Murcia's Mediterranean waters hit 27°C as scientists warn of another scorching summer at seaHalf of the Med is currently running around 4°C above normal as a maritime heatwave takes hold in Murcia Beachgoers hoping for a refreshing dip are sadly out of luck as the Mediterranean off the Murcia coast is already recording water temperatures.. 02/07/2026

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 curious slice of Mazarrón history: This is the port's 100-year-old 'pim-pam' canal, nestled between two popular beachesSalt farming went on from the Roman era until the 20th century The entrance to the old salt farm channel Did you know that there used to be a large salt farm in the Port of Mazarrón during the 20th century? This activity, which probably..

Cartagena promotes the rural treasures of Perín, Tallante, Isla Plana and La AzohíaTourism in and around Cartagena is more than Roman architecture and spectacular beaches! The city and municipality of Cartagena is blessed with several major tourist attractions including the magnificent Roman architecture which is still being revealed.. 14/08/2023

Los Delfines Camping ground in Isla PlanaOne of the premier campsites in the Region of Murcia, near Mazarrón The Murcia Region has a wealth of campsites and motorhome parking facilities, and that number is growing all the time as caravanning and camping tourism become more popular and widespread..

Noahs ARC Animal rescue in Mazarrón and Camposol Two shops are supporting animal charity in south west Murcia Noah´s ARC Animal Rescue, are dedicated to rescuing and rehoming animals.  They have two charity shops in the Puerto de Mazarrón and Camposol. They are always looking for..

Meaty Melva is an ideal fish for Mediterranean cazuelas and guisosPepita’s Cazuela de Melva Empanada is a local recipe from Isla Plana Melva is just one of the environmentally sustainable fish species which can be used for this family recipe. Much has been written about the necessity to buy sustainable fish.. 21/05/2018

Vivien Stuart learn Spanish and the Spanish language, Spanish classes for expats in Puerto de MazarrónSmall groups and one-to-one classes from an experienced language professional. Vivien Stuart offers English and Spanish language tuition to students of all levels from a fully equipped classroom at the “Beep” computer store in Avenida.. 22/01/2021

Weekly summer markets in Isla Plana and La Azohía Fresh foodstuffs on Thursday and Friday mornings during July, August and September The two small villages of Isla Plana and La Azohía are very quiet for most of the year, but between 1st July and 15th September the population swells enormously..

Weekly markets in the municipality of Cartagena Year-round and summer-only street markets in Cartagena Not all weekly markets are set in stone, and if they coincide with public holidays they may be cancelled or postponed. In addition, days can change, so if you're not sure a call to the relevant..

Cartagena beaches: Playa La Caleta (Isla Plana) A picturesque cove next to the church and neighbours' association in Isla Plana The municipality of Cartagena has several series of beaches and this one falls within an area which lies at the far south-westerly tip of this large municipality, La Azoh..

Cartagena beaches: Playa de Isla PlanaA Blue Flag beach in picturesque Isla Plana Isla Plana is a small village in the eastern part of the Gulf of Mazarrón, and lies in the far south-westerly tip of the large municipality of Cartagena. This area has been popular with Spanish holidaymakers..

The batteries and gun emplacements at Castillitos and El Jorel, Cabo TiñosoCartagena Spain, following the military trail, Cabo Tiñoso ("the guns") These two battery emplacements are well worth a visit, whether you have any interest in military history or not, and are a great place to take the visitors..

Weekly Markets South West MurciaRegular Markets in the South West of Murcia Not all weekly markets are set in stone, and if they coincide with public holidays they may be cancelled or postponed. In addition, days can change, so if you're not sure a call to the relevant tourist office..