MURCIA MAR MENOR & CARTAGENA

How oysters are being used in the Mar Menor as water temperatures riseThese native flat oysters help clean the water and support the Mar Menor's ecosystem Scientists are continuing to study how native flat oysters (Ostrea edulis) can play a part in restoring the Mar Menor. These oysters are natural water filters.. 20/02/2026

Prado masterpieces hit Murcia's streets this summerSan Javier and three other towns to host travelling exhibition of 50 iconic works San Javier is gearing up for a cultural treat, with the Region of Murcia and Iberdrola Foundation signing a deal to bring the "Prado in the Streets" exhibition.. 20/02/2026

Discover the Mar Menor's five secret volcanic islandsThese protected treasures offer history, wildlife and whispers of the past, but you’ll need a boat to reach them Tucked inside the calm, salty waters of Murcia’s Mar Menor lagoon, five volcanic islands sit like time capsules from the Pliocene epoch..

More than 100 households in Villas Caravaning face electricity and water cut-offsThe local PSOE political party has urged Cartagena City Council to act on behalf of residents as debts top half a million euros More than a hundred families still living at the Villas Caravaning campsite in Cartagena, are at risk of having their electricity.. 19/02/2026

Hospital Santa Lucía in Cartagena tackles smoking hazards after fire with 25 new camerasThe hospital will install surveillance cameras and fencing on its terraces to prevent smoking and improve safety Many will remember the images of the fire last November at the Hospital General Universitario Santa Lucía in Cartagena, caused by.. 19/02/2026

Guardia Civil headquarters project presented in Los AlcázaresLos Alcázares will be home to 54 officers of the Guardia Civil The Town Hall of Los Alcázares is hailing the project to create a Guardia Civil headquarters in the CIDETUR building in Avenida Cartagena (click for map) as a major step forward.. 19/02/2026

San Javier rolls out first-ever full street maintenance serviceThe new €600,000-a-year service will repair streets, paths, and road signs across the town San Javier has introduced its first-ever comprehensive street maintenance service, intended to keep streets safe and in good condition for everyone... 18/02/2026

February 22 Children’s tree planting campaign in Los AlcázaresYoungsters can contribute actively to environmental care in Los Alcázares! The Town Hall of Los Alcázares and the Asociación Prometeo are again backing an activity called “Crecemos Juntos” (Growing Together) in an effort to..

Three more convictions for illegal wastewater dumping in the Mar MenorThe latest guilty verdicts follow the dumping of wastewater from unauthorised desalination plants, adding to the ongoing pollution crisis in the lagoon The conviction of three more agricultural business leaders over illegal wastewater dumping has.. 17/02/2026

New open water swimming lanes planned for two Cartagena beaches this summerBoats and jet skis will be banned from the 500 metre training lanes in Cabo de Palos and La Azohía Swimmers in Cartagena can look forward to dedicated sea swimming lanes for the first time, with two marked channels planned for Levante Beach.. 17/02/2026

Murcia photo of the month February 2026Here’s the February image of the month taken by the Los Alcázares Digital Camera Club (LADCC) LADCC runs a monthly competition for its members and, at the club´s last meeting, the topics for this year were confirmed. This has thrown.. 16/02/2026

Fire in Cabo Tiñoso brought under control after burning nearly 100 hectaresEmergency teams brought the fire under control, but not before 80 caravans had to be evacuated and two hikers rescued The forest fire that broke out on Saturday evening, February 14, in Cabo Tiñoso, Cartagena, is now under control after.. 16/02/2026

Murcia to oppose the national plan to declare European eels endangeredMurcia pushes back on eel protections to support local fishing in the Mar Menor The story of the European eel in the Mar Menor has been developing over the past few months. In January, environmental groups ANSE and WWF released 70 tagged eels back.. 16/02/2026

2-bedroom apartment for sale at Terrazas de la Torre Golf Resort, Murcia for just €124,999 from Simply Spanish HomesThis first-floor property at Las Terrazas de la Torre features a renovated kitchen and fitted wardrobes throughout A first-floor apartment at Las Terrazas de la Torre Golf Resort in Murcia is on the market for just €124,999 through Simply Spanish.. 16/02/2026

Los Narejos shopping centre gets a second life as the new Mar Menor Leisure CentreAfter years of neglect, the former Las Velas centre is being transformed and will reopen this summer with six cinemas, outdoor terraces and fresh energy There’s finally light at the end of the tunnel for Los Narejos’ once bustling shopping.. 16/02/2026

La Torre Golf Resort bent on making major upgrades before the summer rushRefurbishment works near the clubhouse and improvements to pool facilities are set to be completed this spring   Residents at La Torre Golf Resort in the Region of Murcia can expect a series of community upgrades in the coming weeks, with refurbishment.. 16/02/2026

Rafa Nadal launches new charity golf tournament series at La Manga ClubLa Manga Club hosts the opening round of a four-stop charity golf series across Spain this year Rafa Nadal is teeing off a new charity golf series for businesses, with the first event set for February 26 and 27 at La Manga Club in Los Belones.. 13/02/2026

Work starts on the first seafront bicycle lane in Los AlcázaresThe first 490-metre phase is the first step towards a continuous coastal route that will connect the seafront with a safe and eco-friendly bike lane Work has now started in Los Alcázares on the first section of its new Paseo Marítimo.. 13/02/2026

Strong winds force Carnival cancellations and event changes across MurciaOrange weather warnings bring strong winds of up to 90 km/h, prompting councils to postpone Carnival parades and cancel outdoor events Spain's state weather agency, the Agencia Estatal de Meteorología (Aemet), has issued orange alerts.. 13/02/2026

La Playa del Espejo in Los Alcazares to become even more accessible for everyoneNew improvements will upgrade the beach's facilities, including walkways, adapted showers, shaded areas and fully accessible information The Town Hall of Los Alcázares is set to improve and expand the accessible beach facilities.. 12/02/2026