MAR MENOR, ALL MURCIA NEWS

Cartagena Port gains ground despite global uncertaintyDespite all the noise in global trade, Cartagena continues to perform well compared to other Spanish ports, with increases in cargo volumes and exports At the end of the first four months of 2026, activity at the Port of has continued to hold its.. 29/05/2026

Spanish morning show mistakes Irish comedy sketch for genuine sunburn competitionAnyone who has spent a summer in Spain will understand exactly why Spanish television thought the sketch might actually be real Ireland is experiencing a heatwave at the moment, and in between articles about how the country is somehow hotter than.. 29/05/2026

Rescued loggerhead turtle heads back into the sea at CalblanqueThe first adult loggerhead turtle of the year treated at the El Valle Wildlife Recovery Centre was returned to the Mediterranean The adult female turtle was spotted swimming at the surface near the La Azohía tuna trap fishery. Staff raised.. 28/05/2026

Murcia government to clamp down on wastewater dumping and coastal pollutionThe long-awaited regulation will tighten controls on pollution entering the sea, covering wastewater plants, desalination facilities and industrial sites Murcia is preparing a new regional law to regulate pollution that flows into the sea from.. 27/05/2026

Murcia restaurants and bars struggle to find staff for the summer seasonEmployers warn they are being forced to recruit inexperienced workers and train them on the job to cope The hospitality sector in the Region of Murcia is heading into the summer season facing a growing shortage of qualified workers, as employers.. 27/05/2026

Terra Natura Murcia open the door to a summer of fun and learningGuardians of the Water returns in 2026 with games, workshops, animals and water activities for children aged 3 to 12 If you are looking for a summer activity that keeps the kids happy, active and learning at the same time, Terra Natura Murcia .. 27/05/2026

Police called to reports of a 'tiger' roaming rooftops in MurciaResidents in Molina de Segura contacted police after spotting what they believed was a dangerous animal roaming across rooftops Residents in the town of Molina de Segura got quite a fright this week after several people became convinced there was.. 27/05/2026

Move over Silicon Valley: A Murcia startup is at the heart of the AI boomFreepik has rebranded under the name of Murcia-based AI startup Magnific following its acquisition Two local lads from Murcia are taking the world by storm. Javi López and Emilio Nicolás founded Magnific, an AI tool that improves.. 26/05/2026

Murcia's new nitrate plan faces criticism from environmental groupsEnvironmental organisation says the regional government's latest proposals repeat measures that have failed for more than two decades to stop pollution reaching the Mar Menor Environmental group Ecologistas en Acción has criticised the.. 26/05/2026

Rental prices keep climbing across Murcia and Cartagena as prices approach record levelsLatest figures show rents in Murcia are up 6.6% on last year, matching previous peak levels seen in 2025 Rental prices across the Region of Murcia continue to rise, which is bad news for those trying to save for a mortgage deposit and get onto.. 25/05/2026

Spain agrees €7 billion housing plan with €308 million earmarked for MurciaThe new State Housing Plan 2026-2030 was backed unanimously by all regional governments The Spanish Government will invest €308 million in the Region of Murcia under the State Housing Plan 2026-2030, with €35.2 million expected to be.. 22/05/2026

Spain blocks major solar plant planned between Murcia and the Vega BajaOfficials say proposed solar complex could cause significant environmental damage across Murcia and Alicante municipalities A major solar energy project planned between Murcia and the Vega Baja has been blocked after Spain's Ministry for Ecological.. 22/05/2026

Coastal algae and seagrass removal finally begins in Águilas and Los Alcázares Work begins after weeks of delays linked to new environmental rules and permit approvals in Spain Work has finally started along parts of the Murcia coastline to remove algae and seagrass that has built up on beaches in both Los Alcázares.. 21/05/2026

Murcia measles outbreak grows as eight new cases are confirmed in AlcantarillaThe latest infections bring the total number of confirmed cases linked to the outbreak to twelve as health officials continue tracing contacts Health authorities in Murcia have confirmed eight new measles cases linked to the outbreak first detected.. 20/05/2026

Murcia's Mediterranean coast under the microscope as toxic microalgae are detectedFindings form part of a Mediterranean study tracking environmental changes linked to rising sea temperatures Murcia's coastline is back in the news for environmental issues, but this time it's not the Mar Menor, it's the Mediterranean.. 19/05/2026

Mercadona confirms opening date for new Cabo de Palos storeThe €5.2 million supermarket will replace the existing store and include hundreds of parking spaces The new Mercadona supermarket in Cabo de Palos now has an official opening date and will open on Monday June 1. The new store has been built.. 19/05/2026

Terra Natura Murcia opens the water season with a new splash of excitementAqua Natura Murcia has unveiled Tornado, a fast new slide with special effects, a launch offer and a lively opening day     Terra Natura Murcia is getting the summer season underway with a new attraction that is sure to catch the attention.. 18/05/2026

La Manga and Cabo de Palos rentals under pressure as summer rush sees homes book out months in advanceEstate agents report that July and August are already almost fully booked, with two-week stays now dominating the market as traditional longer summer holidays fade The holiday rental market in La Manga and Cabo de Palos is heading into summer 2026.. 18/05/2026

San Pedro del Pinatar works towards 'universal accessibility' throughout the townThe local council continues work on accessibility across the town, as well as other projects such as bike lane upgrades and removal of overhead wiring The town council of San Pedro del Pinatar is continuing its push to make the area more accessible.. 18/05/2026

Hundreds checked as San Javier seizes 55 electric scooters in new crackdownPolicía Local say dozens of scooters have already been removed for failing to meet new legal requirements Electric scooter users in San Javier are being urged to make sure their paperwork is in order after Policía Local removed 55 vehicles.. 15/05/2026