MURCIA MAR MENOR & CARTAGENA

Free museum entry in Cartagena during Carthaginians and Romans festivalCostume, culture and history all come together for an unforgettable celebration Who doesn’t love something for free, especially when it means you also get to dive right into Cartagena’s history and enjoy some real local culture? This year.. 17/09/2025

Watch: Wild boars wandering into Cartagena will be caught and shotRepeated incursions into residential areas are causing concern for locals and authorities Wild boars in parks on Avenida Nueva Cartagena on August 29 Cartagena City Hall is reportedly preparing a plan to tackle the problem of wild boars straying.. 16/09/2025

Wildfire forces closure of road between La Unión and PortmánFlames started in pine woodland near house and spread rapidly A wildfire scare in Portmán forced the closure of the road to La Unión on Monday afternoon, near the municipal border with Cartagena. Shortly after 2.30pm, several.. 16/09/2025

Win free tickets to watch La Manga European Senior Masters Championship with Murcia TodayLegendary Ryder Cup stars set to compete at La Manga Club this November 6-9, 2025 Golf fans in the Region of Murcia are in for a real treat this autumn as the European Senior Masters Championship returns to La Manga Club from November 6 to 9, 2025.. 15/09/2025

San Javier unveils new heritage and cultural displays in EnglishVisitors can now follow a route of monuments through San Javier with bilingual content and QR codes San Javier is making it easier than ever for visitors and locals to explore its history and culture. The town has just launched a series of striking.. 15/09/2025

San Javier begins work on new Aeronautical MuseumThree retired Air Force planes will be on permanent display at the San Javier museum San Javier has started work on an ambitious new project that will bring the history of Spanish aviation right to the shores of the Mar Menor.   The town.. 15/09/2025

The Sacred Torch of the fiestas of Cartagena sets out from Caravaca on September 16The Iter Ignis route covers a distance of 141 kilometres on its 3-day journey to Cartagena The annual fiestas of the Carthagineses y Romanos in Cartagena are almost upon us once again, and this year the precursors to the main events, the carrying of the.. 12/09/2025

Christmas comes early in Cartagena - but shade still just a dreamCity awards festive contracts, prepares new bike lane links, while those famous canopies remain missing at summer's end It’s only September and the children are just returning to school after their long summer break, but the ayuntamiento of.. 12/09/2025

Secure your dream Spanish home this September with expert conveyancing with Heniam & AssociatesWhether you’re buying a holiday home, relocating or investing, Heniam’s lawyers handle the legal complexities so you don’t face surprises later September marks the peak of Spain's property season, with buyers returning from summer.. 11/09/2025

Register now to be part of the Día del Caldero in Los AlcázaresGroups wishing to cook on the beach have until September 29 to complete their registration The registration period is now open for groups (“peñas”) who wish to take part in the Día del Caldero on the beach in Los Alcázares.. 10/09/2025

Evacuation after staircase collapse in historic Cartagena buildingOld property on Honda Street sealed off amid risk of further collapse An old building on Honda Street in the centre of Cartagena was evacuated on Saturday September 6, following the partial collapse of its interior staircase. The structure, which had been..

Murcia invests €14M in flood protection as autumn weather warnings hit the RegionStorm tanks, drainage systems and flood parks will be constructed in Cortillas, Lorquí and San Javier As autumn sets in and several towns across the Region of Murcia face orange weather alerts for torrential rain, the regional government.. 09/09/2025

Summer is almost over and Cartagena street awnings are still missingFestive lights are already being installed on Calle del Carmen, but summer has come and gone without any sun shade September in Cartagena brings a peculiar irony to Calle del Carmen, the historic centre's busiest commercial street. While workers.. 09/09/2025

Cartagena's port sparks a new era of hospitality and regenerationThe rejuvenation of Cartagena’s historic centre takes a leap forward as the AC Hotel Cartagena reopens after significant renovation. Renovation work is now underway at the port of Cartagena, marking the start of a wider transformation in the.. 09/09/2025

AP-7 tunnel in Pilar de la Horadada shuts again for improvement worksDrivers will be diverted to the N-332 as €3.5 million lighting upgrade gets underway Just a couple of months after the road reopened following a fatal truck crash in May, the AP-7 tunnel in Pilar de la Horadada has been shut again until September.. 08/09/2025

Cartagena blooms for Carthaginians and Romans festival with 12,000 new plantsCity launches major floral makeover to welcome one of Spain’s most colourful historic fiestas Cartagena has started a lively transformation ahead of the Carthaginians and Romans Festival, with the city set to receive a total of 12,000 fresh plants.. 08/09/2025

Bids invited for the contract to begin work on the Los Alcázares cycle lane projectThe first stage will run along the coast from the beach of Playa de la Hita to Avenida Radiobaliza Óscar As Los Alcázares continues to strive for the development of sustainable and environmentally friendly tourism, the contract has now been.. 08/09/2025

Was this the hottest summer ever in the Region of Murcia?Aemet breaks down the figures for an exceptionally hot month of August August 2025 has been confirmed as the third hottest August in at least 65 years in the Region of Murcia, according to the monthly climate report from Spain’s State Meteorological.. 05/09/2025

New drinking fountains installed in central CartagenaFountains installed at Paseo Alfonso XII and Plaza de España as part of wider hydration plan Cartagena is making staying hydrated easier with the installation of two new cold drinking fountains in the city centre this week. Following the launch.. 05/09/2025

Ensign Leonor takes flight at San JavierThe Princess of Asturias begins her final stage of military training as "just another student" with a strong bond to her classmates   Princess Leonor, the Princess of Asturias and heir to the Spanish throne, arrived at the San Javier.. 04/09/2025