MURCIA MAR MENOR & CARTAGENA

Volunteers clear 95 kilos of rubbish from Santiago de la Ribera and CartagenaDivers collected mostly plastics and cigarette butts from the seabed and the beaches Volunteers have pulled 95 kilos of waste from the seabed and beaches of Cartagena and Santiago de la Ribera as part of the 12th Great International Clean-up of the.. 26/10/2026

Cartagena to host Spanish Masters Sailing Championship in October 2027The Snipe class event will bring national sailors to the Cartagena port after almost ten years Cartagena is set to welcome the country’s sailors again in a year’s time, as the port will host the Spanish Masters Sailing Championship in.. 26/10/2026

Poverty is spreading across the biggest cities in the Region of MurciaA new study found 42% of residents in four Murcia municipalities live in vulnerable areas More than 356,000 people in the Region of Murcia live in neighbourhoods classed as vulnerable, according to a study showing poverty and inequality spreading.. 26/10/2026

Tropical giants are turning up off the coast of the Region of MurciaA giant manta ray and a black stingray have been spotted near Cartagena Two tropical visitors have been spotted off the coast of the Region of Murcia, and a University of Murcia (UMU) researcher says they show how much the Mediterranean is changing.. 26/10/2026

Handyman Malcolm is the man to call for painting and decorating in Murcia and AlicanteRegistered and insured with prices agreed in advance for every job on the Costa Cálida and Costa Blanca Property owners on the Costa Cálida and the Costa Blanca know how quickly odd jobs around the house can pile up, until the to-do.. 22/10/2026

Murcia house prices top €120,000 as Mar Menor rents climbTorre Pacheco is the region’s most expensive municipality, while Archena remains among Spain’s most affordable places to buy Buying a home in the Region of Murcia has become noticeably more expensive. The average price in its larger municipalities.. 22/10/2026

Migrant accused of captaining Cabo de Palos boat walks freeCartagena court says there wasn’t enough evidence to show he organised the crossing A court in Cartagena has cleared an Algerian man of piloting a boat carrying 11 people to the coast of the Region of Murcia, ruling that there wasn’t enough.. 21/10/2026

Mar Menor seahorse gets long-awaited vulnerable status after a 20-year campaignThe decision follows years of underwater surveys by Asociación Hippocampus and means the Murcia Region must draw up a plan to help protect the threatened species After nearly 20 years spent counting seahorses beneath the waters of the Mar.. 20/10/2026

Murcia photo of the month October 2026Here’s the October image of the month taken by the Los Alcázares Digital Camera Club (LADCC) Those of us old enough may recall that there were times when photographs were only black and white. Colour didn’t start to become..

Climber rescued from the rock face of Peñas BlancasNumb hands prevented the man from reaching the top of the sheer rock face between Isla Plana and La Azohía An intrepid climber was rescued by firefighters of the Town Hall of Cartagena after nightfall on 14th October after he found himself unable.. 15/10/2026

Arrange who will look after your pets when you're no longer able to with Thy Will Be DoneA legal Pet Future Custody Agreement lets owners name a trusted guardian and two reserves to care for their animals For plenty of owners, a pet is every bit as much a part of the family as a child, which is why it makes sense to decide in advance.. 08/10/2026

Los Alcázares writers' group is looking for new membersBeginners and experienced writers are welcome at a first coffee morning A new writers' group is being set up in Los Alcázares, and everyone from complete beginners to experienced scribblers is invited to get involved.   The group.. 08/10/2026

Taking the stress out of probate and estate administration in SpainThy Will Be Done helps families navigate probate and inheritance across Spain and the UK For many people, dealing with probate and estate administration after the death of a loved one can be daunting on two very different levels.   There.. 25/09/2026

Thinking of buying in Spain? Just Murcia Property says September could be the time to actWith strong demand for homes in the Region of Murcia, expert local knowledge is more valuable than ever For many people, a summer holiday in Spain is when the idea of owning a home here starts to feel like a real possibility. After weeks spent enjoying.. 14/09/2026

Murcia photo of the month September 2026Here’s the September image of the month taken by the Los Alcázares Digital Camera Club (LADCC)   LADCC’S monthly competition, entitled ‘Golden Hour’, proved a great challenge to many as this light is only seen up.. 14/09/2026

Show-home standard apartment for sale at Terrazas de la Torre for €158,950A fully renovated south-facing property with high-end finishes, stunning views and a turnkey finish, exclusively listed with Simply Spanish Homes If you’re looking for a home in Spain where the hard work has already been done, this exclusive.. 09/09/2026

Holiday rental licences on the Costa Cálida: What buyers need to know in 2026Spainora explains what buyers need to know before investing in a holiday rental in the Region of Murcia and beyond By Spainora   On May 21, 2026 the Spanish Supreme Court (ruling 620/2026) annulled the national short-term rental registry.. 09/09/2026

Read the September edition of Home & Living magazine online nowWelcome to the September issue of Home & Living! We hope you’ve had a wonderful summer filled with sunshine, adventure, and plenty of time to recharge. As a new season begins, we’re delighted to bring you another issue packed with.. 04/09/2026

Just 17 weeks until 2027! Why now is the time to sort your Will in SpainWith the end of the year approaching, Thy Will Be Done explains why now is the ideal time to put your estate planning in order As September begins and we look down the barrel of the final third of the year, life tends to shift gears. The lazy, sun.. 03/09/2026

IBI Tax Spain: Complete guide for homeownersOwning a home in the Spanish sun brings incredible lifestyle benefits, but it also comes with fiscal responsibilities By Spainora   When purchasing a property in Spain, international buyers often focus heavily on the upfront transaction.. 03/09/2026