MURCIA NEWS

Summer markets return to Pilar de la HoradadaEvening and night stalls are back in Mil Palmeras and Torre de la Horadada for summer 2024 It is officially market season in Pilar de la Horadada, with the return of the popular summer markets across the town’s coastal neighbourhoods.  .. 13/06/2025

No trains between Murcia and Cartagena until June 17Renfe is introducing a replacement bus service while Adif carries out upgrade works Rail services between Murcia city and Cartagena have been suspended due to infrastructure works on the Balsicas-La Palma Pozo Estrecho section of railway, with Renfe.. 13/06/2025

From stray to star: Ray the rescue dog joins Los Alcázares police forceMeet Ray, who is now helping to protect the streets where he was once left behind   Los Alcázares has welcomed back its Local Police Canine Unit, and at the heart of this new chapter is Ray, a once-abandoned dog who has now become.. 13/06/2025

Roda Golf & Beach Resort prepares to add Toptracer technology to its driving rangeThe new installation aims to modernise the practice facilities with real-time shot data and interactive features Roda Golf & Beach Resort is set to introduce Toptracer Range technology to its driving range as part of a phased upgrade scheduled.. 13/06/2025

From Los Alcázares to Scotland: Two scooterists are finally finishing their epic charity missionSupport the brave duo riding 3,500 kilometres from Murcia to the UK and back, all in aid of two fantastic causes Paul and Julie are about to embark on an epic journey that's been five years in the making. The pair are riding a classic Lambretta.. 13/06/2025

Cartagena beach bus schedule for transfer to playas in Cala Cortina and El PortúsThe beach bus returns to Cartagena this summer with different routes for getting to Cala Cortina and El Portús This Friday June 13 sees the start of bus number 12 in Cartagena, the ‘BUS PLAYA’ which connects the city centre of Cartagena.. 13/06/2025

Over 30 endangered manta rays released after being captured by accident in La Azohía, MurciaConservation groups and traditional fishers join forces to protect endangered marine species in the Mediterranean More than 30 manta rays accidentally caught in the Almadraba of La Azohía, near Cartagena, have been successfully tagged and released.. 12/06/2025

UN recognises the Mar Menor as World Restoration FlagshipThe award acknowledges the outstand effort being made to conserve the Mar Menor lagoon The years-long efforts being made by the Region of Murcia and wider Spanish government to rejuvenate and restore the Mar Menor have been formally recognised this.. 11/06/2025

Up-and-coming pop star Ana Ruiz tells why 'the next Shakira' is all her own womanExciting new talent Ana Ruiz speaks exclusively to Murcia Today about her new album and the inspiration behind it Ana Ruiz by Victor del Pozo Once in a while, a vibrant new pop musician bursts onto the scene with a distinctive style and.. 11/06/2025

Los Alcázares unveils 24/7 digital certifícate and NIE renewal hubForeign and Spanish residents of Los Alcázares can quickly update their documents without an appointment Updating official documentation in Spain can often be a bit of a hassle, requiring long wait times for appointments and a laborious form.. 10/06/2025

Summer kicks off early in Cabo de Palos with high tourist numbers, great terrazas and a new car parkThe coast of Cartagena close to La Manga is coming alive as visitors pour in for the long weekend Summer has unofficially arrived in Cabo de Palos. With the Día de la Región long weekend in full swing, beaches are packed, terraces are.. 09/06/2025

New free car park opens in Santiago de la RiberaSan Javier Town Council has already opened 174 parking spaces, with more on the way The San Javier Town Council has just opened a new free car park in Santiago de la Ribera with 174 spaces. Located on Calle Coronel López Peña, this much.. 06/06/2025

Los Elementos restaurant up for sale on Mar Menor Golf ResortOne lucky buyer could nab this well-established business with a prime location on the Boulevard, being offered as a going concern   An established and fully equipped restaurant, Los Elementos, has been listed for sale on the Boulevard at the Mar.. 06/06/2025

Despair among beach bar owners and thirsty bathers as new chiringuito rules delay opening in CartagenaFor most beach bars the new regulations are proving either difficult or impossible to obey For a couple of months now, since the start of the Easter holidays, residents and visitors at the beaches of Cartagena have been speculating about why hardly any.. 06/06/2025

Ancient Murcia hilltop chapel to be restored... but workers have to transport the materials using donkeys! After an 11-year delay, the company must carry out restoration works using only mules or helicopters to protect the heritage site’s natural setting After more than a decade of delays, Portman Golf, S.A. has been ordered to finally complete long-.. 04/06/2025

More buses and new routes coming to La Manga this summerExtra buses will run from mid-June through September to better serve locals and tourists in La Manga In anticipation of another bumper summer season, La Manga has once again decided to increase the frequency of some of its most popular buses and alter.. 04/06/2025

Lifeguard service up and running at 3 Los Alcázares beachesMore lifeguard points will open in Los Alcázares on 1st July The summer has begun in earnest at three of the beaches of Los Alcázares on the shore of the Mar Menor, with lifeguard posts now manned every day between 11.00 and 19.00 until.. 03/06/2025

PHOTO GALLERY: Over 100 street artists transform Cartagena with colourful graffitiThe breakwater at La Curra is becoming a canvas for history and creativity into a vibrant homage to 3,000 years of local heritage   Cartagena has an impressive collection of street art gracing the walls and buildings of the city, and now the long.. 02/06/2025

900,000-year-old mammoth rib? Turns out it might be a whale of a mistakeDoubts grow after scientists suggest ‘ancient’ fossil could actually belong to a sperm whale from the last century   A fossil hailed just weeks ago as a once-in-a-lifetime discovery, possibly from a hairless mammoth that roamed Cartagena.. 02/06/2025

Open-air swimming pool in Los Alcázares opens on June 1The Ola Azul pool is a popular spot to spend a relaxing summer’s day in Los Alcázares As May draws to a close the summer is beginning to heat up along the shore of the Mar Menor and good news for those in and around Los Alcázares is.. 28/05/2025