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La Vuelta effect: Alicante and Murcia riding highThe race brought thousands of visitors, worldwide television coverage and further recognition of Alicante and Murcia as cycling destinations La Vuelta a España 2026 has moved on, but its two stages through Alicante and the Region of Murcia.. 11/09/2026

Cartagena announces ten days of traffic restrictions for Carthaginians and Romans FestivalA full rundown of the road closures and parking bans in place across Cartagena for the ten-day Carthagineses y Romanos fiestas Cartagena is bracing for ten days of traffic disruption as the City Council rolls out a special traffic and parking plan.. 10/09/2026

Orange alert for Cartagena with torrential rain and storms forecast on WednesdayThe alert will run from Wednesday afternoon into Thursday morning, while residents and drivers are being urged to take extra care as torrential rain could cause flooding Aemet has issued an orange weather warning for Cartagena on Wednesday September.. 08/09/2026

WATCH! Murcia migrant smugglers arrested after passengers allegedly forced into sea with machetesTwo separate operations in Calblanque and Águilas led to four arrests, with three Guardia Civil officers injured during a dangerous sea chase   #OperacionesGC | Detenidos 4 patrones de pateras taxi en Murcia 📍 Calblanque y Cabo.. 08/09/2026

Cartagena prepares for the Carthaginians and Romans fiestas with floral decoration in the cityThe Carthagineses y Romanos fiestas take place in Cartagena from September 18 to 27 Over 12,000 plants and flowers are being planted in the city of Cartagena as the annual Carthagineses y Romanos approach, taking place this year between 18th and 27th.. 07/09/2026

Rescue launched after boat carrying 19 migrants found off Cabo de PalosA vehicle transport ship remained alongside the drifting boat until Salvamento Marítimo arrived to carry out the rescue Nineteen migrants have been rescued from a small boat found drifting around 12 miles off the coast of Cabo de Palos... 04/09/2026

Step back in time with Raquel Tours at Cartagena's famous Carthaginians & Romans FestivalRaquel Tours is organising a special coach trip on Saturday September 26, with free time in the city and a reserved restaurant terrace for the evening parade Cartagena will once again travel back more than 2,200 years this September as the city comes.. 03/09/2026

Cartagena cruise season heads for record-breaking autumn with 93 ships dueOctober will be the busiest month of 2026 with 39 cruise ships scheduled to call at the Murcia port Cartagena is heading into its busiest period of the cruise season, with 93 cruise ships scheduled to visit the port between September and December.. 02/09/2026

Homelessness becomes increasingly visible on streets and parks in CartagenaCartagena City Council has already provided support to hundreds of people this year Homeless people sleeping in parks and public spaces have become increasingly visible across Cartagena this summer, with residents raising concerns about litter, hygiene.. 01/09/2026

Two boat captains arrested after another 59 migrants land on Murcia coastThe latest arrival brings the number of migrants reaching the Cartagena coastline in the past two weeks to almost 300 Two men have been arrested after a powerful boat carrying migrants dropped 59 people off at Calblanque on the coast of the Region.. 01/09/2026

Homeless man crushed to death by rubbish truck in CartagenaThe man reportedly hid in the public bin after fleeing from police in the centre of Cartagena A man hiding inside a rubbish container in Cartagena was accidentally picked up by a garbage truck and crushed to death after the vehicle’s compaction.. 01/09/2026

Cabo de Palos residents protest against Blue Trail plansThe Town Hall of Cartagena defends a project to “re-naturalize” the southern coast of Cabo de Palos The Town Hall of Cartagena is once again being forced to realize that its plans for the “greater good” of the municipality do not.. 24/08/2026

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 day out with a difference in El Portús: kayakking followed by relaxation at the campsiteActive tourism blends seamlessly with winding down by the pool in this hidden bay on the coastline of Cartagena El Portús is one of those places it’s easy to miss on a visit to the coast of the Region of Murcia – well set back from the main..

The best nudist beaches in the Region of MurciaGo bare by the sea at these peaceful Costa Cálida coves You may have done it already, or maybe you’re just curious, but at some point most people have wondered what it would be like to spend a day at the beach with nothing but the sea.. 14/07/2025

The best snorkelling sites in the Region of Murcia!Crystalline Mediterranean waters and spectacular scenery and marine life make for great snorkelling beaches in the Costa Cálida Now that the heat of summer has reached the Costa Cálida there is no better way to cool down than with a dip in the..

Guided tours and activities at the Roman theatre in Cartagena September 2026Morning and evening visits for children and adults at the main historical sites of Cartagena The Cartagena Puerto de Culturas organization is holding an extremely wider range of guided tours and activities during September as the city builds up to the annual..

Until September 13 Seahorse sculptures in Cabo de Palos20 colourful structures alongside the fishing port of Cabo de Palos An unusual collection of 20 colourful sculptures of seahorses can be seen in Cabo de Palos during the first half of September, adorning the Paseo Dimas Ortega alongside the fishing port and..

September 13 to 18 The torch of the Carthagineses y Romanos fiestas in Cartagena sets out this year from Elche de la SierraA 230-km route including Cieza, Ricote and Alhama de Murcia will be covered in 5 stages from the Amilcar Barca viewing point to Cartagena The 2026 Carthagineses y Romanos fiestas in Cartagena, which enjoy International Tourist Interest status..

September 16 to 20 Fiestas in La Manga del Mar MenorFive days of music, food and other events in La Manga The Plaza Bohemia in La Manga del Mar Menor (click for map) is hosting five days of local fiestas between 16th and 20th September, with activities which include live music, fun and games for children, gastronomy..