Three dead and two survivors rescued from drifting migrant boat off Cartagena coastAuthorities are investigating whether more dead bodies may have been tossed in the sea after the vessel was found adrift for up to 20 days The dangers of crossing the Mediterranean have once again come into sharp focus after a small migrant boat carrying.. 21/04/2026

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

La Manga Club and Cartagena IBI frozen for another 12 monthsResidential property tax held steady as Cartagena council renews its incentives for investment and job creation Cartagena’s City Council has approved its Fiscal Ordinances for 2025-2026, confirming the freeze on the residential property tax (.. 22/07/2025

A curious slice of Mazarrón history: This is the port's 100-year-old 'pim-pam' canal, nestled between two popular beachesSalt farming went on from the Roman era until the 20th century The entrance to the old salt farm channel Did you know that there used to be a large salt farm in the Port of Mazarrón during the 20th century? This activity, which probably..

Where to get a haircut, nails done and beauty treatments near Camposol, MurciaOne of the best places for nail, hair and beauty treatments in the Camposol, Mazarrón, Puerto de Mazarrón and southwest Murcia area is The Salon Camposol Hair & Beauty Salon If you’re looking for the best hair, nails and beauty.. 24/10/2024

Cartagena promotes the rural treasures of Perín, Tallante, Isla Plana and La AzohíaTourism in and around Cartagena is more than Roman architecture and spectacular beaches! The city and municipality of Cartagena is blessed with several major tourist attractions including the magnificent Roman architecture which is still being revealed.. 14/08/2023

Los Delfines Camping ground in Isla PlanaOne of the premier campsites in the Region of Murcia, near Mazarrón The Murcia Region has a wealth of campsites and motorhome parking facilities, and that number is growing all the time as caravanning and camping tourism become more popular and widespread..

Noahs ARC Animal rescue in Mazarrón and Camposol Two shops are supporting animal charity in south west Murcia Noah´s ARC Animal Rescue, are dedicated to rescuing and rehoming animals.  They have two charity shops in the Puerto de Mazarrón and Camposol. They are always looking for..

Meaty Melva is an ideal fish for Mediterranean cazuelas and guisosPepita’s Cazuela de Melva Empanada is a local recipe from Isla Plana Melva is just one of the environmentally sustainable fish species which can be used for this family recipe. Much has been written about the necessity to buy sustainable fish.. 21/05/2018

Vivien Stuart learn Spanish and the Spanish language, Spanish classes for expats in Puerto de MazarrónSmall groups and one-to-one classes from an experienced language professional. Vivien Stuart offers English and Spanish language tuition to students of all levels from a fully equipped classroom at the “Beep” computer store in Avenida.. 22/01/2021

Weekly summer markets in Isla Plana and La Azohía Fresh foodstuffs on Thursday and Friday mornings during July, August and September The two small villages of Isla Plana and La Azohía are very quiet for most of the year, but between 1st July and 15th September the population swells enormously..

Weekly markets in the municipality of Cartagena Year-round and summer-only street markets in Cartagena Not all weekly markets are set in stone, and if they coincide with public holidays they may be cancelled or postponed. In addition, days can change, so if you're not sure a call to the relevant..

Cartagena beaches: Playa La Caleta (Isla Plana) A picturesque cove next to the church and neighbours' association in Isla Plana The municipality of Cartagena has several series of beaches and this one falls within an area which lies at the far south-westerly tip of this large municipality, La Azoh..

Cartagena beaches: Playa de Isla PlanaA Blue Flag beach in picturesque Isla Plana Isla Plana is a small village in the eastern part of the Gulf of Mazarrón, and lies in the far south-westerly tip of the large municipality of Cartagena. This area has been popular with Spanish holidaymakers..

The batteries and gun emplacements at Castillitos and El Jorel, Cabo TiñosoCartagena Spain, following the military trail, Cabo Tiñoso ("the guns") These two battery emplacements are well worth a visit, whether you have any interest in military history or not, and are a great place to take the visitors..

Weekly Markets South West MurciaRegular Markets in the South West of Murcia Not all weekly markets are set in stone, and if they coincide with public holidays they may be cancelled or postponed. In addition, days can change, so if you're not sure a call to the relevant tourist office..