MAR MENOR & CARTAGENA

Recycled ocean plastics used for eco-friendly veg packaging by Torre Pacheco growers The BIO range of Agromediterránea also includes courgettes, broccoli and iceberg lettuce Awareness of plastics contamination in the world’s seas and oceans has been raised significantly over the last few years, and in the municipality.. 09/04/2021

Police in Cartagena put an end to illegal cockfights at animal feed shop in Molinos Marfagones An injured rooster and evidence of recent cockfights were found at the shop in Molinos Marfagones Officers from the Guardia Civil in Cartagena have dismantled an illegal cockfighting ring at a shop in Molinos Marfagones, which sells animal feed.. 08/04/2021

Cartagena promotes fishing traditions in primary education at local schools Pupils will learn about the historical and economic importance of fishing to the city of Cartagena The Town Hall of Cartagena is encouraging local children to learn more about the importance and techniques of the fishing fleet based at the port of.. 08/04/2021

Get scratching says San Pedro del Pinatar councilLos Alcázares wants to stop its residents scratching, San Pedro del Pinatar wants them to start scratching; must be spring! There’s a lot of noise about scratching going on around the Mar Menor this spring; whilst neighbouring municipality.. 07/04/2021

Justified win for best dressed Semana Santa balcony in Cartagena This has certainly been a non-typical Semana Santa, so significant efforts have been invested into creating "at-home" experiences to honour the grand traditions of this week. One of the annual traditions in Cartagena is the competition.. 07/04/2021

Los Alcazares council intensifies mosquito fumigation Tiger mosquitos are increasingly present on the Spanish costas and the council is determined to keep numbers as low as possible Los Alcázares council has said today that due to the high humidity since the last rains and the warmer temperatures.. 07/04/2021

San Javier fairground area to be used as Covid-19 mass vaccination centre for Mar Menor residents Residents from the municipalities of San Javier, San Pedro del Pinatar and Los Alcázares will all be given their vacciness at the centre In order to speed up the vaccination of all 75 to 79-year-olds living in the surrounding areas, the San.. 07/04/2021

Filtration wells and permeable road surfaces to convert Playa Honda and El Carmolí into urban sponges A series of infrastructures are projected along the coast of the Mar Menor to reduce future flood damage A little over 18 months after the heaviest DANA storm to hit the Region of Murcia in half a century brought devastating flooding to the Campo.. 07/04/2021

Pollution-absorbing mural art in Torre Pacheco, Murcia The 2021 edition of Art-Até is underway in Torre Pachecho, bringing mural art to the Dolores de Pacheco, Balsicas, Torre Pacheco and Roldán areas that are not just pleasant to the eye but also care for the environment as they absorb.. 06/04/2021

Cartagena begins process to license 61 chiringuitos beach bars this summer Normally this process would have been completed by now and the first beach bars open for Easter This year Cartagena council has faced severe criticism from the hostelry sector for its failure to finalise new specifications for the concession of.. 02/04/2021

British national councillor incorporated into Los Alcazares council 54 year-old Joanna Scott takes over from Marina Gema Gárate The latest municipal council meeting of the Los Alcázares municipality has confirmed the incorporation of British-born national Joanne Patricia Scott, as a councillor for.. 02/04/2021

New Saturday artisan market in Los Alcazares Every Saturday with around 40 stalls Los Alcázares is holding a new artisan market every Saturday (La Feria Open Market) as part of attempts to drum up business for shops and restaurants in the municipality and encourage more people to come.. 02/04/2021

Access controls begin for Calblanque Regional Park, Monte de las Cenizas and Peña del Águila The capacity of the parking area is limited and during the summer months a bus service operates to reduce the environmental impact on the natural park The regional government has initiated the management of the parking access and transit of visitors.. 01/04/2021

157 people found in a nightlife venue in Cartagena on Saturday The owner of the premises faces a fine of between 30,001 and 600,000 euros It was bound to happen and all over Spain there have been reports this weekend of members of the public completely disregarding the calls for caution and gathering in larger.. 29/03/2021

PALS Solicitor for your tax, conveyancing, inheritance and all legal advice in the Costa CálidaOver 20 years providing trusty and reliable help to residents and non-residents with offices in Puerto de Mazarrón and La Manga For non-Spaniards with property or other interests in the Region of Murcia the need for trustworthy, professional and reliable..

MB Services for air conditioning and home security in the Costa CálidaPainting and decorating services also offered by one of the most trusted multi-trade centres in the Costa Cálida. Based in San Javier on the inland coast of the Mar Menor, Michael Bowins of MB Services has been established in the Region of Murcia.. 17/02/2021

2 stages of the 2021 cycling Tour of Spain in the Region of Murcia On 21st August the riders will follow the shore of the Mar Menor to the finish line in La Manga The official presentation was made on Thursday of the 2021 Vuelta a España, cycling’s Tour of Spain, an event which is one of the highlights.. 11/02/2021

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

All your expat insurance needs supplied in English by Galindo & Zarco Insurance BrokersPersonal and commercial security from major insurance firms at discounted prices Galindo & Zarco Insurance Brokers is a well-established company catering for all your insurance needs in the Costa Cálida, having been in business for well over 20..

Leak Proof, for all your roof repairs and roofing installation needs in Alicante and the Region of MurciaRoof installation and roof repair specialists in the Costa Cálida and Costa Blanca. Leak Proof have been solving roofing problems in the province of Alicante and the Region of Murcia for over a decade, satisfying their customers with the 30-year guarantees..