MAR MENOR, ALL MURCIA NEWS

Murcia restaurants take steps to prevent no-shows and last-minute cancellationsRestaurants are introducing deposits and fees to encourage customers to let them know if their plans change For restaurants, especially small local restaurants, a no-show or even a last-minute cancellation can be much more than an empty table... 07/01/2026

Luck shines again on Murcia as El Niño lottery shares its joy with Yecla and San PedroTwo local shops celebrate after selling winning tickets in Spain’s second-biggest lottery draw The festive season ended on a cheerful note in the Region of Murcia this year as the El Niño Extraordinary Lottery brought a welcome dose of good.. 07/01/2026

Murcia moves to 'SlowDown' tourism across the RegionThe Region of Murcia is taking part in the European 'SlowDown' project, promoting slower, more sustainable tourism The Region of Murcia is not stepping back from tourism, but it is trying to manage it more carefully. During 2025.. 07/01/2026

Year-round beach cleaning planned for Santiago de la Ribera and La MangaA new service brings daily beach cleaning with extra help in the busiest months  The San Javier Town Council has hired a company to clean the beaches in Santiago de la Ribera and La Manga del Mar Menor all year round. The service will be flexible.. 06/01/2026

'Floating cities' set to make 2026 the best year for Cartagena PortCartagena is expecting more than 200 cruise ship calls and over 285,000 passengers, with the largest 'floating cities' bringing record numbers Cartagena described 2025 as the best cruise year ever recorded and 2026 is set to be even better.. 06/01/2026

Building licence delays add pressure to Murcia's housing marketLong waiting times for planning approvals are slowing new housing and pushing prices higher across the Region Delays in granting building licences are increasingly holding up new housing across the Region of Murcia. Meanwhile, demand for homes.. 26/12/2025

The luckiest little town in Murcia for El GordoSan Pedro del Pinatar’s winning streak keeps shining as Murcia racks up Christmas Lottery prizes If you are the sort of person who buys a Christmas Lottery ticket every year, you might want to pay a bit more attention to San Pedro del Pinatar. In.. 24/12/2025

Spain's Christmas Lottery brings several big prizes to MurciaWinning tickets in Murcia this year were snapped up in Cartagena and San Pedro del Pinatar, even by some cruise visitors passing through The 2025 Christmas Lottery, Spain’s famous Lotería de Navidad, brought some big wins to Murcia.. 23/12/2025

Princess Leonor's first solo flight in MurciaAfter four months of training, Princess Leonor flew solo in a Pilatus PC-21 at the Air and Space Academy in San Javier Spain’s Princess Leonor has taken her first solo flight at the Air and Space Academy in San Javier, an important step in.. 22/12/2025

Government pumps another €20 million into the Mar MenorThe new €20 million package will allow eight towns to upgrade sewage systems and support ongoing efforts to restore the Mar Menor The Spanish government is stepping up efforts to clean up the Mar Menor with a second €20 million package.. 18/12/2025

IN PHOTOS: What Santa Lucía Hospital looks like now The Santa Lucía Hospital in Cartagena, Murcia was the site of a large fire on Wednesday November 26 Much of Block 5 of the hospital was affected 113 patients across four floors had to be evacuated Investigators.. 27/11/2025

From Westminster to southern Spain: Michael Portillo's journey to CartagenaThe broadcaster and former UK minister shares his love of Spain, travel and connecting with people during his latest filming trip   Cartagena may be baking in the August heat, but Michael Portillo looks perfectly at ease. The former Conservative cabinet..

Mar Menor ferry service resumes this weekendThe service operates between Santiago de la Ribera and La Manga del Mar Menor Good news for anyone heading to the Mar Menor, as the weekend ferry service between Santiago de la Ribera and La Manga is back in action.   The service officially.. 15/05/2025

10 most common - and dangerous - jellyfish found in the waters in SpainWhile most jellyfish found on the coasts of Spain are harmless, a few pose serious risks Jellyfish occupy an important rung on the food chain and like all other organisms, they’re needed to maintain a healthy balance between species. However.. 08/07/2024

The effects of macro-farms on the Mar MenorOfficials in the Region have been asked for information on the environmental impact of these large pig farms A request has been made to authorities in the Region of Murcia to present information relevant to all the macro-farms that have been authorised.. 14/01/2022

New bus routes in the Cartagena and Mar Menor areaThere are now buses connecting Cartagena, La Manga, Torre Pacheco and Los Alcázares THIS INFORMATION WAS PUBLISHED IN 2021!   The new bus system came into effect across the Region of Murcia on Friday December 3 and included in the.. 06/12/2021