MURCIA MAR MENOR & CARTAGENA

New Mercadona in Cabo de Palos set for summer opening as major retail revamp takes shapeModern store and wider commercial development aim to breathe new life into Las Dunas area Shoppers in Cabo de Palos could soon have a brand-new supermarket on their doorstep, with the new Mercadona store on track to open between May and June 2026, just.. 19/03/2026

Cartagena to keep its street markets open on public holidaysNew council measure aims to support traders, boost neighbourhood commerce, and modernise local markets Street traders across Cartagena are gearing up for a busy Thursday March 19, as the Ayuntamiento launches a new measure allowing markets to open on.. 19/03/2026

Environmental group warns of damage to Cartagena's beaches during the cleaning processLocal environmental experts say heavy machinery is clearing seagrass that's important for keeping beaches healthy and supporting wildlife Beach cleaning in Cartagena is being looked at more closely after concerns were raised about how current.. 18/03/2026

British company Taylor Wimpey invests €26 million in luxury La Manga Club developmentThe first phase of the Siena development will bring high-end apartments to La Manga Club & Resort by February 2028 A major new housing development is on the way to La Manga del Mar Menor after British builder Taylor Wimpey confirmed a €26.. 18/03/2026

Torre Pacheco to build new roundabout near La Torre Golf ResortA planned junction upgrade aims to improve safety and traffic flow at a key access point to Roldán and its industrial estate Torre Pacheco Town Council is moving ahead with plans to construct a new roundabout on the RM-F21 road at the entrance.. 18/03/2026

Two Murcia roads named among Spain's most dangerousN-301 and AP-7 stretches in the spotlight in new national accident risk report Two stretches of road in the Region of Murcia have once again been ranked among the most dangerous in Spain, according to a new study by the European Automobile Association.. 17/03/2026

Tourist dies after 30ft fall on clifftop path in Pilar de la HoradadaThe 28-year-old reportedly slipped while trying to pick up his glasses on the Orihuela Costa walkway A 28-year-old Colombian man has died after falling around 30 feet while walking along a coastal path in Pilar de la Horadada.   The accident.. 17/03/2026

Cartagena bus station set for major makeover after 30 yearsGround floor redesign and possible university use planned as the city modernises a key transport hub Cartagena’s bus station is preparing for a significant overhaul more than three decades after it first opened, with a renovation project aimed at.. 16/03/2026

San Javier's defunct airport finds another new purpose as a €12 million science centre for the Mar MenorThe OM2 Marine Species Centre will bring together universities, research institutes and 21 marine tanks under one roof in San Javier The old San Javier airport is fast becoming one of the most talked-about sites in the Region of Murcia and the latest announcement..

Los Alcázares to complete final phase of seafront lighting upgradeThe final 16 traditional streetlights near Paseo de la Concha will be replaced with energy-efficient LEDs to finish the town's modernization plan Los Alcázares is getting ready to finish up the modernization of its seafront promenade.. 13/03/2026

Floating solar power transforms irrigation in the Campo de CartagenaSpain's largest irrigation solar plant serves 9,500+ farmers and cuts €350,000 from bills Spain's largest floating solar plant owned by an irrigation community has launched on the Cola reservoir in Campo de Cartagena. Inaugurated Thursday.. 13/03/2026

La Azohía, Cartagena and Cabo de Palos in a national TV documentary on Sunday!Beautiful aerial shots of the Cartagena coastline and the historic city itself The La 2 channel of Spain’s national televisión broadcaster RTVE is showing a documentary on Sunday morning on the city of Cartagena and the coastline of the large.. 13/03/2026

Phase 4 of Cartagena's new look waterfront moves aheadWork on the Paseo de la Marina prepares to start as fourteen companies have submitted bids for the €7.2 million contract Cartagena is taking the next step in its project to redevelop the waterfront. Phase 4 focuses on the Paseo de la Marina.. 12/03/2026

Los Alcázares promotes the Berber Raids fiestas in AlbaceteThe fiestas take place this year during Easter Week from 2nd to 5th April The latest promotional initiative to raise awareness of the annual Berber Pirate Raids fiestas in Los Alcázares, which provide a welcome contrast to the solemn Semana Santa.. 12/03/2026

Murcia photo of the month March 2026Here’s the March image of the month taken by the Los Alcázares Digital Camera Club (LADCC)   This month’s title of ‘At Home’ certainly challenged our members’ skills and imaginations. For new readers to our.. 11/03/2026

Annapurna Restaurant in Los Belones, Cartagena: The new Indian and Nepali eatery that everyone is talking aboutOpen seven days a week with a takeaway service too, Annapurna is bringing something a little different to Los Belones If you haven't heard of Annapurna Nepali & Indian Restaurant in Los Belones yet, chances are you will soon. Since opening.. 11/03/2026

Charming 1-bedroom ground floor apartment on the Mar Menor Golf Resort for €149,950Simply Spanish Homes is offering this turn-key apartment on one of Murcia's most popular golf resorts Simply Spanish Homes is proud to present this one-bedroom ground floor apartment on the Mar Menor Golf Resort for just €149,950. &.. 11/03/2026

SOS Mar Menor burger wins 'Audacious' award at National Burger ChampionshipThe unusual burger created by Fran Guerrero picked up a national award for originality at the Spanish National Burger Championship A burger inspired by the Mar Menor has picked up a national award for creativity at the Spanish National Burger Championship.. 11/03/2026

Hundreds of families at Villas Caravaning left in limbo as legal battle loomsResidents demand court oversight as safety concerns and unpaid bills leave the campsite in crisis The long-running problems at Villas Caravaning in La Manga have now reached the courts. The Residents' Association has announced it will request.. 10/03/2026

72 solar lights planned for bike lane linking Santiago de la Ribera and San Javier AirportSan Javier Town Hall says the new lighting will make the cycle route safer for cyclists travelling between Santiago de la Ribera and Los Alcázares The San Javier Town Hall has announced plans to install around 72 solar-powered street lights.. 10/03/2026