LOS ALCÁZARES, NEWS MAR MENOR

Microplastics found in Mar Menor blue crabs raise food safety concernsResearch by the Spanish Institute of Oceanography found microplastics in 100% of blue crabs tested from the Mar Menor A study by the Spanish Institute of Oceanography (IEO-CSIC) has found microplastics in blue crabs living in the Mar Menor, raising.. 01/07/2026

Woman dies after being found unconscious on Mazarrón BeachWitnesses began CPR and used a nearby defibrillator after the 66-year-old was found unresponsive at the water's edge A 66-year-old woman has died after being found unconscious at the water's edge on Parazuelos Beach in Mazarrón on.. 01/07/2026

New €5 beach bus from Alcantarilla to Mazarrón launches this summerThe new service to Bolnuevo will run alongside the existing summer route to Los Alcázares Getting to the beach from Alcantarilla will be a little easier this summer thanks to a new direct bus service linking the town with the coast at Bolnuevo.. 25/06/2026

New lease of life for the Las Claras restaurant in Los AlcázaresNew management will take over the bar-café at Las Claras Cultural Centre this week The bar-restaurant at the Las Claras del Mar Menor Cultural Centre in Los Alcázares is entering a brand new chapter after the council approved the award.. 24/06/2026

Water cut threat leaves hundreds of Villas Caravaning residents facing fresh uncertaintyA water tank is being prepared at the La Manga site as a contingency plan if supplies are disconnected Residents at Villas Caravaning in La Manga are facing a new crisis after being warned that their water supply could be cut off next month unless.. 23/06/2026

Airport Buses launches new routes that make summer travel to Murcia Airport even easierAirport Buses provides straightforward, prebooked air-conditioned transfers linking Murcia Airport with key coastal and inland destinations For anyone living along the Costa Cálida, Costa Blanca or down towards Almería, getting to.. 22/06/2026

King Felipe VI and Princess Leonor take their first flight together in MurciaAs Princess Leonor's military training in San Javier comes to an end, she takes to the skies with her father, King Felipe, for a special joint flight King Felipe VI and Leonor, Princess of Asturias have shared a training flight together for.. 19/06/2026

San Pedro del Pinatar mud baths get a €200k makeoverThe local council has used European funding to strip away old barriers and replace the platforms with sustainable materials The famous open-air mud baths at La Mota beach in San Pedro del Pinatar have officially reopened to the public following.. 19/06/2026

How clean is your beach? Mar Menor association wants you to report backA Mar Menor conservation group is asking swimmers and snorkellers to help track beach and water conditions this summer The Mar Menor eco- group Por Un Mar Vivo has launched its community science campaign 'We want to know your beach' for.. 18/06/2026

Murcia's beaches fall short on accessibility for people with reduced mobilityOnly 17 of 74 beaches assessed offer full independent access, leaving thousands unable to enjoy the sea on equal terms For thousands of people with reduced mobility in the Region of Murcia, getting to the beach means dragging themselves across scorching.. 01/06/2026

The Ola Azul open-air swimming pool in Los Alcázares opens on June 1The pool is a popular spot to spend a relaxing summer’s day in Los Alcázares With May now over, the summer is beginning to heat up along the shore of the Mar Menor and good news for those in and around Los Alcázares is that the iconic.. 01/06/2026

Coastal property prices in Murcia are surging and savvy buyers are moving fastWith Los Alcázares up 30% and San Javier among the Region's biggest risers, Spainora is helping international buyers find the right move Spain's property market is going through a significant shift in 2026 and nowhere is that more visible.. 19/05/2026

How HELP Murcia Mar Menor has been making a difference across the RegionFrom nappies in Cartagena to a special walker for a little boy with a rare condition, here's what the charity has been up to lately Founded in 2002, HELP Murcia Mar Menor has been quietly getting on with the business of supporting those in need.. 06/05/2026

La Manga businesses demand urgent shake-up of beach rules and tighter jet ski controlsWith summer just around the corner, businesses want to see an end to the '50-metre rule' and a much firmer hand with jet skis in the Mar Menor Business owners in La Manga are calling for an urgent rethink of beach rules, warning that.. 22/04/2026

Summer artisan market confirmed for Plaza Bohemia in La MangaThirty stalls have been approved and the market will focus entirely on handmade crafts and jewellery during the summer months The Cartagena City Council has approved a plan to turn its iconic Plaza Bohemia in La Manga into a dedicated artisan market.. 21/04/2026

The little-known project to restore the spa and restaurant in the waters of the Mar Menor, and why it may not be such a good idea...A lifelong landmark in Lo Pagán may return to its former glory, but there are serious questions to be answered as to whether it actually should For much of the mid-20th century, the Floridablanca floating spa and restaurant was a defining feature.. 25/03/2026

Do you have assets outside Spain? You may need to file modelo 720 before March 31LS Solicitors outline what Spanish tax residents need to know about declaring property, savings and investments abroad If you are resident in Spain and hold assets in another country, the Assets Abroad Declaration, also known as modelo or Form 720.. 24/02/2026

Don't let inheritance be a headache for you and your familyEnsure your property is left to whomever you want and save your heirs hassle and money by making a Spanish will If you want to make sure that your Spanish property goes to the people you want after you pass away, or you need help to claim an inheritance.. 17/11/2025

Understanding non-resident property taxes in SpainA guide to the IRNR and rental income tax obligations for foreign homeowners Non-residents who own property in Spain are subject to a specific set of tax obligations that can be unfamiliar and, at times, confusing. Among these are the Non-Resident Income..

Stunning frontline villas with underbuild on La Serena Golf for €684,950These luxury properties in Los Alcázares are proudly brought to you by MGP – Murcia Golf & Coastal Properties MGP - Golf & Coastal Properties, one of the leading real estate agencies in the Region of Murcia, is thrilled to present.. 07/08/2025