MURCIA MAR MENOR & CARTAGENA

These are the four roads in the Region of Murcia that are blocked by tractors this Thursday morningThe ‘tractorada’ protest is taking place on the A-30 between Murcia city and Cartagena, the A-7 above La Hoya de Lorca, the A-30 near Blanca going north and the MU-32 near Archena in the direction of Murcia Buenos días! #Sú.. 29/01/2026

Dead body washes up on La Manga beachThe Guardia Civil is investigating whether he is a missing kitesurfer and whether his death is related to the storm The body of a man was found this Wednesday afternoon, January 28, washed up on the shore of the Playa Chica beach in La Manga del Mar.. 28/01/2026

Frenchman arrested in San Pedro del Pinatar with nearly 3kg of marijuanaStopped by the Guardia Civil, the 29-year-old was found with almost 3kg of marijuana and a toy pistol The Guardia Civil have stopped a car in San Pedro del Pinatar and seized nearly three kilos of marijuana, arresting the driver on suspicion of.. 28/01/2026

Building licences for holiday homes on the rise in Mar MenorAuthorities report more building license approvals as tourist numbers grow and hotel options remain limited The Mar Menor area is seeing more and more building licences for holiday homes, with hundreds of applications in towns like La Manga, Santiago.. 28/01/2026

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Windstorm batters the Region of Murcia with more than 150 emergency incidentsFallen trees and loose structures have kept emergency services busy this Tuesday, and more strong winds are on the way for Wednesday A powerful bout of wind has swept across the Region of Murcia, triggering more than 150 incidents and keeping emergency.. 27/01/2026

Fire breaks out at Escombreras refinery, now fully extinguishedNo injuries as Repsol tackles blaze in Cartagena outskirts, precautionary alerts lifted A fire at the Repsol refinery in Escombreras broke out yesterday but has now been fully extinguished with no injuries reported. The flames broke out just before.. 27/01/2026

A newly restored San Blas will be at the heart of this weekend’s fiestas in San Javier!The original wooden statue is thought to date from the 19th century The eagerly awaited Romería of San Blas takes place next Tuesday 3rd February in Santiago de la Ribera (click here for the full programme of a very busy weekend indeed!), and the.. 27/01/2026

San Javier announces the dates of the 2026 air show at the FITUR fair in MadridOther key dates in the diary have also been confirmed as San Javier showcases its tourist attractions Estíbaliz Masegosa, the Councillor for Tourism in the municipal council of San Javier, has described the visit of a delegation from the municipality.. 27/01/2026

Brutal Torre Pacheco attack leaves teen traumatised and community on edgeEight under investigation for racist beating as mother speaks out on lasting impact on her son Months after racist unrest erupted in Torre Pacheco, a shocking attack on a minor during the summer of 2025 continues to reverberate. Eight men are now.. 26/01/2026

San Pedro del Pinatar prepares beaches for the 2026 seasonThe coastal town is getting ready for the good weather as it plans the return of the chiringuitos San Pedro del Pinatar is already getting its beaches ready for the 2026 beach season. The town hall has just opened the tender for the installation.. 26/01/2026

New technology could help cut nitrates entering the Mar MenorThe 'Recupera' project will test cutting-edge technology to reduce harmful nitrates, protect wildlife and improve water quality Eleven companies are in the running to develop new technology that could help cut the amount of nitrates flowing.. 26/01/2026

San Javier moves ahead with plans for new floodable parkA €2.3 million project aims to protect against flooding while transforming a neglected urban area into a vibrant green space San Javier’s Ayuntamiento has begun preparing an ambitious plan to turn the Rambla de Cobatillas into a floodable.. 26/01/2026

More green spaces, better cultural centres, more connected: These 13 Murcia towns will soon look very different thanks to major new EU fundingTorre Pacheco, San Pedro, Cartagena and 10 other municipalities are set to gain big from a massive €72 million investment in sustainable development The Spanish Government has given the green light to almost €72 million in funding for a.. 26/01/2026

Los Alcázares promotes Berber Raids fiestas in MadridThe musical entertainment at the 2026 fiestas in Los Alcázares includes Mägo de Oz and Los Mojinos Escozíos A busy few days for the delegation from Los Alcázares at the FITUR tourism fair in Madrid came to a close over the weekend..

Frontline Mar Menor luxury villas from €1,390,000Spainora showcases an exclusive new build development in Los Alcázares offering first line sea views and contemporary Mediterranean living Waking up to uninterrupted views of the Mar Menor, with the beach just steps from your door, is exactly.. 23/01/2026

Los Alcázares promotes its annual LGTBIQ+ festival at FITUR in MadridEl Mar Menor Vibra con Orgullo is being held from July 9 to 12 in 2026 At the 2026 FITUR tourism fair in Madrid, which is being held from 21st to 25th January, there is a special pavilion devoted to LGTBIQ+ attractions, and on Thursday Los Alcá.. 23/01/2026

Murcia photo of the month January 2026Here’s the top image of the month taken by the Los Alcázares Digital Camera Club (LADCC) Firstly, a big thank to all the Murcia Today readers who took the time and trouble to vote last month on our ‘Photo of the Year’ competition.. 23/01/2026

Los Alcázares beaches receive S For Sustainability awards in MadridAll 6 of the main beaches in Los Alcázares and Los Narejos qualified for the award The main beaches of Los Alcázares have now officially received their “S for Sustainability” awards in Madrid during the annual FITUR tourism fair..

ANSE and WWF release 70 eels into the Mar MenorThe eels were tagged before release and will now be monitored as part of a long-term conservation project The idea of eels being released into the Mar Menor might not sound especially appealing, but it is an important step in protecting the species.. 23/01/2026