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Floating pontoons planned for Los Nietos, Playa Honda and other Mar Menor beachesCartagena has asked for permission to install docks from March to December each year until 2030 Plans have been put forward to install floating pontoons on five beaches along the Mar Menor which would make the popular bathing spots easier and safer.. 04/03/2026

Specialist divers are heading into the Mar Menor to tackle the invasive algae choking the lagoonLos Alcázares is the first to get the green light to manually remove Caulerpa prolifera from the Mar Menor Copious amounts of rain over the last few months means that the Mar Menor is facing a growing algae problem, and one local council has.. 04/03/2026

Revival or regulation? Cartagena's kiosks at a crossroadsHostecar raises concerns while city aims to revive beloved kiosks Exciting changes are on the horizon for Cartagena's kiosks, but not everyone is on board. The Ayuntamiento has approved a new ordinance designed to breathe new life into these cherished.. 02/03/2026

Los Alcázares tackles dangerous 'black spot' with new bike lane to San JavierThe town is investing €217,000 in a bike lane that will make part of the RM-F34 safer and link Los Alcázares to San Javier Los Alcázares is moving ahead with plans for a new bicycle lane that will link the town with neighbouring.. 27/02/2026

Mar Menor caldero burger divides opinion at Murcia's FBI restaurantChef Fran Guerrero's prawn and rice creation sparks 'masterpiece or abomination' debate Have you heard about the latest burger causing a buzz in Murcia? At FBI (Freak Burger International) restaurant, chef Fran Guerrero has taken his bold.. 27/02/2026

Record January for algae removal in the Mar MenorHeavy rain across Murcia has caused a worse biomass build-up than ever before The amount of rotting algae being removed from the Mar Menor this winter has surged, with January figures up by as much as 60% compared to previous years.   In.. 25/02/2026

Playa Honda's storm tank is protecting the Mar Menor and preventing floodingThe €5.6 million storm tank holds 8,200 cubic metres of rainwater and even has a community space with a playground In Playa Honda, people are noticing a real difference when heavy rain arrives. The facility, which has been operational for.. 25/02/2026

San Pedro del Pinatar invests €123,000 to protect fragile coastal dunesThis new project will restore dunes, reduce erosion and protect wildlife across three local beaches Work is now in progress to restore the dune areas at La Llana, El Mojón and Torre Derribada, all within the beautiful natural surroundings.. 25/02/2026

Ikea planning store in Cartagena is closing its doorsCompact design space in Espacio Mediterráneo to shut in March Ikea is closing its small planning store in the Espacio Mediterráneo shopping centre in Cartagena next month. Opened in 2022, this 75-square-metre outlet on the first floor was.. 24/02/2026

Torre Pacheco road from Mar Menor Golf Resort to airport reopens but disruption continuesThe carretera RM-313 Variante Norte is back open after two years, but ADIF has closed traffic on the Puente de El Pasico due to high-speed rail works After two years of closures, the Variante Norte (RM-313) in Torre Pacheco is finally back in use.. 24/02/2026

How oysters are being used in the Mar Menor as water temperatures riseThese native flat oysters help clean the water and support the Mar Menor's ecosystem Scientists are continuing to study how native flat oysters (Ostrea edulis) can play a part in restoring the Mar Menor. These oysters are natural water filters.. 20/02/2026

Prado masterpieces hit Murcia's streets this summerSan Javier and three other towns to host travelling exhibition of 50 iconic works San Javier is gearing up for a cultural treat, with the Region of Murcia and Iberdrola Foundation signing a deal to bring the "Prado in the Streets" exhibition.. 20/02/2026

More than 100 households in Villas Caravaning face electricity and water cut-offsThe local PSOE political party has urged Cartagena City Council to act on behalf of residents as debts top half a million euros More than a hundred families still living at the Villas Caravaning campsite in Cartagena, are at risk of having their electricity.. 19/02/2026

Hospital Santa Lucía in Cartagena tackles smoking hazards after fire with 25 new camerasThe hospital will install surveillance cameras and fencing on its terraces to prevent smoking and improve safety Many will remember the images of the fire last November at the Hospital General Universitario Santa Lucía in Cartagena, caused by.. 19/02/2026

San Javier rolls out first-ever full street maintenance serviceThe new €600,000-a-year service will repair streets, paths, and road signs across the town San Javier has introduced its first-ever comprehensive street maintenance service, intended to keep streets safe and in good condition for everyone... 18/02/2026

Three more convictions for illegal wastewater dumping in the Mar MenorThe latest guilty verdicts follow the dumping of wastewater from unauthorised desalination plants, adding to the ongoing pollution crisis in the lagoon The conviction of three more agricultural business leaders over illegal wastewater dumping has.. 17/02/2026

Los Narejos shopping centre gets a second life as the new Mar Menor Leisure CentreAfter years of neglect, the former Las Velas centre is being transformed and will reopen this summer with six cinemas, outdoor terraces and fresh energy There’s finally light at the end of the tunnel for Los Narejos’ once bustling shopping.. 16/02/2026

The eclipse is coming: August 12, 2026 will change the sky over MurciaAstronomy Tours are organising boat trips to watch the rare celestial event from the Mediterranean There are moments when the sky stops being background decoration and becomes the main event. August 12, 2026 is one of those moments.   On.. 05/02/2026

Buying or selling a home in Spain? Save yourself from costly problems with the help of the expertsMake the real estate conveyancing process simple and stress-free Murcia’s property market has never been more inviting for expats seeking quality of life, affordability and sunshine, but buying or selling your home in Murcia involves a.. 19/12/2025

Cabo de Palos favourite Café Bar Yemanjá is closing for the winter break on December 9Café Bar Yemanjá will be open again come March The customer favourite of all foodies in the know in Cabo de Palos, Café Bar Yemanjá, is once again shutting its doors for a bit of a winter break this December, to reopen in March.. 01/12/2025