MURCIA MAR MENOR & CARTAGENA

Cartagena set for a busy fortnight as 11 cruise ships bring more than 22,000 passengersMajor ships including Sky Princess Britannia Queen Anne and Norwegian Sky will call at Cartagena between August 16 and 29 Cartagena is in for a particularly busy couple of weeks, with 11 cruise ships scheduled to call at the port between Sunday August.. 17/08/2026

Murcia begins the week with 6 red flags as sea conditions turn roughLa Manga has a complete swimming ban while beaches in Águilas Cartagena Lorca San Javier and San Pedro del Pinatar are under yellow warnings Anyone heading to the beaches of the Region of Murcia this week should check the flags before getting.. 17/08/2026

The Air Force eagle soars over San Javier for all to seeA sculpture commissioned by the Air Force Officer Training Academy in San Javier has been restored and re-located The sculpture of an eagle which for many years was a features of the Spanish Air Force officer training academy (AGA) in San Javier has.. 17/08/2026

Could you spare a few hours to volunteer with HELP Murcia Mar Menor?Even a few hours a week could help the long-running charity raise more money for local good causes Could you spare a few hours a week and fancy doing something useful for your local community? HELP Murcia Mar Menor is looking for new volunteers to.. 14/08/2026

San Pedro del Pinatar emergency teams gear up in dry suits for future flash floodsThe new equipment will help San Pedro emergency crews work more safely in difficult conditions during flooding Emergency crews in San Pedro del Pinatar have been given new specialist equipment to help them deal with flooding and flash floods. &.. 14/08/2026

Cartagena is already planning its Three Kings Parade for 2027, and yes, it's still only mid AugustWhile the rest of us are focused on the beach, the Ayuntamiento is quietly getting Christmas sorted It's mid August. The beaches are packed, it's gloriously hot and the last thing on most people's minds is Christmas. And yet, while everyone.. 14/08/2026

Join the Simply Spanish Homes team and build your career in Spanish propertyThe growing estate agency is looking for an organised and motivated candidate to work between its Roldán and Los Alcázares offices If you're looking for a new career opportunity in the Spanish property market, Simply Spanish Homes.. 14/08/2026

If you own a holiday home in Spain you could cut your electricity bill with Spanish EnergySpanish Energy offers a free, plain English review of your bill with no obligation to switch Second home owners in Spain could be paying more than they need to on electricity without realising it. That's according to Spanish Energy, which specialises.. 13/08/2026

New groundwater network aims to protect Mar Menor as nutrient-laden water pours inMore than 10 cubic hectometres of nutrient-rich water have flowed into the Mar Menor this year The Mar Menor is under growing pressure from rising groundwater and polluted run-off, and the regional government has just finished upgrading the network.. 12/08/2026

Roman Theatre in Cartagena lays on extra activities for the August bank holidayThe museum is running extra activities throughout August, including two night time tours The Roman Theatre Museum in Cartagena is running an expanded programme of activities throughout the August bank holiday weekend, with guided tours, family activities.. 12/08/2026

San Javier steps up storm preparations as September rains loomCrews are inspecting drains and storm tanks across San Javier as a precaution The mayor of San Javier, Mr Luengo, has called a coordination meeting between municipal services to get preparations under way ahead of possible torrential rain expected.. 12/08/2026

Fix finally in sight for crumbling RM-1 dual carriageway linking Murcia to the Mar MenorYears of potholes on the San Javier dual carriageway could soon be a thing of the past Drivers who use the RM-1, the dual carriageway linking the city of Murcia with the Mar Menor lagoon via San Javier, have put up with potholes and sinking road surfaces.. 12/08/2026

Murcia photo of the month August 2026Here’s the August image of the month taken by the Los Alcázares Digital Camera Club (LADCC)   “Expressing Feelings” was the title put forward to the LADCC members in this month’s competition. Feelings are often.. 11/08/2026

17 Murcia beaches now offer free assisted bathing this summerCartagena has four beaches offering the highest level of accessibility, while three beaches have specially adapted bathing areas in the sea People with reduced mobility have more options for enjoying the sea this summer with 17 beaches across the.. 10/08/2026

WATCH! Thousands form human chain around Mar Menor in Murcia to demand protectionPeople gathered in Los Alcázares and other locations across Murcia to show their support for the lagoon   Playa de Carrión 2,Los Alcázares. Gracias por hacerlo posible...lo fácil era quedarse bajo la sombrilla.. 10/08/2026

Playa del Espejo in Los Alcázares recognized as a highly equipped accessible beachThe regional government elevates the level of compliance as a reward for the council’s efforts The Mar Menor municipality of Los Alcázares continues to strive to make more and more areas of the town fully accessible to those of limited mobility.. 10/08/2026

Ever wondered what happens on Cartagena's beaches after the sun goes down? Quite a lot, as it turns outThe Ayuntamiento has revealed the scale of its round-the-clock summer cleaning operation, which removed more than 120 cubic metres of waste from beaches in July alone Most people enjoying a morning swim or an afternoon on the sand along Cartagena'.. 10/08/2026

San Javier approves plans for 324-room La Manga hotel and new bus contractThe latest town hall meeting also approved new environmental powers and backed plans that could create dozens of jobs and bring hundreds more visitors to La Manga Plans for a new four-star hotel with 324 rooms in La Manga del Mar Menor have taken.. 07/08/2026

Summer bus service to the lighthouse of Cabo de PalosServices are increased on 14th and 15th August during the Cabo Pop festival As we near the middle of August the number of people flocking to the headland on which the iconic lighthouse of Cabo de Palos stands is leading to severe traffic problems, and.. 07/08/2026

How to make a homemade trap for wasps using an old plastic bottleA simple homemade trap could help keep unwanted visitors away from patios and gardens as Oriental hornets are spotted in the Region of Murcia With Oriental hornets recently being spotted in Cartagena, residents are being urged to take care around.. 07/08/2026