05/2026

Cartagena bus station makeover to begin within weeks as major revamp gets green lightTravellers can expect easier access, new facilities and a fresh look as the long-awaited renovation moves ahead this year Cartagena’s ageing bus station is finally set for a major facelift, with work expected to begin within the next month after.. 08/05/2026

Major oil spill emergency drill held off Cartagena coastMore than 250 emergency responders took part in a major coastal drill at Cala Reona to test how authorities would handle a large fuel spill at sea Murcia's coastline was the setting for a large-scale emergency exercise to prepare for one of.. 08/05/2026

Registration open for Mar Menor Aidemarcha 2026 night raceThe exciting charity event, organised by the San Javier Sports Department, takes place on Saturday July 4 Get ready for the most eagerly anticipated night race of the summer in the Mar Menor. Registration for Aidemarcha 2026 opened on 1st May..

VIDEO! Chaos on Murcia coast as 125 litres of rain flood streets in Los AlcázaresFlooded roads, hail and school evacuations were reported as the storm swept across the Mar Menor area   The Region of Murcia’s coastline has already taken a battering as violent storms sweep in on Thursday May 7, with torrential rain.. 07/05/2026

Los Alcázares launches week-long speed crackdown for driversThe campaign will run from May 8 to 15 on roads where excessive speeding has repeatedly been detected Drivers in Los Alcázares are being warned to ease off the accelerator this week as the council launches a new speed control campaign across.. 07/05/2026

Primark plans fresh new look for Cartagena store in €85 million investment pushThe retailer’s latest plan will update 11 Spanish stores and bring new openings across Portugal Primark is giving its Cartagena store a makeover as part of a wider €85 million investment plan across Spain and Portugal. The retailer says the.. 07/05/2026

Controversy grows over solar farm in protected Mar Menor zone near La Manga ClubWork has resumed on two 10-hectare solar farms near the Mar Menor following a court ruling that found the projects met regional environmental requirements The Mar Menor is once again at the centre of controversy after a group called the Platform.. 06/05/2026

Stunning 3-storey townhouse on La Torre Golf Resort on sale for just €239,950This generous family home listed by Simply Spanish Homes comes with two modern bathrooms, a contemporary kitchen and huge private garden La Torre Golf Resort is one of Murcia's most popular addresses and this three-storey townhouse listed by Simply.. 06/05/2026

€8.5 million housing development approved near Cartagena Port187 homes are planned in the Santa Lucía area of Cartagena and are part of a major investment, which includes the waterfront and public services The Cartagena Council has approved plans for a major new residential development in Santa Luc.. 06/05/2026

Why scientists are trying to bring back the Mediterranean Prawn to the Mar MenorThe University of Murcia is leading a €450,000 research project to achieve the first captive breeding of the Mediterranean prawn The Mediterranean prawn has traditionally had real economic and cultural importance in the Mar Menor area. They.. 06/05/2026

New LED lighting brings a fresh look to the Los Alcázares seafront while cutting energy costsThe 240 new lights will cut the town's energy use by over 46% and save Los Alcázares around €3,200 a year The seafront in Los Alcázares has a noticeably fresher look these days, with 240 new LED street lights now installed along.. 06/05/2026

How HELP Murcia Mar Menor has been making a difference across the RegionFrom nappies in Cartagena to a special walker for a little boy with a rare condition, here's what the charity has been up to lately Founded in 2002, HELP Murcia Mar Menor has been quietly getting on with the business of supporting those in need.. 06/05/2026

Mar Menor skies draw huge crowds for San Javier Air FestivalMore than 270,000 people attended across the three days, with Sunday’s main display pulling in more than 180,000 spectators The San Javier Air Festival has once again filled the skies over the Mar Menor with a packed weekend of aircraft, parachutists.. 04/05/2026

Environmental groups raise the alarm over growing plastic pollution on Mar Menor beachesThe environmental group Pacto por el Mar Menor raised concerns about agricultural plastic especially and its impact on marine life in the lagoon Pacto por el Mar Menor is an environmental platform run by residents, scientists and campaigners.. 04/05/2026