MURCIA MAR MENOR & CARTAGENA

Free fitness classes on San Javier beaches this summerMorning classes resume on the shores of the Mar Menor this July and August Summer fitness fans can get their workout fix with free morning classes returning to San Javier's popular beaches. The initiative offers sessions at several scenic locations.. 27/06/2025

Two women injured in Lo Pagán bar explosion die in hospitalSan Pedro del Pinatar mourns the victims of the suspected arson at Casa Javi bar with a minute’s silence   The two women who were critically injured in the explosion at Casa Javi bar in Lo Pagán have died in hospital.  .. 27/06/2025

Mar Menor cracks down on unlicensed boats, illegal jetskis and dodgy rentalsIn the last week alone, 32 separate incidents regarding thefts, incorrect paperwork and irresponsible anchoring in the Mar Menor were reported The summer season has barely started in the Mar Menor, but officials are already dealing with a long list.. 26/06/2025

Summer markets return to La Torre Golf Resort for July and AugustLive music, food trucks, shopping and more, every week this summer   This Wednesday July 2 sees the return of the summer markets to La Torre Golf Resort, which are being held twice a week throughout the months of July and August.  .. 25/06/2025

Corner golf apartment for sale at Terrazas de la Torre Golf Resort, Murcia for €130,000Sun, style and serious views at La Terrazas, brought to you by Simply Spanish Homes Simply Spanish Homes is delighted to exclusively present this bright and beautifully maintained second-floor apartment in the sought-after Terrazas de la Torre Golf.. 25/06/2025

San Javier house fire leaves one man deadThe 61-year-old was already unconscious by the time ambulances arrived A 61-year-old man lost his life in the early hours of Wednesday morning, June 25, after a fire broke out in his San Javier home.   Emergency services received several.. 25/06/2025

Second chance for Cartagena chiringuitos?With the high season already underway, new tenders could rescue Cartagena’s shuttered beach bars It’s officially summer in Cartagena, but a stroll along the coast reveals something’s not quite right. Beaches that should be buzzing.. 25/06/2025

Lo Pagán bar explosion may have been deliberate, say investigatorsThe Guardia Civil suspect possible arson after a butane cylinder was found tampered with at the Casa Javi bar The explosion that tore through Casa Javi bar in Lo Pagán last week, injuring around 20 people, may not have been accidental. Investigators.. 24/06/2025

LS Solicitors open new office at Mar Menor Golf ResortThe law firm is now welcoming clients at a new location on the Boulevard   LS Solicitors have officially opened their brand-new office at Mar Menor Golf Resort, offering greater convenience and visibility for expats living in and around this popular.. 24/06/2025

La Manga Adventure Golf changes opening times for summerThe popular family fun minigolf has made a slight modification to tee-off times due to the hot weather   The La Manga Adventure Golf fun family minigolf centre near Playa Honda and Playa Paraíso on the Mar Menor is changing its summer opening.. 24/06/2025

Two elderly swimmers die on Murcia beaches in just one dayBoth incidents occurred this Sunday, with efforts to resuscitate the victims proving unsuccessful Two elderly swimmers lost their lives on Sunday June 22 in separate incidents on beaches in the Region of Murcia, prompting renewed concern over beach.. 24/06/2025

This is the spot in Cartagena with the most traffic accidents... and it's probably not where you thought it was!Of the 134 road accidents that occurred throughout 2024, 37 took place in this unexpected little corner of Cartagena For many years now, Spain’s traffic authorities have been doing their utmost to reduce the number of serious and fatal accidents.. 23/06/2025

Thirty loggerhead turtles return to the sea from La Manga beachThe Region of Murcia celebrates a decade of turtle conservation with the release of 191 turtles since 2014   A group of 30 young loggerhead turtles was released back into the Mediterranean on Wednesday June 19, at Ensenada del Esparto beach at.. 23/06/2025

New beach playgrounds coming to San PedroFlamingo and sealife-themed children’s apparatus will be installed at north and south ends of Playa Villananitos San Pedro del Pinatar is getting two new children’s playgrounds installed on Playa de Villananitos. The council says.. 23/06/2025

Mar Menor and Portmán Bay once again given Black Flags for environmental harmEcologistas en Acción has highlighted pollution, mismanagement and encroachment along Spain’s coastline in its 2025 Black Flags report   The environmental organisation Ecologistas en Acción has once again raised the alarm..

Explosion at Lo Pagán bar injures 16, two of them left in critical conditionThe blast near the street market in San Pedro del Pinatar caused chaos, with authorities suspecting a gas leak as the cause Sixteen people were injured on Thursday June 19 following a powerful explosion at Casa Javi, a bar situated next to the street.. 20/06/2025

Santiago de la Ribera and La Manga del Mar Menor Tourist Information Points now open for summerThe Tourist Information Points on the San Javier beachfronts are open from this June 19 until September 14 The San Javier Department of Tourism is reopening the Tourist Information Points on the beaches of the Playa de Barnuevo, Santiago de la Ribera.. 19/06/2025

Murcia tourism jobs hit record high ahead of sizzling summer seasonMore than 68,000 people now work in the sector as the region gears up for a busy summer The Region of Murcia is heading into what’s expected to be a bumper summer for tourism, with record-breaking job numbers in the hospitality and travel sectors.. 19/06/2025

Deadline nearly up for Mar Menor Golf Resort tourist licence voteMM2 homeowners who didn’t vote at the EGM can still vote by email, but must be quick Voting for whether to allow short-term tourist let apartments at Mar Menor Golf Resort is taking place right now on the resort, allowing homeowners to decide.. 19/06/2025

Firefighters stamp out 14 separate forest fires caused by lightning strikes in Murcia this WednesdayThe first was declared at 7.51pm in Las Moratillas de Yecla Firefighters in the Region of Murcia were called out to put out no fewer than 14 different forest fires in the evening of this Wednesday June 18, all of them caused by lightning strikes. &.. 19/06/2025