MURCIA NEWS

Man left paraplegic after balcony collapse at La Manga hotelThe victim, aged 43, was in the hotel pool when part of a ninth-floor balcony collapsed into the swimming area, causing catastrophic spinal injuries A 43-year-old man has been left paraplegic following the balcony collapse at a hotel in La Manga.. 17/06/2026

San Javier unveils plans for a revamped Santiago de la Ribera promenadeThe €8.3 million project would reshape the seafront with relocated beach bars, new facilities and improved public spaces The Santiago de la Ribera seafront promenade is set for significant changes under plans submitted by San Javier Town Hall.. 16/06/2026

Eligible foreign residents only have until June 30 to apply for Spain's regularisation processHeniam & Associates can help eligible applicants gather evidence, prepare documents and submit their application before the deadline closes Time is running out for foreign nationals who may qualify for Spain's extraordinary regularisation.. 15/06/2026

Man injured after 9th-floor balcony collapses into hotel pool at La MangaThe man, believed to be around 50, was treated at the scene and transferred to hospital after the balcony fell from a height into the pool of a La Manga hotel complex A man has been injured and rushed to the hospital after a balcony collapsed at.. 15/06/2026

Cartagena rolls out extra lifeguard posts across its beaches ahead of peak summerSeveral new beaches in Cartagena will get lifeguard services right through until mid-October Lifeguard cover on beaches in the municipality of Cartagena has been in place since June 1, with posts already open in Mar de Cristal, Cala Cortina, San Gin.. 15/06/2026

Bureaucratic red tape delays reopening of popular Tentegorra poolsThe scheduled reopening of the Rafael de la Cerda Park is postponed indefinitely, as a missing signature prevents the municipality from legally taking over the site from the MCT The reopening of the swimming pools at the Rafael de la Cerda Park.. 12/06/2026

Murcia set to become a key hub in Spain's green hydrogen networkA 44-kilometre pipeline crossing six municipalities will form part of a 2,600-kilometre national infrastructure project backed by the European Union Cartagena and five other municipalities in the Region of Murcia are set to play a central role in Spain.. 12/06/2026

Body found on Valencia beach linked to migrant boat tragedy off CartagenaThe Guardia Civil believes the remains may belong to one of 13 people still missing after a horrific 20-day journey at sea The lower half of a human body found on El Saler beach in Valencia on Wednesday June 10 is now believed to be linked to a migrant.. 11/06/2026

Murcia hotel revenues fall despite rise in tourist numbersRevPAR falls 7.2% on the Costa Cálida in the first four months of the year, placing the region among the worst performers in Spain despite rising visitor numbers Average room revenue across hotels on the Costa Cálida has fallen by.. 11/06/2026

Ever fancied owning a castle? One's just gone up for sale near CartagenaPerín Castle comes with sea views, 83,000 square metres of grounds and an asking price of €2.4 million Right, who's got €2.4 million spare and fancies becoming a castle owner? Because Perín Castle, one of the more unexpected.. 11/06/2026

La Manga businesses expect a busy summer despite global uncertaintyLocal tourism operators say bookings are performing well but say beach management, seasonal facilities and lifeguard cover still need to be improved La Manga businesses are expecting a busy summer ahead, with visitor numbers forecast to be similar.. 10/06/2026

Murcia's beaches and marinas scoop 98 quality and sustainability flags this yearThe Region is now among Spain's leaders for coastal tourism certifications despite having a shorter coastline than many rivals The Region of Murcia has picked up 50 Q Flags for Tourist Quality and 48 S Flags for Tourist Sustainability across its.. 09/06/2026

Hundreds of volunteers dive in to clean Murcia's seabedMore than 500 people joined the Murcia marine clean-up stretching from San Pedro to Águilas More than 500 volunteers took part in a huge clean-up operation along the Murcia coastline on Saturday June 6, helping remove rubbish from beaches and.. 08/06/2026

Cartagena's street shading project is expanding after its first successPhase two of the Teselas 'Shadow Plan' project could be complete by Easter as early temperature results impress the experts Anyone who has ambled along Cartagena's Calle del Carmen recently will have noticed something rather welcome overhead.. 08/06/2026

Two Brits arrested over execution-style shooting that left man paralysed in San JavierOne of the suspects was caught at Alicante airport trying to flee on a flight to Edinburgh A British man who was shot four times outside his home in Santiago de la Ribera in San Javier has been left with life-changing injuries after what investigators.. 08/06/2026

Los Alcázares steps up its mosquito control as summer arrivesResidents are asked to do their bit too as treatments get under way across the municipality Los Alcázares Town Hall has stepped up its mosquito control programme across the municipality, targeting both the common mosquito and the tiger mosquito.. 05/06/2026

Another businessman convicted over Mar Menor pollution as the Topillo case rolls onA San Pedro del Pinatar farm manager has admitted to illegally dumping nitrate-laden water into the lagoon Another agricultural businessman has been convicted in connection with the pollution of the Mar Menor lagoon, the latest in a growing line of cases.. 05/06/2026

Los Alcázares waiting for permission to restore beaches for the summerThe May storms require redistribution of sand on some beaches of Los Alcázares With the peak summer season just around the corner the Town Hall of Los Alcázares is now undertaking beach maintenance work, redistributing the sand after the.. 05/06/2026

Princess Leonor awarded Gold Medal and named Adoptive Daughter of San JavierPrincess Leonor received a great reception in San Javier as they recognised her military training and the special connection with the Royal Family It's been a busy few weeks for Princess Leonor, who recently completed her parachute training.. 04/06/2026

Are you overpaying for electricity in Spain? Gana Energía can helpBritish expats and holiday home owners across Spain are switching to a smarter energy deal and the process couldn't be simpler Moving to Spain or buying a holiday home here is a dream come true for thousands of British expats. But if there'.. 04/06/2026