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Roman Theatre in Cartagena lays on extra activities for the August bank holidayThe museum is running extra activities throughout August, including two night time tours The Roman Theatre Museum in Cartagena is running an expanded programme of activities throughout the August bank holiday weekend, with guided tours, family activities.. 12/08/2026

17 Murcia beaches now offer free assisted bathing this summerCartagena has four beaches offering the highest level of accessibility, while three beaches have specially adapted bathing areas in the sea People with reduced mobility have more options for enjoying the sea this summer with 17 beaches across the.. 10/08/2026

Cabo de Palos commemorates the forgotten shipwreck that claimed nearly 300 lives A new monument honours the nearly 300 people who died after an Italian liner struck reefs off the Cartagena coast in 1906 Long before the Titanic became the world's most famous maritime disaster, another passenger ship met a tragic end just off.. 05/08/2026

Cartagena steps up hunt for invasive Oriental hornet after nest is foundExperts are monitoring the city after several specimens were found near the Roman Theatre and La Concepción Cartagena is stepping up efforts to stop the spread of the Oriental hornet after several specimens were discovered in the city and a.. 05/08/2026

Mystery over 24 cats found abandoned in pet carriers near CartagenaThe animals were found crammed into pet carriers inside a derelict building near La Asomada and are now receiving veterinary care Twenty-four cats abandoned in pet carriers near Cartagena have been rescued, with most already settling into foster.. 04/08/2026

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 day out with a difference in El Portús: kayakking followed by relaxation at the campsiteActive tourism blends seamlessly with winding down by the pool in this hidden bay on the coastline of Cartagena El Portús is one of those places it’s easy to miss on a visit to the coast of the Region of Murcia – well set back from the main..

Evening visits begin for the summer at the Roman Theatre of CartagenaWeekend events at the theatre museum ensure that there is something for all the family! The beginning of the summer season in Cartagena heralds the first of the 2026 evening tours at the Roman Theatre Museum in Cartagena, by some distance the most popular..

The best nudist beaches in the Region of MurciaGo bare by the sea at these peaceful Costa Cálida coves You may have done it already, or maybe you’re just curious, but at some point most people have wondered what it would be like to spend a day at the beach with nothing but the sea.. 14/07/2025

July 11 to August 20 La Hormiga Hippy Market in Cabo de PalosOne of the summer favourites returns to Cabo de Palos for 2026 Since it was first held in 2015 the La Hormiga hippy market has become a fixture in the summer life of the Costa Cálida, and this year the event returns to area on the way to the lighthouse..

The best snorkelling sites in the Region of Murcia!Crystalline Mediterranean waters and spectacular scenery and marine life make for great snorkelling beaches in the Costa Cálida Now that the heat of summer has reached the Costa Cálida there is no better way to cool down than with a dip in the..

Thursdays in July and August, Evening boat trips with live music in the harbour of CartagenaA great night of sunset chilling in the beautiful natural harbour of Cartagena This a great way to enjoy an evening out in Cartagena, with dusk trips out into the harbour and a special atmosphere as you cruise around the historic harbour and enjoy live entertainment..

July 25 to August 16 Annual fiestas in the Cartagena village of PerínDONKEY DAY falls this year on 8th August!! The village of Perín between the two main roads and the motorway between Cartagena and Mazarrón, nestling in the foothills of the mountains which separate the city from the bay of Mazarrón and..

Thursday to Sunday until the end of August, Sunset Market in Playa HondaArts and crafts, food and drink and activities for children at the southern end of the Mar Menor The Sunset Market in Playa Honda, at the southern end of the Mar Menor, opened for the first time this summer on Thursday 23rd July, and will remain the focal..

Until September 6 Paisaje del Tiempo historical photography exhibition in Cartagena3,000 years of history in Cartagena seen through images of the city’s architecture An architectural photography exhibition entitled “Paisaje del Tiempo” (The Landscape of Time) is now open at the Roman Theatre Museum in Cartagena, showing..

August 14 and 15 Annual fiestas in Cabo de PalosA sardine barbecue, two live concerts and walking the greasy pole in the port of Cabo de Palos 15th August, which falls on a Saturday this year, is a national holiday in Spain due to it being the feast day of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, a date which..

August 14 and 15 Cabo Pop music, tourism and water sports festival in Cabo de PalosLive music, lighthouse tours and a host of water sports and other activities at various locations in Cabo de Palos The annual Cabo de Pop festival returns to Cabo de Palos over the weekend of August 14 to 15 in an event which, despite its name, is..

August 20 Free guided hike to the highest point in Cartagena, behind La Azohía and Isla PlanaFrom the top of Peñas Blancas it's possible to see as far as the Sierra Nevada in Granada! Peñas Blancas is the name given to the highest point in the municipality of Cartagena, reaching 627 metres above sea level, and there are two great..

August 22 An evening of traditional fishing, food and fun at the beach of El PortúsThe Jornada Marinera Portusium Jábega event includes a sardine barbecue for all! The annual Jornada Marinera Portusium Jábega event returns once again to the coastal village of El Portús, in the west of the municipality of Cartagena, on..

September 16 to 20 Fiestas in La Manga del Mar MenorFive days of music, food and other events in La Manga The Plaza Bohemia in La Manga del Mar Menor (click for map) is hosting five days of local fiestas between 16th and 20th September, with activities which include live music, fun and games for children, gastronomy..