SAN JAVIER, NEWS MAR MENOR

A fresh coat of sand for Cartagena's coastline before EasterFive beaches, including La Manga and Los Nietos, will be widened in time for the first holiday visitors The Cartagena Town Hall is currently working to add extra sand to five local beaches before the Easter break. Los Nietos, La Manga, Islas Menores.. 11/03/2026

SOS Mar Menor burger wins 'Audacious' award at National Burger ChampionshipThe unusual burger created by Fran Guerrero picked up a national award for originality at the Spanish National Burger Championship A burger inspired by the Mar Menor has picked up a national award for creativity at the Spanish National Burger Championship.. 11/03/2026

San Javier's defunct airport finds another new purpose as a €12 million science centre for the Mar MenorThe OM2 Marine Species Centre will bring together universities, research institutes and 21 marine tanks under one roof in San Javier The old San Javier airport is fast becoming one of the most talked-about sites in the Region of Murcia and the latest.. 11/03/2026

72 solar lights planned for bike lane linking Santiago de la Ribera and San Javier AirportSan Javier Town Hall says the new lighting will make the cycle route safer for cyclists travelling between Santiago de la Ribera and Los Alcázares The San Javier Town Hall has announced plans to install around 72 solar-powered street lights.. 10/03/2026

Tickets are being snapped up for the Fan Futura festival in Los Alcázares this July!The Gen Z music festival takes place at the Parque del Gonio in Los Alcázares in late July There’s still plenty of time to go before this year’s Fan Futura music festival in Los Alcázares, which is being held on 24th and 25th.. 09/03/2026

Murcia joins the call for greater control over its coastal landLocal authorities are pushing for more say over coastal permits, property boundaries, and development decisions The debate over how Spain's coastline should be managed has reignited as the Ministry for Ecological Transition works on updating.. 06/03/2026

Lo Pagán's Esplanade and new bike lane feature in €5 million makeover for San Pedro del PinatarOver the next three years, 25 projects will improve the streets, public spaces, sports facilities and services in the town The San Pedro del Pinatar Town Hall has revealed a major plan to improve Lo Pagán, with 25 projects and more.. 05/03/2026

San Javier pulls the plug on El Mirador Biogas Plant following mounting community pressureThe town hall points to technical issues and a lack of local support as residents celebrate a hard-won victory After years of debate and months of intense local pressure, the proposed biogas plant in El Mirador will not go ahead, at least for now.. 04/03/2026

San Javier's old airport chosen as a new European Space Agency hubFrom abandoned runway to space industry launchpad, San Javier's old airport is being transformed into something remarkable San Javier has been selected as one of the new headquarters for a Business Incubation Centre run by the European Space Agency.. 03/03/2026

Book your springtime break at La Encarnación tourist apartments on the seafront in Los AlcázaresLocal fiestas, the sunniest climate in Europe and plenty of golf opportunities with front line beach accommodation on the shore of the Mar Menor As March begins there is a definite feeling that the weather is turning in the Costa Cálida after a wet..

Torre Pacheco road from Mar Menor Golf Resort to airport reopens but disruption continuesThe carretera RM-313 Variante Norte is back open after two years, but ADIF has closed traffic on the Puente de El Pasico due to high-speed rail works After two years of closures, the Variante Norte (RM-313) in Torre Pacheco is finally back in use.. 24/02/2026

Former San Javier hospital reassigned for use as large hotelThe prime frontline building in Santiago de la Ribera can now be used again for its original purpose The regional government of Murcia has reassigned the building in Santiago de la Ribera in which the Hospital de Los Arcos was located for use in the tourism.. 23/02/2026

Prado masterpieces hit Murcia's streets this summerSan Javier and three other towns to host travelling exhibition of 50 iconic works San Javier is gearing up for a cultural treat, with the Region of Murcia and Iberdrola Foundation signing a deal to bring the "Prado in the Streets" exhibition.. 20/02/2026

Los Alcázares announces three free spring concerts in the 2026 Intermezzo cycleSchubert, Bach, Arriaga and Cassadó are among the composers featured at the Town Hall of Los Alcázares The 2026 “Intermezzo” series of free classical chamber music concerts, the seventh time it has been organized, has been presented.. 09/02/2026

Cabo de Palos favourite Café Bar Yemanjá is closing for the winter break on December 9Café Bar Yemanjá will be open again come March The customer favourite of all foodies in the know in Cabo de Palos, Café Bar Yemanjá, is once again shutting its doors for a bit of a winter break this December, to reopen in March.. 01/12/2025

March 2-30 San Javier unveils full March programme to mark International Women's Day8M activities will run until Sunday March 30 with events for young people, families and older residents San Javier has just announced a packed programme of events to mark International Women’s Day, with activities running throughout March and aimed..

Spain Today Online acquires Indalo Restaurant and Health & Fitness GuidesYour definitive guides for dining, wellness and lifestyle across Murcia, Almeria and the Costa Blanca Spain Today Online is delighted to announce the acquisition of the Indalo Restaurant Guide and the Indalo Health, Fitness & Beauty Guide.. 25/09/2025

What is IBI property tax in Spain, how much is this council tax and do I have to pay it?Understanding this charge could save you money and is important to consider when buying a house IBI is one of the most important taxes in Spain and needs to be understood before investing in a property. In Alicante province it is often known..

Mar Menor ferry service resumes this weekendThe service operates between Santiago de la Ribera and La Manga del Mar Menor Good news for anyone heading to the Mar Menor, as the weekend ferry service between Santiago de la Ribera and La Manga is back in action.   The service officially.. 15/05/2025

New bus routes in the Cartagena and Mar Menor areaThere are now buses connecting Cartagena, La Manga, Torre Pacheco and Los Alcázares THIS INFORMATION WAS PUBLISHED IN 2021!   The new bus system came into effect across the Region of Murcia on Friday December 3 and included in the.. 06/12/2021