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Frenchman arrested in San Pedro del Pinatar with nearly 3kg of marijuanaStopped by the Guardia Civil, the 29-year-old was found with almost 3kg of marijuana and a toy pistol The Guardia Civil have stopped a car in San Pedro del Pinatar and seized nearly three kilos of marijuana, arresting the driver on suspicion of.. 28/01/2026

Mandatory face masks are no longer required in the Region of Murcia from ThursdayThe decision follows a continued fall in respiratory infections across the Region in recent weeks Face masks will no longer be required in hospitals and health centres across the Region of Murcia from Thursday January 29, as the levels of respiratory.. 28/01/2026

Building licences for holiday homes on the rise in Mar MenorAuthorities report more building license approvals as tourist numbers grow and hotel options remain limited The Mar Menor area is seeing more and more building licences for holiday homes, with hundreds of applications in towns like La Manga, Santiago.. 28/01/2026

San Pedro del Pinatar prepares beaches for the 2026 seasonThe coastal town is getting ready for the good weather as it plans the return of the chiringuitos San Pedro del Pinatar is already getting its beaches ready for the 2026 beach season. The town hall has just opened the tender for the installation.. 26/01/2026

New technology could help cut nitrates entering the Mar MenorThe 'Recupera' project will test cutting-edge technology to reduce harmful nitrates, protect wildlife and improve water quality Eleven companies are in the running to develop new technology that could help cut the amount of nitrates flowing.. 26/01/2026

Murcia headed for record tourism numbers in 2026, regional PresidentExceltur projects an 8.8% increase in tourism sales for Murcia, as the regional president reveals record visitor figures Murcia is heading into 2026 with its strongest tourism numbers ever, and regional president Fernando López Miras says.. 23/01/2026

ANSE and WWF release 70 eels into the Mar MenorThe eels were tagged before release and will now be monitored as part of a long-term conservation project The idea of eels being released into the Mar Menor might not sound especially appealing, but it is an important step in protecting the species.. 23/01/2026

Locals star in the new San Javier tourist campaign for FITURTen well-known residents feature in videos and posters to show what makes San Javier a great place to live and visit all year round San Javier has launched its new tourism campaign called ‘San Javier, san bien,’ to show how good it.. 21/01/2026

Santiago de la Ribera to get 125 new tourist apartmentsThe project covers several streets and comes with a pool and underground parking Santiago de la Ribera is about to get 125 new tourist apartments, complete with a pool and underground parking. They’ll be built along Calle Isla la Polinesia.. 20/01/2026

High-end shoplifting gang arrested in San Javier raid with £3,000 and €7,000 in cashSeven Chilean nationals were arrested after the Guardia Civil seized cash, phones, clothing and jewellery Seven people were arrested in San Javier on Thursday January 15 after the Guardia Civil broke up a criminal group specialising.. 15/01/2026

International visitors drive tourism in MurciaData from Exceltur shows that Murcia's tourism sector is set to grow by 8.8% in 2026 Tourism in the Region of Murcia is set to build on a successful 2025. Local businesses are expecting an 8.8% increase in tourism sales in 2026, the second.. 14/01/2026

Mar Menor recovery shows promise, but ministers warn progress will take timeEarly signs of improvement are encouraging, yet scientists and officials stress patience and sustained action “The complete recovery of the Mar Menor takes time.” That is the clear message from the regional Minister for the Environment, Juan.. 13/01/2026