REGION OF MURCIA, CARTAGENA LOCAL NEWS

Three Murcia beaches go head to head for Best in Spain awardTwo beaches in Cartagena and one in Lorca are competing for the 2025 crown Playa de Calblanque   Three stunning beaches on the Costa Cálida have been shortlisted in the race to be crowned Spain’s best beach in this year&rsquo.. 23/05/2025

President of homeowners' association in La Manga ordered to pay €14,000 for biting neighbour's faceThe attack followed a dispute over a water leak between properties and left the victim with part of his cheek missing The Provincial Court of Murcia has sentenced the president of a homeowners’ association in La Manga del Mar Menor to pay &euro.. 19/05/2025

Spain's first opium poppy plantation bust made by police in CartagenaOfficers arrested two brothers and suspect the plantation was intended to produce heroin “on a large scale” Opium poppies found growing by police in Algeciras in 2022 National Police have discovered an illegal opium plantation.. 15/05/2025

Establishment of Cabo Cope marine reserve nears completionReserves have proven beneficial for commercial fishing and tourism, and this plan would mean Murcia has more than any other Spanish region Cabo Cope Fishing may be an essential productive activity but overfishing can deplete fish populations.. 13/05/2025

Murcia gains three more Blue Flags this year, bringing its total to 36Cartagena leads the way with 10 flags, while the Mar Menor misses out for the ninth consecutive year   The Region of Murcia will have 36 Blue Flags in summer 2025 – three more than in 2024, including 29 for beaches and seven for marinas. According..

National Geographic's best beaches in Spain for 2025 include one in MurciaThe prestigious magazine has selected 25 of the country’s finest coastal hideways, as well as compiling individual lists for various autonomous regions, including Murcia The summer is almost upon us and as the weather heats up, many of us.. 09/05/2025

Cartagena to install 4 floating pontoons to protect swimmers and the Mar MenorThe temporary walkways will help swimmers avoid sludge while protecting Mar Menor marine life Cartagena City Council is planning to install four floating pontoons along the Mar Menor to make it easier and safer for people to enjoy the water, while.. 09/05/2025

More than 900 eels released into the Mar MenorA major conservation project aims to study this endangered species and assess the impact of fishing More than 900 eels have been released into the Mar Menor as part of a major project to study and protect the European eel, a species currently classified.. 28/04/2025

La Manga Club sees record-breaking tourism numbersThe resort welcomed over 52,000 guests in 2024, the majority from Europe, following the relaunch of its 5-star Grand Hyatt hotel La Manga Club, the renowned resort in Murcia, has reported a landmark year in 2024, surpassing 52,000 guests and recording.. 24/04/2025

Café Bar Yemanjá is now open all day for the spring-summer seasonEnjoy food, cocktails and seafront views at this much-loved spot in Cabo de Palos Café Bar Yemanjá in Cabo de Palos is once again open and ready to welcome customers all day long, just in time for the warmer months ahead. Nestled right.. 07/04/2025

2025 Champions UK plc European Senior Masters Golf Championship at La Manga Club gets new sponsorThe La Manga Club golfing competition is going from strength to strength La Manga Life magazine is thrilled to share with the La Manga Club and Murcia golfing community that Equals Money, a one-platform global FX provider, has become an Associate.. 31/03/2025

Great beach locations in Murcia to take your first dip of the year!Take your pick from the huge choice of beach locations and activities in the Costa Cálida With the weather warming up after a distinctly grim first three weeks of March, and the Easter holidays just around the corner, many of us are beginning to become..

Summer flight destinations for 2025 at Murcia Corvera Airport: Complete list of routesThe summer 2025 flight schedule for Murcia Airport includes 18 destinations across Spain and abroad The Region of Murcia International Airport will operate 18 regular flights during the upcoming summer season, which begins on March 30, 2025.  .. 17/03/2025

Police catch killers of two Brits in La Manga speedboat crash last yearThere is justice for the victims of the La Manga del Mar Menor motorway crash as 17 people have been arrested in a human trafficking and drug smuggling operation linked to the fatal accident Police in Spain have dismantled a criminal organisation.. 27/02/2025

Murcia and Cartagena train station renovations near completion The improvements to facilities in the Region’s two major cities are nearly finished, despite lengthy delays Cartagena station in 2021 before refurbishment work started   The long-awaited refurbishment of the Cartagena and Murcia city.. 07/02/2025

Loss of trees in Murcia towns causing dangerous 'urban heat islands'Murcia’s cities and towns have ever fewer trees, removing shaded areas and increasing the overall temperatures in summer   A report from the University of Murcia (UMU) has sounded the alarm over the loss of trees in large cities and urban.. 23/01/2025

Where to get a haircut, nails done and beauty treatments near Camposol, MurciaOne of the best places for nail, hair and beauty treatments in the Camposol, Mazarrón, Puerto de Mazarrón and southwest Murcia area is The Salon Camposol Hair & Beauty Salon If you’re looking for the best hair, nails and beauty.. 24/10/2024

Tortilla de patatas from 'Cucú Gastrobar' in Murcia ranked among the best in SpainThe calçots from ‘La Cerdanya’ in Cartagena also feature in the Repsol quality guide “Simple pleasures are sometimes the most difficult to satisfy,” states the Repsol guide, whose app recommends the best establishments.. 16/10/2024

Understanding Spain's Digital Nomad Visa and how to get oneWorking remotely from Spain is a great opportunity to make your dreams of living in the sun a reality The Digital Nomad Visa is a great opportunity for foreigners who wish to live in Spain while working remotely. This visa caters to those employed.. 23/09/2024

These are the beaches in Murcia that could disappear within a decadeA number of coastal areas in the Region of Murcia are at risk, according to a new Greenpeace report In many coastal parts of Spain, including the Region of Murcia, the problems of overconstruction, pollution and the building of artificial barriers.. 24/07/2024