MURCIA MAR MENOR & CARTAGENA

Murcia top winter spot for UK, German and Dutch travellersAccording to data released by Jetcost, British, German, and Dutch travellers are keeping Murcia at the top of their search lists this winter British tourists are once again leading the charge in Murcia. Despite what some international media.. 19/12/2025

Buying or selling a home in Spain? Save yourself from costly problems with the help of the expertsMake the real estate conveyancing process simple and stress-free Murcia’s property market has never been more inviting for expats seeking quality of life, affordability and sunshine, but buying or selling your home in Murcia involves a.. 19/12/2025

Biogas plant plans in El Mirador continue despite local oppositionThe San Javier biomethane project has been revised to exclude the use of pig slurry Plans to build a biomethane plant in the village of El Mirador are continuing to move through the permitting process, according to Enagás Renovables. The company.. 18/12/2025

Government pumps another €20 million into the Mar MenorThe new €20 million package will allow eight towns to upgrade sewage systems and support ongoing efforts to restore the Mar Menor The Spanish government is stepping up efforts to clean up the Mar Menor with a second €20 million package.. 18/12/2025

Murcia Photo of the Year 2025: Vote for your favourite!Here are the top 12 images of the year taken by the Los Alcázares Digital Camera Club (LADCC)   Los Alcázares Digital Camera Club (LADCC) take pleasure in sharing the club’s Photo of the Year competition with the Murcia Today.. 18/12/2025

CHANGE OF DATE - December 28 The traditional Christmas swim in Los Alcázares!The annual dip in the Mar Menor has been put back 7 days due to recent heavy rain One of the most eagerly awaited festive events in Los Alcázares, the Christmas dip in the Mar Menor, has unfoirtunately had to be put back a week due to the recent.. 18/12/2025

Local frustration as Cartagena and La Manga hit by public transport cutsThe direct bus between Cartagena and La Manga is being removed, night services cut, and schedules reduced, making travel longer and less convenient for residents In La Manga, it sometimes feels like they’re taking three steps forward and.. 17/12/2025

Watch! Dramatic dawn rescue as Storm Emilia floods Murcia roadsA couple was swept away in Águilas after the rambla del Cocón burst its banks   A couple had a miraculous escape in the early hours of Tuesday December 16 when their car was swept away by raging waters in Águilas.. 17/12/2025

Resignations shake newly formed Mar Menor oversight committeeThe resignations come just months after the committee helped secure legal protection for the Mar Menor The committee created to protect the Mar Menor has taken a major blow, with two senior figures stepping down just months after it officially.. 17/12/2025

Christmas magic awaits at Espacio MediterráneoFather Christmas and the Three Wise Men bring holiday joy to Cartagena's favourite shopping spot Fancy a bit of Christmas sparkle right here in Cartagena? Espacio Mediterráneo, your go-to shopping centre that's open seven days a week and.. 17/12/2025

Cartagena's Roman Theatre hits 3 million visitors as excavation acceleratesUK visitors lead the way among international visitors as Cartagena's Roman Theatre passes 3 million visits 2025 has been a big year for Cartagena's Roman Theatre Museum. Visitor numbers keep climbing, with 247,081 people coming through.. 16/12/2025

Revving up for Christmas! Santas on bikes help those in needThe annual Papanoelada Motera returns to Los Alcázares, collecting food donations for local families The annual Papanoelada Motera (Motorbike Santa Run) returned to Los Alcázares on December 13. Despite the threat of rain dozens of.. 15/12/2025

Fourth lane on Murcia-Cartagena A‑30 motorway moves forwardContract signed to add a fourth lane between southern Murcia and the MU‑30 junction Back in April, the Ministry of Transport announced plans to add a fourth lane on the A‑30 between southern Murcia and the MU‑30 junction near Alcantarilla.. 15/12/2025

13 typical stews and casseroles in the Region of Murcia!A range of traditional one-pot dishes characterizes different areas of the Costa Cálida and Murcia Whether you want to call them stews, casseroles or hotpots, the dishes made by “throwing everything in the pot” are among the most characteristic..

The different kinds of visas to live in Spain and how to get themA guide to options for gaining residency status to live in Spain If you are not an EU citizen and want to live in Spain, you are going to need a visa. Since 2013 and up until May 2025, the ‘Golden Visa’ was a simple and popular.. 15/12/2025

No let-up in the social activities schedule over Christmas at the DomusVi Ciudad de Murcia residence for the elderly!Festive activities to promote social and emotional wellbeing for residents at DomusVI centres all over Spain Christmas means many different things to different people, but for the dedicated staff at DomusVi Ciudad de Murcia the traditional aspects and.. 14/12/2025

Murcia residential golf resorts are back in a big way, but is it all good news?It's the culmination of a dream for the Region, and a luxury living project that began 20 years ago, but property prices have risen close to pre-financial crash levels Twenty years ago, the Region of Murcia was riding high on a wave of golf resort..

Until January 6 Christmas, New Year and Three Kings in San Javier 2025-26Choral concerts and music and activities for children in San Javier, Santiago de la Ribera and Roda The monumental Belén (or nativity scene) in the Plaza de Españv alongside the Town Hall, which will be set up this year for the 58th time, is..

Man arrested for public exposure and aggressive behaviour in Santiago de la RiberaA man caused disturbances at a pharmacy and a nearby park, exposing himself in public and threatening officers A man was arrested on Monday December 8 in Santiago de la Ribera, San Javier, after causing disturbances at a pharmacy and later in a.. 12/12/2025

Snap a selfie at San Javier Library's Christmas TreeThe library's annual tree made from stacked books is back, along with surprise giveaways and special activities 'Tis the season to be reading, and to celebrate the library in San Javier has set up its annual Christmas tree made.. 12/12/2025