CABO DE PALOS, LOCAL NEWS AND WHATS ON

Red flag raised to stop swimmers going in the water at Villas Caravaning beach after E. coli detectedThe closure is motivated by the results of a water sample taken on July 14 indicating the presence of unhealthy levels of bacteria The red flag which denotes that going in the water is prohibited on a beach is flying this Wednesday July 16 on the.. 16/07/2025

Cartagena to be flooded with cruise passengers this ThursdayThree liners with 9,000 tourists on board are due to stop over in the city’s port The cruise liner season for Cartagena will hit its peak this Thursday July 17 with the arrival of three liners bringing almost 9,000 tourists. July is.. 16/07/2025

First loggerhead turtle nest of summer found in CalblanqueVolunteers uncover 75 turtle eggs and launch 2025 nesting season in Murcia   Early on Sunday morning July 13, volunteers from the “Turtle Territory 2025” project discovered the first loggerhead turtle tracks of the season on Calblanque.. 14/07/2025

Cartagena Council demands urgent safety upgrades at Villas Caravaning campsiteInspection reveals serious fire risks and planning violations, prompting new enforcement orders The long-running saga at the Villas Caravaning campsite in Playa Honda continues to unfold, with Cartagena City Council now stepping up pressure on the.. 10/07/2025

South African investment group acquires Cartagena's Espacio Mediterráneo for €135.4 millionThe group Lighthouse has taken over the landmark retail centre from Germany’s Deka fund   The Espacio Mediterráneo shopping centre in Cartagena has officially changed ownership for the first time since its construction in 2007. The.. 03/07/2025

Free aquagym, yoga and pilates classes return to Cartagena beaches this July and August!See dates and times for fitness classes on beaches from La Manga to Isla Plana all this summer Following on from the hugely successful beach sports and fitness programme in Cartagena last summer, the City Council has decided to repeat the popular.. 30/06/2025

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

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

Café Bar Yemanjá welcomes customers for the summer seasonThe kitchen is open all day for brunch, lunch and dinner from Thursday to Monday, all summer long Located on the seafront in Cabo de Palos, customer favourite Café Bar Yemanjá is once again ready to welcome customers for the summer... 12/06/2025

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

Exciting ways to see the wildlife of the Region of Murcia!Where to see animals from whales to eagles in the Region of Murcia! Wild animals are all around is, of course, but so accustomed are we to small insects and birds that we rarely stop to remember that not so far away are some of the most fascinating and impressive..

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..

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

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

Great beach locations in Murcia to take your first dip of the year!Take your pick from the huge choice of beach locations and activities in the Costa Cálida With the weather warming up after a distinctly grim first three weeks of March, and the Easter holidays just around the corner, many of us are beginning to become..