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Cartagena invests €121,000 in its beaches ahead of the summerThe new maintenance and upkeep service will focus on Cabo de Palos and La Manga Cartagena City Council is set to roll out a new seasonal maintenance service for the public beaches in Cabo de Palos and La Manga del Mar Menor, aimed at ensuring tip-.. 01/05/2025

Cartagena cruise season steams ahead with 24 liners expected in MayMore than 36,000 tourists are expected to disembark in Cartagena port this month alone Cartagena is preparing for a bustling May at the cruise port, with 24 ships scheduled to dock and more than 36,000 tourists expected to arrive. The packed calendar.. 01/05/2025

Chaos at San Javier shopping centre as football screening turns violentA brawl erupted during a live screening of Copa del Rey final at the Dos Mares commercial centre What should have been a lively football night turned into a scene of panic and destruction last Saturday at the Dos Mares shopping centre in San Javier.. 01/05/2025

La Manga locals call for tunnel to replace failing Estacio BridgeThe drawbridge, which connects La Manga north and south, frequently breaks down during the summer For many locals in San Javier, the scenic Estacio Bridge is more of a daily disruption than a picturesque landmark. While it may look impressive to outsiders.. 01/05/2025

Car full of Brits catches fire in San JavierThe vehicle, which was carrying four British holidayers to La Manga, burnt out this Sunday A car carrying four British holidaymakers caught fire this Sunday April 27 on the RM-F24 road in Murcia, near the AP-7 bridge San Javier, not.. 28/04/2025

OLE!! Los Alcázares parties in the sun at the inaugural Olé Fest event!Traditional Spanish food, drink and music in Avenida Río Nalón and Boulevard Oasis Blessed by gorgeous weather along the inland shore of the Mar Menor, the Andalusian-style “OléFest“ in Los Alcázares over the weekend.. 28/04/2025

Berber Pirate Raids fiestas lead a hugely successful Easter for the tourism sector in Los AlcázaresHotels in Los Alcázares report 100 per cent occupancy rates during Semana Santa 2025 Citing data compiled over the fiestas of Semana Santa, Los Alcázares councillor for Tourism María José Díaz Aragón believes.. 28/04/2025

More than 900 eels released into the Mar MenorA major conservation project aims to study this endangered species and assess the impact of fishing More than 900 eels have been released into the Mar Menor as part of a major project to study and protect the European eel, a species currently classified.. 28/04/2025

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

Smoke billowing from Repsol factory sparks panic in CartagenaTwo dense columns of black smoke were visible in Cartagena and nearby towns Black smoke and flames rising from the chimneys of the Repsol refinery in Escombreras set off alarm bells across Cartagena and surrounding towns on Tuesday evening, April.. 23/04/2025

Rain and high temperatures bring swarms of mosquitoes to MurciaThe warm, damp weather has created ideal breeding conditions for the irritating insects throughout Spain A sudden surge in mosquito activity is troubling residents across Cartagena and the wider Region of Murcia, as the recent spell of spring downpours.. 23/04/2025

Semana Santa in San Javier shows once again that it has become a major attraction for visitorsSan Javier and Santiago de la Ribera boast two of the few Easter Week processions held every year in the Mar Menor area The processions which are held during Easter Week in almost all of Spain are something of a rarity in the area around the Mar Menor.. 23/04/2025

Los Alcázares enjoys a hugely successful 4-day Fiesta of the Berber Pirate RaidsA series of festivals and events over the coming weeks keep the visitors flocking to Los Alcázares! The annual Fiestas of the Berber Pirate Raids in Los Alcázares continues to grow in popularity year after year, and in 2025 the Town Hall.. 23/04/2025

Anger grows in Los Nietos as the town continues to deteriorate“Never in the 60 years I've been in Los Nietos has the town been so dirty,” according to the local residents’ association Frustration is boiling over in the Cartagena town of Los Nietos, where residents say years of neglect have.. 22/04/2025

Electric Movibus buses roll into testing phase on Murcia-Molina routeA greener future for public transport is taking shape in the Region of Murcia This week sees the launch of a pilot scheme testing fully electric Movibus vehicles on the route between Murcia and Molina de Segura. The trial is being run by the Regional.. 22/04/2025

Seahorses all but vanish from the Mar Menor as conservation plans get underwayThe creation of new Posidonia meadows, a crucial habitat for the Mediterranean’s marine life, has entered a promising phase An ambitious environmental effort is underway along Murcia’s coast, where the Hippocampus Association continues.. 21/04/2025

Listeria warning issued for anchovies sold in Valencia and MurciaAuthorities urge consumers not to eat anchovies in oil and garlic after listeria found in Iber Cocktail brand A food safety alert has been issued across parts of Spain after listeria was found in a batch of anchovies in oil and garlic. The.. 14/04/2025

Illegal British-run nursing home uncovered in Murcia farmhouseA British-run guesthouse in La Manchica has been exposed after an elderly woman was hospitalised in a critical condition A disturbing case in the quiet, little village of La Manchica, in the municipality of Cartagena but located just 5 kilometres south..

Puerto Mayor project in La Manga finally set for full dismantlingAfter years of delays, the failed marina scheme will be removed and the damaged coastline restored Nearly 20 years after construction first began on the ill-fated Puerto Mayor marina beside the Estacio canal in La Manga del Mar Menor, the Spanish.. 09/04/2025

Anti-jellyfish nets could return to the Mar Menor this summerA 20-day window is now open for public feedback on the regional government’s proposal The Mar Menor could see the return of anti-jellyfish nets this summer, though for now it’s just a possibility and not a done deal. The coastal authority.. 07/04/2025
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