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Winter storms leave Murcia with a €6 million repair bill as emergency road works beginWork has already started in Lorca, Cartagena and Jumilla on 228 kilometres of damaged road surface Emergency repair works are underway on more than 228 kilometres of state roads across the Region of Murcia after a series of storms between December.. 06/04/2026

Dangerous Cartagena road junction to be replaced with roundabout after years of accidentsRear-end and head-on collisions have continued despite previous safety measures at the notorious Campo de Cartagena junction A lethal accident blackspot on the RM-F35 road at the intersection with Camino del Sifón in the Campo de Cartagena.. 03/04/2026

Cartagena beach bars ready to welcome Easter crowds after last year's paperwork nightmareGood weather and sorted paperwork mean Cartagena is ready to make the most of the holiday rush What a difference a year makes. It was almost full summer in 2025 before the Cartagena beach bars ironed out the paperwork and finally started opening.. 27/03/2026

Murcia death prompts Spain to tighten cosmetic surgery rulesThe updated regulations aim to stop unqualified practitioners after the high-profile death in Cartagena Spain is tightening its rules on cosmetic surgery following a high-profile death in Murcia that exposed serious gaps in patient safety.  .. 25/03/2026

Until April 12 Open-air photography exhibition in the centre of Cartagena270 images by 66 photographers at 14 points in the busy streets of Cartagena Images taken by 66 photographers have been placed on display around the centre of Cartagena, where they will remain in public view until 12th April as the annual FotoFest Cartagena..

A day out with a difference in El Portús: kayakking followed by relaxation at the campsiteActive tourism blends seamlessly with winding down by the pool in this hidden bay on the coastline of Cartagena El Portús is one of those places it’s easy to miss on a visit to the coast of the Region of Murcia – well set back from the main..

April 10 The Region of Murcia Symphony Orchestra at the seafront auditorium in CartagenaMusic by Mendelssohn and Tchaikovsky at the Auditorio El Batel in Cartagena The Region of Murcia Symphony Orchestra (OSRM) returns to the Auditorio El Batel in Cartagena on Friday 10th April under the baton of its first ever conductor, José Miguel Rodilla..

April 11 Beauty and the Beast musical in El AlgarA musical tribute to the Disney classic at the Teatro Circo Apolo in El Algar The Espectáculos Faustino Sáez company present this musical tribute to Beauty and the Beast at 20.00 on Saturday 11th April in El Algar, close to the shore of the Mar..

Until May 12 Historical exhibition of the old watchtowers along the Cartagena coastlineStar of the show at the Archivo Municipal is the Torre de Santa Elena in La Azohía An exhibition of documentation relating to the old watchtowers dating from the Late Middle Ages dotted along the coastline of Cartagena is being held this spring at the..

April 26 Free guided walk at the old mines of Monte de las Cenizas and Peña del ÁguilaThe recent industrial past is hidden among the pine trees of the regional park close to the Cartagena coast Starting at 10.00 and lasting approximately three hours, this free guided walk is an easy 6-km stroll for all the family except young children (minimum..

May 8 to 10 Huge second-hand vehicle fair at the IFEPA venue in Torre PachecoOver 1,000 cars and other vehicles for sale at the largest event of its kind in the Region of Murcia Now in its 22nd edition, the annual second-hand and semi-new car and vehicle fair at the IFEPA venue in Torre Pacheco is taking place between 8th and 10th..

La Manga Club and Cartagena IBI frozen for another 12 monthsResidential property tax held steady as Cartagena council renews its incentives for investment and job creation Cartagena’s City Council has approved its Fiscal Ordinances for 2025-2026, confirming the freeze on the residential property tax (.. 22/07/2025

June 14 Turtle awareness morning in Cabo de Palos!Learn how to protect loggerhead turtles at the Playa de Levante in Cabo de Palos Over the last few years, after a hiatus of around a century, female loggerheads have begun laying their eggs on a few of the unspoilt beaches of the Costa Cálida, and as..

The best nudist beaches in the Region of MurciaGo bare by the sea at these peaceful Costa Cálida coves You may have done it already, or maybe you’re just curious, but at some point most people have wondered what it would be like to spend a day at the beach with nothing but the sea.. 14/07/2025

The best snorkelling sites in the Region of Murcia!Crystalline Mediterranean waters and spectacular scenery and marine life make for great snorkelling beaches in the Costa Cálida Now that the heat of summer has reached the Costa Cálida there is no better way to cool down than with a dip in the..

10 must-see museums in CartagenaFrom ancient to modern, from naval history to Roman architecture, Cartagena boasts a rich history on display in its museums! The city of Cartagena is steeped in so much history that if you’re interested in museums it’s difficult to know where to..

Great beach locations in Murcia to take your first dip of the year!Take your pick from the huge choice of beach locations and activities in the Costa Cálida With the weather warming up after a distinctly grim first three weeks of March, and the Easter holidays just around the corner, many of us are beginning to become..

10 sites to see prehistoric rock art in the Region of MurciaFrom Yecla and Moratalla in the north to Isla Plana in the south, Murcia was home to cave-dwelling artists as long as 10,000 years ago Hidden away in caves and rock shelters of the Murcia countryside is evidence that the forefathers of modern humans inhabited..

10 unique natural wonders in the Region of Murcia!Icy cold springs, moonscapes, badlands and enchanted natural cities in the Costa Cálida! Far from being simply a stretch of coastline in the western Mediterranean, the Region of Murcia has a fantastically varied landscape, and the following selection.. 23/10/2023

Cartagena promotes the rural treasures of Perín, Tallante, Isla Plana and La AzohíaTourism in and around Cartagena is more than Roman architecture and spectacular beaches! The city and municipality of Cartagena is blessed with several major tourist attractions including the magnificent Roman architecture which is still being revealed.. 14/08/2023