LA MANGA DEL MAR MENOR, LOCAL NEWS

Cartagena beach bus schedule for transfer to playas in Cala Cortina and El PortúsThe beach bus returns to Cartagena this summer with different routes for getting to Cala Cortina and El Portús This Friday June 13 sees the start of bus number 12 in Cartagena, the ‘BUS PLAYA’ which connects the city centre of Cartagena.. 13/06/2025

Over 30 endangered manta rays released after being captured by accident in La Azohía, MurciaConservation groups and traditional fishers join forces to protect endangered marine species in the Mediterranean More than 30 manta rays accidentally caught in the Almadraba of La Azohía, near Cartagena, have been successfully tagged and released.. 12/06/2025

UN recognises the Mar Menor as World Restoration FlagshipThe award acknowledges the outstand effort being made to conserve the Mar Menor lagoon The years-long efforts being made by the Region of Murcia and wider Spanish government to rejuvenate and restore the Mar Menor have been formally recognised this.. 11/06/2025

Up-and-coming pop star Ana Ruiz tells why 'the next Shakira' is all her own womanExciting new talent Ana Ruiz speaks exclusively to Murcia Today about her new album and the inspiration behind it Ana Ruiz by Victor del Pozo Once in a while, a vibrant new pop musician bursts onto the scene with a distinctive style and.. 11/06/2025

New to Rent La Manga Club: Frontline villa with private pool available for short-term let and vacation rentalSee this and other properties to rent short-term at La Manga Club   There is a super frontline golf villa new to rentlamangaclub.com that is available for short-term holiday rentals now.   This stunning 4-bedroom villa for rent .. 10/06/2025

Summer kicks off early in Cabo de Palos with high tourist numbers, great terrazas and a new car parkThe coast of Cartagena close to La Manga is coming alive as visitors pour in for the long weekend Summer has unofficially arrived in Cabo de Palos. With the Día de la Región long weekend in full swing, beaches are packed, terraces are.. 09/06/2025

Registration now open for the Vuelta Mar Menor Walking Tour this SeptemberSign up now for the Vuelta Mar Menor, one of the most popular sporting events of the summer in San Javier The Vuelta al Mar Menor is back for another edition this September 6 and 7. Registration is now open for the XXIII Walking Tour of the Mar Menor.. 05/06/2025

More buses and new routes coming to La Manga this summerExtra buses will run from mid-June through September to better serve locals and tourists in La Manga In anticipation of another bumper summer season, La Manga has once again decided to increase the frequency of some of its most popular buses and alter.. 04/06/2025

The different kinds of visas to live in Spain and how to get themA guide to gaining residency now that the Golden Visa scheme has ended If you are not an EU citizen and want to live in Spain, you are going to need a visa. Since 2013 and up until this year, the ‘Golden Visa’ was a simple and.. 28/05/2025

Mar Menor ferry service resumes this weekendThe service operates between Santiago de la Ribera and La Manga del Mar Menor Good news for anyone heading to the Mar Menor, as the weekend ferry service between Santiago de la Ribera and La Manga is back in action.   The service officially.. 15/05/2025

Murcia gains three more Blue Flags this year, bringing its total to 36Cartagena leads the way with 10 flags, while the Mar Menor misses out for the ninth consecutive year   The Region of Murcia will have 36 Blue Flags in summer 2025 – three more than in 2024, including 29 for beaches and seven for marinas. According..

National Geographic's best beaches in Spain for 2025 include one in MurciaThe prestigious magazine has selected 25 of the country’s finest coastal hideways, as well as compiling individual lists for various autonomous regions, including Murcia The summer is almost upon us and as the weather heats up, many of us.. 09/05/2025

More than 900 eels released into the Mar MenorA major conservation project aims to study this endangered species and assess the impact of fishing More than 900 eels have been released into the Mar Menor as part of a major project to study and protect the European eel, a species currently classified.. 28/04/2025

La Manga Club sees record-breaking tourism numbersThe resort welcomed over 52,000 guests in 2024, the majority from Europe, following the relaunch of its 5-star Grand Hyatt hotel La Manga Club, the renowned resort in Murcia, has reported a landmark year in 2024, surpassing 52,000 guests and recording.. 24/04/2025

La Manga Life 2025 magazine is out nowA celebration of the La Manga Club community, showcasing local businesses and life around the resort   The La Manga Life 2025 magazine has been released and is now available to read online now, while the print copy is due to be distributed and.. 22/04/2025

Puerto Mayor project in La Manga finally set for full dismantlingAfter years of delays, the failed marina scheme will be removed and the damaged coastline restored Nearly 20 years after construction first began on the ill-fated Puerto Mayor marina beside the Estacio canal in La Manga del Mar Menor, the Spanish.. 09/04/2025

Cartagena weekly markets can go ahead this Easter and on festivos all this yearThe weekly markets have been authorised for this Friday, as well as on the bank holidays next week and later in the year, too The City Council of Cartagena has authorised the usual holding of weekly markets on all the major public holidays in 2025.. 09/04/2025

Café Bar Yemanjá is now open all day for the spring-summer seasonEnjoy food, cocktails and seafront views at this much-loved spot in Cabo de Palos Café Bar Yemanjá in Cabo de Palos is once again open and ready to welcome customers all day long, just in time for the warmer months ahead. Nestled right.. 07/04/2025

Three new Padel courts coming to La Manga ClubThere are several exciting developments in sports, security and financial stability for 2025 at La Manga Club La Manga Club’s Racquets Club is experiencing high demand, prompting an expansion of its Padel facilities. In response, three additional.. 10/03/2025

Police catch killers of two Brits in La Manga speedboat crash last yearThere is justice for the victims of the La Manga del Mar Menor motorway crash as 17 people have been arrested in a human trafficking and drug smuggling operation linked to the fatal accident Police in Spain have dismantled a criminal organisation.. 27/02/2025