MURCIA MAR MENOR & CARTAGENA

Mar Menor and Portmán Bay once again given Black Flags for environmental harmEcologistas en Acción has highlighted pollution, mismanagement and encroachment along Spain’s coastline in its 2025 Black Flags report   The environmental organisation Ecologistas en Acción has once again raised the alarm.. 18/06/2025

Cartagena pledges €1.5 million for summer beach improvements to distract from chiringuito chaosThe City Council has announced record investment and upgrades to its coastal facilities, largely in response to the delays to opening beach bars which have frustrated locals and tourists Cartagena City Council is going to pour €1.5 million into.. 18/06/2025

Renfe introduces +Renfe&tú contactless card on Cartagena-Los Nietos Cercanías lineA new rechargeable smart card aims to streamline train access and offer flexible ticketing options Renfe has launched its ‘+Renfe&tú’ contactless card service on the Cartagena-Los Nietos cercanías line, effective from.. 17/06/2025

Pilar de la Horadada mayor reveals latest expectation for AP-7 tunnel reopening dateRepairs after the fatal accident in May are now predicted to be finished by last week of June A reopening date for the southbound carriageway tunnel of the AP-7 in Pilar de la Horadada, which has been closed for repairs following a fatal truck.. 17/06/2025

The supermarket giant that is rapidly gaining ground in MurciaThe increasingly popular chain is opening new stores in Cartagena, Murcia and Caravaca Move over Mercadona, there’s some competition in town. Valencian supermarket cooperative Consum is gaining ground in the Region of Murcia, with three new.. 16/06/2025

How Murcia celebrates a very special 20th anniversary this year: A milestone for treating others with equal respectMurcia has come a long way in the last two decades when it comes to equality of treatment for all in society, but there is still much work to be done As a foreigner living in Spain, sometimes it’s easy to feel like an ‘other’ and.. 16/06/2025

San Javier overhauls La Manga housing and infrastructure as tourism boomsAn ambitious plan has been launched to modernise and improve infrastructure in one of Murcia’s most popular coastal destinations La Manga del Mar Menor, the slender strip of land that separates the Mediterranean from Europe's largest saltwater.. 16/06/2025

In pictures: Thousands flock to San Javier's legendary International Air FestivalSome of the best pilots in the world put on a spectacular display of aerial acrobatics in San Javier The Mar Menor's waters reflected a kaleidoscope of aircraft over the weekend as the San Javier International Air Festival transformed the Costa.. 16/06/2025

Summer markets return to Pilar de la HoradadaEvening and night stalls are back in Mil Palmeras and Torre de la Horadada for summer 2024 It is officially market season in Pilar de la Horadada, with the return of the popular summer markets across the town’s coastal neighbourhoods.  .. 13/06/2025

No trains between Murcia and Cartagena until June 17Renfe is introducing a replacement bus service while Adif carries out upgrade works Rail services between Murcia city and Cartagena have been suspended due to infrastructure works on the Balsicas-La Palma Pozo Estrecho section of railway, with Renfe.. 13/06/2025

From stray to star: Ray the rescue dog joins Los Alcázares police forceMeet Ray, who is now helping to protect the streets where he was once left behind   Los Alcázares has welcomed back its Local Police Canine Unit, and at the heart of this new chapter is Ray, a once-abandoned dog who has now become.. 13/06/2025

Roda Golf & Beach Resort prepares to add Toptracer technology to its driving rangeThe new installation aims to modernise the practice facilities with real-time shot data and interactive features Roda Golf & Beach Resort is set to introduce Toptracer Range technology to its driving range as part of a phased upgrade scheduled.. 13/06/2025

From Los Alcázares to Scotland: Two scooterists are finally finishing their epic charity missionSupport the brave duo riding 3,500 kilometres from Murcia to the UK and back, all in aid of two fantastic causes Paul and Julie are about to embark on an epic journey that's been five years in the making. The pair are riding a classic Lambretta.. 13/06/2025

Cartagena beach bus schedule for transfer to playas in Cala Cortina and El PortúsThe beach bus returns to Cartagena this summer with different routes for getting to Cala Cortina and El Portús This Friday June 13 sees the start of bus number 12 in Cartagena, the ‘BUS PLAYA’ which connects the city centre of Cartagena.. 13/06/2025

Over 30 endangered manta rays released after being captured by accident in La Azohía, MurciaConservation groups and traditional fishers join forces to protect endangered marine species in the Mediterranean More than 30 manta rays accidentally caught in the Almadraba of La Azohía, near Cartagena, have been successfully tagged and released.. 12/06/2025

Café Bar Yemanjá welcomes customers for the summer seasonThe kitchen is open all day for brunch, lunch and dinner from Thursday to Monday, all summer long Located on the seafront in Cabo de Palos, customer favourite Café Bar Yemanjá is once again ready to welcome customers for the summer... 12/06/2025

UN recognises the Mar Menor as World Restoration FlagshipThe award acknowledges the outstand effort being made to conserve the Mar Menor lagoon The years-long efforts being made by the Region of Murcia and wider Spanish government to rejuvenate and restore the Mar Menor have been formally recognised this.. 11/06/2025

Up-and-coming pop star Ana Ruiz tells why 'the next Shakira' is all her own womanExciting new talent Ana Ruiz speaks exclusively to Murcia Today about her new album and the inspiration behind it Ana Ruiz by Victor del Pozo Once in a while, a vibrant new pop musician bursts onto the scene with a distinctive style and.. 11/06/2025

Make a will and avoid inheritance stress in Spain with expert help from Thy Will Be DoneSorting out your will, inheritance planning and probate may not be fun, but it can give you peace of mind for years to come   For many living in Spain, getting around to organising a will or dealing with estate planning often slips down the to..

Los Alcázares unveils 24/7 digital certifícate and NIE renewal hubForeign and Spanish residents of Los Alcázares can quickly update their documents without an appointment Updating official documentation in Spain can often be a bit of a hassle, requiring long wait times for appointments and a laborious form.. 10/06/2025