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Mar Menor now shelters one of the Mediterranean's most endangered speciesThe critically endangered fan mussel now survives in only two significant locations in Spain, with the Mar Menor playing an increasingly important role in its recovery The Mar Menor has become one of the last places in Spain where the.. 07/07/2026
New findings reveal hidden structures beneath Cartagena's Roman AmphitheatreNew underground surveys suggest the ancient monument may have been even bigger than previously thought New surveys carried out at Cartagena's Roman Amphitheatre suggest the ancient monument may have been larger than experts originally believed.. 06/07/2026
Cala Reona closed for second time in three days after problems at Mar Menor wastewater plantThe precautionary closure comes little more than a day after the beach reopened, with water samples now being analysed following a fault at the Mar Menor wastewater treatment plant Cala Reona has been closed to swimmers once again after a new incident.. 06/07/2026
The giants of the sea take over Cartagena: More than 25,000 cruise passengers will arrive in JulyThis month will bring 13 cruise ship calls to Cartagena, including some of the largest vessels currently sailing in Europe Cartagena is preparing for one of its busiest cruise months of the year, with more than 25,000 passengers expected to arrive.. 03/07/2026
Petition to ban jet skis in the Mar Menor gains 26,000 signaturesPetition organisers say the lagoon's recovery remains fragile and are calling for a permanent ban on jet skis to help protect wildlife and water quality A petition by Abracemos al Mar Menor calling for jet skis to be banned from the Mar Menor.. 03/07/2026
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
EU funding lost as Lo Pagán health centre faces further delaysConstruction began in 2023 and was due to be completed within 16 months, but legal action and payment disputes have left the project stalled for months Residents in Lo Pagán will have to wait even longer for their new health centre, as ongoing.. 02/07/2026
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
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
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
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
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
Dangerous San Juan bonfire shut down in Cartagena due to wildfire riskFirefighters inspected around 30 bonfire sites across Cartagena during the festivities A bonfire in Cartagena was shut down on Noche de San Juan after officials deemed it unsafe due to its location near overgrown land and a recycling facility, as.. 24/06/2026
New eco-friendly moorings set to protect the Mar Menor's fragile seabed this summer61 regulated anchorage points will be installed around two of the lagoon's islands, with bookings opening from July 1 Anyone planning to drop anchor near the islands of the Mar Menor this summer will need to think again. A network of 61 eco-friendly.. 24/06/2026
Spain backs new €27.6m investment to expand Escombreras basin in CartagenaThe Cartagena facility is now Spain’s fourth largest port and second for liquid bulk cargo Spain’s Council of Ministers is set to approve a €27.6 million expansion of the Escombreras basin at the Port of Cartagena this Tuesday June.. 23/06/2026
Cartagena hospital now lets parents stay with their child right up until the moment of anaesthesiaSanta Lucía Hospital has launched a pioneering scheme that clinical studies show reduces anxiety, speeds up recovery and brings real peace of mind to families Anyone who has watched a young child being taken into an operating theatre will know.. 23/06/2026
Water cut threat leaves hundreds of Villas Caravaning residents facing fresh uncertaintyA water tank is being prepared at the La Manga site as a contingency plan if supplies are disconnected Residents at Villas Caravaning in La Manga are facing a new crisis after being warned that their water supply could be cut off next month unless.. 23/06/2026
Another major supermarket eyes Cabo de Palos locationNew businesses are lining up for a spot in the Los Dunas commercial centre A second supermarket could soon be heading to Cabo de Palos, adding to the wave of commercial development already transforming the Las Dunas shopping centre. The.. 23/06/2026Live Articles : 44For more articles select a Page or Next.
