MURCIA MAR MENOR & CARTAGENA

Register now to be part of the Día del Caldero in Los AlcázaresGroups wishing to cook on the beach have until September 29 to complete their registration The registration period is now open for groups (“peñas”) who wish to take part in the Día del Caldero on the beach in Los Alcázares.. 10/09/2025

Murcia invests €14M in flood protection as autumn weather warnings hit the RegionStorm tanks, drainage systems and flood parks will be constructed in Cortillas, Lorquí and San Javier As autumn sets in and several towns across the Region of Murcia face orange weather alerts for torrential rain, the regional government.. 09/09/2025

Summer is almost over and Cartagena street awnings are still missingFestive lights are already being installed on Calle del Carmen, but summer has come and gone without any sun shade September in Cartagena brings a peculiar irony to Calle del Carmen, the historic centre's busiest commercial street. While workers.. 09/09/2025

Cartagena's port sparks a new era of hospitality and regenerationThe rejuvenation of Cartagena’s historic centre takes a leap forward as the AC Hotel Cartagena reopens after significant renovation. Renovation work is now underway at the port of Cartagena, marking the start of a wider transformation in the.. 09/09/2025

AP-7 tunnel in Pilar de la Horadada shuts again for improvement worksDrivers will be diverted to the N-332 as €3.5 million lighting upgrade gets underway Just a couple of months after the road reopened following a fatal truck crash in May, the AP-7 tunnel in Pilar de la Horadada has been shut again until September.. 08/09/2025

Bids invited for the contract to begin work on the Los Alcázares cycle lane projectThe first stage will run along the coast from the beach of Playa de la Hita to Avenida Radiobaliza Óscar As Los Alcázares continues to strive for the development of sustainable and environmentally friendly tourism, the contract has now been.. 08/09/2025

Was this the hottest summer ever in the Region of Murcia?Aemet breaks down the figures for an exceptionally hot month of August August 2025 has been confirmed as the third hottest August in at least 65 years in the Region of Murcia, according to the monthly climate report from Spain’s State Meteorological.. 05/09/2025

New drinking fountains installed in central CartagenaFountains installed at Paseo Alfonso XII and Plaza de España as part of wider hydration plan Cartagena is making staying hydrated easier with the installation of two new cold drinking fountains in the city centre this week. Following the launch.. 05/09/2025

Suspects arrested for stealing almost €50,000 in Mazarrón and OrihuelaVictims were followed after taking money out of banks Guardia Civil in the Region of Murcia have arrested three alleged members of a gang of thieves from Chile known as “Los Fantasmas” (the ghosts), which has already been broken up.. 04/09/2025

Calling all chocolate lovers to Pilar de la HoradadaThe town is celebrating International Chocolate Day for a whole month, with special delicacies and free gifts International Chocolate Day is celebrated around the world every September 13, but Pilar de la Horadada has decided not only to join in.. 02/09/2025

People affected by La Manga hotel salmonella outbreak now total 190Origin of food poisoning or disciplinary action against hotel have not yet been confirmed The outbreak of salmonella at the Hotel Izán Cavanna in La Manga del Mar Menor last weekend has now been confirmed to have affected 190 people, according.. 29/08/2025

Understanding non-resident property taxes in SpainA guide to the IRNR and rental income tax obligations for foreign homeowners from LS Solicitors Non-residents who own property in Spain are subject to a specific set of tax obligations that can be unfamiliar and, at times, confusing. Among these are the..

Cartagena city centre will soon look very different as redevelopment projects slowly reshape the old townTourism-focused building projects on derelict plots are slowly beginning to change the cityscape The city centre of Cartagena is currently undergoing a buzz of construction activity on many of its empty plots of land, which for years have been overgrown.. 27/08/2025

Smart Office team created in Los Alcázares as the town moves towards 'intelligent tourism'A cross-departmental team coordinates innovations to improve still further the sustainability and accessibility of tourism in Los Alcázares Following the announcement last week that approval has been given in Los Alcázares for plans to create.. 27/08/2025

Read the September edition of Home & Living magazine online nowWelcome to the September issue of Home & Living! This month, our pages are filled with inspirational ideas for your home and garden, together with some wonderful recipes, a what’s on guide, charity information, a business directory and more.. 27/08/2025

New hope for giant mussels as unseen colony found in Mar MenorCitizen divers and scientists use technology and teamwork to safeguard Mediterranean’s rarest shellfish There’s fresh reason to celebrate under the waters of the Mar Menor as volunteers have uncovered unrecorded specimens of the critically.. 22/08/2025

DomusVi Ciudad de Murcia adapts daily routines to protect residents from the worst of the heatNo effort is being spared in the prevention of dehydration among DomusVi residents All over Spain this summer, and particularly during what has so far been a blistering month of August, most of us have been adapting our daily routines in order to avoid the..

From Westminster to southern Spain: Michael Portillo's journey to CartagenaThe broadcaster and former UK minister shares his love of Spain, travel and connecting with people during his latest filming trip   Cartagena may be baking in the August heat, but Michael Portillo looks perfectly at ease. The former Conservative cabinet..

Stunning frontline villas with underbuild on La Serena Golf for €684,950These luxury properties in Los Alcázares are proudly brought to you by MGP – Murcia Golf & Coastal Properties MGP - Golf & Coastal Properties, one of the leading real estate agencies in the Region of Murcia, is thrilled to present.. 07/08/2025

MGP urgently needs more homes to sell in top Murcia golf resortsBuyers are lining up for properties on Mar Menor, La Torre and Hacienda Riquelme Golf Resorts If you own a home on the prestigious Mar Menor Golf Resort, La Torre Golf Resort or Hacienda Riquelme Golf Resort and are thinking about selling, now is.. 07/08/2025