MURCIA MAR MENOR & CARTAGENA

Mar Menor experts partly blame farmers for contaminating water supplyThe Taibilla Canal Association believes that land "modification" caused a "mud tsunami" in San Javier A question has been circulating among residents in several municipalities of the Mar Menor ever since Dana Alice forced the authorities.. 16/10/2025

Portmán Bay regeneration back on with fresh plan to recover coastlineMinistry aims to restore up to 100 metres of coast, but locals want more Exciting news for Portmán Bay: the Ministry for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge is set to relaunch the long-awaited regeneration project. This time, the.. 16/10/2025

Curry's Los Alcázares plans spectacular New Year's Eve celebration with live music, a set menu and fireworksThe Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice award-winning restaurant is laying on the party of the year for just €75 per person If you're looking for somewhere special to ring in 2026, Curry's Nepali and Indian Restaurant in Los Alcá.. 15/10/2025

Water restored to parts of the Mar Menor, but it's still not drinkableEfforts to fully restore water supply in San Javier, San Pedro and Los Alcázares are still underway Residents in parts of the Mar Menor have seen a partial restoration of their water supply following the severe flooding caused by Dana Alice.. 15/10/2025

Water completely cut in these Mar Menor towns on Tuesday October 14The Taibilla Canal Association has interrupted water supply to several municipalities in the Mar Menor following the passage of DANA Alice The town councils of San Pedro del Pinatar, Los Alcázares and San Javier have announced that the.. 14/10/2025

Electric car charging points coming to San Javier streetsAyuntamiento unveils plan for new chargers, boosting sustainable travel and supporting visitors and locals San Javier is paving the way for a cleaner, greener future by rolling out electric car charging points across the municipality. The Ayuntamiento.. 14/10/2025

Mar Menor takes another battering from Storm AliceThe Murcia lagoon was hit by up to 100,000 litres per second of sediment-filled freshwater during Friday's intense rainfall Once again, one of the biggest victims of DANA Alice’s passage through the Region is the Mar Menor, which has received.. 13/10/2025

Thousands of homes in the Region of Murcia without drinking water after Dana AliceAround 100,000 people have been told the tap water in their homes is undrinkable following the floods at the weekend Dana Alice has left more than flooded roads for residents of Campo de Cartagena and further afield after tearing through the Region.. 13/10/2025

Videos & pics: Dana Alice batters Murcia and AlicanteFlights cancelled, roads flooded and cars submerged as DANA Alice takes hold in southern Spain, with the worst yet to come   Dana Alice has arrived with a vengeance in the south of Spain and Thursday's deluge is just a taste of what&#.. 10/10/2025

Half-price water and waste bills for pensioners and large families in Los AlcázaresAyuntamiento launches new discount scheme for essential services, with applications open until Wednesday December 31 Residents in Los Alcázares who are pensioners or part of large families could see their water, sewage, and rubbish collection bills.. 10/10/2025

November 27 Free original version screening of Chaplin’s City Lights in Cartagena94 years after its release this Chaplin classic returns to Cartagena The Filmoteca Regional La Filmoteca Regional de Murcia is holding a new season of free screenings of classic movies in Cartagena this autumn, all at the Fundación Mediterráneo..

A huge variety of courses at the San Javier time bank 2025-16From Macrame to Spanish for foreigners, from yoga to ballroom dancing, broaden your horizons at the Banco del Tiempo in San Javier! The ever-popular “time bank” returns to the municipality of San Javier in November for its 21st season, an initiative..

The silent threat pushing the Mar Menor towards collapseRising water temperatures have scientists worried that vulnerable species could die off and trigger another ecological disaster There's a silent but relentless enemy creeping through the Mar Menor and it's got the scientific community genuinely.. 09/10/2025

Former Murcia government ministers on trial in the Novo Carthago caseThe mega-development on the shore of the Mar Menor was one of many over-ambitious schemes enthusiastically backed by the government 20 years ago Image: part of the original plans presented in 2003 One of the main stories occupying the front pages.. 09/10/2025

Mayor blames government for barracks block in CartagenaGuardia Civil barracks construction stalls amidst political tensions in Cartagena The Spanish Interior Ministry has officially halted plans to build a new Guardia Civil barracks in Cartagena, sparking strong criticism from local officials and political.. 08/10/2025

British tabloid hails Murcia as top winter destinationNational newspaper highlights winter climate, cuisine, heritage and natural spaces, and cheap new off-season flights Murcia has been given a glowing recommendation by the Daily Mirror, which hails the region as a perfect off-season destination.. 08/10/2025

British resident's death sparks shock and protest at El Portús campsiteTragic loss of ‘grandmother of the campsite’ highlights eviction fears and distress The community at El Portús campsite near Cartagena is reeling after the tragic death of 82-year-old Margaret Stewart, who was found dead in her home.. 08/10/2025

Brand new luxury La Manga villa for €1,335,000 with Simply Spanish HomesWake up 25 metres from the Mediterranean in this incredible La Manga Playa Veneziola villa Simply Spanish Homes is delighted to present an exceptional new build villa in the sought after area of Veneziola, La Manga del Mar Menor. Positioned just 25.. 07/10/2025

Los Alcázares gets ahead of the game with Christmas plans for 2025Council pledges festive decorations that are brighter, greener and set to bring more visitors this holiday season With autumn in full swing, the team at the Ayuntamiento de Los Alcázares is already looking forward to Christmas. Eager to keep.. 07/10/2025

More than 20 years in the making: Spanish Navy celebrates launch of S-82 submarine Narciso Monturiol in CartagenaA landmark moment for Spanish naval power and local industry as the next-gen submarine prepares for rigorous sea trials The Navantia shipyard in Cartagena was buzzing last Friday as the spectacular launch ceremony took place for the S-82 submarine, proudly.. 06/10/2025