MURCIA MAR MENOR & CARTAGENA

Huge savings on last minute holiday rental at La Manga Club with Rent La Manga ClubSave 20% on this stunning 3-bed villa with private pool on bookings between August 23 and 30 The deal of the summer is yours for the taking, but you’ll have to be quick! Book a short stay at this exceptional Las Higueras villa between August.. 12/08/2025

Britannia cruise ship brings 3,600 visitors back to CartagenaP&O Cruises’ flagship returns for a second summer stop with another visit already planned this month   Cartagena welcomed a familiar face back to its waterfront this Tuesday August 12, as the Britannia cruise ship sailed into port with.. 12/08/2025

Why August is the perfect time to view property at La Manga Club with Elysium PropertiesThinking of buying a home in Spain? Here’s why summer viewings can be the smart choice   If you’re already heading to La Manga Club this August, why not make the most of your visit by viewing a few properties with Elysium Properties.. 12/08/2025

Hundreds join hands to “embrace” the Mar Menor in global show of supportFifth annual human chain calls for urgent action to protect the troubled lagoon   For the fifth summer in a row, locals and holidaymakers lined the shores of the Mar Menor to form a huge human chain, symbolically wrapping the saltwater lagoon.. 12/08/2025

Renovated 3-bed apartment at La Manga Club for £395,000 with Marena MurrayA rare opportunity to purchase a luxury home in the prestigious Los Olivos community of La Manga Club This beautifully refurbished and fully furnished three-bedroom apartment offers a rare chance to own a luxury home in the highly sought-after Los.. 12/08/2025

New Teselas shade system brings cooler temperatures to CartagenaThe canopy will protect pedestrians from the sun while preserving the historic building facades on Calle Carmen Work has begun on the long-anticipated installation of the ‘Teselas’ shade system along Calle del Carmen in Cartagena. The.. 11/08/2025

Golf view townhouse on La Torre Golf for €175,000 with Simply Spanish HomesLive the La Torre lifestyle in this stylish 2-bed, 2-bath townhouse with front-line golf views in sunny Murcia Proudly presented by Simply Spanish Homes, this elegant two-bedroom, two-bathroom townhouse is located in the prestigious La Torre Golf.. 11/08/2025

Swarm of earthquakes makes the Costa Blanca and Murcia trembleA dozen offshore tremors recorded in the south of the province yesterday and this morning A total of 12 small earthquakes occurred nearby off the southern Costa Blanca within a few hours of each other between Monday evening and this morning... 08/08/2025

A dip in the Med for everyone: Cartagena expands free assisted bathing this summerSan Ginés, Playa Honda and La Manga beaches now offer daily support for swimmers with reduced mobility   Cartagena has stepped up its commitment to inclusive beaches this summer by expanding its free assisted bathing service across three.. 08/08/2025

Las Dunas shopping centre in Cartagena should be ready in a yearA huge new Mercadona in the centre of Cabo de Palos is one of the most anticipated additions Cranes, concrete and construction workers are a constant sight in Cabo de Palos this summer as work on the new Mercadona supermarket charges ahead.  .. 08/08/2025

MGP urgently needs more homes to sell in top Murcia golf resortsBuyers are lining up for properties on Mar Menor, La Torre and Hacienda Riquelme Golf Resorts If you own a home on the prestigious Mar Menor Golf Resort, La Torre Golf Resort or Hacienda Riquelme Golf Resort and are thinking about selling, now is.. 07/08/2025

The Puente de la Risa bridge in La Manga del Mar MenorA curious vestige of plans to create a mini-Venice at the northern end of La Manga! The Puente de la Risa (the Bridge of Laughter) is one of the vestiges of an ambitious idea proposed by the pioneer of modern La Manga, Tomás Maestre, by which he intended..

Why Murcia's property market is booming and what it means for buyers and sellersSeveral Murcia hotspots remain in high demand as Simply Spanish Homes helps clients make smart property moves If you're thinking about buying or selling property in the Region of Murcia, now might be the perfect time to make your move. The local.. 06/08/2025

Heavy July rains relieve pressure on the Mar MenorWhile this is good news, the experts warn that the lagoon is still under stress The late July rains in the Region of Murcia have brought some welcome relief to the Mar Menor. According to the latest weekly report from the Mar Menor monitoring system.. 06/08/2025

Dead cow at Altea beach is second on Costa Blanca in less than a weekCases are so far unexplained but cargo ships carrying livestock have been blamed for previous similar incidents A dead cow in the sea at a beach is an unpleasant surprise for bathers but is not as uncommon as you may think. The severely decomposed.. 06/08/2025

Decrepit La Manga bridge to be replacedHalf a million euros assigned to ensure safe access to La Isleta nautical club, marina and housing The bridge to La Isleta in La Manga del Mar Menor is to be replaced by Cartagena city hall at a cost of over half a million euros. The project.. 05/08/2025

Cartagena beach bars face 20% sales drop under new coastal rulesUnder the new regulations, sun loungers must be situated at least 50 metres from the chiringuitos It’s been a chaotic summer for the chiringuitos in Cartagena. After months of uncertainty, delays and endless paperwork, the beach bars finally.. 05/08/2025

Watch! Mystery car crash leaves overturned vehicle by Murcia tunnel for over a weekDrivers baffled as abandoned car lies upside down near Pilar de la Horadada tunnel with no sign of the owner @tati_prado01 misterio para todo el verano… #murcia #playa #alicante #milpalmeras #coche #misterio ♬ Creepy and simple horror background.. 05/08/2025

Thousands of tonnes of algae cleared, but the Mar Menor is still in deep troubleAnother spike in chlorophyll levels has raised serious concerns about the fragile state of the Mar Manor lagoon Despite the removal of more than 4,200 tonnes of algae from the Mar Menor coastline already this year, scientists are again sounding the.. 04/08/2025

Murcia photo of the month August 2025Here’s the top image of the month taken by the Los Alcázares Digital Camera Club (LADCC)   For many LADCC members, the prospect of a morning’s photographic outing to the beautiful city of Cartagena was too good to miss, or was.. 01/08/2025