MURCIA NEWS

Cartagena Port gains ground despite global uncertaintyDespite all the noise in global trade, Cartagena continues to perform well compared to other Spanish ports, with increases in cargo volumes and exports At the end of the first four months of 2026, activity at the Port of has continued to hold its.. 29/05/2026

Generous golf club fundraiser pays for surgery for 12-year-old rescue dog at PAPS shelter, MurciaSandy Clare of El Valle Golf Club raised €500 for PAPS, covering the cost of elbow surgery for long-term resident Greta There's a heartwarming story coming out of El Valle Golf Club this week after former club treasurer Sandy Clare raised.. 29/05/2026

San Javier unveils new green area designed to help prevent floodingThe Vereda del Vinco project combines flood protection with accessible green spaces and play areas San Javier has just completed a new €550,000 flood prevention project designed to help manage heavy rainfall and reduce flooding in one of the.. 28/05/2026

Rescued loggerhead turtle heads back into the sea at CalblanqueThe first adult loggerhead turtle of the year treated at the El Valle Wildlife Recovery Centre was returned to the Mediterranean The adult female turtle was spotted swimming at the surface near the La Azohía tuna trap fishery. Staff raised.. 28/05/2026

Cheap fuel craze continues in Murcia with the opening of new low-cost filling stationsThe budget Plenergy fuel brand is aiming to expand to 500 stations across Spain by 2027 The low-cost petrol station boom in the Region of Murcia shows no signs of slowing down, with Plenergy opening two more service stations in Murcia and Cartagena.. 28/05/2026

Murcia government to clamp down on wastewater dumping and coastal pollutionThe long-awaited regulation will tighten controls on pollution entering the sea, covering wastewater plants, desalination facilities and industrial sites Murcia is preparing a new regional law to regulate pollution that flows into the sea from.. 27/05/2026

Traditional bathing station restored in Santiago de la RiberaThe Town Hall of San Javier is committed to re-creating these facilities which were first used in the early 20th century The beach of Santiago de la Ribera will boast a new old attraction this summer now that work has been completed on a project to create.. 26/05/2026

Murcia's new nitrate plan faces criticism from environmental groupsEnvironmental organisation says the regional government's latest proposals repeat measures that have failed for more than two decades to stop pollution reaching the Mar Menor Environmental group Ecologistas en Acción has criticised the.. 26/05/2026

The Shadow Plans transforms Cartagena city centreLarge textile panels now cover Calle del Carmen, filtering the sunlight and cooling down the city centre Cartagena's Calle del Carmen has a very different look about it this summer, and after last year's debacle, when traders spent the hottest.. 26/05/2026

San Javier to boost its underwater archaeology profileSites such as the Phoenician wreck of Bajo de la Campana illustrate the 2500-year history of San Javier Ever keen to make the most of the varied attractions and interesting features of the municipality, the Town Hall of San Javier has stated its intention.. 22/05/2026

Coastal algae and seagrass removal finally begins in Águilas and Los Alcázares Work begins after weeks of delays linked to new environmental rules and permit approvals in Spain Work has finally started along parts of the Murcia coastline to remove algae and seagrass that has built up on beaches in both Los Alcázares.. 21/05/2026

Smart cameras are coming to Los Alcázares beaches and high-traffic areas this summerThe €3.15 million EU-funded project will give the town real-time monitoring of its coastline, bike lanes and main roads Los Alcázares is about to get a comprehensive network of smart cameras covering its beaches, seafront promenades, bike.. 21/05/2026

Pilar de la Horadada launches new free and fully accessible bus serviceThe new service will connect Pinar de Campoverde, Mil Palmeras, Torre de la Horadada and Pilar de la Horadada Getting around Pilar de la Horadada just got a lot easier and cheaper, with the town council launching a brand new free bus service that&#.. 20/05/2026

Murcia's Mediterranean coast under the microscope as toxic microalgae are detectedFindings form part of a Mediterranean study tracking environmental changes linked to rising sea temperatures Murcia's coastline is back in the news for environmental issues, but this time it's not the Mar Menor, it's the Mediterranean.. 19/05/2026

Booking opens on Wednesday for June free tours of the Roman amphitheatre of CartagenaSee for yourself the progress in excavating the 2,000-year-old arena As of 9.00 on Wednesday 20th May booking is open for the free guided tours of the Roman amphitheatre in Cartagena, where excavation is still under way as more and more of the 2,000-year.. 19/05/2026

Mercadona confirms opening date for new Cabo de Palos storeThe €5.2 million supermarket will replace the existing store and include hundreds of parking spaces The new Mercadona supermarket in Cabo de Palos now has an official opening date and will open on Monday June 1. The new store has been built.. 19/05/2026

Coastal property prices in Murcia are surging and savvy buyers are moving fastWith Los Alcázares up 30% and San Javier among the Region's biggest risers, Spainora is helping international buyers find the right move Spain's property market is going through a significant shift in 2026 and nowhere is that more visible.. 19/05/2026

La Manga and Cabo de Palos rentals under pressure as summer rush sees homes book out months in advanceEstate agents report that July and August are already almost fully booked, with two-week stays now dominating the market as traditional longer summer holidays fade The holiday rental market in La Manga and Cabo de Palos is heading into summer 2026.. 18/05/2026

San Pedro del Pinatar works towards 'universal accessibility' throughout the townThe local council continues work on accessibility across the town, as well as other projects such as bike lane upgrades and removal of overhead wiring The town council of San Pedro del Pinatar is continuing its push to make the area more accessible.. 18/05/2026

Hundreds checked as San Javier seizes 55 electric scooters in new crackdownPolicía Local say dozens of scooters have already been removed for failing to meet new legal requirements Electric scooter users in San Javier are being urged to make sure their paperwork is in order after Policía Local removed 55 vehicles.. 15/05/2026