CABO DE PALOS, ALL MURCIA NEWS

Coastal algae and seagrass removal finally begins in Águilas and Los Alcázares Work begins after weeks of delays linked to new environmental rules and permit approvals in Spain Work has finally started along parts of the Murcia coastline to remove algae and seagrass that has built up on beaches in both Los Alcázares.. 21/05/2026

Murcia measles outbreak grows as eight new cases are confirmed in AlcantarillaThe latest infections bring the total number of confirmed cases linked to the outbreak to twelve as health officials continue tracing contacts Health authorities in Murcia have confirmed eight new measles cases linked to the outbreak first detected.. 20/05/2026

Murcia's Mediterranean coast under the microscope as toxic microalgae are detectedFindings form part of a Mediterranean study tracking environmental changes linked to rising sea temperatures Murcia's coastline is back in the news for environmental issues, but this time it's not the Mar Menor, it's the Mediterranean.. 19/05/2026

Mercadona confirms opening date for new Cabo de Palos storeThe €5.2 million supermarket will replace the existing store and include hundreds of parking spaces The new Mercadona supermarket in Cabo de Palos now has an official opening date and will open on Monday June 1. The new store has been built.. 19/05/2026

La Manga and Cabo de Palos rentals under pressure as summer rush sees homes book out months in advanceEstate agents report that July and August are already almost fully booked, with two-week stays now dominating the market as traditional longer summer holidays fade The holiday rental market in La Manga and Cabo de Palos is heading into summer 2026.. 18/05/2026

Fourth measles case confirmed as Alcantarilla outbreak investigation continuesThe latest case involves an adult woman linked to earlier patients, while authorities say the source of infection is still unknown Health authorities in Murcia have confirmed a fourth case of measles linked to the outbreak detected in Alcantarilla.. 15/05/2026

Cartagena rolls out beach improvements ahead of the summerAssisted bathing service to launch at Cabo de Palos for the first time, and a dog washing station is planned as Cartagena prepares for the summer The Levante beach in Cabo de Palos will have an assisted bathing service for the first time this summer.. 13/05/2026

End in sight for La Manga's abandoned Puerto Mayor marina as €23.5m demolition moves aheadThe long-stalled development, abandoned since 2005 after decades of planning disputes, will now be dismantled over 18 months The Ministry for the Ecological Transition (MITECO) has this Monday May 11 completed the award of the project to remove.. 12/05/2026

Espacio Mediterráneo turns a telephone into a bridge between generationsGenerational Intelligence brings older voices and life lessons into Cartagena’s shopping centre Espacio Mediterráneo in Cartagena has been sharing a thoughtful social initiative. Called Generational Intelligence, it uses something wonderfully.. 11/05/2026

Environmental groups raise the alarm over growing plastic pollution on Mar Menor beachesThe environmental group Pacto por el Mar Menor raised concerns about agricultural plastic especially and its impact on marine life in the lagoon Pacto por el Mar Menor is an environmental platform run by residents, scientists and campaigners.. 04/05/2026

New Mercadona in Cabo de Palos set for summer opening as major retail revamp takes shapeModern store and wider commercial development aim to breathe new life into Las Dunas area Shoppers in Cabo de Palos could soon have a brand-new supermarket on their doorstep, with the new Mercadona store on track to open between May and June 2026, just.. 19/03/2026

New bus routes in the Cartagena and Mar Menor areaThere are now buses connecting Cartagena, La Manga, Torre Pacheco and Los Alcázares THIS INFORMATION WAS PUBLISHED IN 2021!   The new bus system came into effect across the Region of Murcia on Friday December 3 and included in the.. 06/12/2021