MURCIA MAR MENOR & CARTAGENA

New cancer support centre opens in CartagenaAyuntamiento and regional leaders celebrate expanded care for patients and families Cartagena now has a dedicated new headquarters for the Spanish Association Against Cancer (AECC), offering expanded support for cancer patients across the city and Mar.. 15/01/2026

Pre-registration now open for the gruelling Ruta de las Fortalezas run in CartagenaThe 53-kilometre course visits castles, fortresses, gun batteries and old city walls belonging to the military history of Cartagena The initial pre-registration opens on Thursday 15th January for the 15th annual edition of the Ruta de las Fortalezas de.. 15/01/2026

High-end shoplifting gang arrested in San Javier raid with £3,000 and €7,000 in cashSeven Chilean nationals were arrested after the Guardia Civil seized cash, phones, clothing and jewellery Seven people were arrested in San Javier on Thursday January 15 after the Guardia Civil broke up a criminal group specialising.. 15/01/2026

Cartagena's dogs get a new park by the stadiumAyuntamiento opens new play area for pets and promises more dedicated dog spaces in Santa Ana and Cabo de Palos Cartagena’s four-legged residents have another reason to wag their tails this week, with a brand new dog park opening next to the Cartagonova.. 15/01/2026

Los Alcázares dog lovers raise 800 euros for animal protection associationsDozens of pet owners meet in Los Alcázares for a charity-driven day of fun and activities On Sunday 11th January the first edition of a new event called CANpanadas was held in Los Alcázares, raising a total of close to 800 euros which was.. 15/01/2026

Dogs and their humans unite for a pawsome cause in Los AlcázaresCANpanadas charity event raises nearly €800 to support local animal rescues On Sunday January 11, Los Alcázares buzzed with tail-wags and good cheer as the first-ever CANpanadas brought together around 30 dogs and their owners for a day of.. 14/01/2026

Spain drafts emergency plan to protect dolphins, turtles and birds caught in Murcia fishing netsConservationists agree that fishermen in the Region of Murcia are generally “very good” at releasing trapped animals Spain is drawing up emergency rules to stop dolphins, sea turtles and seabirds dying in fishing nets after poor practices.. 14/01/2026

Mar Menor recovery shows promise, but ministers warn progress will take timeEarly signs of improvement are encouraging, yet scientists and officials stress patience and sustained action “The complete recovery of the Mar Menor takes time.” That is the clear message from the regional Minister for the Environment, Juan.. 13/01/2026

Renew your Cartagena orange zone parking permit before January 31Simple bank transfer process activates resident pass for unlimited local parking The deadline to renew resident parking permits in Cartagena's orange zone is January 31. These permits allow unlimited parking on streets within the assigned zone, with.. 13/01/2026

Cartagena Parque Sauces dinosaurs targeted by vandals yet againMiscreants have ripped legs and arms off several displays in Parque Sauces   It's been almost five years since the dinosaurs first appeared in Parque Sauces in Cartagena but sadly, what was supposed to be an urban retreat has turned into a.. 13/01/2026

San Javier moves ahead with new bike lanes as cycling network continues to growTwo new sections will link key routes in San Javier and Santiago de la Ribera as part of a wider push for sustainable mobility The Ayuntamiento de San Javier is pressing ahead with further improvements to its cycling infrastructure, with plans now in.. 12/01/2026

La Torre Golf Resort votes to allow tourist rentalsA unanimous decision by all sub-communities has cleared the way for holiday lets on the resort Image: Federación de Golf de la Región de Murcia   Murcia’s La Torre Golf Resort has taken the decision to permit short.. 12/01/2026

Warm up for winter sales at Espacio MediterráneoBig discounts, great prizes and a brand-new TikTok launch bring extra sparkle to the January sales The new year is off to a lively start at Espacio Mediterráneo, Cartagena’s favourite shopping destination. From January 7 to January 30, the.. 09/01/2026

Duty pharmacies in Los Alcázares and Los Narejos 2026Keep this on your fridge door in case of emergencies! The duty roster for 24-hour pharmaceutical services in the municipality of Los Alcázares has been published, ensuring that emergency supplies and purchases can be made at all times of day throughout.. 08/01/2026

STO Media launches new print newspaper, the Costa Weekly NewsWe are pleased to present our new publication, serving the Costa Blanca and with plans to extend south across the Spanish costas in future The first edition of the paper will come out in early February Media company Spain Today Online S.L is proud.. 08/01/2026

Worrying report shows air pollution in Murcia and Cartagena still above new EU limitsEcologistas en Acción report highlights Murcia and Cartagena among Spain's worst for NO₂ pollution Murcia and Cartagena are lagging behind when it comes to air quality improvements, according to a new analysis by environmental group.. 08/01/2026

Three days of championship golf in Murcia and €2,000 in prizes: Elite Golf Tour starts soon!Limited places remain for the January 15-17 competition at Murcia’s stunning New Sierra Golf Club   Time is running out to secure your place at the first major golf tournament of 2026 in Murcia. The Elite Golf Tour kicks off next Thursday.. 07/01/2026

Beautifully renovated 3-bed Sabina villa on La Torre Golf Resort for €309,999Simply Spanish Homes presents this stylish, fully modernised villa on a private plot in one of Murcia's most prestigious golf resorts Simply Spanish Homes is thrilled to offer this beautifully renovated 3-bed, 2.5-bath Sabina-style villa, located.. 07/01/2026

Luck shines again on Murcia as El Niño lottery shares its joy with Yecla and San PedroTwo local shops celebrate after selling winning tickets in Spain’s second-biggest lottery draw The festive season ended on a cheerful note in the Region of Murcia this year as the El Niño Extraordinary Lottery brought a welcome dose of good.. 07/01/2026

Murcia moves to 'SlowDown' tourism across the RegionThe Region of Murcia is taking part in the European 'SlowDown' project, promoting slower, more sustainable tourism The Region of Murcia is not stepping back from tourism, but it is trying to manage it more carefully. During 2025.. 07/01/2026