MURCIA MAR MENOR & CARTAGENA

Michelin starred and Bib Gourmand recommended restaurants in the Region of MurciaFine dining from the cities of Murcia and Cartagena to the shore of the Mar Menor and the Altiplano in the north The Michelin Guide is the most highly regarded and longest-lived restaurant and hotel guide in Europe, and every year it includes its selection.. 23/09/2026

Mar Menor court ruling over brine dump equivalent to 64 Olympic swimming poolsA Torre Pacheco agricultural company has been held responsible for part of the nitrate pollution entering the lagoon between 2012 and 2016 A Murcia agricultural company has been ordered to pay almost €100,000 for environmental damage caused by.. 23/09/2026

Thy Will Be Done says goodbye to beloved Frenchie BennyThe much-loved rescue dog was a familiar face to clients and became affectionately known as “Benny Woofer from Benijófar” A familiar four-legged face from the Costa Blanca business community has sadly passed away, with Thy Will.. 23/09/2026

La Manga weddings are keeping the resort busy long after summer endsMild weather and cheaper prices are helping La Manga attract couples from across Spain La Manga’s wedding season is stretching further into the year as couples increasingly choose the Mar Menor resort for celebrations outside the traditional.. 23/09/2026

Win free tickets to watch La Manga Club FarmFoods Golf Tournament with Murcia Today Promoted by Champions (UK) plc, and part of the Legends Tour, La Manga Club’s biggest commercial golf event returns to the 5-star resort's iconic south course for the fifth consecutive year from November 5-8.   The start of the championship.. 22/09/2026

Cartagena cuts bike hire prices and widens who gets a discountStandard rate drops 20% from September 22, with bigger savings for seniors, students and more Getting around Cartagena by bike is about to get a fair bit cheaper. From September 22, which happens to be European Mobility Day, the city's bike rental.. 22/09/2026

Travel back in time as Los Alcázares brings its history to lifeNew technology will let visitors explore historic sites as they looked centuries ago Visitors to Los Alcázares will soon be able to step back in time and discover what some of the town’s most important historic sites looked like centuries.. 22/09/2026

San Javier plots a greener future with plan to plant thousands more treesCity aims to boost vegetation cover from 19% to 30% within twenty years, after finishing fourth out of 544 projects nationwide San Javier has set itself an ambitious target: transforming just under a fifth of the municipality's land into nearly a.. 22/09/2026

Region of Murcia offers free intercity transport for World Car-Free DayA 100% discount on Tuesday coincides with a wider push to expand and green the regional bus network Intercity transport across the Region of Murcia will be free on Tuesday September 22 to mark World Car-Free Day, with the regional government applying.. 21/09/2026

La Manga and Cabo de Palos plan for life beyond the summer seasonLocal businesses and the town hall are working on autumn events, beach services and plans to keep the coastal area active throughout the year Summer may be winding down, but businesses in La Manga and Cabo de Palos are already looking ahead to.. 21/09/2026

Cartagena Archaeological Museum reopens with a fresh look and new exhibitionAfter closing for refurbishment over the summer, the museum is ready to reopen with improved displays and a new exhibition celebrating the history of fashion After a summer spent carrying out refurbishment work, Cartagena's Enrique Escudero.. 21/09/2026

Makeover complete at the La Concha beach in the heart of Los AlcázaresThe historic Playa de la Concha is right in the centre of Los Alcázares The most traditional beach of Los Alcázares, the Playa de La Concha, has a new image to present to the public now that the Town Hall has completed an 18,000-euros project.. 21/09/2026

Dozens of fuel jerrycans found near abandoned Puerto Mayor buildings in La MangaSan Javier Local Police say the containers are tied to an ongoing pattern of fuel smuggling for drug trafficking boats San Javier Local Police discovered dozens of jerrycans full of petrol piled up near the abandoned Puerto Mayor facilities in La.. 21/09/2026

September 25 Screening of Young Frankenstein in original version at the Town Hall of Los AlcázaresThe Mel Brooks classic begins a new season of Cineforum screenings in Los Alcázares The Asociación Eco Cultural de Los Alcázares and the Culture department of the Town Hall have launched another “Cinefórum” season of..

Portmán Bay clean-up delayed again over gaps in environmental studyThe Murcia Coastal Authority wants a more thorough study before the long-awaited clean-up can move forward The long-running effort to clean up Portmán Bay has hit another delay, with the Coastal Authority in the Region of Murcia refusing to.. 21/09/2026

Beekeepers battle growing oriental hornet threat in Campo de CartagenaSightings are rising across Cartagena as the predatory wasp threatens local hives and crops Beekeepers in the Campo de Cartagena are raising the alarm over a growing population of oriental hornets and they’re asking the authorities to step in.. 21/09/2026

Environmental tanks prevent 100,000 cubic metres of run-off entering the Mar MenorThe Campo de Cartagena tanks were around half full after Thursday’s intense rainfall Heavy rain across the Campo de Cartagena sent around 330 million litres of water into the Mar Menor on Thursday September 17, while environmental tanks captured.. 18/09/2026

Bars and restaurants in La Manga had a quieter summer, but the water sports business is boomingThe president of the local business association says it's been a good season overall, but the hospitality sector is adjusting after years of post-pandemic growth It's been a summer of two halves in La Manga and Cabo de Palos. While the nautical.. 18/09/2026

15 migrants rescued after boat raises alarm off Murcia coastThe small fishing boat was intercepted around 8 kilometres from San Pedro del Pinatar A rescue operation was launched off the Murcia coast on Thursday September 17 after a boat carrying 15 undocumented migrants alerted emergency services that four.. 18/09/2026

La Manga receives a fresh burst of colour as fiestas get underwayNew greenery and festive decorations have been installed as Plaza Bohemia enjoys five days of music, food and family entertainment La Manga del Mar Menor is getting a fresh burst of colour just as its annual fiestas get underway, with 350 new plants.. 17/09/2026