MURCIA MAR MENOR & CARTAGENA

Annapurna Nepali & Indian Restaurant, Los Belones, grand opening January 30Authentic Nepali and Indian flavours arrive in Los Belones with something on the menu for everyone A new dining spot has arrived in Los Belones and Annapurna Nepali & Indian Restaurant is getting ready to celebrate its official opening in.. 21/01/2026

Mar Menor burglary gang dismantled with 13 arrestsGuardia Civil links suspects to 25 offences across San Javier, San Pedro del Pinatar and Orihuela The Guardia Civil in Murcia has arrested 13 members of a criminal gang operating from San Javier, connecting them to 25 burglaries and thefts in the Mar.. 21/01/2026

San Pedro del Pinatar residents to get 11% discount on water bills after supply crisisAyuntamiento moves to compensate households for 10 days without safe drinking water San Pedro del Pinatar residents will see an 11% discount on their next water bill, following the approval of a compensation measure by the Ayuntamiento after 10 days without.. 21/01/2026

Book a trip to Spain this half-term and stay at the award-winning La Manga ClubFebruary is an ideal time for UK families to visit this Murcia golf resort and Rent La Manga Club is the company everyone uses to make their booking easy This year, the February half-term runs from Saturday February 14 Sunday 22, making it an ideal.. 21/01/2026

Locals star in the new San Javier tourist campaign for FITURTen well-known residents feature in videos and posters to show what makes San Javier a great place to live and visit all year round San Javier has launched its new tourism campaign called ‘San Javier, san bien,’ to show how good it.. 21/01/2026

Murcia hospitals under fire over negligence claims and long waitsPatient Advocate reports 430 cases in 2025 while reputation rankings slip Murcia's public hospitals are facing growing scrutiny over patient complaints, lengthy waiting lists and declining national reputation. New reports paint a challenging picture.. 20/01/2026

Santiago de la Ribera to get 125 new tourist apartmentsThe project covers several streets and comes with a pool and underground parking Santiago de la Ribera is about to get 125 new tourist apartments, complete with a pool and underground parking. They’ll be built along Calle Isla la Polinesia.. 20/01/2026

Discover your dream coastal property in Spain with SpainoraIndependent guides to properties, golf, beaches & lifestyle across 5 stunning Mediterranean regions Spainora offers a complete guide to Spanish coastal living, helping clients discover the best of Spain's Mediterranean coast. From the Costa.. 20/01/2026

Woman killed by own car in tragic San Javier accidentTow truck driver started vehicle in gear during roadside assistance callout A 79-year-old woman died tragically in Roda, San Javier on Friday afternoon after being run over by her own car during a roadside assistance call. The accident happened just before.. 19/01/2026

Cartagena house prices hit new records as buying delays cost more each daySeveral neighbourhoods are now at all-time highs, with supply shortages continuing to push prices up House prices in Cartagena are continuing their steady climb, with several neighbourhoods now sitting at record levels and no sign of the market easing.. 19/01/2026

La Manga del Mar Menor gets its own local police stationThe new 24-hour station will bring San Javier’s police closer to residents on the northern half of La Manga La Manga del Mar Menor now has its very own local police station. The new facility was officially opened by Fernando López Miras.. 19/01/2026

La Puebla Potato Festival wins national prize!The festival in the Cartagena countryside generally takes place in June or July The annual Potato Festival in La Puebla, a small town in the countryside between Cartagena and the Mar Menor, has been awarded a prestige prize for being the Best Potato Promotional.. 19/01/2026

Gas station robbery gang smashed across Murcia region and surrounding areasGuardia Civil arrests four after 50+ break-ins targeting petrol stations and homes The Murcia region and nearby areas can breathe a little easier after the Guardia Civil smashed a violent robbery gang behind over 50 break-ins at gas stations and homes.. 16/01/2026

Murcia maps out major nature restoration plans under EU rulesThe Mar Menor, riverbanks and grasslands are among the areas set for environmental recovery Plans are now underway to decide which natural areas in the Region of Murcia will be restored under a major European Union environmental programme, with scientists.. 16/01/2026

Heniam visa seminar coming to a location near you: Where would you like to see the next one held?Make your voice heard and tell Heniam where you want them to come and hold their next visa seminar, jam-packed with information all about visas in Spain In autumn 2025, Heniam & Associates ran a visa seminar at Murcia’s famous La Manga Club.. 16/01/2026

Los Alcázares prepares to showcase its attractions at the FITUR 2026 fair in MadridThe Berber Pirate Raids fiestas, commitment to diversity and the de-seasonalization of tourism characterize the presentations made by Los Alcázares at the IFEPA venue in Madrid Municipalities all over the Region of Murcia are currently preparing.. 16/01/2026

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

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