MURCIA NEWS

Murcia's Mediterranean coast under the microscope as toxic microalgae are detectedFindings form part of a Mediterranean study tracking environmental changes linked to rising sea temperatures Murcia's coastline is back in the news for environmental issues, but this time it's not the Mar Menor, it's the Mediterranean.. 19/05/2026

Booking opens on Wednesday for June free tours of the Roman amphitheatre of CartagenaSee for yourself the progress in excavating the 2,000-year-old arena As of 9.00 on Wednesday 20th May booking is open for the free guided tours of the Roman amphitheatre in Cartagena, where excavation is still under way as more and more of the 2,000-year.. 19/05/2026

Mercadona confirms opening date for new Cabo de Palos storeThe €5.2 million supermarket will replace the existing store and include hundreds of parking spaces The new Mercadona supermarket in Cabo de Palos now has an official opening date and will open on Monday June 1. The new store has been built.. 19/05/2026

Coastal property prices in Murcia are surging and savvy buyers are moving fastWith Los Alcázares up 30% and San Javier among the Region's biggest risers, Spainora is helping international buyers find the right move Spain's property market is going through a significant shift in 2026 and nowhere is that more visible.. 19/05/2026

La Manga and Cabo de Palos rentals under pressure as summer rush sees homes book out months in advanceEstate agents report that July and August are already almost fully booked, with two-week stays now dominating the market as traditional longer summer holidays fade The holiday rental market in La Manga and Cabo de Palos is heading into summer 2026.. 18/05/2026

San Pedro del Pinatar works towards 'universal accessibility' throughout the townThe local council continues work on accessibility across the town, as well as other projects such as bike lane upgrades and removal of overhead wiring The town council of San Pedro del Pinatar is continuing its push to make the area more accessible.. 18/05/2026

Hundreds checked as San Javier seizes 55 electric scooters in new crackdownPolicía Local say dozens of scooters have already been removed for failing to meet new legal requirements Electric scooter users in San Javier are being urged to make sure their paperwork is in order after Policía Local removed 55 vehicles.. 15/05/2026

San Javier puts the brakes on new building in La Manga with a one-year moratoriumThe pause on new permits is the first step towards permanently banning residential development on undeveloped land along the 15km strip San Javier Town Council has approved a one-year moratorium on new land subdivision and building permits in La Manga.. 15/05/2026

Los Canales pools set to reopen this summer in CartagenaThe Ayuntamiento is preparing a new access fee as it gets ready to run the sports and leisure complex from mid-June A familiar summer favourite is set to return in Cartagena, with the swimming pools and sports facilities at Rafael de la Cerda Park, better.. 14/05/2026

San Javier launches its first ever local bus service with beach routesMore than 40 bus stops are planned for San Javier’s beaches, residential areas and the town centre San Javier is preparing to launch its first-ever urban bus service in a move local officials say will completely transform public transport across.. 14/05/2026

Cartagena cracks down on dog poop with fines of up to €1,500Officials in Cartagena are handing out bags and water bottles as part of a new push to keep the streets clean Cartagena City Council has launched a new campaign aimed at tackling one of the city’s most common complaints, dog poop and urine left.. 13/05/2026

Cartagena rolls out beach improvements ahead of the summerAssisted bathing service to launch at Cabo de Palos for the first time, and a dog washing station is planned as Cartagena prepares for the summer The Levante beach in Cabo de Palos will have an assisted bathing service for the first time this summer.. 13/05/2026

Pilar de la Horadada murder probe after man allegedly killed friend and dumped his bodyThe suspect allegedly tried to make the killing look like a hit-and-run after a violent argument at his Costa Blanca home A 53-year-old man has been arrested in Pilar de la Horadada after allegedly beating a friend to death with a wooden stick and.. 13/05/2026

Major fire breaks out at La Manga beachside restaurantEmergency services received more than 20 calls after flames tore through the restaurant beside Isla del Ciervo in La Manga A fire broke out at around 8.28am at a restaurant near the Cavanna Beach area, causing a huge plume of smoke to rise up into.. 13/05/2026

Brand-new bridge in Torre Pacheco hits trouble days after openingDrivers are being warned to slow down after a section of road near the IFEPA roundabout began to sink Residents in Torre Pacheco are already voicing frustration after the town’s long-awaited new AVE bridge developed problems less than two weeks.. 12/05/2026

End in sight for La Manga's abandoned Puerto Mayor marina as €23.5m demolition moves aheadThe long-stalled development, abandoned since 2005 after decades of planning disputes, will now be dismantled over 18 months The Ministry for the Ecological Transition (MITECO) has this Monday May 11 completed the award of the project to remove.. 12/05/2026

Big step forward for El Alba resort as 1,050-home development nears next construction phaseLocated between Roldán and Torre Pacheco, the up-and-coming resort now features a beach-style pool and paddle tennis courts The long-awaited El Alba Mediterranean Resort between Roldán and Torre Pacheco is really starting to take shape.. 11/05/2026

Nearly 18,000 cruise passengers arriving in Cartagena with seven cruise ships due in six daysCartagena prepares for one of its busiest cruise weeks of the year with AIDACosma, Disney Dream and Queen Anne among arrivals The port of Cartagena is getting ready for a hectic week as seven cruise ships are docking in just six days, bringing.. 11/05/2026

Cartagena bus station makeover to begin within weeks as major revamp gets green lightTravellers can expect easier access, new facilities and a fresh look as the long-awaited renovation moves ahead this year Cartagena’s ageing bus station is finally set for a major facelift, with work expected to begin within the next month after.. 08/05/2026

Major oil spill emergency drill held off Cartagena coastMore than 250 emergency responders took part in a major coastal drill at Cala Reona to test how authorities would handle a large fuel spill at sea Murcia's coastline was the setting for a large-scale emergency exercise to prepare for one of.. 08/05/2026