MURCIA MAR MENOR & CARTAGENA

50 per cent off tourist accommodation in Murcia for those with Spanish residency!Hotel, rural accommodation and campsite stays at half price throughout Murcia! The regional government has once again launched its annual Bono Turístico scheme, which consists of 50% discounts offered to those with Spanish residency at various tourist..

Curry's Los Alcázares plans spectacular New Year's Eve celebration with live music, a set menu and fireworksThe Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice award-winning restaurant is laying on the party of the year for just €75 per person If you're looking for somewhere special to ring in 2026, Curry's Nepali and Indian Restaurant in Los Alcá.. 15/10/2025

A huge variety of courses at the San Javier time bank 2025-16From Macrame to Spanish for foreigners, from yoga to ballroom dancing, broaden your horizons at the Banco del Tiempo in San Javier! The ever-popular “time bank” returns to the municipality of San Javier in November for its 21st season, an initiative..

The Carthaginians and Romans fiestas, a legacy of the rich past of CartagenaFew cities can match the heady mix of history, culture and tradition in the September fiestas of Cartagena! Every year in September, when the heat of summer is beginning to die down, the city of Cartagena goes back to a time more than 200 years before the..

September 19 to November 21 Model ship exhibition in San Pedro del PinatarThe work of Manuel Soler “El Tobalo” at the museum of San Pedro This exhibition of meticulously crafted wooden models of old ships contains the work of local craftsman Manuel Soler “El Tobalo” and can be visited at the Museo del Mar..

Autumn guided tours and activities at the historic Roman sites of CartagenaCartagena Puerto de Culturas offers a range of attractive options for all the family, including boat tours and archaeological visits The autumn heralds a new season of events and activities organized by Cartagena Puerto de Culturas with the emphasis on the..

October 17 to November 2 Witches haunt the Castillo de la Concepción in Cartagena for Halloween!El Castillo Embrujado returns to the old castle above Cartagena for its last Halloween season For many years now it has become something of a tradition for Halloween to be celebrated at the Castillo de la Concepción in Cartagena with performances of..

November 8 The Herculean Way, Free guided tour in Spanish of San JavierDiscover the history and most important buildings of San Javier The free “Vía Herculea" guided tour, which on this occasion is offered in Spanish, starts at 9.30 on Saturday November 8 at the San Javier Museum, where participants can learn..

November 8 Guided history tour of La Torre de la HoradadaA 2.5-km evening stroll through the centuries learning about the history of Pilar de la Horadada and La Torre This summer evening guided tour along the coast of Torre de la Horadada is being held for the last time on Saturday 8th November, starting  at..

November 8 and 9 Discounted admission to the annual Dog Show and Pet Fair at the at the IFEPA exhibition centre in Torre PachecoThe most popular dog show in Spain takes place in Murcia with hundreds of dog-based activities and events The second year of the new cat show alongside the main event at the IFEPA! Over the weekend of November 8 and 9, the 2025 edition of the..

November 8 and 9 Trail Running Festival in Galifa and El PortúsA weekend of hiking, trail running and supplementary family activities in the countryside of Cartagena The Town Hall of Cartagena has announced a new sports event, the Trail Running Festival Cartagena Costa Cálida, which will be held on Saturday 8th..

November 9 Bikers’ breakfast in Los Narejos!Brunch, music and plenty of activities for all the family on Avenida de la Constitución in Los Alcázares The second edition of the Motoalmuerzo motorbikers’ breakfast in Narejos is being held on Sunday 9th November from 9.00 in Avenida..

November 8-9 A taste of tradition at La Aljorra's 7th Artisan Beer and Cheese FairEnjoy gourmet treats, local brews and live music for all the family on Saturday November 8 and Sunday November 9 This weekend the Cartagena district of La Aljorra celebrates the 7th edition of its Artisan Beer and Cheese Fair - a must for food lovers..

November 9 Sunday craft market in Santiago de la RiberaA morning of unique, handmade treasures on the seafront in San Javier The always-popular Mar Menor Craft Market is back this Sunday November 9 on the Explanada de Barnuevo in Santiago de la Ribera. From 10am to 2pm, visitors can browse a wide array..

November 9 to 16 Cheese and wine route in Pilar de la Horadada!Tour the cheeses and wines of Spain without moving from Pilar and La Torre! A welcome variation to the typical “tapas route” is being held in Pilar de la Horadada from 9th to 16th November, with locals and visitors invited to enjoy the very best..

November 9 Un Canto a Puccini, an operatic recital in Los AlcázaresThe Intermezzo cycle of free concerts continues with a free tribute to the Italian opera great Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924) was the last great composer of Italian opera, of opera understood as popular entertainment which was able to move the common people through..

November 9 Free guided walk for all the family in the salt flats of San Pedro del PinatarA gentle stroll around the regional park between the Mediterranean and the Mar Menor The Regional Park of Las Salinas y Arenales de San Pedro del Pinatar is a wetland area which includes salt flats, dunes and beaches between the Mar Menor and the Mediterranean..

November 14 to 16 Gastromar food and drink festival in Los AlcázaresA host of appetizing experiences at the postponed gastro festival in the centre of Los Alcázares The Gastromar foodies’ festival in Los Alcázares, which was originally scheduled for mid-October but was postponed while the town was clearing..

November 15 Charity lunch to raise funds for cancer research in Los AlcázaresA sumptuous menu in the centre of Los Alcázares with all profits donated to charity The annual charity lunch to raise funds for the AECC cancer research and care charity AECC in Los Alcázares is being held this year on Saturday 15th November..

November 15 Free guided tour explaining the origins and history of La Manga and the Mar MenorThe Origins of the Mar Menor tour traces the ancient and modern history of La Manga This 5-kilometre walking tour in La Manga begins at the bridge of El Estacio and the channel which enables boats to pass between the Mar Menor and the Mediterranean, and continues..