MURCIA MAR MENOR & CARTAGENA

Swimming banned on Mar Menor beaches this Wednesday after worrying water analysisLifeguards raised the red flags on these beaches to stop people going in the water as a precautionary measure Swimming in the water has been temporarily banned off the Playa de la Gola beach in La Manga del Mar Menor and Playa Paraíso beach.. 30/07/2025

Read the August edition of Home & Living magazine online nowWelcome to the August 2025 issue of Home & Living! Another great read which we hope will inspire you and give you lots of ideas for your home.   Featured in this month’s issue:   We chat to a couple who bought.. 29/07/2025

These are the 5 most expensive and exclusive homes in Cartagena, with an asking price of up to €3.5 million!From penthouses to palatial villas, here’s a glimpse into what top-tier living looks like in Cartagena Let’s be honest, we all love a nosey at how the other half live. So if you’ve ever wondered what a million euros (or more) could buy.. 28/07/2025

€250,000 water pipe upgrades for Islas Menores, Mar de Cristal and Los NietosMore than one kilometre of ageing sewer pipe infrastructure has been renewed in these three Cartagena districts The regional government has completed the rehabilitation of over one kilometre of sewerage pipes in the Cartagena coastal towns of Islas.. 28/07/2025

Los Nietos residents plan protest march in Cartagena to call for fairer treatmentResidents are demanding long-promised and much-needed improvements from Cartagena City Council, which they accuse of ignoring and forgetting them The residents of Los Nietos are preparing to march through Cartagena on Thursday July 31 in protest at.. 25/07/2025

New life for Cartagena's Galeras Mountain in major green projectCartagena Council plans to reforest Galeras with native trees and restore historic sites using European funding   Cartagena’s Galeras Mountain is set for a green transformation, as the local council prepares a major reforestation and restoration.. 24/07/2025

Mar Menor at risk of algae bloom as oxygen levels plummetScientists warn that "there is a high risk" of marine life dying in the Mar Menor if conditions don’t improve The Mar Menor is once again in environmental trouble and summer is only halfway through. Scientists monitoring the saltwater.. 24/07/2025

Torre Pacheco transforms old medical centre into multi-cultural community centreThe new cultural centre is designed to encourage connection in a town rich with different backgrounds Following an unfortunate and unprecedented period of violence, tension and xenophobic unrest, Torre Pacheco is taking meaningful steps to strengthen.. 23/07/2025

Front-line golf apartment for sale in Las Terrazas de la Torre for just €120,000This stylish 2 bed ground floor apartment on Las Terrazas Golf Resort is brought to you by Simply Spanish Homes Set within Phase 1 of the sought-after Las Terrazas de la Torre Golf Resort in Murcia, this beautifully presented ground-floor apartment.. 22/07/2025

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

“Proper Care” at DomusVi Ciudad de Murcia, the difference between treatment and personalized careThe human touch is key at all DomusVi residences for the elderly throughout Spain Domus Vi Ciudad de Murcia is just one of the largest group of residences for the elderly in Spain, and follows the same maxim which governs the care provided throughout the country..

Maintenance day for La Torre Golf Resort rescheduledWork on the Rambla has been brought forward by one week due to scheduling changes The planned maintenance of the Rambla promenade at La Torre Golf Resort will now take place on Wednesday August 13, instead of the originally scheduled date of August.. 21/07/2025

Boy, 9, one of two in ICU after boat propeller accident in La MangaThe child and his aunt were seriously injured while swimming near Ensenada del Esparto A 9-year-old boy is in a serious condition in the paediatric intensive care unit at the Virgen de La Arrixaca Hospital in Murcia after being struck by the propeller.. 21/07/2025

Three boats abandoned in the Mar Menor as illegal activities surgeMar Menor coastal authorities are taking a much tougher line this summer against activity that could damage the lagoon Illegal boat parties and anchoring in protected areas of the Mar Menor have always been a problem, but the issue is escalating this.. 18/07/2025

Cartagena to be flooded with cruise passengers this ThursdayThree liners with 9,000 tourists on board are due to stop over in the city’s port The cruise liner season for Cartagena will hit its peak this Thursday July 17 with the arrival of three liners bringing almost 9,000 tourists. July is.. 16/07/2025

More arrests and unrest in Torre Pacheco as disturbances continueThe street violence is still ongoing in the Mar Menor town, albeit on a smaller scale now The situation continues to be tense in Torre Pacheco, where far-right agitators are still travelling to the normally quiet Mar Menor town to – in their.. 16/07/2025

San Javier homeowners need to pay their IBI nowProperty owners in San Javier can pay their IBI property tax at the Town Hall from April 21 to October 20, 2025   Property owners in the town of San Javier are reminded that the 2025 IBI Council Tax (Impuesto sobre Bienes Inmuebles) can be paid.. 15/07/2025

An uneasy calm returns to Torre Pacheco as the Murcia town becomes Spain's epicentre of the migration debateArrests have been made of agitators and the three people accused of the assault that ignited the disturbances Torre Pacheco, a town of over just 40,000 residents in Murcia’s Mar Menor area, remains tense yet outwardly calm following several.. 15/07/2025

Understanding the importance of wills and estate planning for foreigners in SpainWhat British expats in Spain need to know to protect their families and assets For British nationals living in Spain, having a comprehensive estate plan is essential to protect loved ones and ensure that personal wishes are carried out without unnecessary.. 15/07/2025

Estacio bridge break-down brings La Manga traffic to a standstill for two hoursLa Manga business owners and residents have once again called for a tunnel to replace the failing bridge The Estacio Bridge in La Manga del Mar Menor broke down once again on Sunday afternoon, July 13, causing major traffic disruption during one of.. 15/07/2025