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People affected by La Manga hotel salmonella outbreak now total 190Origin of food poisoning or disciplinary action against hotel have not yet been confirmed The outbreak of salmonella at the Hotel Izán Cavanna in La Manga del Mar Menor last weekend has now been confirmed to have affected 190 people, according.. 29/08/2025

Environmental groups take legal action to stop potential hotel plans at the Cabo de Palos LighthouseThe Cartagena landmark has been declared a Site of Cultural Interest, but this doesn’t rule out commercial ventures At first glance, it might seem strange that an environmental group would oppose a declaration meant to protect the Cabo de Palos.. 27/08/2025

Latest La Manga drawbridge break-down causes Friday afternoon traffic chaosThe Estacio de la Manga bridge got stuck again, bringing busy weekend traffic to a grinding halt Another malfunction on the Estacio Bridge in La Manga caused major traffic jams on Friday afternoon, August 22. Boats trying to pass through were unable.. 25/08/2025

More than 100 guests suffering from food poisoning after eating at La Manga hotelOver 100 people have been affected by a salmonella outbreak at a hotel in La Manga del Mar Menor, and the hotel’s kitchen has been temporarily closed down by the Regional Ministry of Health A bad case of food poisoning has affected more than.. 25/08/2025

DomusVi Ciudad de Murcia adapts daily routines to protect residents from the worst of the heatNo effort is being spared in the prevention of dehydration among DomusVi residents All over Spain this summer, and particularly during what has so far been a blistering month of August, most of us have been adapting our daily routines in order to avoid the..

La Manga Club and Cartagena IBI frozen for another 12 monthsResidential property tax held steady as Cartagena council renews its incentives for investment and job creation Cartagena’s City Council has approved its Fiscal Ordinances for 2025-2026, confirming the freeze on the residential property tax (.. 22/07/2025

La Manga Adventure Golf changes opening times for summerThe popular family fun minigolf has made a slight modification to tee-off times due to the hot weather   The La Manga Adventure Golf fun family minigolf centre near Playa Honda and Playa Paraíso on the Mar Menor is changing its summer opening.. 24/06/2025

Santiago de la Ribera and La Manga del Mar Menor Tourist Information Points now open for summerThe Tourist Information Points on the San Javier beachfronts are open from this June 19 until September 14 The San Javier Department of Tourism is reopening the Tourist Information Points on the beaches of the Playa de Barnuevo, Santiago de la Ribera.. 19/06/2025

Cartagena beach bus schedule for transfer to playas in Cala Cortina and El PortúsThe beach bus returns to Cartagena this summer with different routes for getting to Cala Cortina and El Portús This Friday June 13 sees the start of bus number 12 in Cartagena, the ‘BUS PLAYA’ which connects the city centre of Cartagena.. 13/06/2025

Up-and-coming pop star Ana Ruiz tells why 'the next Shakira' is all her own womanExciting new talent Ana Ruiz speaks exclusively to Murcia Today about her new album and the inspiration behind it Ana Ruiz by Victor del Pozo Once in a while, a vibrant new pop musician bursts onto the scene with a distinctive style and.. 11/06/2025

Mar Menor ferry service resumes this weekendThe service operates between Santiago de la Ribera and La Manga del Mar Menor Good news for anyone heading to the Mar Menor, as the weekend ferry service between Santiago de la Ribera and La Manga is back in action.   The service officially.. 15/05/2025

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

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

La Manga Life 2025 magazine is out nowA celebration of the La Manga Club community, showcasing local businesses and life around the resort   The La Manga Life 2025 magazine has been released and is now available to read online now, while the print copy is due to be distributed and.. 22/04/2025

Puerto Mayor project in La Manga finally set for full dismantlingAfter years of delays, the failed marina scheme will be removed and the damaged coastline restored Nearly 20 years after construction first began on the ill-fated Puerto Mayor marina beside the Estacio canal in La Manga del Mar Menor, the Spanish.. 09/04/2025

Cartagena weekly markets can go ahead this Easter and on festivos all this yearThe weekly markets have been authorised for this Friday, as well as on the bank holidays next week and later in the year, too The City Council of Cartagena has authorised the usual holding of weekly markets on all the major public holidays in 2025.. 09/04/2025

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

10 most common - and dangerous - jellyfish found in the waters in SpainWhile most jellyfish found on the coasts of Spain are harmless, a few pose serious risks Jellyfish occupy an important rung on the food chain and like all other organisms, they’re needed to maintain a healthy balance between species. However.. 08/07/2024

New bus routes in the Cartagena and Mar Menor areaThere are now buses connecting Cartagena, La Manga, Torre Pacheco and Los Alcázares THIS INFORMATION WAS PUBLISHED IN 2021!   The new bus system came into effect across the Region of Murcia on Friday December 3 and included in the.. 06/12/2021