MURCIA MAR MENOR & CARTAGENA

Cartagena Christmas market returns to Plaza Juan XXIII in DecemberThe 14-stall market will open earlier than usual in Plaza Juan XXIII on December 6 It's not even Halloween yet, and we're already talking about Christmas! But the festive season is just around the corner and will be here before you know.. 13/10/2026

Seven boats carrying 101 people intercepted off Cartagena coastFourteen minors were among those brought to Cartagena, where Red Cross teams carried out health checks A total of 101 people were intercepted aboard seven small boats off the coast of Cartagena on Monday October 12, according to the Government Delegation.. 13/10/2026

October 16 Raquel Tours Murcia hosts last catamaran trip of the season in CartagenaThe Friday sailing includes complimentary cava and transfers from golf resorts across Murcia     Raquel Tours Murcia is waving goodbye to summer with one last catamaran trip around Cartagena Bay on Friday October 16, and passengers.. 12/10/2026

Locals queue in La Manga to back a new town hallEntre Dos Mares needs thousands of signatures to leave Cartagena and San Javier Plans to create a separate town hall for La Manga and Cabo de Palos now have a timeline, with the association Entre Dos Mares aiming to gather all the signatures it needs.. 12/10/2026

Floodable park will protect San Javier from torrential downpoursThe €1.87 million project will turn a car park into a recreational space during fine weather San Javier is looking for a company to build a floodable park that would shield the town centre from the torrential rain that regularly sends water pouring.. 12/10/2026

Estacio Bridge in La Manga breaks down yet againThe latest failure comes after a summer of repeated problems with the bridge La Manga's Estacio Bridge has broken down yet again, staying closed on Sunday October 11 after a fault in its opening mechanism forced all the scheduled openings to be.. 12/10/2026

The Region of Murcia's historic windmills get extra protection under new plansCartagena has by far the largest share of the windmills included in the region-wide heritage changes More than 200 historic windmills across the Region of Murcia will have clearly defined protected areas around them, to preserve both the buildings.. 09/10/2026

HELP Murcia Mar Menor donates €2,000 to San Javier foundationFundación RafaPuede uses a 3D printer to make aids for everyday tasks HELP Murcia Mar Menor has donated €2,000 to Fundación RafaPuede, a San Javier charity that uses 3D printing to create practical aids for people who need a little.. 08/10/2026

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

Restaurant in Los Alcázares scoops best grill award... AGAIN!La Tropical wins the National Grilling Championship ribeye title for a second time The La Tropical restaurant in Los Alcázares has won the National Grilling Championship at San Sebastián Gastronomika for a second time, adding a shiny.. 08/10/2026

October 13 Coffee & Company with HELP Murcia Mar Menor in Los AlcázaresGo along to the café in Los Alcázares on the second Tuesday of the month for a cup of coffee with some friendly people HELP Murcia Mar Menor continues with its regular Coffee & Company event on the second Tuesday of every.. 08/10/2026

A €15 million upgrade to Cartagena's wastewater treatment plant is a significant step for the Mar MenorThe Mar Menor Sur plant will get a new tertiary treatment system capable of processing up to 50,000 cubic metres of water per day, producing reclaimed water suitable for agricultural use Work to significantly upgrade the Mar Menor Sur wastewater treatment.. 07/10/2026

Cartagena's Town Hall palace has a stunning new look after dark, thanks to a €250,000 lighting projectNearly 2,900 LED lights now illuminate one of the city's most iconic buildings, cutting energy use by 60% in the process If you've walked past Cartagena's Town Hall square this week and noticed the building looking particularly striking.. 07/10/2026

Two migrant boats with 87 people on board intercepted off CartagenaTwelve minors were among those on board both vessels stopped by the Guardia Civil The Guardia Civil intercepted two boats carrying a total of 87 migrants off the coast of the Region of Murcia on Monday October 5, with one stopped at El Gorguel in.. 07/10/2026

After 50 years, work finally begins to dismantle Puerto Mayor in La MangaThe €23.6 million project will remove more than 2,500 metres of steel structures and restore almost 98 hectares of coastline at the Caleta del Estacio After decades of arguments, court cases and an unfinished port project sitting on the Mediterranean.. 06/10/2026

Cartagena's waterfront could soon be buzzing with markets and fairsEverything from Christmas markets to food fairs are planned from Alfonso XII dock to Santa Lucía The Port of Cartagena is working on a network of waterfront spaces for food markets, trade fairs and Christmas markets, with events set to spread.. 06/10/2026

New €2 million project will take Cartagena's Roman amphitheatre to the next stageThe next stage will continue archaeological work inside the ancient arena, strengthen parts of the old bullring and create new areas for visitors Work at Cartagena's Roman amphitheatre is moving towards its next stage, with the current excavation.. 06/10/2026

San Javier bar gets a new lease of life with an inspiring new teamThe Hilario y la Dama restaurant has reopened with six people with disabilities joining its hospitality team A much-loved San Javier bar has reopened with a new team behind the counter, giving six people with disabilities the chance to start work.. 05/10/2026

Cartagena neighbourhoods set for smart sensors tracking air, noise and movement€130,258 scheme will gather live data across the city’s northern districts and feed it into a new digital twin Residents in northern Cartagena could soon have a clearer picture of the air they breathe, the noise around them, the weather and.. 05/10/2026