MURCIA MAR MENOR & CARTAGENA

Old bathing jetty restored and reopened in Santiago de la RiberaThe 100-year-old original was destroyed in the heavy storms of 2019 Another of the historic bathing stations and jetties which marked the early years of tourism on the shore of the Mar Menor has been restored, following a joint project between the regional.. 22/07/2026

Stunning 2-bed apartment at Las Terrazas de La Torre through Simply Spanish Homes for €129,999Move-in-ready home at famous Roldán gold resort offers spectacular views, terrific facilities and excellent value A turn-key two-bedroom apartment at Las Terrazas de La Torre Golf Resort in Roldán has come onto the market with Simply.. 22/07/2026

World-famous ice-cream brand opens in Los AlcázaresThe store in Los Alcázares is only the 8th RivaReno shop in Spain The latest new business to be welcomed by the town of Los Alcázares has now opened in Plaza 525, where RivaReno Gelato are bringing their Italian ice-creams to their second.. 22/07/2026

Date confirmed for this summer's 'Embrace the Mar Menor' human chainMore than 40 organisations are backing this year's event, with human chains planned at rivers, lakes and coastlines across Spain and around the world A total of 45 environmental organisations and community groups are behind this year's.. 22/07/2026

Dust cloud triggers air quality alert across most of the Region of MurciaDust from North Africa has pushed pollution levels into the "unfavourable" category in Lorca, Caravaca, Jumilla and more As if the intense heat wasn't enough, residents across much of the Region of Murcia are now having to contend with.. 21/07/2026

Figure of patron saint restored in Santiago de la Ribera by the original sculptorThe sculpture of St James the Great is ready for his annual procession on 25th July! The figure or religious image of Santiago Apóstol (St James the Great) which is kept in the parish church of Santiago de la Ribera and is to be taken out for procession.. 21/07/2026

The last three concerts of the 2026 San Javier Jazz Festival this weekMinor Jazz Collective, Raynald Colom, Pat Metheny, Lluís Coloma and Fusion Experience Quartet close another hugely successful season on the shore of the Mar Menor As we move into the last ten days of July there are just three big nights left in.. 21/07/2026

Extreme heat pushes back reopening of Cartagonova bridge for another weekThe closure has been extended by another week after extreme heat and technical challenges delayed work, with additional roadworks in the Alameda de San Antón area continuing to affect traffic Drivers in Cartagena will have to put up with.. 20/07/2026

Police scramble to a packed La Manga beach after a 'suspicious package' washed up ashoreBathers watched on as officers and lifeguards moved in to secure the mystery haul. The Guardia Civil was poised to investigate. There was just one problem It had all the hallmarks of a significant find. On Saturday, a large package washed up on a busy.. 20/07/2026

New statue in the centre of Cartagena in honour of fictional character Capitán AlatristeA homage to writer Arturo Pérez-Reverte and the soldiers who fought in Spain’s Golden Age On Friday 17th July the city of Cartagena added to its already impressive catalogue of statues in public squares with the unveiling in the Plaza del Cuartel..

Three Murcia restaurants named among Spain's best places to eat for under €100Eateries in Murcia, La Manga del Mar Menor and Lo Pagán all feature among the 100 best in the country Three restaurants in the Region of Murcia have earned a place in a new guide highlighting the 100 best places to eat in Spain for less than.. 17/07/2026

New flood rules could restrict building in parts of MurciaCartagena, Lorca, Molina de Segura and parts of the Mar Menor area could be among the most affected by proposed new regulations New restrictions on where homes, garages and other buildings can be constructed could soon affect some of the most flood.. 17/07/2026

Cartagena bars given extra terrace space for Spain's World Cup finalBars and restaurants will be allowed to expand their terraces on Sunday as fans gather to watch Spain take on Argentina Bars and restaurants in Cartagena will be allowed to temporarily expand their terraces this Sunday July 19 as Spain prepares to.. 17/07/2026

Southern Spain is becoming a desert. One company is using innovative organic farming techniques to turn that around (and make delicious almonds at the same time!)Almendrehesa has been committed for over a decade to regenerating the subsoil of southeast Spain’s countryside to combat desertification Everyone knows and loves the southeastern corner of Spain for its great weather, relaxed pace of life and.. 17/07/2026

Los Nietos still waiting for beach pontoons as summer rolls onEarlier this year, plans were put foward to install floating pontoons on five beaches along the Mar Menor Los Nietos has reached mid July without the floating pontoons and access ramps that usually make its beaches accessible for swimmers, and residents.. 16/07/2026

The jet ski industry hits back at the Mar Menor ban campaignThe head of the Nautical Association of the Region of Murcia argues that decades of research into the lagoon's problems has never pointed the finger at recreational boating The Mar Menor has been at the centre of environmental concern for years. The.. 16/07/2026

Nearly 300 loggerhead turtles returned to the sea from Murcia's coastline since 2019The Region of Murcia is becoming one of the Mediterranean's most important breeding areas for loggerhead turtles Murcia has become one of the most important places for the vulnerable loggerhead turtles to nest in the western Mediterranean.. 15/07/2026

San Javier turns disused spaces in La Manga into shaded, green areasNew paving, trees and shaded areas aim to bring down surface temperatures as another heatwave approaches San Javier Town Council's Tourism Department has transformed three previously unused plots in La Manga, giving them a new lease of life while.. 15/07/2026

International scientists gather at the Mar Menor to help predict the Mediterranean's futureScientists and researchers from Spain, the United States, Ireland and Cyprus are working alongside the Technical University of Cartagena on the Living Lab project to help protect Mediterranean coastlines from environmental issues The Mar Menor.. 14/07/2026

Cartagena completes long-awaited repairs to El Portús seafront promenadeWork on the damaged seafront has been completed just as the Cartagena summer season gets fully underway The repair work on the El Portús seafront promenade in Cartagena has now been completed, bringing to an end more than a year of damage that.. 14/07/2026