MURCIA MAR MENOR & CARTAGENA

Puerto Mayor project in La Manga cleared to move ahead after appeal rejectedThe Ministry for Ecological Transition can continue the €25.7 million project to dismantle the abandoned port and restore the Caleta del Estacio The project to dismantle Puerto Mayor in La Manga del Mar Menor and restore the Caleta del Estacio.. 02/04/2026

Bird flu lockdown lifted across most of Murcia as disease incidence fallsNearly three months have passed since the last outbreak in Spain, prompting the Ministry of Agriculture to ease the restrictions Outdoor poultry farming has resumed across most of the Region of Murcia after the Ministry of Agriculture lifted the bird.. 02/04/2026

Happy ending for Mar Menor missing oysters found alive on private islandThe bivalves that had scientists worried for two weeks were found buried among algae on the shore of Barón Island Around a thousand oysters that went missing from a scientific research project in the Mar Menor two weeks ago have been found.. 02/04/2026

A hidden corner of Murcia has made National Geographic's list of Spain's most beautiful placesFrom a 19th century lighthouse to one of the Mediterranean's richest marine ecosystems, this Murcia beauty spot has it all Cabo de Palos on the Murcia coast has been named one of the 30 most beautiful places in Spain by National Geographic, with.. 01/04/2026

Local and national bank holidays in the Region of Murcia this AprilAlongside Holy Thursday and Good Friday, towns including Ceutí, Jumilla, Murcia City, and Blanca have extra local holidays this April As today is April 1, it's a good time to take a look at the bank holiday days in the Region of Murcia.. 01/04/2026

Five Mar Menor beaches to get anti-jellyfish nets this summerThe nets will be installed from June to September and should keep jellyfish away while protecting local wildlife like seahorses And cue the anti-jellyfish net debate. Every year, residents around the Mar Menor weigh in on whether these nets are.. 31/03/2026

Cartagena gives its submarine roundabout a fresh sea-inspired makeoverThe revamped entrance now features blue turf and more than 1,500 white daisies Cartagena has given one of its best-known entrances a new look, with the submarine roundabout on Paseo Alfonso XIII now transformed into a small seascape. The Cartagena Ayuntamiento.. 31/03/2026

Official recognition for the Berber Pirate Raids fiestas of Los AlcázaresThe fiestas of Los Alcázares celebrate their 25th anniversary this Easter Week Just a couple of days before the start of the great annual Fiestas de las Incursions Berberiscas in Los Alcázares, during which the town centre is taken over.. 31/03/2026

San Javier plans shaded public retreats for sweltering La Manga summersPergolas, new trees and cooler paving are all part of a European-funded plan to make La Manga more liveable in the heat San Javier Town Council has announced plans to create new shaded seating areas of La Manga del Mar Menor, with the aim of making.. 30/03/2026

Eight new Murcia eateries shine with Repsol's 'Soletes'Eight local bars and restaurants in the Region of Murcia have been awarded Soletes, bringing the community’s total to 112 recommended spots The Repsol Soletes, or “Little Suns”, recognise places where quality and warmth meet an affordable..

Cartagena beach bars ready to welcome Easter crowds after last year's paperwork nightmareGood weather and sorted paperwork mean Cartagena is ready to make the most of the holiday rush What a difference a year makes. It was almost full summer in 2025 before the Cartagena beach bars ironed out the paperwork and finally started opening.. 27/03/2026

Los Alcázares launches exciting digital campaign to attract more visitorsA mix of social media, video content and influencer promotion is planned to showcase the very best of Los Alcázares Los Alcázares is gearing up for a major tourism push with plans to promote the town across social media, TV and online.. 26/03/2026

Pat Metheny returns to San Javier for the Jazz Festival in JulyOther artists already confirmed include Camille Thurman, Young Gun Silver Fox, The Brand New Heavies, Carles Benavent and Chico Pérez It has been confirmed at the presentation of the official poster for the 28th edition of the San Javier International.. 26/03/2026

Luxury new-build villa on El Alba Resort, Roldan for only € 315,000This 2-bed detached property with private pool is brought to you by Simply Spanish Homes Anyone searching for a stylish place in the sun will want to take a closer look at this beautifully finished 2-bedroom villa in El Alba Resort, Roldán.. 26/03/2026

Brussels to probe Zincsas toxic waste scandal in CartagenaEuropean Parliament set to scrutinise years of local inaction on hazardous site After more than 15 years of complaints from Cartagena residents about dangerous waste from the former Española del Zinc factory, the European Parliament is finally.. 25/03/2026

Mar Menor recovery project suffers major loss after oyster farm line disappearsThe latest Mar Menor theft has majorly disrupted a vital three-year study of the fragile lagoon ecosystem Efforts to restore the Mar Menor have taken another hit after a key scientific experiment involving oysters suddenly disappeared.  .. 25/03/2026

Murcia death prompts Spain to tighten cosmetic surgery rulesThe updated regulations aim to stop unqualified practitioners after the high-profile death in Cartagena Spain is tightening its rules on cosmetic surgery following a high-profile death in Murcia that exposed serious gaps in patient safety.  .. 25/03/2026

The little-known project to restore the spa and restaurant in the waters of the Mar Menor, and why it may not be such a good idea...A lifelong landmark in Lo Pagán may return to its former glory, but there are serious questions to be answered as to whether it actually should For much of the mid-20th century, the Floridablanca floating spa and restaurant was a defining feature.. 25/03/2026

From airport transfers to exciting excursions, discover the Costa Cálida with Flamingo HolidayFunExplore Murcia, Cartagena and beyond with transport, excursions, bike rental and mobility support all in one place Exploring the Costa Cálida has never been easier thanks to Flamingo HolidayFun, a service designed to take the stress out of.. 24/03/2026

El Portús future plan sparks fresh concern as long-term residents face being written out of its historyA public consultation has opened on a transformation that prioritises tourism at the site, even as long-standing residents continue their fight to remain The future of the El Portús campsite near Cartagena has moved into a decisive new phase.. 24/03/2026