MURCIA MAR MENOR & CARTAGENA

Over 30 endangered manta rays released after being captured by accident in La Azohía, MurciaConservation groups and traditional fishers join forces to protect endangered marine species in the Mediterranean More than 30 manta rays accidentally caught in the Almadraba of La Azohía, near Cartagena, have been successfully tagged and released.. 12/06/2025

UN recognises the Mar Menor as World Restoration FlagshipThe award acknowledges the outstand effort being made to conserve the Mar Menor lagoon The years-long efforts being made by the Region of Murcia and wider Spanish government to rejuvenate and restore the Mar Menor have been formally recognised this.. 11/06/2025

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

Patrulla Águila in action in the skies over Murcia and Cartagena on 11th JuneThe C-101 jets of the aerobatics team are being withdrawn from service after the huge air show in San Javier on Sunday The Patrulla Águila, the San Javier-based aerobatics team of the Spanish Air Force which this year celebrates its 40th anniversary..

Los Alcázares unveils 24/7 digital certifícate and NIE renewal hubForeign and Spanish residents of Los Alcázares can quickly update their documents without an appointment Updating official documentation in Spain can often be a bit of a hassle, requiring long wait times for appointments and a laborious form.. 10/06/2025

New to Rent La Manga Club: Frontline villa with private pool available for short-term let and vacation rentalSee this and other properties to rent short-term at La Manga Club   There is a super frontline golf villa new to rentlamangaclub.com that is available for short-term holiday rentals now.   This stunning 4-bedroom villa for rent .. 10/06/2025

Summer kicks off early in Cabo de Palos with high tourist numbers, great terrazas and a new car parkThe coast of Cartagena close to La Manga is coming alive as visitors pour in for the long weekend Summer has unofficially arrived in Cabo de Palos. With the Día de la Región long weekend in full swing, beaches are packed, terraces are.. 09/06/2025

New free car park opens in Santiago de la RiberaSan Javier Town Council has already opened 174 parking spaces, with more on the way The San Javier Town Council has just opened a new free car park in Santiago de la Ribera with 174 spaces. Located on Calle Coronel López Peña, this much.. 06/06/2025

Despair among beach bar owners and thirsty bathers as new chiringuito rules delay opening in CartagenaFor most beach bars the new regulations are proving either difficult or impossible to obey For a couple of months now, since the start of the Easter holidays, residents and visitors at the beaches of Cartagena have been speculating about why hardly any.. 06/06/2025

Registration now open for the Vuelta Mar Menor Walking Tour this SeptemberSign up now for the Vuelta Mar Menor, one of the most popular sporting events of the summer in San Javier The Vuelta al Mar Menor is back for another edition this September 6 and 7. Registration is now open for the XXIII Walking Tour of the Mar Menor.. 05/06/2025

Ancient Murcia hilltop chapel to be restored... but workers have to transport the materials using donkeys! After an 11-year delay, the company must carry out restoration works using only mules or helicopters to protect the heritage site’s natural setting After more than a decade of delays, Portman Golf, S.A. has been ordered to finally complete long-.. 04/06/2025

More buses and new routes coming to La Manga this summerExtra buses will run from mid-June through September to better serve locals and tourists in La Manga In anticipation of another bumper summer season, La Manga has once again decided to increase the frequency of some of its most popular buses and alter.. 04/06/2025

From Summer solstice to shooting stars: A guide to Spain's spectacular June skyTake a tour of the skies this month with the English-speaking team at Murcia’s Finca Astronomica For those of us lucky enough to live in Spain, the night sky offers a constant source of wonder. Last month, the beautiful Flower Moon reminded.. 03/06/2025

Lifeguard service up and running at 3 Los Alcázares beachesMore lifeguard points will open in Los Alcázares on 1st July The summer has begun in earnest at three of the beaches of Los Alcázares on the shore of the Mar Menor, with lifeguard posts now manned every day between 11.00 and 19.00 until.. 03/06/2025

PHOTO GALLERY: Over 100 street artists transform Cartagena with colourful graffitiThe breakwater at La Curra is becoming a canvas for history and creativity into a vibrant homage to 3,000 years of local heritage   Cartagena has an impressive collection of street art gracing the walls and buildings of the city, and now the long.. 02/06/2025

900,000-year-old mammoth rib? Turns out it might be a whale of a mistakeDoubts grow after scientists suggest ‘ancient’ fossil could actually belong to a sperm whale from the last century   A fossil hailed just weeks ago as a once-in-a-lifetime discovery, possibly from a hairless mammoth that roamed Cartagena.. 02/06/2025

Murcia photo of the month June 2025Here’s the top image of the month taken by the Los Alcázares Digital Camera Club (LADCC)   Whether you consider weather (pun intended!) to be a good topic for a photographic competition, or not, just like Murcia’s sun it brought.. 02/06/2025

The different kinds of visas to live in Spain and how to get themA guide to gaining residency now that the Golden Visa scheme has ended If you are not an EU citizen and want to live in Spain, you are going to need a visa. Since 2013 and up until this year, the ‘Golden Visa’ was a simple and.. 28/05/2025

Exciting ways to see the wildlife of the Region of Murcia!Where to see animals from whales to eagles in the Region of Murcia! Wild animals are all around is, of course, but so accustomed are we to small insects and birds that we rarely stop to remember that not so far away are some of the most fascinating and impressive..

Serious penalties in Spain for driving in the wrong directionA Murcia motorist recently drove for 20km against other traffic on the AP-7 motorway With the tourist season fast approaching, the traffic authorities in Spain are once again highlighting the dangers of reckless driving after a 74-year-old motorist.. 28/05/2025