MURCIA MAR MENOR & CARTAGENA

Cabo de Palos seafront to get safer, greener walking route to the lighthouseCartagena plans €200,000 makeover to link the fish market with the Paseo de las Calas Cartagena Ayuntamiento is set to transform the popular seaside path in Cabo de Palos, replacing the informal car park in front of the fish market with a safer.. 05/03/2026

Lo Pagán's Esplanade and new bike lane feature in €5 million makeover for San Pedro del PinatarOver the next three years, 25 projects will improve the streets, public spaces, sports facilities and services in the town The San Pedro del Pinatar Town Hall has revealed a major plan to improve Lo Pagán, with 25 projects and more.. 05/03/2026

The people of Los Alcázares cross their fingers as rain threatens the Mar Menor areaCouncil workers have been ensuring drainage systems in Los Alcázares are as free from blockages as possible The Town Hall and residents of Los Alcázares are, understandably, more nervous than most when the clouds darken and rain threatens.. 05/03/2026

The Mar Menor makes history with its own representatives in courtThis is the first trial of its kind since the Mar Menor was granted legal personhood in 2022 Three and a half years after the Spanish Parliament recognised the legal personality of the Mar Menor and its basin, and a year after the Council of Ministers..

Cartagena gets to work on shade canopy after last summer's heatwave criticismOvernight crews are installing support cables on one of the city's busiest shopping streets, Calle del Carmen Work has begun on installing the main cables that will support a new shade system over one of Cartagena’s busiest shopping streets.. 05/03/2026

San Javier pulls the plug on El Mirador Biogas Plant following mounting community pressureThe town hall points to technical issues and a lack of local support as residents celebrate a hard-won victory After years of debate and months of intense local pressure, the proposed biogas plant in El Mirador will not go ahead, at least for now.. 04/03/2026

Cartagena port braces for cruise boom this springDozens of ships from luxury yachts to mega-liners set to bring thousands of visitors Cartagena is already preparing for a busy spring, with investments like the high-tech X-ray van for cruise passenger checks introduced last month to smooth operations.. 04/03/2026

Floating pontoons planned for Los Nietos, Playa Honda and other Mar Menor beachesCartagena has asked for permission to install docks from March to December each year until 2030 Plans have been put forward to install floating pontoons on five beaches along the Mar Menor which would make the popular bathing spots easier and safer.. 04/03/2026

60 miles of major roads repainted across the Region of MurciaKey routes in Alhama, Totana, Mazarrón, Fuente Álamo, Murcia and the Campo de Cartagena, including airport access roads, have been upgraded to improve safety and visibility Nearly 60 miles (100 kilometres) of high-capacity roads across.. 04/03/2026

5 essential estate planning considerations for British expats in Spain from Thy Will Be DoneThy Will Be Done breaks down the five things British expats in Spain really shouldn't overlook when it comes to protecting their family's future For British nationals living in Spain, having a solid estate plan in place is one of the most.. 04/03/2026

Specialist divers are heading into the Mar Menor to tackle the invasive algae choking the lagoonLos Alcázares is the first to get the green light to manually remove Caulerpa prolifera from the Mar Menor Copious amounts of rain over the last few months means that the Mar Menor is facing a growing algae problem, and one local council has.. 04/03/2026

San Javier's old airport chosen as a new European Space Agency hubFrom abandoned runway to space industry launchpad, San Javier's old airport is being transformed into something remarkable San Javier has been selected as one of the new headquarters for a Business Incubation Centre run by the European Space Agency.. 03/03/2026

Headphones and passengers banned as Cartagena steps up scooter checksAyuntamiento campaign from Tuesday March 4 to Thursday March 20 will focus on safety first, with fines of up to €90 for breaches From Tuesday March 4, riders of electric scooters in Cartagena can expect to see more Policía Local officers out.. 03/03/2026

Bryan Adams to return to Murcia on November 6Tickets for the concert in Murcia will go on sale in early March Canadian star Bryan Adams is returning to the city of Murcia for another concert on 6th November following a few sell-out dates at the Palacio de Deportes (click for map) in recent years.. 02/03/2026

Revival or regulation? Cartagena's kiosks at a crossroadsHostecar raises concerns while city aims to revive beloved kiosks Exciting changes are on the horizon for Cartagena's kiosks, but not everyone is on board. The Ayuntamiento has approved a new ordinance designed to breathe new life into these cherished.. 02/03/2026

March 28 to April 1 Los Alcázares holds an Easter camp for children in Sierra EspuñaThree nights in mountain cabins and a host of outdoor activities in the fresh air! All children living in Los Alcázares are invited to join the annual Easter holiday camp trip to the mountains of Sierra Espuña in central Murcia between.. 02/03/2026

Two people investigated over alleged mutilation of fighting cocks in Torre PachecoThe Murcia residents stand accused of running cockfights and illegally keeping goldfinches Two residents of Torre Pacheco are under investigation after officers uncovered what they believe to be evidence of cockfighting and the illegal possession.. 27/02/2026

Los Alcázares tackles dangerous 'black spot' with new bike lane to San JavierThe town is investing €217,000 in a bike lane that will make part of the RM-F34 safer and link Los Alcázares to San Javier Los Alcázares is moving ahead with plans for a new bicycle lane that will link the town with neighbouring.. 27/02/2026

Mar Menor caldero burger divides opinion at Murcia's FBI restaurantChef Fran Guerrero's prawn and rice creation sparks 'masterpiece or abomination' debate Have you heard about the latest burger causing a buzz in Murcia? At FBI (Freak Burger International) restaurant, chef Fran Guerrero has taken his bold.. 27/02/2026

Cartagena and Granada become latest cities to consider burka and niqab bansMunicipalities across Spain are pressing ahead with bans on face coverings despite a failed national vote Cartagena and Granada have become the latest flashpoints in Spain’s increasingly polarised debate over the burka and niqab, with local.. 27/02/2026