MURCIA NEWS

Holiday rental licences on the Costa Cálida: What buyers need to know in 2026Spainora explains what buyers need to know before investing in a holiday rental in the Region of Murcia and beyond By Spainora   On May 21, 2026 the Spanish Supreme Court (ruling 620/2026) annulled the national short-term rental registry.. 09/09/2026

San Javier road closures as new Cuatro Picos roundabout works beginThe Ayuntamiento has set out alternative routes for traffic travelling between San Javier and Santiago de la Ribera, which will also impact bus routes  Traffic around San Javier and Santiago de la Ribera should expect some changes this week.. 09/09/2026

Orange alert for Cartagena with torrential rain and storms forecast on WednesdayThe alert will run from Wednesday afternoon into Thursday morning, while residents and drivers are being urged to take extra care as torrential rain could cause flooding Aemet has issued an orange weather warning for Cartagena on Wednesday September.. 08/09/2026

Los Alcázares announces new flood guidance as weather warnings are issuedParents are being asked not to travel to schools to collect children during orange or red alerts, while residents are warned about flooded roads and garages Los Alcázares is stepping up its preparations for heavy rain, with the Ayuntamiento.. 08/09/2026

WATCH! Murcia migrant smugglers arrested after passengers allegedly forced into sea with machetesTwo separate operations in Calblanque and Águilas led to four arrests, with three Guardia Civil officers injured during a dangerous sea chase   #OperacionesGC | Detenidos 4 patrones de pateras taxi en Murcia 📍 Calblanque y Cabo.. 08/09/2026

136 baby turtles hatch on Murcia beaches this summerTwo protected loggerhead turtle nests in La Manga and Calblanque have produced 136 live hatchlings, with dozens released into the sea and 57 now entering a conservation programme A total of 136 baby loggerhead turtles have been successfully recovered.. 07/09/2026

Cartagena prepares for the Carthaginians and Romans fiestas with floral decoration in the cityThe Carthagineses y Romanos fiestas take place in Cartagena from September 18 to 27 Over 12,000 plants and flowers are being planted in the city of Cartagena as the annual Carthagineses y Romanos approach, taking place this year between 18th and 27th.. 07/09/2026

Rescue launched after boat carrying 19 migrants found off Cabo de PalosA vehicle transport ship remained alongside the drifting boat until Salvamento Marítimo arrived to carry out the rescue Nineteen migrants have been rescued from a small boat found drifting around 12 miles off the coast of Cabo de Palos... 04/09/2026

The urban art of Los Alcázares goes global360-degree virtual tours of the stunning murals in the town of Los Alcázares The burgeoning fame of the urban art which every year adorns more and more buildings in the Mar Menor town of Los Alcázares has now become a tourist attraction.. 04/09/2026

Cartagena cruise season heads for record-breaking autumn with 93 ships dueOctober will be the busiest month of 2026 with 39 cruise ships scheduled to call at the Murcia port Cartagena is heading into its busiest period of the cruise season, with 93 cruise ships scheduled to visit the port between September and December.. 02/09/2026

Murcia welcomes record number of international tourists in JulyMore than 162,000 foreign visitors arrived in the Region during July, with tourists staying an average of 12.1 days The Region of Murcia has recorded a big increase in international tourism, with July bringing the highest number of international.. 02/09/2026

24-hour tourist information service opens in Los NarejosDigital screens as well as friendly staff as Los Alcázares embraces sustainable technology The tourist office in Los Narejos, in the municipality of Los Alcázares, has reopened in Avenida Río Nalón in a slightly different format.. 02/09/2026

Homelessness becomes increasingly visible on streets and parks in CartagenaCartagena City Council has already provided support to hundreds of people this year Homeless people sleeping in parks and public spaces have become increasingly visible across Cartagena this summer, with residents raising concerns about litter, hygiene.. 01/09/2026

Two boat captains arrested after another 59 migrants land on Murcia coastThe latest arrival brings the number of migrants reaching the Cartagena coastline in the past two weeks to almost 300 Two men have been arrested after a powerful boat carrying migrants dropped 59 people off at Calblanque on the coast of the Region.. 01/09/2026

Homeless man crushed to death by rubbish truck in CartagenaThe man reportedly hid in the public bin after fleeing from police in the centre of Cartagena A man hiding inside a rubbish container in Cartagena was accidentally picked up by a garbage truck and crushed to death after the vehicle’s compaction.. 01/09/2026

La Manga – Santiago de la Ribera ferry timetable September 2026Evening sailings curtailed after dark now the main summer season is over With the end of the peak summer season in the Mar Menor and the beginning of September the ferry service which runs between La Manga and the landward shore of the lagoon in Santiago.. 01/09/2026

Cartagena beaches closed after sea suddenly retreats from La Manga coastlineSwimming has been banned from La Manga to El Portús as Civil Protection monitors an unusual change in sea level The sea has suddenly pulled back by several metres along parts of the Mediterranean coastline in La Manga, prompting Cartagena City.. 28/08/2026

Navy submarines Isaac Peral and Narciso Monturiol sail together in Cartagena for the first timeThe two S-80 submarines were spotted training side by side between Escombreras Island and Cabo Tiñoso The Spanish Navy's first two S-80 class submarines, the Isaac Peral and the Narciso Monturiol, made history this Thursday August 27 when.. 28/08/2026

STO Media Group is looking for sales talent across Alicante, Murcia and AlmeríaSTO Media Group is looking for motivated field sales and telesales representatives to promote its growing portfolio of media brands Do you have a natural talent for sales and enjoy meeting people? STO Media Group could be looking for you.  .. 26/08/2026

Car flips upside down after crash on La Manga's Gran VíaThe accident resulted in no serious injuries but caused long traffic delays A dramatic crash early on the morning of Wednesday August 26 shook residents of La Manga and led to further traffic delays in the area. A collision between two vehicles left.. 26/08/2026