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Date confirmed for this summer's 'Hug the Mar Menor' human chainMore than 40 organisations are backing this year's event, with human chains planned at rivers, lakes and coastlines across Spain and around the world A total of 45 environmental organisations and community groups are behind this year's.. 22/07/2026
Dust cloud triggers air quality alert across most of the Region of MurciaDust from North Africa has pushed pollution levels into the "unfavourable" category in Lorca, Caravaca, Jumilla and more As if the intense heat wasn't enough, residents across much of the Region of Murcia are now having to contend with.. 21/07/2026
Extreme heat pushes back reopening of Cartagonova bridge for another weekThe closure has been extended by another week after extreme heat and technical challenges delayed work, with additional roadworks in the Alameda de San Antón area continuing to affect traffic Drivers in Cartagena will have to put up with.. 20/07/2026
Police scramble to a packed La Manga beach after a 'suspicious package' washed up ashoreBathers watched on as officers and lifeguards moved in to secure the mystery haul. The Guardia Civil was poised to investigate. There was just one problem It had all the hallmarks of a significant find. On Saturday, a large package washed up on a busy.. 20/07/2026
New statue in the centre of Cartagena in honour of fictional character Capitán AlatristeA homage to writer Arturo Pérez-Reverte and the soldiers who fought in Spain’s Golden Age On Friday 17th July the city of Cartagena added to its already impressive catalogue of statues in public squares with the unveiling in the Plaza del Cuartel..
New flood rules could restrict building in parts of MurciaCartagena, Lorca, Molina de Segura and parts of the Mar Menor area could be among the most affected by proposed new regulations New restrictions on where homes, garages and other buildings can be constructed could soon affect some of the most flood.. 17/07/2026
Cartagena bars given extra terrace space for Spain's World Cup finalBars and restaurants will be allowed to expand their terraces on Sunday as fans gather to watch Spain take on Argentina Bars and restaurants in Cartagena will be allowed to temporarily expand their terraces this Sunday July 19 as Spain prepares to.. 17/07/2026
Los Nietos still waiting for beach pontoons as summer rolls onEarlier this year, plans were put foward to install floating pontoons on five beaches along the Mar Menor Los Nietos has reached mid July without the floating pontoons and access ramps that usually make its beaches accessible for swimmers, and residents.. 16/07/2026
Nearly 300 loggerhead turtles returned to the sea from Murcia's coastline since 2019The Region of Murcia is becoming one of the Mediterranean's most important breeding areas for loggerhead turtles Murcia has become one of the most important places for the vulnerable loggerhead turtles to nest in the western Mediterranean.. 15/07/2026
International scientists gather at the Mar Menor to help predict the Mediterranean's futureScientists and researchers from Spain, the United States, Ireland and Cyprus are working alongside the Technical University of Cartagena on the Living Lab project to help protect Mediterranean coastlines from environmental issues The Mar Menor.. 14/07/2026
Cartagena completes long-awaited repairs to El Portús seafront promenadeWork on the damaged seafront has been completed just as the Cartagena summer season gets fully underway The repair work on the El Portús seafront promenade in Cartagena has now been completed, bringing to an end more than a year of damage that.. 14/07/2026
Could the Region of Murcia see the return of the monk seal after 50 years?Experts say the coastline around Cabo de Palos still has everything a returning colony would need Half a century ago the Mediterranean monk seal was still a familiar sight along the coast of the Region of Murcia, one of the last stretches of the Iberian.. 13/07/2026
New study identifies hidden pollution source beneath the Mar MenorA new study by the University of Barcelona suggests underground water flowing through the seabed is carrying up to 90% of the harmful nutrients entering the Mar Menor The Mar Menor continues to surprise scientists, with new research suggesting.. 10/07/2026
Mar Menor now shelters one of the Mediterranean's most endangered speciesThe critically endangered fan mussel now survives in only two significant locations in Spain, with the Mar Menor playing an increasingly important role in its recovery The Mar Menor has become one of the last places in Spain where the.. 07/07/2026
Cartagena launches its biggest ever beach safety operation as the summer season gets properly underwayAll 27 beaches are now open at full capacity, with a new permanent police patrol unit added to the western coastline for the first time Summer is officially here in Cartagena. From Tuesday July 1, the municipality has activated its full beach season safety.. 02/07/2026
These are the dates of Cartagena's street markets you need to know this summerCartagena is expanding its range of street markets this summer with five new markets The various coastal areas of the municipality of Cartagena – from those along the Mediterranean near Mazarrón to those up on the Mar Menor – have.. 26/06/2026
Airport Buses launches new routes that make summer travel to Murcia Airport even easierAirport Buses provides straightforward, prebooked air-conditioned transfers linking Murcia Airport with key coastal and inland destinations For anyone living along the Costa Cálida, Costa Blanca or down towards Almería, getting to.. 22/06/2026
Are you overpaying for electricity in Spain? Gana Energía can helpBritish expats and holiday home owners across Spain are switching to a smarter energy deal and the process couldn't be simpler Moving to Spain or buying a holiday home here is a dream come true for thousands of British expats. But if there'.. 04/06/2026
Murcia's beaches fall short on accessibility for people with reduced mobilityOnly 17 of 74 beaches assessed offer full independent access, leaving thousands unable to enjoy the sea on equal terms For thousands of people with reduced mobility in the Region of Murcia, getting to the beach means dragging themselves across scorching.. 01/06/2026
How HELP Murcia Mar Menor has been making a difference across the RegionFrom nappies in Cartagena to a special walker for a little boy with a rare condition, here's what the charity has been up to lately Founded in 2002, HELP Murcia Mar Menor has been quietly getting on with the business of supporting those in need.. 06/05/2026Live Articles : 34For more articles select a Page or Next.
