REGION OF MURCIA, NEWS MAR MENOR/CARTAGENA

Los Alcázares to complete final phase of seafront lighting upgradeThe final 16 traditional streetlights near Paseo de la Concha will be replaced with energy-efficient LEDs to finish the town's modernization plan Los Alcázares is getting ready to finish up the modernization of its seafront promenade.. 13/03/2026

Floating solar power transforms irrigation in the Campo de CartagenaSpain's largest irrigation solar plant serves 9,500+ farmers and cuts €350,000 from bills Spain's largest floating solar plant owned by an irrigation community has launched on the Cola reservoir in Campo de Cartagena. Inaugurated Thursday.. 13/03/2026

La Azohía, Cartagena and Cabo de Palos in a national TV documentary on Sunday!Beautiful aerial shots of the Cartagena coastline and the historic city itself The La 2 channel of Spain’s national televisión broadcaster RTVE is showing a documentary on Sunday morning on the city of Cartagena and the coastline of the large.. 13/03/2026

Phase 4 of Cartagena's new look waterfront moves aheadWork on the Paseo de la Marina prepares to start as fourteen companies have submitted bids for the €7.2 million contract Cartagena is taking the next step in its project to redevelop the waterfront. Phase 4 focuses on the Paseo de la Marina.. 12/03/2026

Los Alcázares promotes the Berber Raids fiestas in AlbaceteThe fiestas take place this year during Easter Week from 2nd to 5th April The latest promotional initiative to raise awareness of the annual Berber Pirate Raids fiestas in Los Alcázares, which provide a welcome contrast to the solemn Semana Santa.. 12/03/2026

Annapurna Restaurant in Los Belones, Cartagena: The new Indian and Nepali eatery that everyone is talking aboutOpen seven days a week with a takeaway service too, Annapurna is bringing something a little different to Los Belones If you haven't heard of Annapurna Nepali & Indian Restaurant in Los Belones yet, chances are you will soon. Since opening.. 11/03/2026

SOS Mar Menor burger wins 'Audacious' award at National Burger ChampionshipThe unusual burger created by Fran Guerrero picked up a national award for originality at the Spanish National Burger Championship A burger inspired by the Mar Menor has picked up a national award for creativity at the Spanish National Burger Championship.. 11/03/2026

Hundreds of families at Villas Caravaning left in limbo as legal battle loomsResidents demand court oversight as safety concerns and unpaid bills leave the campsite in crisis The long-running problems at Villas Caravaning in La Manga have now reached the courts. The Residents' Association has announced it will request.. 10/03/2026

72 solar lights planned for bike lane linking Santiago de la Ribera and San Javier AirportSan Javier Town Hall says the new lighting will make the cycle route safer for cyclists travelling between Santiago de la Ribera and Los Alcázares The San Javier Town Hall has announced plans to install around 72 solar-powered street lights.. 10/03/2026

Take the Circular Challenge at Espacio MediterráneoFun giveaways, an Earth Hour activity and a fresh digital challenge to make March more meaningful This March, Espacio Mediterráneo in Cartagena invites you to do something a little different while you shop - to think green, have fun and maybe even.. 09/03/2026

Tickets are being snapped up for the Fan Futura festival in Los Alcázares this July!The Gen Z music festival takes place at the Parque del Gonio in Los Alcázares in late July There’s still plenty of time to go before this year’s Fan Futura music festival in Los Alcázares, which is being held on 24th and 25th.. 09/03/2026

March Madness at La Palmera Bar & Grill: great food, live entertainment and legendary Sunday roastsThe popular Los Urrutias venue is the perfect spot for Mother’s Day, Easter gatherings and relaxed meals with friends and family March is shaping up to be a busy and exciting month at La Palmera Bar & Grill in Estrella de Mar, Los Urrutias.. 07/03/2026

Murcia joins the call for greater control over its coastal landLocal authorities are pushing for more say over coastal permits, property boundaries, and development decisions The debate over how Spain's coastline should be managed has reignited as the Ministry for Ecological Transition works on updating.. 06/03/2026

Experts warn of the link between hearing loss and a higher risk of Alzheimer's, and how to prevent itResearch shows that hearing loss may raise the risk of dementia, making early detection and ear care essential Hearing loss in seniors is more serious than many may realise. Studies show it may be linked to a higher risk of dementia, including.. 06/03/2026

Los Alcázares blocks polluting industries to safeguard Mar MenorOne-year licence freeze aims to stop waste incinerators amid local outcry Los Alcázares Ayuntamiento has taken a bold stand to protect the Mar Menor, approving a one-year suspension of licences for potentially polluting activities like waste incinerators.. 06/03/2026

Lo Pagán's Esplanade and new bike lane feature in €5 million makeover for San Pedro del PinatarOver the next three years, 25 projects will improve the streets, public spaces, sports facilities and services in the town The San Pedro del Pinatar Town Hall has revealed a major plan to improve Lo Pagán, with 25 projects and more.. 05/03/2026

San Javier pulls the plug on El Mirador Biogas Plant following mounting community pressureThe town hall points to technical issues and a lack of local support as residents celebrate a hard-won victory After years of debate and months of intense local pressure, the proposed biogas plant in El Mirador will not go ahead, at least for now.. 04/03/2026

Cartagena port braces for cruise boom this springDozens of ships from luxury yachts to mega-liners set to bring thousands of visitors Cartagena is already preparing for a busy spring, with investments like the high-tech X-ray van for cruise passenger checks introduced last month to smooth operations.. 04/03/2026

60 miles of major roads repainted across the Region of MurciaKey routes in Alhama, Totana, Mazarrón, Fuente Álamo, Murcia and the Campo de Cartagena, including airport access roads, have been upgraded to improve safety and visibility Nearly 60 miles (100 kilometres) of high-capacity roads across.. 04/03/2026

Bryan Adams to return to Murcia on November 6Tickets for the concert in Murcia will go on sale in early March Canadian star Bryan Adams is returning to the city of Murcia for another concert on 6th November following a few sell-out dates at the Palacio de Deportes (click for map) in recent years.. 02/03/2026