MURCIA MAR MENOR & CARTAGENA

Only have an English Will? It could mean a lengthy and costly process in SpainThy Will Be Done explains why a Spanish Will could save your family time and money Anyone who owns property or other assets in Spain but only has an English Will could be setting their loved ones up for a long and expensive process further down the.. 02/07/2026

Major flood defence works get underway in Los AlcázaresThe restoration of the Rambla de la Pescadería will cost €17 million and won’t be finished until 2029 The tender process has officially opened for a major flood protection scheme in Los Alcázares, with the Ministry for Ecological.. 02/07/2026

Cartagena launches its biggest ever beach safety operation as the summer season gets properly underwayAll 27 beaches are now open at full capacity, with a new permanent police patrol unit added to the western coastline for the first time Summer is officially here in Cartagena. From Tuesday July 1, the municipality has activated its full beach season safety.. 02/07/2026

Cartagena gets its first flood park along the Canteras ramblaThe €1.96 million project includes solar lighting, a calisthenics circuit and a butterfly garden Residents in the western part of Cartagena have been puzzling over the construction work taking shape along the Canteras rambla, and in particular.. 02/07/2026

Murcia's Mediterranean waters hit 27°C as scientists warn of another scorching summer at seaHalf of the Med is currently running around 4°C above normal as a maritime heatwave takes hold in Murcia Beachgoers hoping for a refreshing dip are sadly out of luck as the Mediterranean off the Murcia coast is already recording water temperatures.. 02/07/2026

Spain's Black Flag beaches for 2026: The full list from Murcia to the Canary IslandsThe full list of Spain's most environmentally troubled beaches and coastal areas in 2026 The Mar Menor in 2019   Environmental group Ecologistas en Acción has published its annual beach report and as in previous years, 48 Black.. 02/07/2026

Murcia is putting more than 6,500 extra healthcare staff in place for summer, with twice as many doctors as last yearThe Murcian Health Service is investing €37 million to keep hospitals, health centres and coastal emergency services running through to the end of September If you have ever tried to see a doctor in the Region of Murcia in August and wondered whether.. 01/07/2026

Microplastics found in Mar Menor blue crabs raise food safety concernsResearch by the Spanish Institute of Oceanography found microplastics in 100% of blue crabs tested from the Mar Menor A study by the Spanish Institute of Oceanography (IEO-CSIC) has found microplastics in blue crabs living in the Mar Menor, raising.. 01/07/2026

Torre Pacheco launches €10.3 million plan to transform town centreThe town’s proposal was selected from 379 applications submitted across Spain Torre Pacheco is embarking on one of the most ambitious regeneration projects in its recent history, with the town hall launching the first phase of a €10.3 million.. 01/07/2026

Murcia's Portmán Bay and Mar Menor handed Black Flags over pollution and mismanagementThis year, the Region is celebrating a record-breaking number of Blue Flags but there are still serious environmental concerns The Region of Murcia has picked up two dreaded Black Flags in this year's annual awards from environmental group Ecologistas.. 01/07/2026

Woman dies after being found unconscious on Mazarrón BeachWitnesses began CPR and used a nearby defibrillator after the 66-year-old was found unresponsive at the water's edge A 66-year-old woman has died after being found unconscious at the water's edge on Parazuelos Beach in Mazarrón on.. 01/07/2026

San Javier puts 77 lifeguards and rescue staff on the Mar Menor this summerLifeguards, kayaks and jet skis cover Santiago de la Ribera and La Manga beaches San Javier has rolled out its summer beach safety operation with more than 77 staff now stationed along the municipality's coastline to keep swimmers safe.  .. 30/06/2026

El Portús promenade repairs finally begin after year-long waitResidents have expressed their relief as Cartagena council gets to grips with storm damage at last Repair work on the El Portús seafront promenade in Cartagena got underway this Monday June 29, bringing an end to more than a year of waiting.. 30/06/2026

New AI smart buoys installed to keep watch over the Mar MenorThe high-tech devices will monitor the health of the Murcia lagoon’s water in real time The Mar Menor lagoon has a new set of eyes watching over it, with smart buoys now in place to monitor its condition in real time. It's one of the most.. 30/06/2026

Why buying off-plan in Murcia is becoming one of the most popular ways to purchase a new homeJust Murcia Property highlights off-plan homes available across San Pedro del Pinatar, Los Alcázares and Roldán Buying a property off-plan in the Region of Murcia is becoming an increasingly popular option for both international buyers.. 29/06/2026

These are the dates of Cartagena's street markets you need to know this summerCartagena is expanding its range of street markets this summer with five new markets The various coastal areas of the municipality of Cartagena – from those along the Mediterranean near Mazarrón to those up on the Mar Menor – have.. 26/06/2026

Learn Spanish for foreigners in San JavierFrench, German and English courses are also on offer at the San Javier and Torre Pacheco schools The Official Language School of San Javier has opened registrations for the new academic year, with sign-ups running until July 6 at both the San Javier.. 26/06/2026

The World Cup is at Espacio Mediterráneo this summerFootball fever has hit the Cartagena shopping centre with games, instant prizes and a whole lot of fun for all the family If you are even slightly caught up in World Cup fever this summer, Espacio Mediterráneo has found a very enjoyable way to.. 26/06/2026

Summer night markets return to La Torre Golf Resort this July and AugustVisitors can enjoy live music, food stalls, crafts and family activities all summer at La Torre Whiling away those long summer evenings is about to become a little easier as the popular night markets return to La Torre Golf Resort for another year.. 25/06/2026

A Murcian city named one of the 10 best places to live in SpainIt was the only municipality in the Region of Murcia to make the top 10 list Anyone thinking about where to settle in Spain might want to take a closer look at Cartagena after the popular Murcia city secured a place among the country's top 10.. 25/06/2026