MURCIA MAR MENOR & CARTAGENA

RED ALERT ACTIVATED IN SOUTHERN MURCIA FOR TORRENTIAL RAIN As of 10.25 on Thursday the authorities in the Region of Murcia upgraded the current state of alert for heavy storms and torrential rain to RED status, urging extreme precaution and advising members of the public to stay in their homes.  Phone..

Cartagena gets ready to welcome 120,000 cruise passengers as huge autumn season gets underwayIt’s looking like October will be the busiest month with 39 ships scheduled to call at the port of Cartagena Cartagena is gearing up for a bumper autumn cruise season, with 85 ship visits scheduled between September and November and a combined.. 17/09/2026

The sky's the limit as the future of drone technology descends on San JavierThe former San Javier airport is hosting 74 companies and more than 2,000 industry professionals for two days of drone technology and live demonstrations San Javier's former airport is looking rather different this week as it plays host to.. 16/09/2026

Here's your chance to EAT the Roman Theatre in Cartagena!Cartagena's famous monument has been recreated in chocolate, giving visitors a very tasty new souvenir to take home Fancy taking a bite out of one of Cartagena's most famous landmarks? You can now do exactly that, with the city's Roman.. 16/09/2026

Cartagena-Madrid rail link moves closer to reopening as works enter final stagesThe Government says the Cartagena-Chinchilla line is almost ready to reopen, following a 12,000-signature campaign calling for the return of direct passenger services The long-awaited reopening of the railway line between Cartagena and Chinchilla.. 15/09/2026

Espacio Mediterráneo is turning back-to-school season into something to look forward toThe Cartagena shopping centre is hosting a pop-up spa experience this September, with free hand massages, prizes and a wishing tree   September has a funny way of arriving. One minute you're enjoying the last of the summer, the next the alarm.. 15/09/2026

Baby seahorses make a comeback in the Mar Menor after years of declineMore sightings and a wave of juveniles are giving Mar Menor conservationists fresh hope for the lagoon's seahorses Just a year ago, the outlook for the Mar Menor's seahorses looked grim. During 17 monitoring dives in 2025, researchers found.. 15/09/2026

12,000 signatures call for the return of the Cartagena-Madrid train serviceThe service was suspended more than four years ago, with campaigners now calling on the Government to set a firm date for the return of passenger trains A campaign to restore the direct train between Cartagena and Madrid has now reached the Spanish.. 14/09/2026

Thinking of buying in Spain? Just Murcia Property says September could be the time to actWith strong demand for homes in the Region of Murcia, expert local knowledge is more valuable than ever For many people, a summer holiday in Spain is when the idea of owning a home here starts to feel like a real possibility. After weeks spent enjoying.. 14/09/2026

Murcia photo of the month September 2026Here’s the September image of the month taken by the Los Alcázares Digital Camera Club (LADCC)   LADCC’S monthly competition, entitled ‘Golden Hour’, proved a great challenge to many as this light is only seen up.. 14/09/2026

Storm chaos sweeps across Spain as torrential rain triggers widespread floodingA 63-year-old woman died in Mallorca as torrential rain causes flooding, cancelled flights and travel disruption across the Mediterranean After a week that began with intense heat, Spain has seen a dramatic change in the weather, with thunderstorms.. 11/09/2026

Two new green filters will tackle nitrate pollution around the Mar MenorThe facilities in El Albujón and Los Alcázares will treat up to 1.5 million cubic metres of groundwater each year The government has approved the first two green filters planned as part of the project to protect the Mar Menor, with the.. 11/09/2026

Cartagena is backing its nativity scene makers with €22,000 in grants ahead of the 2026 Christmas seasonFive local associations have been awarded funding through a competitive process, with the Cartagena Nativity Scene Association taking the largest share It might only be September, but Cartagena is already thinking about Christmas. The Ayuntamiento has.. 11/09/2026

Cartagena announces ten days of traffic restrictions for Carthaginians and Romans FestivalA full rundown of the road closures and parking bans in place across Cartagena for the ten-day Carthagineses y Romanos fiestas Cartagena is bracing for ten days of traffic disruption as the City Council rolls out a special traffic and parking plan.. 10/09/2026

Los Urrutias residents call for sunken yacht to be removedThe sailing boat has been lying just 20 metres from the shore for more than a week, blocking a passage residents created to reach the Mar Menor For some residents of Los Urrutias, getting into the Mar Menor for a swim has become more difficult.. 10/09/2026

Los Alcázares Mayor speaks out against the proposed reform of the Mar Menor Protection LawMario Pérez Cervera says stricter rewards and incentives for good practice should be in place for farmers Mario Pérez Cervera, the Mayor of Los Alcázares, has added his voice to the many criticizing the plans to reform the Mar Menor.. 10/09/2026

Why the Mar Menor law is being changed and why so many people are angryOpponents fear weaker penalties for farmers could make it harder to protect Spain’s largest saltwater lagoon The controversial reform of Murcia’s Mar Menor protection law has taken its first major step forward, but the changes are already.. 10/09/2026

Show-home standard apartment for sale at Terrazas de la Torre for €158,950A fully renovated south-facing property with high-end finishes, stunning views and a turnkey finish, exclusively listed with Simply Spanish Homes If you’re looking for a home in Spain where the hard work has already been done, this exclusive.. 09/09/2026

Murcia pupils sent home on the first day of school because classrooms hit 32 degreesParents are demanding "classrooms, not saunas" as the back-to-school heat crisis exposes the gap between government promises and reality The new school year in the Region of Murcia got off to a difficult start, on Tuesday, when a primary school in..

Holiday rental licences on the Costa Cálida: What buyers need to know in 2026Spainora explains what buyers need to know before investing in a holiday rental in the Region of Murcia and beyond By Spainora   On May 21, 2026 the Spanish Supreme Court (ruling 620/2026) annulled the national short-term rental registry.. 09/09/2026