MURCIA MAR MENOR & CARTAGENA

5 (or 6!) spring fiestas not to miss during early May in the Region of Murcia!Flowers, partying, fun, spectacle, religion, poignancy, music and food welcome the spring in the Costa Cálida For many people May is the best month to be spending time in the Region of Murcia: the weather is warming up nicely after the uncertainty of..

No more high-rise tower blocks in La Manga, San Javier mayor declaresA planning overhaul will cut building capacity by 30% and ban new residential towers on undeveloped land in La Manga del Mar Menor The mayor of San Javier has announced that no more residential tower blocks will be built in La Manga del Mar Menor.. 27/04/2026

San Pedro del Pinatar sells potted plants to support cancer charityThe plant-sale charity event returns for another year to help fund vital research and support services The main square in San Pedro del Pinatar once again filled with colour and quiet generosity as the local branch of the Asociación Españ.. 27/04/2026

Torre Pacheco plans new footbridge to reconnect neighbourhoods divided by the Rambla SurA long-awaited project aims to improve access, mobility and cohesion across the rambla floodplain Torre Pacheco Town Council has set in motion plans to build a new pedestrian footbridge over the Rambla Sur, a project designed to better connect the.. 27/04/2026

The Region of Murcia, paradise for cyclists!A huge range of destinations for two-wheeled travel in all corners of the Costa Cálida Cycling tourism is becoming more and more popular throughout Europe and, for various reasons, the Region of Murcia is one of the most attractive destinations.. 27/04/2026

MB Services for air conditioning on the Costa CalidaTrusted air conditioning pre-installation on the Costa Cálida Based in San Javier on the inland coast of the Mar Menor, Michael Bowins of MB Services has been established in the Region of Murcia since 2007 and has become one of the most trusted.. 27/04/2026

Los Alcázares set to open its long-awaited theatre and cultural centre after two decadesThe building sat derelict for 18 years before Los Alcázares town council stepped in with €1 million to bring it back A theatre and cultural centre that has sat empty and deteriorating in Los Alcázares for 18 years is finally being.. 27/04/2026

Mar Menor environmental group condemns heavy pruning of native palm trees in La MangaLocal residents raise concerns with ANSE after heavy pruning of palm trees at Cala del Pino An environmental group has criticised the way palm trees have been cut back at Cala del Pino in La Manga, after receiving complaints and photographs from.. 27/04/2026

Undie arrest: San Javier police dive into Mar Menor to chase swimming crookThe long, wet arm of the law was in full force last Friday in San Javier Unless you're a regular at especially naughty hen parties, most of us mere mortals have to wait until Christmastime when the firefighters release their naked calendars to.. 27/04/2026

Los Alcázares proposes common front for the removal of mud and seaweed from the Mar MenorMayor Mario Pérez Cervera leads an initiative to unite the four Town Halls affected in combating the duckweed in the lagoon The accumulation of algae is a problem which affects water quality in many areas of the Mar Menor, and at the latest meeting.. 24/04/2026

Dead body discovered near Cabo de Palos lighthousePolice are investigating whether the death could be linked to the migrant boat that turned up earlier this week with dead bodies on board A dead body has been found near the famous lighthouse at Cabo de Palos, with authorities thinking it.. 24/04/2026

What is Bimi, the Asian 'super veg' taking over Murcia's fields?The Region now supplies most of Europe's demand thanks to its climate and farming expertise Bimi is a hybrid vegetable that combines broccoli and Chinese kale. In recent years, it has moved from being a relatively unknown crop to something.. 24/04/2026

Snap up a last-minute deal for half-term or the summer holidays in Murcia, SpainRent a villa on the most luxury golf course in sunny southeast Spain, from Rent La Manga Club   Families looking to escape the UK this half-term or secure an early summer break in Spain still have time to find a quality stay in one of the country.. 24/04/2026

Murcia to spend €1 million buying land to safeguard the Mar MenorThe Region of Murcia government is focusing on plots of land that can act as natural filters around the lagoon The regional government of Murcia has announced plans to spend €1 million this year buying up land around the Mar Menor in the latest.. 23/04/2026

First phase of Los Alcázares cycle lane up and runningImproved safety and convenience for both cyclists and pedestrians on the seafront of the Mar Menor Just two months after work began on the new cycle lane along the seafront in Los Alcázares the first 490-metre phase has been completed, running.. 23/04/2026

Cruise ship recovers five bodies off the coast of Cabo de PalosPolice are investigating whether the victims were passengers on a migrant boat found adrift near Cartagena earlier this week Crew members on board the Sapphire Princess cruise ship made a grim discovery late on Tuesday April 21 when they spotted five.. 22/04/2026

Modern 2-bed villa at the El Alba Resort, Torre Pacheco with Simply Spanish Homes for just €314,500This up-and-coming resort near Roldán offers strong rental potential and easy access to beaches and the airport A modern two-bedroom villa with a private pool has come onto the market in the popular Murcia municipality of Torre Pacheco, offering.. 22/04/2026

La Manga businesses demand urgent shake-up of beach rules and tighter jet ski controlsWith summer just around the corner, businesses want to see an end to the '50-metre rule' and a much firmer hand with jet skis in the Mar Menor Business owners in La Manga are calling for an urgent rethink of beach rules, warning that.. 22/04/2026

Cabo de Palos lighthouse makeover begins with new viewpoints and improved accessMajor €467,000 project aims to make one of Murcia’s most iconic coastal spots safer, greener and easier to enjoy Work has officially begun to transform the area around the Cabo de Palos lighthouse, with a €467,000 investment set to improve.. 21/04/2026

Summer artisan market confirmed for Plaza Bohemia in La MangaThirty stalls have been approved and the market will focus entirely on handmade crafts and jewellery during the summer months The Cartagena City Council has approved a plan to turn its iconic Plaza Bohemia in La Manga into a dedicated artisan market.. 21/04/2026