MURCIA MAR MENOR & CARTAGENA

Starting March 5 Painting exhibition by Suami in Los AlcázaresThe exhibition is one of a series of local events commemorating International Womens’ Day As part of the celebrations of International Women’s Day on 8th March the Town Hall of Los Alcázares is hosting an exhibition of the colourful paintings..

The eclipse is coming: August 12, 2026 will change the sky over MurciaAstronomy Tours are organising boat trips to watch the rare celestial event from the Mediterranean There are moments when the sky stops being background decoration and becomes the main event. August 12, 2026 is one of those moments.   On.. 05/02/2026

Until May 24 San Javier Phoenician shipwreck exhibition at the ARQVA museum in CartagenaFenicios, Mercaderes del Mar show some of the items found on board the Bajo de la Campana wreck which was found off the coast of La Manga The ARQVA national museum of underwater archaeology in Cartagena is holding a special exhibition concerning the Phoenician..

Until April 12 Open-air photography exhibition in the centre of Cartagena270 images by 66 photographers at 14 points in the busy streets of Cartagena Images taken by 66 photographers have been placed on display around the centre of Cartagena, where they will remain in public view until 12th April as the annual FotoFest Cartagena..

March 2-30 San Javier unveils full March programme to mark International Women's Day8M activities will run until Sunday March 30 with events for young people, families and older residents San Javier has just announced a packed programme of events to mark International Women’s Day, with activities running throughout March and aimed..

50 per cent off tourist accommodation in Murcia for those with Spanish residency!Hotel, rural accommodation and campsite stays at half price throughout Murcia! The regional government has once again launched its annual Bono Turístico scheme, which consists of 50% discounts offered to those with Spanish residency at various tourist..

Chances to visit the animal pit of the Cartagena Roman Amphitheatre in MarchThe fossa bestiaria was used to release wild animals and gladiators into the main arena 2,000 years ago The excavations of the Roman amphitheatre which are ongoing in Cartagena are to be open to the public at weekends during March 2026, enabling visitors to..

March 7 to 22 Fiestas in honour of San José in the Torre Pacheco village of RoldánRoldán celebrates the fiestas of its patron saint in the heart of Costa Cálida golf country! The March fiestas in the Torre Pacheco village of Roldán (right next door to the golf resorts of La Torre Golf Resort and Las Terrazas de la Torre..

March 11 to 14 Top catamaran racing in Los AlcázaresThe Mar Menor Grand Prix in Los Alcázares is part of the ETF26 Series Spectacular catamaran sailing of the highest level returns to the Mar Menor off the beaches of Los Alcázares this week with six crafts from Canada, France and the UK competing..

Sign up for one of six special haute cuisine evenings at La Manga Club this year: Limited spaces availableSix guest chefs recognised by the Michelin Guide and Repsol will host exclusive dining experiences between March and November A new series of fine dining events will bring some of Spain’s most celebrated chefs to La Manga Club this year, offering..

March 12 to 15 Equimur Horse Show in Torre PachecoIFEPA hosts the 30th edition of the second most important annual horse show in Spain WIN FREE TICKETS - CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS! The 30th annual EQUIMUR International Thoroughbred Horse Show is being held from 12th to 15th March at the IFEPA exhibition and..

March 14 Free guided tour on the tourist train of Los AlcazaresA free ride along the inland shore of the Mar Menor in Los Narejos and Los Alcázares This 90-minute free tour takes visitors around Los Alcázares on the tourist train, which sets off from outside the Town Hall at 11.00 (although participants..

March 14 The Giant Sardine of Murcia arrives in San Javier!This is the third time San Javier has been honoured to celebrate the prologue of the annual spring fiestas in the city of Murcia Every year on Easter Sunday much of Spain begins returning to normal after the religious fervour of the Easter processions, but..

March 14 to 17 Saint Patricks’ Day celebrations in Los AlcázaresScratch card prize draws, live music, a parade and plenty of partying in Los Narejos and Los Alcázares! As has become something of a tradition in recent years the Town Hall of Los Alcázares is coordinating a series of events to celebrate the..

March 14 Abba tribute in Torre PachecoVocalists and the Unión Musical de Torre Pacheco at the CAES centre in the town “Eternamente Abba” is a symphonic pop show celebrating one of the most iconic bands in the history of popular music. Featuring the voices of Laia Benaches, Kevin..

March 15 Free guided tour explaining the origins and history of La Manga and the Mar MenorThe Origins of the Mar Menor tour traces the ancient and modern history of La Manga This 5-kilometre walking tour in La Manga begins at the bridge of El Estacio and the channel which enables boats to pass between the Mar Menor and the Mediterranean, and continues..

March 15 Regional hiking day in Abarán15- and 11-kilometre routes with food and drink provided in the beautiful Ricote valley! This 18th edition of the Region of Murcia hiking day is a complete experience for lovers of the great outdoors, and is taking place in the small town of Abarán..

March 15 Free Spanish theatre in Los AlcázaresEl Chico de la Última Fila in the Town Hall of Los Alcázares This event is really only for Spanish speakers, consisting as it does of a comedy drama called “El Chico de la Última Fila” by Juan Mayorgag, presented by the Los..

March 15 Free pre-Semana Santa concert in San JavierThe Banda Sinfónica de San Javier at the Teatro de Invierno in Parque Almansa Across Spain preparations are already well under way for the celebration of Easter Week, or Semana Santa, and in San Javier the build-up includes this concert at the Teatro..

March 18 El Viento es Salvaje, Spanish drama in San JavierA drama of fate and guilt at the Winter Theatre in Parque Almansa The theatre company Las Niñas de Cádiz comes to the Winter Theatre in Parque Almansa (San Javier) on 18th March to present “El Viento es Salvaje”, a tale of two sisters..