MURCIA MAR MENOR & CARTAGENA

Bryan Adams to return to Murcia on November 6Tickets for the concert in Murcia will go on sale in early March Canadian star Bryan Adams is returning to the city of Murcia for another concert on 6th November following a few sell-out dates at the Palacio de Deportes (click for map) in recent years.. 02/03/2026

Revival or regulation? Cartagena's kiosks at a crossroadsHostecar raises concerns while city aims to revive beloved kiosks Exciting changes are on the horizon for Cartagena's kiosks, but not everyone is on board. The Ayuntamiento has approved a new ordinance designed to breathe new life into these cherished.. 02/03/2026

March 28 to April 1 Los Alcázares holds an Easter camp for children in Sierra EspuñaThree nights in mountain cabins and a host of outdoor activities in the fresh air! All children living in Los Alcázares are invited to join the annual Easter holiday camp trip to the mountains of Sierra Espuña in central Murcia between.. 02/03/2026

Two people investigated over alleged mutilation of fighting cocks in Torre PachecoThe Murcia residents stand accused of running cockfights and illegally keeping goldfinches Two residents of Torre Pacheco are under investigation after officers uncovered what they believe to be evidence of cockfighting and the illegal possession.. 27/02/2026

Los Alcázares tackles dangerous 'black spot' with new bike lane to San JavierThe town is investing €217,000 in a bike lane that will make part of the RM-F34 safer and link Los Alcázares to San Javier Los Alcázares is moving ahead with plans for a new bicycle lane that will link the town with neighbouring.. 27/02/2026

Mar Menor caldero burger divides opinion at Murcia's FBI restaurantChef Fran Guerrero's prawn and rice creation sparks 'masterpiece or abomination' debate Have you heard about the latest burger causing a buzz in Murcia? At FBI (Freak Burger International) restaurant, chef Fran Guerrero has taken his bold.. 27/02/2026

Cartagena and Granada become latest cities to consider burka and niqab bansMunicipalities across Spain are pressing ahead with bans on face coverings despite a failed national vote Cartagena and Granada have become the latest flashpoints in Spain’s increasingly polarised debate over the burka and niqab, with local.. 27/02/2026

Murcia towns crack top 100 for Spain's hottest property hotspotsMurcia, Cartagena, Molina de Segura and San Javier lead regional surge in buyer demand If you have been following Spain's push to ease the housing crisis with a €23 billion fund, here's some more evidence of the demand driving it.. 27/02/2026

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..

San Pedro del Pinatar is building a stunning new viewpoint over its famous flamingo lagoonsAn accessible elevated platform will look out over flamingos, herons and the stunning Salinas Regional Park Very soon, visitors will be able to enjoy an unprecedented panoramic view of the Salinas de San Pedro del Pinatar Regional Park. The town is.. 27/02/2026

Record January for algae removal in the Mar MenorHeavy rain across Murcia has caused a worse biomass build-up than ever before The amount of rotting algae being removed from the Mar Menor this winter has surged, with January figures up by as much as 60% compared to previous years.   In.. 25/02/2026

Playa Honda's storm tank is protecting the Mar Menor and preventing floodingThe €5.6 million storm tank holds 8,200 cubic metres of rainwater and even has a community space with a playground In Playa Honda, people are noticing a real difference when heavy rain arrives. The facility, which has been operational for.. 25/02/2026

San Pedro del Pinatar invests €123,000 to protect fragile coastal dunesThis new project will restore dunes, reduce erosion and protect wildlife across three local beaches Work is now in progress to restore the dune areas at La Llana, El Mojón and Torre Derribada, all within the beautiful natural surroundings.. 25/02/2026

Luxury 3-bedroom villa with private pool at Santa Rosalía Lake and Life Resort for €1,095,000Brought to you by Spainora, this gated resort property in Torre Pacheco offers space, security and serious wow factor If you’re looking for high-end living in the Murcia sunshine, this opulent new-build villa at Santa Rosalía Lake and.. 25/02/2026

Cartagena car tax jumps from €32 to €144 for some driversBiggest hikes hit hybrid and electric owners in latest IVTM update If you've got your vehicle tax bill through in Cartagena, you might have spotted a nasty surprise. Some drivers are facing increases of up to 344%, with one example jumping from &euro.. 24/02/2026

South-facing 3-bedroom villa with private pool for sale at La Torre Golf Resort from Simply Spanish HomesA detached Arce villa with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a newly renovated private pool, solarium and sunny terrace in La Torre Golf Resort Simply Spanish Homes has a south-facing 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom detached Arce villa for sale at the prestigious.. 24/02/2026

Café Bar Yemanjá set to reopen for the season from this date!After a winter break, Cabo de Palos’s favourite bar is reopening for the spring and summer season from this March Café Bar Yemanjá in Cabo de Palos will reopen its doors on Saturday March 14, welcoming customers from 10am to 4pm.. 24/02/2026

Ride into spring with Plaza Movilidad and Flamingo Holiday FunExplore the Costa Cálida your way with new bike and e-bike rentals There’s a new way to see the Costa Cálida this spring! From March 1, Plaza Movilidad has teamed up with Flamingo Holiday Fun to launch an exciting new bike and.. 24/02/2026

Ikea planning store in Cartagena is closing its doorsCompact design space in Espacio Mediterráneo to shut in March Ikea is closing its small planning store in the Espacio Mediterráneo shopping centre in Cartagena next month. Opened in 2022, this 75-square-metre outlet on the first floor was.. 24/02/2026

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