LA MANGA CLUB, CARTAGENA NEWS AND WHATS ON

There is one region of Spain that doesn't have those typical black bulls by the side of the road, symbol of the countryThe enormous Osborne bull silhouettes can be found along roadsides all across Spain and first appeared way back in 1956 Among all forms of Spanish heritage and symbolism, the Osborne Bull stands as perhaps the most iconic. This powerful silhouette.. 10/07/2025

Cartagena Council demands urgent safety upgrades at Villas Caravaning campsiteInspection reveals serious fire risks and planning violations, prompting new enforcement orders The long-running saga at the Villas Caravaning campsite in Playa Honda continues to unfold, with Cartagena City Council now stepping up pressure on the.. 10/07/2025

Spain's sleepless summer: Record-breaking tropical nights hit the countryThere’s no rest for the wicked as Spain has already recorded 33 nights with temperatures above 20ºC While we’ve come to expect sweltering days in Spain at the height of summer, there’s no escaping the fact that high temperatures.. 10/07/2025

Spain considers making carpooling mandatory in busy areasThe DGT plans to implement a new series of measures to alleviate traffic congestion in some cities The General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) in Spain is pushing forward with a drastic and highly controversial set of measures designed to cut down on.. 10/07/2025

Salaries will shrink for millions of employees in Spain next yearWorkers in Spain will pay more into the pension pot in 2026, but they won’t receive any benefit themselves Salaries in Spain aren’t exactly known for being overly generous, so the news that wages will actually go down in 2026 will come.. 09/07/2025

Spain introduces 'reversible retirement' to encourage people to work longerThe government in Spain is introducing incentives to make working later in life more attractive The Spanish government is really focusing on active and semi-retirement this year, introducing reform after reform that aim to make working later in life.. 09/07/2025

This is the emergency survival kit the EU wants us to carry in the carBrussels recommends drivers in Spain carry several potential life-saving items at all times Back in March, the powers that be in Brussels set plenty of eyes rolling when they recommended that all households prepare a 3-day emergency survival kit that.. 09/07/2025

Epic charity ride complete: Los Alcázares duo make it home after 3,500km scooter adventure to the UKPaul and Julie return elated to Los Alcázares after conquering the mammoth journey to Scotland on 51-year-old Lambretta They did it! After weeks of anticipation and a gruelling 3,500 kilometre journey, Paul and Julie have successfully completed.. 08/07/2025

UK airline has worst cancellation rate in SpainThe British carrier axed almost 4% of all its flights from Spain last summer The summer of 2025 hasn’t got off to the best start for travellers. Air traffic controller strikes in France are causing ructions across Europe and last week, power.. 08/07/2025

Spain loses €1.1 billion in EU Recovery Funds over diesel tax delaysThe fifth instalment of the funds has been frozen until Spain delivers on its promises to Brussels The European Commission has put the brakes on €1.1 billion of Spain's recovery money after the country failed to deliver on a number of key.. 08/07/2025

Iker Casillas pays a surprise visit to La Azohía, MurciaThe former Real Madrid and Spanish national team goalkeeper shared images of the sunset on the coast of Cartagena on social networks La Azohía has enjoyed an illustrious visitor this week: the 2010 football World Cup winner, Íker Casillas.. 08/07/2025

Ryanair passengers celebrate game-changing new carry-on policy: 'It will be implemented in the coming weeks'The budget Irish airline has expanded its hand luggage dimensions beyond EU recommendations We’re so used to Ryanair charging for every little extra that this latest news might come as a surprise, but Europe’s biggest low-cost airline.. 07/07/2025

Consumer debt reaches 2008 highs in SpainMore and more households in Spain are using credit to purchase appliances and furniture As the cost of living in Spain continues to rise at a far faster rate than income, countless households are finding that there’s simply too much month at.. 07/07/2025

New rules for short-term rentals come into effect in Spain on July 1All tourist and temporary rentals in Spain must now be registered to advertise online From this Tuesday July 1, anyone wanting to rent out their property as a tourist rental, temporary accommodation or room rental will need to register with a new government.. 04/07/2025

Nearly half of Spain's crumbling roads are concentrated in just 3 regionsThese three autonomous communities alone have 16,494 kilometres in urgent need of repair It often feels like roadworks in Spain are a constant hassle, with very little to show for the inconvenience. The government is always trying to squeeze a few.. 04/07/2025

Murcia taxpayers receive €290.5 million in refundsThe tax office has already repaid more than 400,000 people in the Region of Murcia   The closing date for the 2024 Income Tax campaign has come and gone and hopefully everyone got their returns into the Treasury before the deadline. What we.. 03/07/2025

EU softens climate rules while pursuing ambitious 90% emissions cutThe new proposal takes a more “practical approach” and allows countries to offset emissions The European Union is walking a tightrope between environmental ambition and economic reality as many countries struggle to come anywhere close.. 03/07/2025

South African investment group acquires Cartagena's Espacio Mediterráneo for €135.4 millionThe group Lighthouse has taken over the landmark retail centre from Germany’s Deka fund   The Espacio Mediterráneo shopping centre in Cartagena has officially changed ownership for the first time since its construction in 2007. The.. 03/07/2025

3-cent per kilometre charge proposed for all Spanish roadsConstruction industry says a pay-per-use system throughout Spain would raise more than €5.7 billion annually With the DGT estimating that more than 100 million road trips will be made across Spain this summer, the debate over charging for the.. 02/07/2025

Imserso budget holidays for pensioners in Spain 2025-2026: Where you can go and how to applyThis season, the Imserso Tourism Programme has 879,213 places for seniors, but you must apply by July 23 The time has come again for retirees and pensioners to apply for their place in the Imserso Tourism Programme. This 2025-2026 season has 879,213.. 02/07/2025