MURCIA MAR MENOR & CARTAGENA

Los Canales pools set to reopen this summer in CartagenaThe Ayuntamiento is preparing a new access fee as it gets ready to run the sports and leisure complex from mid-June A familiar summer favourite is set to return in Cartagena, with the swimming pools and sports facilities at Rafael de la Cerda Park, better.. 14/05/2026

San Javier launches its first ever local bus service with beach routesMore than 40 bus stops are planned for San Javier’s beaches, residential areas and the town centre San Javier is preparing to launch its first-ever urban bus service in a move local officials say will completely transform public transport across.. 14/05/2026

What do David Beckham, Matt Damon and Robbie Williams have in common? They all love a holiday at La Manga Club!Why is La Manga Club still one of Spain’s most complete holiday destinations? Local accommodation expert Rent La Manga Club explains... If a destination can attract names like David Beckham, Matt Damon, John Malkovich, Salma Hayek and Robbie.. 13/05/2026

Cartagena cracks down on dog poop with fines of up to €1,500Officials in Cartagena are handing out bags and water bottles as part of a new push to keep the streets clean Cartagena City Council has launched a new campaign aimed at tackling one of the city’s most common complaints, dog poop and urine left.. 13/05/2026

La Manga Life Magazine 2026 is out now!The annual publication for the resort is available to pick up now   La Manga Life is viewed as an important promotional tool for the resort and its community. An annual publication, the magazine showcases all that is unique about La Manga Club.. 13/05/2026

Cartagena rolls out beach improvements ahead of the summerAssisted bathing service to launch at Cabo de Palos for the first time, and a dog washing station is planned as Cartagena prepares for the summer The Levante beach in Cabo de Palos will have an assisted bathing service for the first time this summer.. 13/05/2026

Pilar de la Horadada murder probe after man allegedly killed friend and dumped his bodyThe suspect allegedly tried to make the killing look like a hit-and-run after a violent argument at his Costa Blanca home A 53-year-old man has been arrested in Pilar de la Horadada after allegedly beating a friend to death with a wooden stick and.. 13/05/2026

Major fire breaks out at La Manga beachside restaurantEmergency services received more than 20 calls after flames tore through the restaurant beside Isla del Ciervo in La Manga A fire broke out at around 8.28am at a restaurant near the Cavanna Beach area, causing a huge plume of smoke to rise up into.. 13/05/2026

Brand-new bridge in Torre Pacheco hits trouble days after openingDrivers are being warned to slow down after a section of road near the IFEPA roundabout began to sink Residents in Torre Pacheco are already voicing frustration after the town’s long-awaited new AVE bridge developed problems less than two weeks.. 12/05/2026

End in sight for La Manga's abandoned Puerto Mayor marina as €23.5m demolition moves aheadThe long-stalled development, abandoned since 2005 after decades of planning disputes, will now be dismantled over 18 months The Ministry for the Ecological Transition (MITECO) has this Monday May 11 completed the award of the project to remove.. 12/05/2026

Murcia photo of the month May 2026Here’s the May image of the month taken by the Los Alcázares Digital Camera Club (LADCC)   We are blessed here in Spain as, when we look up at the sky, we often only see its bright blue colour without any clouds. This brings to many.. 12/05/2026

Espacio Mediterráneo turns a telephone into a bridge between generationsGenerational Intelligence brings older voices and life lessons into Cartagena’s shopping centre Espacio Mediterráneo in Cartagena has been sharing a thoughtful social initiative. Called Generational Intelligence, it uses something wonderfully.. 11/05/2026

Big step forward for El Alba resort as 1,050-home development nears next construction phaseLocated between Roldán and Torre Pacheco, the up-and-coming resort now features a beach-style pool and paddle tennis courts The long-awaited El Alba Mediterranean Resort between Roldán and Torre Pacheco is really starting to take shape.. 11/05/2026

Nearly 18,000 cruise passengers arriving in Cartagena with seven cruise ships due in six daysCartagena prepares for one of its busiest cruise weeks of the year with AIDACosma, Disney Dream and Queen Anne among arrivals The port of Cartagena is getting ready for a hectic week as seven cruise ships are docking in just six days, bringing.. 11/05/2026

Cartagena bus station makeover to begin within weeks as major revamp gets green lightTravellers can expect easier access, new facilities and a fresh look as the long-awaited renovation moves ahead this year Cartagena’s ageing bus station is finally set for a major facelift, with work expected to begin within the next month after.. 08/05/2026

Major oil spill emergency drill held off Cartagena coastMore than 250 emergency responders took part in a major coastal drill at Cala Reona to test how authorities would handle a large fuel spill at sea Murcia's coastline was the setting for a large-scale emergency exercise to prepare for one of.. 08/05/2026

VIDEO! Chaos on Murcia coast as 125 litres of rain flood streets in Los AlcázaresFlooded roads, hail and school evacuations were reported as the storm swept across the Mar Menor area   The Region of Murcia’s coastline has already taken a battering as violent storms sweep in on Thursday May 7, with torrential rain.. 07/05/2026

Los Alcázares launches week-long speed crackdown for driversThe campaign will run from May 8 to 15 on roads where excessive speeding has repeatedly been detected Drivers in Los Alcázares are being warned to ease off the accelerator this week as the council launches a new speed control campaign across.. 07/05/2026

Primark plans fresh new look for Cartagena store in €85 million investment pushThe retailer’s latest plan will update 11 Spanish stores and bring new openings across Portugal Primark is giving its Cartagena store a makeover as part of a wider €85 million investment plan across Spain and Portugal. The retailer says the.. 07/05/2026

Controversy grows over solar farm in protected Mar Menor zone near La Manga ClubWork has resumed on two 10-hectare solar farms near the Mar Menor following a court ruling that found the projects met regional environmental requirements The Mar Menor is once again at the centre of controversy after a group called the Platform.. 06/05/2026