MURCIA MAR MENOR & CARTAGENA

La Torre Golf Resort bent on making major upgrades before the summer rushRefurbishment works near the clubhouse and improvements to pool facilities are set to be completed this spring   Residents at La Torre Golf Resort in the Region of Murcia can expect a series of community upgrades in the coming weeks, with refurbishment.. 16/02/2026

Rafa Nadal launches new charity golf tournament series at La Manga ClubLa Manga Club hosts the opening round of a four-stop charity golf series across Spain this year Rafa Nadal is teeing off a new charity golf series for businesses, with the first event set for February 26 and 27 at La Manga Club in Los Belones.. 13/02/2026

Work starts on the first seafront bicycle lane in Los AlcázaresThe first 490-metre phase is the first step towards a continuous coastal route that will connect the seafront with a safe and eco-friendly bike lane Work has now started in Los Alcázares on the first section of its new Paseo Marítimo.. 13/02/2026

Strong winds force Carnival cancellations and event changes across MurciaOrange weather warnings bring strong winds of up to 90 km/h, prompting councils to postpone Carnival parades and cancel outdoor events Spain's state weather agency, the Agencia Estatal de Meteorología (Aemet), has issued orange alerts.. 13/02/2026

La Playa del Espejo in Los Alcazares to become even more accessible for everyoneNew improvements will upgrade the beach's facilities, including walkways, adapted showers, shaded areas and fully accessible information The Town Hall of Los Alcázares is set to improve and expand the accessible beach facilities.. 12/02/2026

Pasadera de Canteras in Cartagena closed to traffic until AugustCartagena drivers face detours because of roadworks from 8am on Tuesday February 10 Pasadera de Canteras avenue in Cartagena has been closed to traffic from this week and won't reopen until August because of major environmental roadworks. &.. 12/02/2026

WIN free tickets to the EQUIMUR Horse Show 12th to 15th March!IFEPA hosts the 30th edition of the second most important annual horse show in Spain The 30th annual EQUIMUR International Thoroughbred Horse Show is being held from 12th to 15th March at the IFEPA exhibition and show venue in Torre Pacheco, along with an..

Work on fourth lane for Cartagena motorway progresses despite delaysThe Cartagena to Alcantarilla stretch will get an extra lane but completion is now delayed until summer 2027 Plans to add a fourth lane to a busy section of the A-30 motorway from southern Murcia towards Cartagena have moved forward with the appointment.. 11/02/2026

Los Alcázares launches first-ever Easter beach lifeguard serviceRescue workers and jet skis will be deployed on two Los Alcázares beaches from March 28 to April 6 Los Alcázares is breaking with tradition by deploying lifeguards during Holy Week for the first time ever, in response to growing numbers.. 11/02/2026

Portmán Bay regeneration project is back on trackLa Unión residents may finally get their historic port back after decades of contamination The Spanish government has lifted its suspension on the major project to clean up Portmán Bay in La Unión, raising hopes that the contaminated.. 11/02/2026

Well-known San Javier insurance broker arrested for selling fake policies to expatsPolice uncovered the scam that left a dozen foreign San Javier customers driving without cover after paying for car insurance A well-known insurance broker in San Javier has been arrested for allegedly scamming nearly a dozen expat clients by selling.. 10/02/2026

Flood-prone stretch of the RM-19 finally getting the drainage it desperately needsWork on kilometre points 22-24 hopes to prevent flooding, improve safety and keep the busy motorway open during heavy rain If you live in the Mar Menor area, you'll know that as soon as it rains, this stretch of the RM-19 motorway floods, every.. 10/02/2026

How the Mar Menor recovery money is being spent: Less than a fifth used so farSome key projects have begun across the Region of Murcia, like dune restoration and flood prevention The Ministry for Ecological Transition has given an update on just how much they have spent so far of the €675 million allocated .. 10/02/2026

Los Alcázares delivers petition with 15,000 signatures demanding 24-hour health clinicResidents in this part of the Mar Menor are aggrieved at the lack of 24/7 A&E coverage in Los Alcázares The Town Hall of Los Alcázares, acting on behalf of the local population, has delivered a petition signed by more than 15,000 people.. 09/02/2026

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

The patron of San Javier prepares for a trip to MurciaRestoration work will be carried out on the figure of San Francisco Javier The carved figure of San Francisco Javier, patron of the municipality of San Javier, will be undertaking a journey in the next few days to the restoration Centre of the Region.. 06/02/2026

Work begins to save the dunes in six areas of La Manga del Mar MenorSix dune areas will be restored with native plants and invasive species removed to protect the coast Nature has scored an important win in the dunes of La Manga as the battle over this undeveloped stretch of coast continues. Work has begun.. 05/02/2026

The eclipse is coming: August 12, 2026 will change the sky over MurciaAstronomy Tours are organising boat trips to watch the rare celestial event from the Mediterranean There are moments when the sky stops being background decoration and becomes the main event. August 12, 2026 is one of those moments.   On.. 05/02/2026

Dog found in bin after brutal beating in Torre PachecoTwo people under investigation by Guardia Civil for alleged animal abuse in Murcia town Two people in Torre Pacheco, Murcia, are under investigation after a badly injured dog was found dumped in a rubbish container. The Guardia Civil states that the animal.. 05/02/2026

New Lidl to open at Mandarache in CartagenaGerman supermarket chain adds Mandarache store as part of nationwide expansion Lidl is set to open a new supermarket in Cartagena’s Mandarache Shopping Centre on Friday February 13, strengthening its presence in the Region of Murcia. The store will.. 04/02/2026