Services are increased on 14th and 15th August during the Cabo Pop festival As we near the middle of August the number of people flocking to the headland on which the iconic lighthouse of Cabo de Palos..

A new monument honours the nearly 300 people who died after an Italian liner struck reefs off the Cartagena coast in 1906 Long before the Titanic became the world's most famous maritime disaster..

Cartagena is expanding its range of street markets this summer with five new markets The various coastal areas of the municipality of Cartagena – from those along the Mediterranean near Mazarr..

One of the summer favourites returns to Cabo de Palos for 2026 Since it was first held in 2015 the La Hormiga hippy market has become a fixture in the summer life of the Costa Cálida, and this year..

Crystalline Mediterranean waters and spectacular scenery and marine life make for great snorkelling beaches in the Costa Cálida Now that the heat of summer has reached the Costa Cálida there is no..

A sardine barbecue, two live concerts and walking the greasy pole in the port of Cabo de Palos 15th August, which falls on a Saturday this year, is a national holiday in Spain due to it being the feast..

Live music, lighthouse tours and a host of water sports and other activities at various locations in Cabo de Palos The annual Cabo de Pop festival returns to Cabo de Palos over the weekend of August..

Yemanjá is a vibrant and friendly Café bar situated in the heart of the Cabo de Palos marina The Cabo de Palos port is a bustling marina and fishing dock situated at the very heart of the town..

From boat trips to kitesurfing, choose your relaxing or exciting preference at the beaches of the Region of Murcia this summer! With its calm seawater and warm climate the Region of Murcia is a perfect..

Icy cold springs, moonscapes, badlands and enchanted natural cities in the Costa Cálida! Far from being simply a stretch of coastline in the western Mediterranean, the Region of Murcia has a fantastically..

Treasures not far from the beaches of the Costa Cálida, selected by the Murcia tourist board We all know that the most common reasons for visiting the Costa Cálida are the warm climate, the fabulous..

La Solana is the onsite restaurant at the prestigious La Quinta Club in La Manga Club La Solana Bar and Restaurant at La Quinta Club in La Manga Club has recently become the only establishment in the..

A range of mountain and beach activities in Murcia designed to reduce stress and anxiety levels The Costa Cálida and the Region of Murcia are probably best-known to visitors for the climate, the beaches..

Wreck dives and spectacular underwater landscapes and abundant marine flora and fauna Without any doubt the marine reserve between the headland of Cabo de Palos and the small islands known as Islas..

A great area area for walking with several wild and picturesque beaches 1,882 hectares of land in Calblanque have been a protected nature reserve since 1987 in recognition of the fact that the..

NOTE: The Cabo de Palos street market is temporarily located on Calle Brezo, between the Spar and Marina Center Sunday is market day in Cabo de Palos: over 200 stalls outside the Las Dunas..

From tiny coves to long swathes of golden sand at the far east of the Costa Cálida Cabo de Palos lies at the eastern end of the municipality of Cartagena on the headland of the same name which..

From the Neanderthals to dive tourism in Cabo de Palos This area has been occupied by mankind since human ancestors first began to appear on mainland Europe, and there are several sites around..

Three chemists and a local surgery exist in Cabo de Palos The medical centre of Cabo de Palos is just a few metres from the western end of the marina and the seafront in Ronda de Poniente: the best..

Oficina de Turismo Cabo de Palos The tourist information office in Cabo de Palos is located at the north of the town, next to the main access from the dual carriageway which runs towards La Manga..

Saltflats and native plantlife alongside Stone Age remains between the Mar Menor and the Mediterranean At the southern end of the heavily built up area of La Manga del Mar Menor is a zone where there..

Shipwrecks and the marine reserve at the Cabo de Palos visitors’ centre The “Centro de Interpretación” in Cabo de Palos is on the western side of the marina just a few metres from the church..

The Iglesia de Santa María del Mar in Cabo de Palos  The modern church dedicated to Santa María del Mar in Cabo de Palos is located on the Paseo del Puerto on the western side of the marina, next..

The forces of law and order in Cabo de Palos The Cabo de Palos branch of the Policía Local of Cartagena is located at the northern end of the marina in a small blue building at the roundabout where..

The port and marina are still at the heart of activity in Cabo de Palos The fishing port and leisure marina of Cabo de Palos are at the very heart of the town on the southern shore of the headland..

The lighthouse of Cabo de Palos has been in operation since 1865 The lighthouse in Cabo de Palos is without doubt the most representative building of the village, and has }been declared a Site..

A circular geological route in the Cartagena countryside Sendero Circular Cabezo de la Fuente: Length: 8 km Difficulty: medium Start point: Las Cobaticas information centre The Calblanque..

This pleasant walk in Calblanque is of great interest to geologists Distance: 4km, one way Start point: Cala Reona Difficulty level: medium This 4-kilometre route, which begins in Cala Reona..

Cartagena Romans swore by these mud beauty treatments  Covering an area of 170km, the Mar Menor is the largest salt water lake in Europe, and is a mecca for sportspeople, the unique conditions creating..

Where to go Mar Menor, walk up to the lighthouse at Cabo de Palos or enjoy an ice cream in the busy marina Cabo de Palos is a small peninsula which juts out into the Mediterranean sea, on one side..