CARTAGENA SPAIN

Muslims in Cartagena reassure locals over plans for larger mosque Residents demand more information from the Town Hall but Islamists deny there is any cause for concern Islamists living in the Cuatro Santo and San Antón districts of Cartagena are planning to convert an old gymnasium into a mosque with the.. 22/03/2019

Cartagena Mayoress criticises the tourism policy of the Murcia government Ana Belén Castejón denies responsibility for the lack of promotion by the Town Hall Ana Belén Castejón, the Mayoress of Cartagena, launched a scathing attack on the regional government of Murcia on Wednesday, accusing.. 21/03/2019

Bus station planned for La Manga and Cabo de Palos The Murcia government denies neglecting the transport needs of the Cartagena coastline The MC political group in Cartagena reports that included in the regional transport infrastructures plan proposed by the Murcia government is a bus station for.. 20/03/2019

Until 27th May, Ellas Brillaron en la Penumbra, Murcian 20th century female artists Muram museum CartagenaWorks by Sofía Morales, Elisa Seiquer and María Dolores Andreo on display in the centre of Cartagena The latest exhibition to open at the Museo Regional de Arte Moderno (Muram) in Cartagena features works by three female artists who formed..

Fridays For Future strikes reach Murcia as teenagers demand climate change action Swedish schoolgirl Greta Thunberg is a Nobel Peace Prize candidate for her “skip school on Fridays” campaign When Greta Thunberg, then aged 15, decided last August to skip school one Friday in order to stage a one-girl protest outside.. 15/03/2019

400,000 euros more for the excavation of the Roman amphitheatre in Cartagena Other projects also receive funding in Alhama, Jumilla, La Unión and Caravaca The amount of funding promised by the national government for the excavation and recovery of the Roman amphitheatre in Cartagena, the remains of which lie mainly.. 15/03/2019

Embarrassing spelling errors on new Cartagena monument 15,000 euros were spent on a Carnival monument which was “inagurated”on 2nd March British visitors to the Region of Murcia are often surprised by the lack of respect shown to the English language by those attempting to translate information.. 14/03/2019

Arrested for daubing graffiti on a 16th-century chapel in Cartagena The building in San Ginés de la Jara has been declared an Item of Cultural Interest A young man has been arrested by the Guardia Civil in Cartagena in connection with graffiti which was daubed onto the wall of one of the small ruined chapels.. 14/03/2019

Cartagena police sacrifice fines of 40,000 euros a month as the multacar is retired After 12 years in service the specially equipped car is withdrawn due to obsolescence The Policía Local of Cartagena has reluctantly withdrawn from service the “multacar”, a vehicle equipped with cameras like those used by Google.. 13/03/2019

Opposition to new macro-port in El Gorguel unites in Cartagena Critics compare the proposals to the “unnecessary” opening of Corvera aiport The controversial proposal to build a macro container port in the bay of El Gorguel, which lies on the unspoilt coastline to the east of the current port of.. 12/03/2019

Colony of 70 giant fan mussels discovered in the Mar Menor The under-threat species appears to be thriving in the lagoon while being wiped out in the Mediterranean More and more evidence is coming to light to suggest that the improved water quality in the Mar Menor has contributed to the lagoon becoming.. 11/03/2019

Lower toll charges boost traffic on the Cartagena-Vera ghost motorway Vehicle numbers on the AP-7 are up by 15 per cent since 15th January The decision to drastically reduce toll charges on the AP-7 “ghost motorway” between the city of Cartagena in Murcia and Vera in the province of Almería appears.. 08/03/2019

County cricket warm-up matches at La Manga Club scheduled for March Hampshire, Northants, Glamorgan and Gloucestershire begin their 2019 seasons in the Costa Cálida Any expats feeling nostalgia for the smell of freshly cut grass, the sound of willow on leather and the gentle rhythm of cricket in general will be..

Until 1st April, Arqueologías painting exhibition at the Roman Theatre Museum in Cartagena Nono García brings life to some of the artefacts displayed in archaeological museums in the Costa Cálida An exhibition of work by the painter Nono García, who is a native of Mula in the north-west of Murcia, is running until 1st April..

Free activities in the regional parks of Murcia during March 2019 Activities for all the family are available in the regional parks this month Murcia possesses a number of regional parks, each one offering a unique eco-system with its own characteristics, ranging from the Salinas de San Pedro del Pinatar, which includes..

Mina Las Matildes open from Thursday to Sunday in March 2019This is a fascinating step back into the mining history of the Sierra Minera The Mina Las Matildes is an interesting morning out for anyone interested to learn about the history of the Sierra Minera, the boom the mining industry created in Cartagena..

23rd March, free shower replacement and upgrades workshops at Leroy Merlin stores in Murcia and Cartagena Tips on how to choose and install the perfect shower, from traditional versions to modern multi-function hydro-massage units Are you thinking of changing shower units in your home? The free Saturday morning workshops held at Leroy Merlin stores all over..

Saturdays and Sundays in March; Virtual reality tours of the Roman Theatre Museum in CartagenaSpecial goggles transport visitors to the 1st century BC in the Roman city of Carthago Nova A new project to design and provide virtual reality tours at the Roman Theatre Museum in Cartagena, transporting visitors back to the heyday of the arena in the 1st..

Friday 29th March ENGLISH language tour: Complete Cartagena with tapas This guided tour includes guide, tour, tapas and drinks. Mediterranean Cartagena Tours is a firm specialising in English language guided tours of the Region of Murcia, using a fully qualified and legal official tour guide. This tour: Complete Cartagena..

30th March, free home security workshops at Leroy Merlin stores in Murcia and Cartagena Tips on improving and modernizing alarms and other security devices in your home If you are concerned about security at your home in the Costa Cálida – and let’s face it, very few owners have never worried about it! – the latest..

Friday April 5th Cartagena: ENGLISH LANGUAGE TOUR of Naval Cartagena with tapas Discover the fascinating naval past of Cartagena Mediterranean Cartagena tours specialise in English language guided tours of the Region of Murcia, using a fully qualified and legal official tour guide. This tour departs from outside the Palacio..

6th April, free garden makeover workshops at Leroy Merlin stores in Murcia and Cartagena Tips on composite decking, flower bed borders, trellises and other ways of refreshing your garden for the summer As spring starts in the Costa Cálida the latest of the free Saturday morning workshops held at the three Leroy Merlin stores in Murcia..

Friday 12th April Día de la Patrona in CartagenaThis is a local holiday in Cartagena and co-incides with the beginning of Easter week Friday 12th April 2019; Viernes de Dolores This is an important day in the annual calendar of Cartagena and is a local holiday. As well as being the first day..

12th to 21st April Semana Santa in Cartagena; programme in English The Easter Week processions in Cartagena are the first to get under way in Spain Military precision, sleek shining lines of gliding penitents, and the sheer scale of these atmospheric Semana Santa processions in Cartagena make this one of the most popular..

Wednesday 17th April Cartagena: ENGLISH LANGUAGE behind the scenes of Semana Santa tour Watch the behind the scenes preparations for one of the most important parades of the week with an English speaking guide -Wednesday 17th April 2019: EASTER WEDNESDAY  TOUR IN CARTAGENA (afternoon) Mediterranean Cartagena Tours is a firm specialising..

18th April Semana Santa parade in Cabo de Palos A seafaring Holy Week procession takes place in Cabo de Palos on Maundy Thursday The Semana Santa celebrations in Cabo de Palos are far more limited than in larger towns and cities in the Region of Murcia, as is to be expected, but the highlight is a..

Friday 19th April 2019 Cartagena: ENGLISH LANGUAGE TOUR of Art Nouveau Cartagena and CasinoThis tour includes a visit to a church to see the floats prepared for the Semana Santa parade of Friday evening Mediterranean Cartagena tours is a firm specialising in English language guided tours of the Region of Murcia, using a fully qualified and..

Friday 19th April Semana Santa procession in Los Belones This is one of several activities in the outlying districts of the Cartgena Municipality Although the principal Semana Santa (Easter Week) parades in the Cartagena municipality take place in the main city there are some parades and activities in the outlying..

Saturday 27th April ENGLISH language guided tour of Roman Cartagena Discover the secrets of Roman Cartagena in English Mediterranean Cartagena tours is a company specialising in English language guided tours of the Region of Murcia, using a fully qualified and legal official tour guide. This English language tour..

2nd May Registration opens for free guided routes; Night of the Museums in Cartagena This year the "Noche de los Museos" is on the 18th May. The Night of the Museums is a huge event in Cartagena, with many of the museums open until the early hours of the morning, combined with musical concerts, street art and performers and..

Wednesday 8th May ENGLISH LANGUAGE Civil War tour of CartagenaLearn about the punishing bombardments of Cartagena during the Spanish Civil War - Wednesday 8th May : CIVIL WAR TOUR (also including 20th Century Cartagena) Mediterranean Cartagena tours specialise in English language guided tours of the Region..

11th and 12th May Cartagena se Remanga: VII Salón del Manga y la Cultura Japonesa de Cartagena A weekend for gamers and Manga fans in Cartagena The 2019 edition ( the VII) of the Salón del Manga y la Cultura Japonesa de Cartagena (Cartagena se Remanga) which caters for fans of the “manga” Japanese-style comic strips and computer..

Friday 17th May ENGLISH language tapas and heritage tour in Cartagena This guided tour includes guide, tour, tapas and drinks. Mediterranean Cartagena Tours is a firm specialising in English language guided tours of the Region of Murcia, using a fully qualified and legal official tour guide. This tour: Tapas and heritage..

Saturday 18th May La Noche de Los Museos in Cartagena Museums in Cartagena open until the early hours of the morning The Night of the Museums is a huge event in Cartagena, bringing tens of thousands of people into the centre of the city to visit the museums, which are open until the early hours of the morning..

Saturday 25th May ENGLISH GUIDED TOUR: Cartagena harbour and Navidad fort Take a boat trip out to the Christmas fort and discover more about the historic harbour of Cartagena Mediterranean Cartagena tours is a firm specialising in English language guided tours of the Region of Murcia, using a fully qualified and legal official..

Cartagena Jonda flamenco cycle 2018/2019 This cycle includes flamenco classes, recitals and conferences 15th September 2018 to 11th May 2019 The Cartagena Jonda Flamenco Cycle run by the Peña Flamenca de Cartagena Antonio Piñana dedicates its sixth edition to the city of..

Joining a Universidad Popular course can help with integration and new skillsThere are courses all over the Murcia Region which will resume in the autumn The Ed's personal account of attending an esparto weaving course. If you live in the Murcia Region and would like to integrate into Spanish life, improve your Spanish.. 18/06/2018

Carthaginians crushed as Romans invade CartagenaLocals say Hannibal has let them all down by chasing off across the Alps to attack Rome CLICK ON GALLERY TO ENLARGE IMAGES Qart-Hadast is no more following a successful invasion by the Romans yesterday and local residents have awoken this morning.. 23/09/2017

The batteries and gun emplacements at Castillitos and El Jorel, Cabo TiñosoCartagena Spain, Following the military trail,  Cabo Tinosa (The Guns) The Gun batteries at Cabo Tiñoso, La Azohía, between Mazarrón and Cartagena. These two battery emplacements are well worth a visit, whether you have..

Opening hours Cartagena museums throughout the year Cartagena has a good selection of monuments and museums which can be visited in combination with exhibitions, trips out or concerts. The long and varied history of Cartagena has attracted a succession of different cultures, each leaving its own trace.. 14/10/2014

Calblanque regional park This is a good area for walking and also has several wild beaches The 1,882 hectares of Calblanque have been a protected nature reserve since 1987 in recognition of the fact that the area is one of the most typical of the coastline of the Region of Murcia..

Local Social, Los Belones Social Club, Los Belones The “Local Social” of Los Belones is on the main road, opposite the church, and it hosts many kinds of leisure activity for inhabitants of the village. The single-storey building contains a small office from which..

Where is Los Nietos Los Nietos falls within the administrative district of Rincón de San Ginés, Cartagena municipality Cartagena is a vast municipality, covering 558 square kilometres, the City of Cartagena and port at the heart of the municipality. For administrative..

Where is Cabo de Palos Cabo de Palos lies within the administrative district of Rincón de San Ginés, Cartagena municipality Cartagena is a vast municipality, covering 558 square kilometres, the City of Cartagena and port at the heart of the municipality. For administrative..

Where is Mar de Cristal Mar de Cristal lies within the administrative district of Rincón de San Ginés, Cartagena municipality Cartagena is a vast municipality, covering 558 square kilometres, the City of Cartagena and port at the heart of the municipality. For administrative..

Where is La Manga del Mar Menor La Manga lies within the administrative district of Rincón de San Ginés, Cartagena municipality There is a great deal of confusion over the definitions of "La Manga" in this corner of the Mar Menor. The administrative district of..

History of Los Belones A brief history of Los Belones, and the Rincón de San Ginés Los Belones forms part of the administrative area of Rincón de San Ginés, an easterly corner of the modern Cartagena municipality, the history of the area closely linked..

Where is Los Belones Los Belones falls within the administrative district of Rincón de San Ginés, Cartagena municipality Cartagena is a vast municipality, covering 558 square kilometres, the City of Cartagena and port at the heart of the municipality. For administrative..

Espacio Mediterráneo shopping centre Cartagena Murcia Where to shop in Cartagena and the Mar Menor Murcia The Espacio Mediterráneo shopping centre is on the eastern outskirts of Cartagena, heading out of the city towards La Manga and  the Mar Menor, and contains a full selection of shopping opportunities..

The Casino of Cartagena The Casino occupies an 18th century palatial home in the centre of Cartagena The casino of Cartagena occupies an impressive 18th century building in the main pedestrian street of the old city centre, the Calle Mayor, just a couple of hundred metres..

Auditorio Parque Torres and Castillo Arabe These two spaces are open air spaces, used during the summer for outdoor concerts and events. The Auditorio Parque Torres is a purpose built open air auditorium, located high above Cartagena at the foot of the Parque Torres. It’s primarily used during..

La Catedral, ruined Cathedral of Cartagena Concerts are held inside the bombed out Cathedral of Cartagena The ruined cathedral of Cartagena is a venue used during the summer Festival, Mar de Músicas, providing an atmospheric and characterful open air venue in which to enjoy a summer concert..

Paseo Alfonso XII The dockside area is known as the Muelle Alfonso XII The Paseo Alfonso XII is the main road which runs alongside the waterfront of Cartagena. On the one side is the old quarter of the city and imposing Muralla del Mar, the wall which protected the old city..

Palacio Consistorial, CartagenaPalacio Consistorial in Cartagena is also known as the Casa Consistorial Cartagena The Casa Consistorial, or Palacio Consistorial, is the building which houses the Town Hall of Cartagena. The modernist building was originally completed in 1907 by..

Museo Naval CartagenaCartagena Naval Museum The Museo Naval of Cartagena transferred to its new location in May 2012. The Museum is located in a building which is generally referred to as the CIM building, CIM standing for Cuartel de Instrucción de Marinerí..

El Batel, Auditorio y Centro de Congresos, Cartagena Auditorium and Conference Centre El Batel in Cartagena  Tickets for performances at the El Batel Auditorio and Congress Centre in Cartagena are available from www.ticketmaster.es or directly from the auditorium. The Auditorio y Palacio de Congresos..

Sinking of the Castillo de Olite The worst naval catastrophe of the Spanish civil War. The story of the Castillo de Olite, sunk 1939, Cartagena It is generally agreed by historians that the final phase of the Civil War in Spain lasted from approximately December 1938 to April 1939..

ARQUA, Marine Archaeology Museum, Cartagena Cartagena, ARQUA, Museo Nacional de Arqueologia Subacuatica. Located in the Paseo del Muelle Alfonso XII, next to the cruise ship terminal, this museum has been designed as a window into the world of underwater archaeology, the cutting edge building housing..

The Muralla Bizantina, Cartagena, Art gallery and Archaeological site The Muralla Bizantina also contains remains of the Roman Theatre in its basement This is an interesting location, and can be added into any Cartagena itinerary as its both a very attractive art gallery which hosts some excellent exhibitions and a historical..

Semana Santa preliminary events under way on Ash Wednesday in Murcia and Cartagena Parades and traditions mark the start of Lent in many parts of the Region of Murcia For most people the celebrations of Semana Santa (or Easter Week) are still five weeks away, but in fact in many places the preliminary events are getting under way.. 06/03/2019

Fewer camper vans in La Azohía but the authorities pass the buck Neither Cartagena Town Hall nor the regional government takes responsibility for the situation As dozens of camper vans and motorhomes begin to return to the village of La Azohía in the west of the municipality of Cartagena, particularly the.. 06/03/2019

Mar Menor bathing stations receive green light from hydro-dynamics experts The structures will have no significant effect on erosion or sedimentation in the lagoon The plan to install five traditional-style bathing stations and jetties in the Mar Menor has won backing from the Environmental Hydraulics Institute of Cantabria.. 05/03/2019

Los Nietos burglar arrested after 13 thefts at unoccupied holiday homes The 21-year-old had accumulated an extensive previous record A young man has been arrested by the Guardia Civil in Los Nietos, on the shore of the Mar Menor, in connection with at least 13 burglaries at homes in the area, most of them holiday properties.. 04/03/2019

9 unauthorized migrants picked up as they landed on the beach of La Azohía Two more were picked up later on Thursday 20 miles from Cabo Tiñoso There has been a slight lull of late in the reports of unauthorized migrants attempting to enter the EU from northern Africa via the southern coast of Spain after crossing.. 01/03/2019

Unions and small businesses campaign against Sunday opening at Espacio Mediterráneo The popular out-of-town mall warns that restrictions would mean job losses in Cartagena There is considerable debate in Cartagena at present over the issue of major stores and shopping centres being allowed to open for business 365 days a year, with.. 27/02/2019

Novo Carthago developers claim 30 million euros from Cartagena Town Hall Hansa Urbana claim that the Town Hall is blocking construction of the controversial resort The non-construction of the Novo Carthago tourist resort which had been planned for the area of San Ginés de la Jara near the shore of the Mar Menor.. 26/02/2019

26th February concert by military musical band in Cartagena This concert celebrates the 482nd anniversary of the Infantería de Marina Venue: Calle Puertas de Murcia alongside the monument to the Icue in Cartagena. Start time: 18:45 Free of charge The Unidad de Música del Tercio de..

Major restoration process continues on Santa Maria de Gracia in Cartagena 15,000 bricks are being repaired or replaced one by one at the 18th century church Work to restore and modify the church of Santa Maria de Gracia in Cartagena, which plays a hugely important role in the annual Semana Santa processions in the city.. 22/02/2019

Former Cartagena Mayor repeats demands for a separate province MC in Cartagena believe that the Murcia government discriminates against Cartagena As Spain begins a 3-month period of what is likely to be fierce election campaigning and pre-campaigning the main focus at present is on the general election which.. 22/02/2019

Free visits to the lighthouse of Cabo de Palos on 16th and 17th March The first open days at the 150-year-old lighthouse last November were a great success Following the success of the first open days at the lighthouse of Cabo de Palos last November, when members of the public were allowed to climb to the lamp for.. 20/02/2019

7-year-old rescued from open drainage pipe in the municipality of Cartagena Open pipes and wells have been sealed in Cartagena and Alhama in light of the recent tragedy in Málaga After the tragic death of a 2-year-old boy in Málaga last month, when he fell down a well which had been drilled prospecting for.. 20/02/2019

Green filters could protect the Mar Menor from harmful run-off from the Sierra Minera Activists denounce harmful runoff from open mines every time it rains in the mountains A great deal of concern has been expressed lately regarding the possibility of there being unhealthily high levels of contamination with heavy metals in the ramblas.. 19/02/2019

Tuna and swordfish prices soar in Cartagena due to reduction in fishing fleet The sale of two longline fishing vessels has resulted in fewer tuna being brought ashore The fishermen’s guild in the port of Cartagena report that last year the total catch fell by approximately 10 per cent to 534,957 kilos, due in large part.. 15/02/2019

Drone boats to patrol and monitor marine reserves and fish farms in Murcia The equipment is designed and built by a team at the Polytechnic University of Cartagena A team from the Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena (UPCT), with support from the regional government of Murcia, is preparing the launch of a scheme.. 15/02/2019

Diamonds are a cancer sufferer’s best friend Cartagena researchers publish a breakthrough in quantum technology Researchers at the Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena (UPCT) have developed a signal analysis technique using devices containing diamonds with impurities to improve the resolution.. 14/02/2019

Cartagena hospital car parking fees slashed Daily rate cut to just 2.12 euros at the Santa Lucía hospital just outside Cartagena After years of argument and disagreement this week the long-awaited reductions in parking fees at the Santa Lucía hospital in the eastern outskirts.. 14/02/2019

Furtive fishermen reeled in by Guardia Civil in La Azohía Two men were caught with octopus and grouper while fishing at night without a licence Two furtive fishermen have been caught red-handed by the Guardia Civil in La Azohía, at the eastern end of the Bay of Mazarrón, and face fines after.. 11/02/2019

One walker dies in Abarán while another is rescued near El Portús Emergency services staff in action on Sunday in the Region of Murcia Emergency services staff in the Region of Murcia were called out on Sunday to deal with two incidents involving walkers in rural areas, rescuing one from the remote Cala de Bolete.. 11/02/2019

Major rail service disruption in March and April on Murcia-Madrid and Murcia-Alicante routes Temporary line closures are needed in order to modify the tracks for future improvements It was reported earlier in the week that rail travellers on the line between the city of Murcia and Águilas (including stops at Alhama, Totana Lorca.. 07/02/2019

Cartagena council plans to ban sexist brothel advertising on billboards Hostess bar publicity is denigrating to women, says Cartagena councillor For many visitors from abroad the openness with which “hostess bars” (or brothels, for those who prefer to avoid euphemisms) are allowed to advertise in Spain is.. 05/02/2019

Strong winds hampered firemen in fire close to Cartagena refineryThe fire was in the Sierra de la Fausilla behind the Escombreras industrial area On Sunday evening Emergency Services were called to the Sierra de la Fausilla, a scrubby area of mountainside which conceals the industrial area of Escombreras from the.. 04/02/2019

Roman amphitheatre in Cartagena could be ready for visitors in 4 years By 2023 Cartagena could be one of only 5 cities in Spain where it is possible to visit a Roman theatre and amphitheatre In many cities a 150-year-old bull ring would be considered a monument of such historical importance that great efforts would.. 04/02/2019

Escaped convict arrested after 4 petrol station hold-ups in the Mar Menor area Two men burst into filling stations and threatened staff while raiding the tills Two men have been arrested by the Policía Nacional and the Guardia Civil in connection with four armed robberies at petrol stations in Cartagena, Los Alcá.. 31/01/2019

German walkers rescued after a night in the open between El Portús and La Azohía The two hikers were airlifted to safety after reporting that they were lost and exhausted The emergency services of the Region of Murcia were called out on Wednesday morning to the mountains of Sierra de la Muela in the west of the municipality of.. 31/01/2019

Using the Cartagena-Vera ghost motorway is now between 30 and 41 per cent cheaper No charge at all to drive on the AP-7 between midnight and 6 in the morning Having made the decision to drastically reduce the toll charges on eight of Spain’s nine unprofitable “ghost motorways”, including the stretch of the AP.. 28/01/2019

Cabo de Palos lighthouse visits authorized 2 free open days in 2019, paying visits in small groups throughout the year Following the success of the “open day” visits at the lighthouse of Cabo de Palos last autumn, when 400 people became the first members of the general public.. 24/01/2019

Cartagena port authority begins work on extension The long-term intention is still to build a macro container port in El Gorguel With the process of gaining EU approval for the proposed macro container port at nearby El Gorguel forecast to last at least until late 2020 and possibly longer, and due.. 24/01/2019

Superyacht arrives in Cartagena on board semi-submergible Heavy Load Carrier The platform of the Super Servant 4 sinks beneath the surface for loading and unloading Last week saw another landmark mooring in the port of Cartagena, when for the first time a super-yacht was unloaded from another vessel at the south dock in Escombreras.. 21/01/2019

Murcia flu death toll rises to three so far this winter An 86-year-old man passed away on Tuesday in the Hospital Santa Lucía in Cartagena The annual winter flu epidemic in the Region of Murcia claimed third life on Tuesday morning, when an 86-year-old man passed away in the Hospital Santa Luc&.. 15/01/2019

Los Urrutias seafront promenade plans open to public inspection The “missing” 600 metres of seafront walk could soon be supplied at last! The national government Ministry of Ecological Transition has opened the proposals for the completion of the seafront walk in Los Urrutias, on the shore of the.. 15/01/2019

Frost damage to Murcia crops estimated at 2.5 million euros Artichokes and lettuces are among the crops worst affected The sharp frosts which hit most of the Region of Murcia last week are estimated to have caused damage to vegetable crops amounting to at least 2.5 million euros, according to Fernando Ló.. 15/01/2019

Fatal accident on the inland road between Cartagena and Mazarrón A driver died when his car overturned near Los Puertos de Santa Bárbara A 56-year-old man died on Sunday night when the car he was driving carried off the RM-332 road between Cartagena and Puerto de Mazarrón in the vicinity of Los Puertos.. 14/01/2019

Spanish government to contribute to restoration of the Roman amphitheatre and the old cathedral in Cartagena The amphitheatre lies under the bullring while the cathedral was severely damaged in the Civil War An agreement is due to be signed in the near future between the Town Hall of Cartagena and the national government’s Ministry of Development.. 11/01/2019

12th January, Free miniature tools workshops at Leroy Merlin stores in Murcia and Cartagena Etch your own designs onto glass and wood to create personalized decorations and gifts! The free Saturday morning workshops held at Leroy Merlin stores all over Spain continue in Murcia and Cartagena on 12th January with sessions offering hints on how..

12th January 2019 La Aljorra celebrates its annual Encuentro de Cuadrillas The XXIV edición del Encuentro de Cuadrillas de La Aljorra La Aljorra, which falls within the Cartagena municipality, hosts its annual Encuentro de Cuadrillas in the Salón Parroquial starting at 4pm on Saturday 12th January. Cuadrillas..

12th to 17th January Principal acts in the Fiestas of San Antón in Cartagena The lively fiestas in this district of Cartagena include horseback parades and the blessing of the animals The principal act of blessing the animals is at 12 midday on the 17th January. The Cartagena district of San Antón embarks on the annual..

Sunday 13th January 2019 Romería of the Virgen de la Luz in El Cañar, Tallante Cartagena This hugely popular Romería is always well attended El Cañar runs between Isla Plana and Tallante The Romeria of La Virgen de la Luz, in la Rambla de el Cañar is taking place on Sunday 13th January 2019, departing as normal from..

Saturday 19th January Cartagena: ENGLISH LANGUAGE TOUR of Naval Cartagena with tapas Discover the fascinating naval past of Cartagena Mediterranean Cartagena tours specialise in English language guided tours of the Region of Murcia, using a fully qualified and legal official tour guide. This tour departs from outside the Palacio..

Free activities in the regional parks of Murcia during January 2019Activities for all the family are available in the regional parks this month. Murcia possesses a number of regional parks, each one offering a unique eco-system with its own characteristics, ranging from the Salinas de San Pedro del Pinatar, which includes..

19th January FREE 5km walk in the Calblanque regional parkCalblanque is so much more than just a beach! The Murcia Region possesses a number of regional parks, each one offering a unique eco-system with its own characteristics, ranging from the salinas park in San Pedro del Pinatar, which includes wild beaches..

19th January, Free door-hanging workshops at Leroy Merlin stores in Murcia and Cartagena Don’t be intimidated by the task of replacing interior doors - free tips from the experts at Leroy Merlin! The free Saturday morning workshops held at Leroy Merlin stores all over Spain continue in Murcia and Cartagena on 19th January with sessions..

26th January, Free laminated floor installation workshops at Leroy Merlin stores in Murcia and Cartagena Don’t be daunted by the task of replacing interior floors - free tips from the experts at Leroy Merlin! The free Saturday morning workshops held at Leroy Merlin stores all over Spain continue in Murcia and Cartagena on 26th January with sessions..

Sunday 27th January 2019 Guided walk in the mining area of PortmánGuided Walk with commentary in Spanish through one of the historic sites of the Sierra Minera between La Union and Cartagena with the Fundación Sierra Minera. The Fundación Sierra Minera is a non-profit organisation which works to preserve..

Until 9th January, Modernist detail at the Palacio Consistorial in Cartagena Rincones, Pinceladas de la Historia features images of Modernist architecture in Cartagena An exhibition entitled “Rincones. Pinceladas de una Historia” has opened at the Palacio Consistorial in Cartagena, featuring images by local artist..

1st to 10th February Los Belones; Annual stews route Ruta del Guiso de La Abuela La Ruta del Guiso de la Abuela in Los Belones is a winter alternative to tapas routes! The Costa Cálida generally enjoys a warm climate, but a hearty stew is also a welcome addition to the local gastronomic tradition and guisos, or stews are widely..

Free activities in the regional parks of Murcia during February 2019Activities for all the family in the regional parks this month Murcia possesses a number of regional parks, each one offering a unique eco-system with its own characteristics, ranging from the Salinas de San Pedro del Pinatar, which includes wild beaches..

2nd February Friends of Mazarrón Animals Saturday Market Stall at Isla Plana Social ClubMarket Stall at Isla Plana Social Club on the first Saturday of every month with music from Hartley Witney The market stall will be open from 10am to 2pm selling gift ideas, clothes, Bric-a-Brac, plants and plant pots, chutneys and cakes and more. ..

2nd February, Free fabric decoration workshops at Leroy Merlin stores in Murcia and Cartagena Learn from the experts how to brighten up your home with various kinds of fabric The free Saturday morning workshops held at Leroy Merlin stores all over Spain continue in Murcia and Cartagena on 2nd February with sessions offering hints on how to brighten..

Saturdays and Sundays in January; Virtual reality tours of the Roman Theatre Museum in CartagenaSpecial goggles transport visitors to the 1st century BC in the Roman city of Carthago Nova A new project to design and provide virtual reality tours at the Roman Theatre Museum in Cartagena, transporting visitors back to the heyday of the arena in the 1st..

Friday 8th February 2019 Cartagena: ENGLISH LANGUAGE TOUR of Art Nouveau Cartagena and CasinoThis tour includes a stop-off for a special local coffee Mediterranean Cartagena tours is a firm specialising in English language guided tours of the Region of Murcia, using a fully qualified and legal official tour guide. This tour visits the City..

9th February, Free Valentine’s gift workshops at Leroy Merlin stores in Murcia and Cartagena Learn how to use transfers on wood, fabric or glass to create personalized gifts and ornaments The free Saturday morning workshops held at Leroy Merlin stores all over Spain continue in Murcia and Cartagena on 9th February with sessions offering some..

9th February Agrupación Musical Sauces concert in Cartagena Two bands perform in the Centro Cultural Ramón Alonso Luzzy The band of the Agrupación Musical Sauces and Banda de Música de Artá (Mallorca) offer a joint concert in the Salón de Actos of the Centro Cultural Ramó..

10th February 2019 Guided walk in the mining area of PortmánGuided Walk with commentary in Spanish through one of the historic sites of the Sierra Minera between La Union and Cartagena with the Fundación Sierra Minera. The Fundación Sierra Minera is a non-profit organisation which works to preserve..

Saturday 16th February Portmán: ENGLISH LANGUAGE TOUR of the treasures of Portus Magnus Portus Magnus was an important port and mining area during the Roman occupation Mediterranean Cartagena Tours is a firm specialising in English language guided tours of the Region of Murcia, using a fully qualified and legal official tour guide. TREASURES..

16th February, home decoration with wood workshop at Leroy Merlin stores in Murcia and Cartagena Simple pine blocks can be made into attractive tables, shelves and work surfaces The free Saturday morning workshops held at Leroy Merlin stores all over Spain continue in Murcia and Cartagena on 16th February with sessions offering some hints on how..

Saturday 16th February ANSE volunteer morning Rambla de el Cañar, CartagenaThe rambla runs between Tallante and La Azohía Environmental association ANSE is running a volunteer activity morning in the Rambla of El Cañar, which runs between Tallante and La Azohía on the fringes of the Cartagena municipality..

16th February Free entry bands concert in Cartagena The VIII Certamen Regional de Bandas de Musica features four bands Entry is free of charge until the theatre is full with a mixed programme of music from four bands. Start time 18:30 Click for map: Nuevo Teatro Circo de Cartagena Join..

22nd February to 5th March Carnival in CartagenaThe main Cartagena Carnival parade in 2019 takes place on 2nd March 2019 Carnival in Cartagena is a large and spectacular event, filling the centre of the city with noise and colour as the city parties into Lent and the countdown to the Semana Santa..

Saturday 23rd February FREE 8km guided walk in the Regional Park of CalblanqueThe 8km walk is directed at a family audience and participants should be aged 10+ Murcia possesses a number of regional parks, each one offering a unique eco-system with its own characteristics, ranging from the Salinas de San Pedro del Pinatar, which..

23rd February, wallpaper decoration workshop at Leroy Merlin stores in Murcia and Cartagena Tips on wallpaper designs and hanging techniques at the three stores in the Region of Murcia The free Saturday morning workshops held at Leroy Merlin stores all over Spain continue in Murcia and Cartagena on 23rd February with sessions offering hints..

Saturdays and Sundays in February; Virtual reality tours of the Roman Theatre Museum in CartagenaSpecial goggles transport visitors to the 1st century BC in the Roman city of Carthago Nova A new project to design and provide virtual reality tours at the Roman Theatre Museum in Cartagena, transporting visitors back to the heyday of the arena in the 1st..

Sunday 24th February guided walking route: follow the footsteps of the Romans in Portmán This route is run by the Fundación Sierra Minera The Fundación Sierra Minera is a non-profit organisation which works to preserve the heritage of the Sierra Minera and engages in a number of educational activities to help visitors to the..

2nd March, free kitchen design workshop at Leroy Merlin stores in Murcia and Cartagena Practical tips on efficient kitchen design at the three stores in the Region of Murcia The free Saturday morning workshops held at Leroy Merlin stores all over Spain continue in Murcia and Cartagena on 2nd March with sessions offering hints on how to..

Thursday 7th March Free entry classical guitar concert in the ARQUA Museum Cartagena A free entry classical guitar recital in the atmospheric setting of the ARQUA subaquatic archaeology musuem Set inside the main exhibition hall of the ARQUA museum Start time: 19.00 in the permanent exhibitions hall Entry free of charge...

Friday 8th March ENGLISH language tapas and heritage tour in Cartagena This guided tour includes guide, tour, tapas and drinks. Mediterranean Cartagena Tours is a firm specialising in English language guided tours of the Region of Murcia, using a fully qualified and legal official tour guide. This tour: Tapas and heritage..

9th March, free ceramic tiling workshop at Leroy Merlin stores in Murcia and Cartagena Tips on how to choose and use the best tiles and adhesive mortar at the three stores in the Region of Murcia Are you thinking of changing the tiling in your home? The free Saturday morning workshops held at Leroy Merlin stores all over Spain continue..

9th March Friends of Mazarrón Animals Saturday Market Stall at Isla Plana Social ClubMarket Stall at Isla Plana Social Club on the first Saturday of every month with live music The market stall will be open from 10am to 2pm selling gift ideas, clothes, Bric-a-Brac, plants and plant pots, chutneys and cakes and more.  ..

14th to 17th March annual journey of Club Ruta del Sol around the Murcia Region XIX Rally de coches antiguos y clásicos de la Región de Murcia The classic cars visit Archena, Molina de Segura, San Pedro del Pinatar, Cartagena and Murcia Murcia’s classic car club, Club Ruta del Sol will be undertaking their..

15th to 21st March Cartagena Bach week A week of concerts and activities relating to the composer Johann Sebastian Bach For the fourth consecutive year Cartagena is hosting the “Semana Bach Cartagena”, a cycle of activities revolving around the figure of Johann Sebastian Bach..

Saturday 16th March II Feria Econatural in La Aljorra Free activities relating to ecological cultivation and the environment La Aljorra, located in the countryside of the Cartagena municipality near to Fuente Álamo hosts the second edition of its “Eco-natural” fair on Saturday 16th March..

16th to 19th March, special holiday weekend activities at the Roman Theatre museum in Cartagena The most popular museum in the Region of Murcia offers morning tours on all four days of the weekend! Most of the Region of Murcia is enjoying a 4-day weekend starting on 16th March due to the regional holiday on the feast day of San José (Tuesday..

16th March, free children’s workshops to make Father’s Day presents at Leroy Merlin stores in Murcia and Cartagena A fun way for youngsters to learn basic DIY skills while making their own Father’s Day gift! The feast day of San José on 19th March is a public holiday in the Region of Murcia, and as well as being the Saint’s Day of a large percentage..

Cartagena Roman theatre museum prolongs shirt promotion deal with FC Cartagena The most visited museum in the Region of Murcia welcomed 230,000 people last year The Roman Theatre Museum in Cartagena, the most visited museum in the whole of the Region of Murcia, is to continue to be promoted to a wider public by featuring on.. 04/01/2019

Drama at Canteras restaurant as robbers threaten customers at gunpoint The stick-up took place at the popular Restaurante Sacromonte on New Year’s Eve morning The Guardia Civil are searching for a pair of itinerant robbers after they held up the Restaurante Sacromonte in Canteras in the early hours of Monday morning.. 02/01/2019

Goats lifted to safety from 20-metre well in Cartagena! The fire brigade rescued the careless billy goats in the countryside near Perín The Cartagena fire brigade were called out to the countryside near the village of Perín on Friday afternoon to rescue four male goats which had somehow.. 02/01/2019

10th to 17th August Cabo de Palos Summer Market and Party For 8 days a summer market selling artisan products, clothing and many eclectic products is located in the run up to Cabo de Palos lighthouse. Alongside the market is a chill-out zone with DJ. The market is open from 18:00 to 24:00 between the 10th..

Spanish navy Special Forces unit marches 150 km to deliver Christmas charity donation in Caravaca Each man carried 10 kilos of food in his backpack along with the rest of his kit The Spanish navy’s Special Naval Warfare Force has made an extraordinary Christmas donation of food for the needy to Cáritas in Caravaca de la Cruz, delivering.. 21/12/2018

Restricted motor vehicle access to Calblanque beaches to start after Easter in 2019 Weekend vehicle numbers will be limited from May to mid-October The regional government of Murcia has announced that in order to protect the natural environment in the regional park of Calblanque the restrictions on motor vehicle access will begin.. 21/12/2018

Oceanographic research ship locates 44 African migrants, including 11 dead, one day out of Cartagena The “Hespérides” set sail for Antarctica from Cartagena on Wednesday morning The “Hespérides” oceanographic research vessel, which set sail from Cartagena on Wednesday on its annual mission to the Arctic, was.. 20/12/2018

19th October to 4th November Cartagena va de Tapas The fourth edition of this annual gastronomic event in the streets of Cartagena City 30 different tapa are on offer in this annual tapas route, priced at 2.50€ for a tapa and a drink (beer provided by Estrella Levante). The following establishments..

Dramatic rescue in Cabo de Palos after woman falls down cliff A Guardia Civil officer plunged into the sea to save the woman near Cala Fría The life of a woman who fell into the Mediterranean in Cabo de Palos on Monday was saved by the heroic actions of Guardia Civil officers, members of the fire brigade.. 18/12/2018

Giant drilling platform arrives in Escombreras for breaking up The 90-metre Transocean 706 has been towed across the Atlantic from Rio de Janeiro The giant Transocean 706 drilling platform arrived on Sunday at the port of Escombreras, providing a spectacular sight for those looking out to sea a couple of kilometres.. 17/12/2018

Poinsettias and cyclamens decorate the streets of Cartagena for Christmas Almost 6,000 plants are being installed for the festive season in Cartagena With the Christmas and New Year celebrations about to begin in Cartagena, council workers are busy decorating the city centre with approximately 400 begonias, 4,300 red cyclamens.. 13/12/2018

Postal service maintained in outlying areas of Cartagena until delivery box banks are installed La Azohía and Isla Plana residents convinced the Town Hall to negotiate a compromise Correos, the Spanish post office, has announced that deliveries will be maintained after all in the 13 sparsely populated areas of Cartagena where residents.. 13/12/2018

11 more African migrants brought ashore in Cartagena Over 1,400 have been intercepted attempting to enter the EU via Murcia this year Despite the threat of adverse conditions at sea the maritime rescue services of Spain intercepted another 11 African migrants as they headed across the Mediterranean.. 12/12/2018

Cartagena-Vera ghost motorway tolls to be cut by 30 per cent in January The aim is to increase traffic on this and other bankrupt toll motorways José Luis Ábalos, the Minister for Development in the Spanish government, announced on Tuesday that the toll charges on the bankrupt motorways of Spain will be.. 11/12/2018

Four boat launch ramps installed around the Mar Menor The ramps provide facilities for boat owners and help to protect the marine environment of the lagoon One of the many improvements made recently to facilities around the coast of the Mar Menor, has been the installation of four boat launch ramps.. 11/12/2018

Controversial hotel project reactivated between La Manga Club and Calblanque The Princesa de Atamaría development is on the border of the regional park of Calblanque It has been reported in regional newspaper La Verdad this week that the property development company Inmogolf SL, which forms part of the Medgroup concern.. 11/12/2018

269 migrants brought ashore in Cartagena since Tuesday Over 1,400 have arrived in Murcia this year out of a national total of almost 60,000! 49 more African migrants were intercepted as they made their way across the Mediterranean towards the coastline of Murcia on Thursday 6th December, according to.. 07/12/2018

2 national holidays in 3 days this weekend but Espacio Mediterráneo opens as usual Shopping centres and chain stores open for business to cater for pre-Christmas shoppers Both 6th and 8th December are national holidays in Spain, celebrating the Constitution and the feast of the Immaculate Conception respectively, but in the pre.. 05/12/2018

Gladiator and animal “prisons” found intact at the Roman amphitheatre of CartagenaGuided tours for visitors are being held at the site over Christmas and the New Year The latest news from the archaeologists involved in the excavation of the Roman amphitheatre in Cartagena is that three rooms with arched ceilings have been found intact.. 05/12/2018

Thursday street markets in Cartagena going ahead despite national holiday Other markets in the Region of Murcia are being brought forward to Wednesday With the national holiday to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Spanish Constitution on 6th December falling on a Thursday, many local markets are being brought forward.. 05/12/2018

Zapatos Rojos in Cartagena highlights the ongoing problem of domestic violence worldwide 44 women have been killed this year in Spain by their partners On Saturday shoppers in Cartagena were invited to reflect about the issue of domestic violence, a topic which evokes uncomfortable embarrassment and often remains hidden behind silent.. 04/12/2018

180,000 euros for renovation and improvements in Cabo de Palos harbour and marina Modernization at the jetties and other improvements at the fishing and leisure port The regional government of Murcia is investing 180,000 euros in a series of improvements to the fishing port and sporting marina of Cabo de Palos, in a project which.. 03/12/2018

More chaos in Cartagena Town Hall: the 6th suspension of a session of council in 2 years Arguments within the PSOE-MC alliance continue to undermine the local government in Cartagena and suggest an interesting local election campaign next spring! Thursday’s full session of council in the Town Hall of Cartagena again ended in controversy.. 30/11/2018

More African migrants intercepted off the Murcia coastline: 76 on 6 boats in 36 hours Among those on board the latest boat were a pregnant woman, two children and a baby Despite the onset of colder weather the latest wave of migrants flocking across the Mediterranean to southern Spain from north Africa gained momentum on Thursday.. 30/11/2018

15 African migrants intercepted off the coast of Cartagena Over 250 Africans were intercepted by maritime rescue vessels in the Spanish Mediterranean on Wednesday Just hours after eight African migrants were taken into custody having reached Spain at the beach of Matalentisco in Águilas another 15.. 29/11/2018

Town Hall subsidy for the Cartagena auditorium reduced to just over 2 million a year The auditorium is still unable to even put its events schedule into English in spite of these huge figures A cut of 1.74 per cent in the annual 2.14-million-euro support package. The Town Hall of Cartagena has provisionally reduced the support.. 29/11/2018

Isla Plana neighbours’ association bar closed by the police The manager of “the social” is accused of serving hot food without a licence The popular bar of the neighbours’ association on the seafront in Isla Plana, with views out towards the church and the island which gives the village.. 23/11/2018

Clean-up of the Rambla del Albujón begins as canes and reeds pile up on Mar Menor beaches The flooding of Sunday and Monday washed debris across the Mae Menor to La Manga The regional government of Murcia has given permission to the CHS to begin clearing up the mouth of the Rambla del Albujón, the floodwater channel which overflowed.. 23/11/2018

Until 9th December open air photography exhibition in the centre of Cartagena “Génesis, arte en la calle” by Sebastião Salgado in the Plaza Héroes de Cavite in Cartagena A series of 38 black and white images taken by Brazilian photographer Sebastião Salgado are on display until Sunday 9th..

22nd November to 11th December, Vistas al realismo in Cartagena “Vistas al realismo I” by Esteban Vicente García at the Ramón Alonso Luzzy cultural centre An exhibition of still lifes by the painter Esteban Vicente García is on display under the title of “Vistas al realismo I..

23rd November to 10th March 2019 Noche Transfigurada by Paco Ñíguez at the MURAM “Noche Transfigurada” by Paco Ñíguez can be seen until March in Cartagena An exhibition of works by Cartagena-born painter Paco Ñíguez is being held this winter at the MURAM (Region of Murcia Modern Art Museum)..

Dog therapy for child patients begins at the Santa Lucía hospital in Cartagena Mr Dogs begins the “Doctor Guau” scheme to stimulate the recovery of young patients This week a new initiative has been launched at the Santa Lucía hospital in the Eastern outskirts of the city of Cartagena, consisting of the use.. 21/11/2018

“Mystery cruise” liner brings 1,400 visitors to Cartagena Tourists on board the Balmoral are not informed of the itinerary on their Mediterranean cruise The 1,400 passengers currently enjoying a “Round trip mystery cruise” on the “Balmoral” liner woke up on Sunday morning to find.. 19/11/2018

8 migrants detained after reaching the Spanish coast in Cabo de Palos At least another 11 made it to land undetected in Pilar de la Horadada Despite the arrival of far less favourable weather conditions the flow of migrants attempting to cross the Mediterranean from north Africa to the Spanish and European Union coastline.. 19/11/2018

Roads still closed due to flooding in Murcia The latest update from the regional government at 11.00 on Monday morning As of 11.00 on Monday morning the roads which remain closed due to flooding in the Region of Murcia are the following, according to the regional government department of Development.. 19/11/2018

70 children rescued from Cartagena school bus trapped in floodwaterThe incident occurred on the Camino del Sifón in the Campo de Cartagena The fire brigade of Cartagena were called out on Monday morning to the Camino del Sifón in agricultural land when a school bus failed to negotiate the floodwater.. 19/11/2018

British man faces charges over marijuana plantation in his Cabo de Palos home The arrested was caught loading 5 kilos of marijuana into his car A 24-year-old British man has been detained by the Guardia Civil in Cabo de Palos after he was caught red-handed leaving his home with five kilos of marijuana, which he intended to.. 16/11/2018

Cruise ship company makes Cartagena the capital of Murcia! 4,000 visitors to Cartagena were misinformed by MSC last week Those who advocate the independence of Cartagena from the Region of Murcia, or at least demand a separate province in order to correct what they see as an imbalance in the investment made.. 14/11/2018

Simulated fuel spillage emergency shatters the calm of La Azohía! Maritime rescue vessels, a helicopter and over 150 staff converge on the tranquil village The small coastal village of La Azohía is usually a tranquil place in early November, but on Wednesday it was a hive of activity as the emergency services.. 08/11/2018

2nd to 25th November, Cooking in November at Espacio Mediterráneo in Cartagena Activities and gastronomic master classes for all the family at Espacio Mediterráneo From 2nd to 25th November the Espacio Mediterráneo shopping centre just outside Cartagena is holding a special gastronomic event named “Cooking in..

Cartagena police ready to deal with over-zealous Halloween revelry Teenagers in Cartagena warned against throwing eggs and setting fire to bins on Wednesday night Not too many years ago the Spanish national holiday on 1st November was an occasion for fond memories and family reunions, as people flocked to cemeteries.. 30/10/2018

Lukewarm response to cruise ship Sunday opening hours permits at Cartagena stores Many shops opened on 28th October in the two main streets but hardly any in the others Late October is one of the peak periods for cruise ship tourism in the city of Cartagena, but it is reported in regional newspaper La Verdad that the option of.. 29/10/2018

334 migrants were brought ashore in Murcia last week after being intercepted in the Mediterranean Various dead and missing off the coast of Andalucía after migrant boats hit rougher sea conditions The latest wave of would-be immigrants heading from north Africa to the coastline of Murcia continued on Friday, when the number of people detained.. 29/10/2018

200 migrants intercepted off the Murcia coastline 4 small boats are reported to have reached land undetected As October draws to a close another wave of migrants headed across the Mediterranean from northern Africa to the Murcia coastline during Thursday afternoon and evening, and although the number.. 26/10/2018

Until 14th January, art exhibition by Antonio Gómez Ribelles at the Roman Theatre Museum in Cartagena Gómez Ribelles combines art and photography to revive forgotten memories in “Lugares del Olvido” An interesting exhibition combining painting and photography is being held at the Museo del Teatro Romano, the Roman theatre museum in..

National postal strikes planned on Black Friday and over Christmas Householders in some parts of Murcia will be wondering how they will notice any difference! Unhappy postal workers employed by Correos, Spain’s national postal service, are threatening 24-hour strikes on Black Friday (30th November) and during.. 24/10/2018

Until 6th January, textile art and photography exhibition by Eva Santos at the Muram museum in Cartagena Textile works and photographs by the Murcia-based artist in an exhibition entitled “Tiempo Anudado” An exhibition of the work of Madrid-born artist Eva Santos is being held at the Region of Murcia Modern Art Museum (MURAM) in Cartagena until..

Until 28th October, painting and sculpture exhibition by Dora Catarineu at the Muram museum in Cartagena Paintings and sculptures by the Cartagena artist in a retrospective exhibition entitled “Antológica” A retrospective exhibition of the work of Cartagena-born painter and sculptress Dora Catarineu is being held at the Region of Murcia..

Hansa Urbana demand the right to build the controversial Novo Carthago development The company demands 140 million euros from Cartagena Town Hall unless permission is given It might be assumed that plans to create the “Novo Carthago” resort at the southern end of the Mar Menor, a development which was never built and.. 22/10/2018

Podemos request motor home ban in the rambla and other plots in La Azohía Many local residents resent the influx of winter tourists in the east of the bay of Mazarrón The annual influx of autumn and winter motorhome campers in the village of La Azohía, in the west of the municipality of Cartagena and the.. 22/10/2018

Programme Teatro Circo Apolo in El Algar Cartagena to end of December 2018 A variety of theatrical shows in this outlying district of the Cartagena municipality Please note: This theatre is in El Algar Cartagena, and is NOT the Teatro Circo in the main city centre which has the same name. Click for map: Teatro Circo Apolo in..

Unexploded shell and hand grenade deactivated in the Murcia countryside The devices were found by walkers in Caravaca de la Cruz and El Carmolí The discovery of live explosive devices in the countryside is surprisingly common in the Region of Murcia and the rest of Spain, and this has been illustrated in recent.. 16/10/2018

Cabo de Palos lighthouse opens to visitors for the first time on 3rd and 4th November A draw will be held to decide the first 110 visitors to the tower in its 156-year history The Port Authority of Cartagena is making progress towards the opening of the iconic lighthouse in Cabo de Palos to visitors, and has announced free preliminary.. 15/10/2018

75 more migrants reach Murcia as the flood reaches record levels in Spain Cartagena Red Cross asks to use the Hospital Naval to house the unauthorized arrivals Despite rougher sea conditions over the weekend there was still no sign of any slowing down in the almost unprecedented wave of unauthorized migrants crossing the.. 15/10/2018

85 million euros budgeted for decontamination of abandoned mines in Murcia The 10-year project will be carried out in Cartagena, La Unión and Mazarrón The regional government of Murcia has given its approval to a plan to decontaminate 29 old mining sites in the municipalities of Cartagena, La Unión.. 15/10/2018

Cartagena Mayoress considers inviting property developers to decontaminate radioactive land If the area of El Hondón is developed it could feature residential properties alongside the high-speed rail line The issue of radioactivity on the area of land known as El Hondón, just outside the city of Cartagena, continues to make.. 10/10/2018

Le Jardín by David Salomé in Cartagena To 31st October in the Centro Cultural Ramón Alonso Luzzy Cartagena David Salomé presents his own vision of the gardens painted by Monet, Kardinsky and Sorolla. Click for map: Centro Cultural Ramón Alonso Luzzy Cartagena..

Abandoned 10-metre boat removed from the Mar Menor in Los Urrutias The Murcia government is planning to remove around 50 sunken and semi-sunken boats from the lagoon The Murcia government’s initiative to contribute to the protection and regeneration of the marine environment of the Mar Menor by removing sunken.. 09/10/2018

Until 6th January, Senza Fine pop art exhibition in Cartagena by Cuquí Guillén Senza Fine by Cuqui Guillén at the Palacio Molina in Cartagena An exhibition of work by Cuqui Guillén, considered by many to be the queen of Spanish pop art, is being held at the municipal exhibition rooms in the Palacio Molina under the..

Murcia government proposes floodwater channel diversions in Campo de Cartagena The ambitious scheme would protect the Mar Menor and reduce the risk of flooding in built-up areas The regional government of Murcia is hoping for approval from the national Ministry of Ecological Transition for a scheme which, if it is given the.. 08/10/2018

El Hondón in Cartagena named among the six radioactive sites of Spain For many years a large fertilizer factory polluted the air and soil in eastern Cartagena The area of El Hondón in the outskirts of Cartagena, alongside the A-30 motorway and the railway line as they enter the city, has been named by Spain&.. 05/10/2018

2.0 earthquake just off the coast of Cartagena Only a handful of people reported feeling the tremor on Wednesday morning It is not uncommon for minor earthquakes to be reported in various parts of the Region of Murcia, but they are generally in inland areas, while the epicentre of one which occurred.. 04/10/2018

9 more unauthorized migrants brought ashore in Cartagena on Wednesday The African migrants were intercepted 9.5 miles from the coast of Cartagena and La Unión The steady flow of migrants crossing the Mediterranean on board perilously small and fragile boats to reach the southern shores of Spain continues, and.. 04/10/2018

Two injured in spectacular Cartagena road accident A car spun off the road at the Santa Ana exit of the A-30 motorway Two people were injured, one of them seriously, when the car in which they were travelling left the road at the Santa Ana exit on the A-30 motorway in Cartagena on Wednesday morning.. 03/10/2018

Gang of armed robbers arrested in Cartagena Three men and one woman linked with at least five crimes in the Campo de Cartagena, Alicante and Tarragona Three men and one woman based in Fuente Álamo have been arrested by the Guardia Civil in connection with a series of armed robberies.. 03/10/2018

73 more unauthorized migrants in Murcia since Sunday night 63 were intercepted off the coast and another ten after they had landed in the Costa Cálida The official figure relating to the number of unauthorized migrants arriving in the Costa Cálida since Sunday night was raised to 73 on Tuesday.. 03/10/2018

Survey identifies the cheapest supermarket in Murcia and Cartagena Alcampo and Mercadona are named among the cheapest supermarkets chains in Spain The annual nationwide supermarkets survey carried out by Spanish consumers’ association OCU reports that on average shoppers can make savings of 947 euros per year.. 26/09/2018

Residents of Isla Plana and La Azohía ask for Cartagena Town Hall mediation in postal service dispute Door-to-door postal deliveries are due to be scrapped on 1st October The president of the local neighbours’ association in Isla Plana and La Azohía has called an extraordinary meeting on Wednesday 25th September to ratify an official.. 25/09/2018

Free parking at the Hospital Santa Lucía in Cartagena next spring Eleven bids received for the works contract in the first phase of the long-awaited car park A motorhome park is also planned alongside Santa Lucía The long-awaited free car park at the Hospital Santa Lucía in the eastern outskirts.. 25/09/2018

Correos chaos ahead in Cartagena; Postal deliveries to be stopped in 13 coastal areas on 1st October La Manga Club, La Azohía and Mar de Cristal are among the locations affected The central post office of Correos in Cartagena will be eliminating its door-to-door delivery service in 13 outlying areas of the Cartagena municipality, most of.. 24/09/2018

54 more migrants brought ashore in Cartagena on Sunday morning 277 unauthorized migrants have arrived on the coastline of Murcia since last Wednesday The recent wave of migrants making the trip across the Mediterranean from northern Africa to the coastline of Murcia continued on Saturday with the interception.. 24/09/2018

Two bathers rescued unconscious from the Mar Menor on Sunday Most lifeguard services have now stopped but swimming in the sea always entails risks! With autumn now officially with us lifeguard services are no longer in operation at most of the beaches of the Costa Cálida, but a couple of incidents on.. 24/09/2018

2 arrested in connection with 23 burglaries in the Mar Menor area Investigations began in Islas Menores and Mar de Cristal in February Two people have been arrested by the Guardia Civil in connection with a series of burglaries at holiday homes in Islas Menores and Mar de Cristal, with a total of 23 thefts being.. 19/09/2018

Temporary exhibition in the ARQUA examines the plundering of Spain's sunken treasures Ciencia frente a Expolio: las campañas al yacimiento de Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes The ARQUA National Museum of Underwater Archaeology in Cartagena is the venue for an exhibition dedicated to the dual topic of plundering of shipwrecks.. 18/09/2018

Demonstrators warn of heavy metal pollution in the Mar Menor Arsenic and zinc flow into the lagoon from the abandoned mines of Sierra Minera With the issue of the marine environment in the Mar Menor almost constantly in the regional news in Murcia, due mainly to the deterioration caused in large part by the.. 18/09/2018

Science as opposed to plunder at the ARQUA in Cartagena Ciencia frente a Expolio: las campañas al yacimiento de Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes The ARQUA National Museum of Underwater Archaeology in Cartagena is the venue for an exhibition dedicated to the dual topic of plundering of shipwrecks..

First hybrid train cuts Murcia-Madrid journey time by half an hour Political disagreements overshadow the new Alvia service from Cartagena and Murcia to Madrid The first hybrid Alvia-370 train to run from Murcia to Madrid set off and arrived 4 minutes later than scheduled on Monday morning, making good the promise.. 17/09/2018

Prison for driver who caused accident in which 4-month-old died Drugs and marijuana were found in the man’s bloodstream after the accident on 2nd September A 38-year-old man resident in the city of Murcia is being held in prison after investigations led to the conclusion that his reckless driving had caused.. 17/09/2018

Work to begin next year on the AVE high-speed rail line to Cartagena The Minister for Development promises a decision soon on underground or overground tracks into the city During his visit to the Region of Murcia on Thursday José Luis Ábalos, the Minister for Development in the Spanish government, made.. 14/09/2018

Red flag bathers face fines after taking to the water in La Manga Beachgoers defy the warnings at the Playa de las Sirenas The lifeguards at the Playa de las Sirenas on the Mediterranean coastline of La Manga del Mar Menor found themselves morally (if not legally) obliged to enter the water on Wednesday when various.. 13/09/2018

Two arrested for unlicensed capture and possession of goldfinches The arrests took place in Cehegín and Cartagena In Spain songbirds such as the goldfinch are viewed by many to be acceptable as pets, and are sometimes kept in cages much like budgerigars, but in fact it is against the law both to capture.. 13/09/2018

100,000 euros worth of high value communications products stolen in Cartagena heist The thieves were highly organised and rapidly emptied the shop of iPhones and electrical products An organised gang is suspected of being behind a daring robbery which took place at 04.30am in the principal shopping centre of Cartagena on Monday.. 11/09/2018

La Aljorra- Fuente Álamo: Two seriously injured in head on collisionA second accident in La Manga also involved two vehicles, one of which was a driver “rubber-necking” at another accident Firemen were called to assist local police and emergency services at the scene of an accident just outside La Aljorra.. 11/09/2018

7,000 kilos of hashish confiscated from yacht 100 miles off Cabo de Palos Two Russian crew were transporting drugs worth around 11 million euros Detecting and intercepting shipments of drugs making their way towards Spain across the western Mediterranean is an extremely difficult task, but the Spanish customs authorities.. 10/09/2018

Could Cartagena AVE link re-open Hacienda Riquelme station? Residents of Hacienda Riquelme hope for a re-opening of the station on the Murcia-Cartagena line Since the abrupt change in the national government of Spain in May of this year there has been some uncertainty over how plans to bring the AVE high-.. 10/09/2018

Five arrested for harvesting sea snails at Playa Honda The group pretended to be enjoying a family day out but other beachgoers reported them The Guardia Civil have detained five people after they were found to have pretended to be a family enjoying a day at the beaches of the Mar Menor in order to remove.. 10/09/2018

Cartagena-Vera ghost motorway contract will not be put out to tender this year Interest in the AP-7 and other toll motorways in Spain is considered insufficient for bids to be invited José Luis Ábalos, the Minister of Development in the Spanish government, has announced that the management contracts of the toll.. 10/09/2018

British man dies while waiting outside Cartagena bus station The death of the 52-year-old is believed to have been from natural causes A 52-year-old man of British nationality was found dead on Tuesday evening in a public park outside the main bus station of Cartagena, with all the signs being that his passing.. 07/09/2018

Until 18th November, exhibition of paintings by Antonio Barceló in Cartagena “Memoria de la Pintura” can be visited at the Palacio Consistorial in the centre of Cartagena Cartagena painter Antonio Barceló Basteller is exhibiting a selection of his work at the Palacio Consistorial under the title of “Memoria..

Restoration work halted again at the monastery of San Ginés de la Jara Hansa Urbana are reluctant to continue if they are not allowed to build on the land around the monastery Anyone who regularly drives past the 16th century monastery of San Ginés de la Jara, alongside the dual carriageway between Cartagena.. 06/09/2018

23 migrants intercepted on board two small boats off Cabo de Palos The unauthorized migrants will be brought ashore in Cartagena on Wednesday afternoon 23 migrants crossing the Mediterranean from northern Africa were spotted on board two small boats just six miles off the coast of Cabo de Palos on Wednesday morning.. 05/09/2018

More seafront promenade promises in Los Urrutias and Los Nietos 600 metres of seafront walk are still “missing” in Los Urrutias One of the results of a meeting on Tuesday between Ana Belén Castejón, the Mayoress of Cartagena, and Hugo Morán, the Secretary of State for the Environment.. 05/09/2018

Confirmed: sperm whale found off the Cartagena coast died from a broken spine Sperm whales have no instinct to avoid collisions due to their size The full results of the necropsy carried out on the 6-metre sperm whale which was found dead in the Mediterranean off the coast of Cartagena last week have now been made public.. 05/09/2018

Thieves caught red-handed with 1,000 golf balls at La Manga Club The damage done to the courses is estimated at around 44,000 euros Four people have been detained by the Guardia Civil in connection with the theft of approximately 1,000 golf balls from La Manga Club after they were caught red-handed with 13 sacks.. 05/09/2018

Body of 6-metre sperm whale retrieved off the coast of Cartagena The whale is believed to have died after a collision with a large boat Biologists at the Wildlife Recovery Centre in El Valle, in the mountains just south of the city of Murcia, are investigating the death of a 6-metre-long sperm whale whose body.. 04/09/2018

The BAM Audaz P-45 begins service based in Cartagena Mazarrón beachgoers were provided with an interesting selfie opportunity as the vessel awaited its formal reception on Monday morning Mazarrón beachgoers enjoyed offshore entertainment on Sunday taking selfies with the hulking silhouette.. 03/09/2018

Costa Cálida golf tourism promoted at Made in Denmark tournament Direct charter flights from Denmark to Murcia have been organized this November Golf tourism has been identified by the regional tourism authorities in Murcia and the Costa Cálida as one of the sectors which are vital if the industry&rsquo.. 03/09/2018

Nine injured in Cartagena and Torre Pacheco road accidents The injured in Cartagena include two children and a 4-month-old baby Two children and a baby were among the nine people injured in two car crashes in the municipalities of Cartagena and Torre Pacheco on Sunday, all of them requiring hospital treatment.. 03/09/2018

Cartagena man arrested for running over and killing his own dog Witnesses urged him to stop but the man insisted he was putting the animal out of its misery A 45-year-old resident of the Los Dolores district of Cartagena faces charges after deliberately running over his own dog outside his home, causing the animal.. 23/08/2018

Cartagena police close two late-night bars in La Manga The Chringuitos were set up in the Cavanna area of La Manga del Mar Menor Two late-night “chiringuito” bars in the Plaza del Cavanna in La Manga del Mar Menor have been closed down by the Policía Local of Cartagena following a.. 23/08/2018

Seaweed removal team returns to Los Urrutias 30 cubic metres of seaweed were removed from the beach just a fortnight ago Residents and homeowners in and around Los Urrutias continue to protest vociferously at what they perceive to be the neglectful attitude of the local and regional authorities.. 23/08/2018

Proposal for pet cemetery a few kilometres from Cartagena At present there are only three pet cemeteries in Spain and none in the Region of Murcia A proposal has been made public by the Town Hall of Cartagena to use a plot of land in Pozo de los Palos, close to the motor racing circuit a few kilometres.. 22/08/2018

Cartagena police mobile speed trap locations 20th to 26th August Radar speed gun locations in the city of Cartagena and the rest of the municipality The local police force of Cartagena operate a system of mobile speed traps which move around the municipality every week with their mobile "multa cars" (&.. 20/08/2018

Cartagena separatists broadcast their message over the beaches! An airborne banner demands the creation of a separate province of Cartagena It is common at the beaches of Spain to see light aircraft trailing banners in the air to advertise products and local events – melons and a gastronomic fair have been.. 17/08/2018

Dramatic rescue on the rocks of Cala Reona in Cabo de Palos The fire brigade rescue a man who dislocated a shoulder in a fall Members of the Cartagena fire brigade were called out on Thursday to the beach of Cala Reona in Cabo de Palos in order to rescue a 26-year-old man who had suffered a fall on the rocks.. 17/08/2018

Relief in Isla Plana as troublesome Mojón Hills squatters leave the area The gypsy families left of their own accord after one was arrested on suspicion of theft Residents and holiday-makers in the Mojón Hills development in Isla Plana, in the bay of Mazarrón, are breathing a sigh of relief following the.. 16/08/2018

Cartagena police mobile speed trap locations 13th to 19th August Radar speed gun locations in the city of Cartagena and the rest of the municipality The local police force of Cartagena operate a system of mobile speed traps which move around the municipality every week with their mobile "multa cars" (&.. 13/08/2018

New square and viewing points in La Manga could be ready for summer 2019 Work in the Galúa area will start before the end of this year Work on the construction of the new Plaza del Mar in La Manga, a public square and garden which is billed as affording the best views in the area, will begin before the end of this.. 10/08/2018

Security van catches fire while on duty in Cartagena The on-board fire extinguisher avoided further damage in Calle Jorge Juan The Cartagena fire brigade were called out on Wednesday to deal with an unusual incident at the corner of Calle Jorge Juan and Calle Juan Fernández, where a fire started.. 09/08/2018

Italian Naval Destroyer open for visits in Cartagena The 'Durand de la Penne' is open on Thursday evening and Friday The Italian Navy Destroyer 'Durand de la Penne' is moored in the cruise ship terminal of Cartagena port for shore leave and is open for free public visits on Thursday afternoon..

Cabo de Palos lighthouse to open to visitors in September The historic structure was built in 1862 on the site of an ancient temple to the god Ba’al There has been much debate in recent years over the use to which the historic lighthouse in Cabo de Palos should be put, with modern technology meaning.. 07/08/2018

Playa de la Calera, new dog friendly beach between Isla Plana and La Azohía This is the first dog friendly beach to be officially designated in the municipality of Cartagena This summer the Town Hall of Cartagena has at last been able to designate a stretch of coastline as the municipality’s first dog-friendly beach.. 06/08/2018

Beachgoers in Los Nietos frustrated by delays on local trains The 30-minute trip from Los Nietos back to Cartagena lasted over an hour for 100 passengers at the weekend Signalling failures on the “Feve” rail line which runs between Cartagena and the Mar Menor via La Unión caused delays of.. 25/07/2018

Minister for Culture promises study of the restoration of Cartagena cathedral The Catedral Vieja was left in ruins by aerial bombardments during the Civil War José Guirao, the Minister for Culture in the Spanish government, was in Cartagena on Friday for the first night of the 2018 La Mar de Músicas world music.. 23/07/2018

New drinking water supply for villages in the regional park of Calblanque The project in Las Cobaticas and Las Jordanas is budgeted at over 283,000 euros The Town Hall of Cartagena has given its approval to a project which envisages the creation of a new drinking water supply to the hamlets of Las Cobaticas and Las Jordanas.. 23/07/2018

Cartagena police mobile speed trap locations 23rd to 29th July 2018 Radar speed gun locations in the city of Cartagena and the rest of the municipality The local police force of Cartagena operate a system of mobile speed traps which move around the municipality every week with their mobile "multa cars" (&.. 23/07/2018

Cartagena police warn of fake 20- and 50-euro notes Four counterfeit notes have been confiscated and more may be in circulation The Policía Local in Cartagena have warned shopkeepers and members of the public to keep an eye out for fake banknotes following the confiscation of four such items.. 23/07/2018

Complicated swimming pool rescue in Los Nietos: a boy's hand was trapped in a suction pump The edge of the pool had to be demolished in order to extract the youngster from the water Firefighters and local police officers hurried to the rescue of a young boy in what threatened to become a swimming pool tragedy in one of the residential.. 20/07/2018

Premiership footballers enjoy water sports in the Mar Menor AFC Bournemouth are in the Costa Cálida for pre-season at La Manga Club The footballers of AFC Bournemouth, who finished a creditable 12th in the Premiership in 2017/18, are currently enjoying pre-season training at La Manga Club, and have.. 20/07/2018

Starting this Friday: The sounds of Africa part of La Mar de Músicas in Cartagena There are many free concerts by African artists during the 24th edition of the world music festival in Cartagena On Friday evening La Mar de Músicas begins, bringing dozens of varied concerts to the City of Cartagena, many of them free... 19/07/2018

Cartagena says no to sexual harassment at La Mar de Músicas Festival The world music festival condemns sexist violence and attempts to reduce its carbon footprint The La Mar de Músicas world music festival in Cartagena, which begins on Friday 20th July, has released details of the steps being taken this year.. 19/07/2018

Terminator returns to Cartagena! Filming of Terminator 6 continues on Wednesday near the Espacio Mediterráneo mall This Wednesday 18th July the world’s most popular cyborg returns to the streets of Cartagena, with shooting of the sixth Terminator movie resuming in the.. 18/07/2018

900 kilos of fresh fish for local charities to celebrate the Virgen del Carmen in Cartagena Cartagena fishermen continue the tradition on the day of their Patron The Cofradía de Pescadores de Cartagena, along with other coastal areas of the Region of Murcia, celebrated the day of the Virgen del Carmen, patron saint of fishermen and.. 17/07/2018

Marlon Williams, the Maori Elvis, pulls out of Cartagena concert The New Zealander is replaced in the La Mar de Músicas festival by El Niño de la Hipoteca It is with great regret that the organizers of the La Mar de Músicas world music festival in Cartagena have received the news that Marlon.. 17/07/2018

Cartagena police mobile speed trap locations 16th to 22nd July 2018 Radar speed gun locations in the city of Cartagena and the rest of the municipality The local police force of Cartagena operate a system of mobile speed traps which move around the municipality every week with their mobile "multa cars" (&.. 16/07/2018

Man arrested after stealing Cartagena fire brigade car to drive to Totana Press reports suggest that the motive was an early-morning visit to a bar A man has been detained by the Guardia Civil following a bizarre incident at the Parque de Seguridad in Cartagena, where he stole a vehicle belonging to the fire brigade apparently.. 12/07/2018

Visits for the blind at the Roman Theatre Museum in Cartagena Blind visitors can follow a guide Plaza del Ayuntamiento all the way through the museum The Museo Teatro Romano de Cartagena has unveiled a new system which allows blind visitors to find their way around the museum, installing over 50 marker points.. 11/07/2018

Concussed 16 year old rescued after diving into rocky waters in CartagenaThe bather was rescued by sea due to the difficulty of reaching him via land Emergency Services were called out on Monday evening at 17:20 to assist a 16 year-old who was concussed after jumping into the sea and hitting his head on a rock near to the.. 10/07/2018

80 year old drowns in Los Nietos A 79 year old lady was rescued by lifeguards in Santiago de la Ribera after fainting whilst bathing in the Mar Menor Image: Lifeguards training in Mazarrón last week. Although the holiday season has barely begun, Emergency Services have.. 10/07/2018

Police officers in Cala Cortina murder case called to serve their sentences Diego Pérez died after receiving a beating from the police in March 2014 The five officers of the Policía Nacional who were found guilty of negligent homicide and unlawful arrest in the case of Diego Pérez, whose body was found.. 06/07/2018

Spanish government urged to intervene to protect the Fajardo gun battery in Cartagena The fortification at the entrance to the harbour has been in disuse since 1994 The regional government of Murcia has requested help from the national government in halting the deterioration of the General Fajardo gun battery, which stands on the.. 06/07/2018

Illegal mooring points removed from the Mar Menor in Playa Honda Items including fruit pallets and a truck tyre were also retrieved from the sea bed The campaign to rid the Mar Menor of illegal mooring points and fishing net supports (mostly consisting of concrete blocks dumped in the sea bed, with negative environmental.. 06/07/2018

Terminator robbed while in the Los Mateos district of Cartagena Three young men arrested for stealing a case from the film crew in Los Mateos Three minors have been detained by the police in Cartagena in connection with the theft of a case from the set for filming of the “Terminator 6” film in the.. 05/07/2018

“The Maori Elvis” in concert in Cartagena during the La Mar de Músicas festival Marlon Williams is an intriguing singer who has been compared to Roy Orbison and Leonard Cohen His may not be the best-known name to British music fans among those on the bill for this year’s La Mar de Músicas world music festival in.. 05/07/2018

Special summer police station for La Azohía and Isla Plana The temporary station is located in the San Ginés residential area of La Azohía The local police force of Cartagena have set up a special station for the summer in La Azohía in order to provide a more complete service there and.. 05/07/2018

1.2-million-euro Plaza for the Galúa area of La Manga The rocky coastline of La Manga is to be converted into a public park and viewing point It appears that all is now in place for the start of a 1.2-million-euro project to improve and refurbish the coastline of La Manga del Mar Menor next to the hotel.. 05/07/2018

Filming of Terminator closes off areas of Cartagena The production team refuse to confirm if Arnold Schwarzenegger will be present for any part of the filming After converting the approach to Corvera airport into a Mexican movie set, the production team filming Terminator 6 has moved into the streets.. 04/07/2018

Until 28th October, an anthology of Dora Catarineu at the MURAM Cartagena An anthology of Catarineu’s work is on display at the Muram museum in Cartagena An exhibition is being held this summer and early autumn of the work of Cartagena artist Dora Catarineu, containing 70 of the paintings, sculptures and ceramics which..

3.4-million-euro fine confirmed for Cartagena Town Hall over controversial frontline plot in La Azohía The Town Hall issued a building licence for 24 apartments in 2005 and cancelled it 5 years later A sentence condemning the Town Hall of Cartagena to pay 3.4 million euros to two development companies after cancelling previously issued building licences.. 02/07/2018

Cartagena police mobile speed trap locations 2nd to 8th July 2018 Radar speed gun locations in the city of Cartagena and the rest of the municipality The local police force of Cartagena operate a system of mobile speed traps which move around the municipality every week with their mobile "multa cars" (&.. 02/07/2018

Access to the beaches of Calblanque summer 2018: buses in service, cars banned The wild beaches in the regional park of Calblanque are protected during the summer This summer there are once again strict rules governing the access of motor vehicles to the beaches in the regional park of Calblanque, on the Mediterranean coast.. 01/07/2018

Summer markets begin next week at Cartagena beach resorts Thursday markets in La Azohía and Los Urrutias, Friday in Islas Menores and Isla Plana, Sunday in Los Nietos The range of weekly markets in the large municipality of Cartagena expands every summer as extra events are added to the schedule.. 28/06/2018

New campaign in Cartagena to counter summer pet abandonment Every summer hundreds of animals are left to fend for themselves in Cartagena Great efforts are being made in Spain to increase the sense of responsibility of pet owners, and as the summer begins a new campaign has been launched by the Town Hall.. 28/06/2018

Free blue zone parking in Cartagena on Saturdays in July In August the exemption from parking meters is in place every afternoon As is normally the case, in 2018 the operative times for parking metres in blue parking zones of the cities of Murcia and Cartagena will be relaxed during the summer, and in.. 27/06/2018

LGTBi and TRANS flags flying at the Town Hall of Cartagena The EnorgulleCT Pride Week in Cartagena ends on Saturday 30th June The LGTBi rainbow flag and its pink, White and blue TRANS equivalent are now flying outside the Town Hall of Cartagena, following a ceremony last Thursday to mark the beginning of.. 25/06/2018

Cartagena police mobile speed trap locations 25th June to 1st July 2018 Radar speed gun locations in the city of Cartagena and the rest of the municipality The local police force of Cartagena operate a system of mobile speed traps which move around the municipality every week with their mobile "multa cars" (&.. 25/06/2018

Top quality German kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms available in South Murcia areaGerman Kitchen Studio have a showhouse on Camposol and cover all areas of South Murcia. German Kitchen Studio have now expanded and opened their new showhouse on the Camposol Urbanisation in the Mazarrón municipality, as they continue to extend.. 25/06/2018

Dog rescued from 30-metre well in La Aljorra Full rescue operation on hunting land in the Campo de Cartagena Officers of the Guardia Civil and a caving rescue expert were called out to hunting land near La Aljorra, in the Campo de Cartagena, when a hunter reported that one of his dogs had fallen.. 22/06/2018

Rainbow benches vandalized in Cartagena as LGTBi week approaches The damage illustrates the need for further LGTBi rights activities, says Cartagena councillor The Town Hall of Cartagena has reported acts of vandalism on benches which have been painted in the colours of the rainbow to celebrate LGTBi Pride week.. 21/06/2018

Two unauthorized fishing boats confiscated in Los Urrutias The owners deny that the nets on board their boats have ever been used in the Mar Menor As part of the on-going vigilance to ensure that only authorized fishing takes place in the Mar Menor the Guardia Civil have confiscated two boats and the fishing.. 21/06/2018

Two arrested for violent burglaries with homemade sword in La Aljorra The men are being held behind bars in Cartagena awaiting trial Two men with a long previous criminal record have been arrested by the Guardia Civil in connection with two violent thefts in the town of La Aljorra, in the Campo de Cartagena, and are.. 21/06/2018

San Juan Falla in the Santa Lucía district of Cartagena All prepared for the bonfires of 23rd June in the city of Cartagena With the night of San Juan approaching on 23rd June those passing through the Santa Lucía district of Cartagena may have seen a curious collection of statues standing in a.. 21/06/2018

Bonfires, superstition and extra vigilance on Saturday in Cartagena for the night of San Juan The arrival of summer is celebrated with cleansing flames throughout Spain The night of San Juan (23rd June) is nearing, and with the date falling on a Saturday this year the authorities all over Spain are preparing to deal with any emergencies arising.. 21/06/2018

4,000 cruise tourists arrive in Cartagena on the Independence of the Seas The visitors enjoyed a day in the Costa Cálida before returning to their floating jacuzzis on board the liner! Another floating giant partially obscured the skyline in the port of Cartagena on Wednesday, when the “Independence of.. 21/06/2018

Cabo de Palos wages war on marine rubbish The sperm whale incident in Cabo de Palos has raised public awareness of plastic pollution in Murcia As public awareness increases of the extent to which the marine environment in the world’s seas and oceans is being contaminated by plastics.. 20/06/2018

Submarine rescue exercises this month in Cartagena The Cartago-18 exercise includes the simulated re-floating of a sub in the port of Cartagena Another military training exercise is taking place in the Mediterranean in and around Cartagena from 18th to 29th June, this time related to submarine rescue.. 19/06/2018

None hurt in La Azohía Chinese store fire Stock ruined as the store prepared for the summer season in the bay of Mazarrón No injuries or casualties were reported in the San Ginés area of La Azohía on Monday morning, where a fire broke out at the Chinese-owned food and.. 18/06/2018

10 tons of hashish seized from sailing boat intercepted off Cartagena Two Bulgarians arrested after attempting to smuggle drugs into northern Africa The Spanish customs authorities have confiscated around 10,000 kilograms of hashish from a Dutch-registered sailing boat named “Ulysses” after it was intercepted.. 18/06/2018

Tenders invited to create new Marchamalo viewing point in La Manga del Mar Menor The project could be completed at the southern end of La Manga by the end of 2018 200,000 euros are to be invested in the creation of a new viewing point alongside the Gola de Marchamalo, the canal between the Mediterranean and the Mar Menor at the.. 18/06/2018

Cartagena police mobile speed trap locations 18th to 24th June 2018 Radar speed gun locations in the city of Cartagena and the rest of the municipality The local police force of Cartagena operate a system of mobile speed traps which move around the municipality every week with their mobile "multa cars" (&.. 18/06/2018

Extended lifeguard coverage at the beaches of Cartagena this year Bathers at two more Cartagena beaches monitored by lifeguards this summer As the peak summer season approaches in the Costa Cálida the Town Hall of Cartagena has presented details of its lifeguard coverage at the Mediterranean and Mar Menor.. 14/06/2018

Cartagena offers to take in Aquarius refugees 629 migrants fleeing Libya are on their way to Spain after being turned away by Italy In the wake of the news that Spain has offered to take in the 629 refugee migrants on board the Aquarius, Ana Belén Castejón, the Mayoress of Cartagena.. 14/06/2018

Britannia liner brings 4,000 cruise tourists to CartagenaThe Britannia will be stopping in Cartagena four more times over the next few months The skyline in the port of Cartagena was partially obscured on Wednesday by the cruise ship Britannia, one of the largest operating in the Mediterranean, as it arrived.. 14/06/2018

Public safety alert at the Escombreras refinery near Cartagena Workers were evacuated as a cloud of steam yellowed by sulphur rose into the sky A large-scale security alert forced people to evacuate their workplaces at the Repsol plant in Escombreras on Tuesday when a cloud of yellowish steam and smoke containing.. 13/06/2018

Two rescued by Cartagena firefighters after car crash in Torre Pacheco An elderly couple ploughed through a safety barrier close to the A-30 motorway The Cartagena fire brigade were called into action on Sunday afternoon when two people were injured in a car crash on a roundabout close to the intersection of the RM-.. 11/06/2018

Cartagena backs revised Playa Galúa seafront walk plans The 1.2-million-euro promenade now incorporates modifications proposed by Cartagena The Town Hall of Cartagena has given its approval to the revised plans to modify the seafront walk alongside the beach of Galúa in La Manga del Mar Menor.. 11/06/2018

Cartagena police mobile speed trap locations 11th to 17th June 2018 Radar speed gun locations in the city of Cartagena and the rest of the municipality The local police force of Cartagena operate a system of mobile speed traps which move around the municipality every week with their mobile "multa cars" (&.. 11/06/2018

20 per cent of irrigation farming in the Campo de Cartagena is illegal, say ANSE The boom in irrigated crop farming is largely responsible for the deterioration of the Mar Menor Following the publication earlier this week of the Ministry of the Environment’s report on the causes of the deterioration in the marine environment.. 08/06/2018

122 infringements reported in Cartagena police pet clampdown week The most common irregularities involved failures to register and microchip pets Last week the Policía Local in Cartagena carried out a special campaign targeting pet owners who fail to comply with the legislation regarding domestic animals.. 05/06/2018

Navy divers retrieve shopping trolleys and bicycles from the port of Cartagena One of a series of activities by the navy and the Port Authority to raise awareness of marine pollution on World Environment Day To coincide with World Environment Day on 5th June the Port Authority of Cartagena and the Spanish navy are taking part.. 05/06/2018

170,000-euro weather buoy in place in the port of Cartagena The buoy provides real-time information on wave heights and wind conditions The Port Authority of Cartagena has installed a 170,000-euro buoy at the entrance to the harbour, enabling meteorological conditions to be monitored in real time and thus.. 04/06/2018

250 lifeguards and other staff in the Murcia government beach safety program this summer Partial coverage of the beaches of Murcia in June before the peak season in July and August This year marks the 30th anniversary of the “Plan Copla” by which the regional government in Murcia coordinates the summer beach safety measures.. 04/06/2018

Cartagena police mobile speed trap locations 4th to 10th June 2018 Radar speed gun locations in the city of Cartagena and the rest of the municipality The local police force of Cartagena operate a system of mobile speed traps which move around the municipality every week with their mobile "multa cars" (&.. 04/06/2018

Enhanced reality tours now on offer at the Roman Theatre Museum in Cartagena Special goggles transport visitors to the 1st century BC in the Roman city of Carthago Nova A new project to design and provide virtual reality tours at the Roman Theatre Museum in Cartagena, transporting visitors back to the heyday of the arena in the..

Seaweed to be removed from the marina of Los Nietos next week Great care is being taken not to harm the protected Spanish toothcarp, which inhabits this part of the Mar Menor One of the areas of the Mar Menor where the accumulation of seaweed is most of a nuisance is the bridge which leads to the marina of.. 31/05/2018

Cartagena military installations welcome the King of Spain Felipe VI visited the navy’s infantry academy and dive school on Wednesday King Felipe VI paid another visit to the Region of Murcia on Wednesday, when he inspected the troops at the navy’s “General Albacete y Fuster” infantry.. 31/05/2018

Stray Rottweiler picked up on the streets of Cartagena The Cartagena police are currently clamping down on irresponsible pet owners A disorientated Rottweiler was picked up by the Policía Local in Cartagena on Tuesday and is now in the care of the Catad municipal animal refuge in the eastern outskirts.. 31/05/2018

El Portús mountainside reinforcement contract awarded Three months of work to shore up the Monte de las Casillas in El Portús Residents and homeowners in El Portús will point out that it has been a long time coming, but at last the contract to shore up the mountainside of Monte de las.. 31/05/2018

El Algar man arrested in connection with 23 robberies Petty thefts were perpetrated at shops and in cars in the streets of El Algar A 23-year-old man has been arrested by the Guardia Civil in connection with at least 23 robberies and thefts in El Algar, close to the shore of the Mar Menor in the municipality.. 30/05/2018

The pain and cruelty of football: Cartagena suffer along with Liverpool Last-minute own goal shatters promotion dreams Liverpool’s legendary manager Bill Shankly hit the nail on the head: “Some people believe football is a matter of life and death. I can assure you it is much, much more important than that.. 29/05/2018

Cartagena Mayoress furious at AVE high-speed rail decision Ana Belén Castejón claims that Cartagena is neglected in comparison with Lorca and Murcia Ana Belén Castejón, the Mayoress of Cartagena, left a meeting at the Ministry of Development in Madrid on Monday seething, despite.. 29/05/2018

Dead sperm whale exhibit turns heads at Cartagena art festival The Cabo de Palos whale which was killed by plastic causes controversy at the Mucho Más Mayo festival in Cartagena The death of a young 9.9-metre-long sperm whale whose body was washed ashore on a beach in Cabo de Palos in late February, and.. 29/05/2018

Los Nietos man arrested after ten burglaries in local holiday homes Electronic goods were removed from empty properties and fenced on the black market A 21-year-old man has been arrested by the Guardia Civil in Los Nietos, on the coast of the Mar Menor in the municipality of Cartagena, in connection with ten burglaries.. 29/05/2018

Decision time for the AVE high-speed rail route to Cartagena Disagreement over how, when and where the AVE will arrive in Cartagena A meeting is being held on Monday at the Ministry of Development in which it is hoped that a decision can at last be made how and when Spain’s AVE high-speed rail network.. 28/05/2018

10,000 dollars for anyone who can help find the cruise ship passenger who fell in the sea off Cabo de Palos Omar Almotairi fell into the Mediterranean 30 miles off shore on 2nd April and was not seen again There is still no sign of the 34-year-old cruise ship passenger who went missing on 2nd April after falling from the deck of a cruise liner 30 miles.. 28/05/2018

Five arrested for stealing 7 tons of oranges in El Algar The stolen fruit was offered for sale in street markets Five people have been arrested by the Guardia Civil after they were found to have stolen 7 tons of oranges from agricultural concerns in El Algar, close to the Mar Menor in the municipality.. 28/05/2018

Cartagena police mobile speed trap locations 28th May to 3rd June 2018 Radar speed gun locations in the city of Cartagena and the rest of the municipality The local police force of Cartagena operate a system of mobile speed traps which move around the municipality every week with their mobile "multa cars" (&.. 28/05/2018

Murcia government announces water-saving scheme in the Campo de Cartagena Sounding gauges will also help decrease the run-off of fertilizers into the Mar Menor The regional government of Murcia announced on Thursday that a network of sounding gauges will be created this summer in the Campo de Cartagena to provide real-.. 25/05/2018

The mudslinging continues as Los Urrutias residents protest in Cartagena Expats join Spaniards in demanding a clean-up of the beaches between El Carmolí and Estrella de Mar The second demonstration in a series of four which are planned this summer by the residents of Los Urrutias, El Carmolí, Estrella de.. 25/05/2018

12 youngsters from Cartagena to gain work experience in the UK this summer A pre-Brexit spell in hotel employment organized by the Town Hall of Cartagena The future of Spanish nationals working in the UK may be plagued with uncertainties due to the implementation of Brexit next spring, but that won’t be affecting.. 24/05/2018

Free big screen in Cartagena for the football this weekend – and it’s not Real Madrid-Liverpool! FC Cartagena have a chance to gain promotion to the Second Division on Sunday Most football fans may be concentrating this weekend on the Champions League Final between Real Madrid and Liverpool, but after the match on Saturday evening those in Cartagena.. 24/05/2018

650 metres of new paved surface will complete the seafront walk in Los Urrutias The central government delegation in Murcia confirms that the promenade on the Mar Menor will be completed The project to complete the seafront walk in Los Urrutias, on the landward shore of the Mar Menor, will include 650 metres of new construction.. 24/05/2018

Until 1st July, “Ya no Queda Agua en el Mar” painting exhibition in CartagenaCartagena resident Albert Champeau displays his work at the Palacio Molina French artist and writer Albert Champeau is exhibiting a selection of his work under the title of “Ya no Queda Agua en el Mar” at the Palacio Molina in the city of Cartagena..

Moroccan parrot thieves detained in El Albujón Sharp-eyed off-duty polly-cing leads to the parrot being returned to its owner Two Moroccan nationals aged 32 and 44 face charges after being identified as the perpetrators of the theft of a pet parrot in El Albujón, in the Campo de Cartagena.. 23/05/2018

Plans presented for first phase of new La Manga seafront walk The first phase is at the southern end of La Manga in the municipality of Cartagena The plans for the first phase of the new seafront walk along the shore of La Manga del Mar Menor have been officially presented to the public for a period off one.. 23/05/2018

Cartagena drunk driver arrested after hit and run incident in Molinos Marfagones A cyclist was so seriously injured in the collision that the driver feared he had died A 46-year-old resident of Cartagena faces charges related to drunk driving and failing to stop at the scene of an accident ,after colliding with a cyclist while.. 23/05/2018

Cartagena tourist boat to collaborate in coastal clean-up on 26th May The activity will take place around the Fuerte de Navidad at the entrance to the harbour As awareness grows of the environmental contamination caused by plastic waste which eventually finds its way into the sea, causing the death of marine life from.. 23/05/2018

200 Civil War explosives removed from Cala Cortina in Cartagena in 3 weeks The beach of Cala Cortina was cordoned off as 10 more shells were removed on Tuesday The Spanish military’s GEDE explosives deactivation group has been kept occupied recently in and around Cala Cortina, the popular beach which lies just a couple.. 23/05/2018

First migrant boat interception in the Costa Cálida for three months The authorities in Murcia are preparing for another wave of illegal immigrants this summer It has been made clear this week that the authorities in the Region of Murcia are preparing for another possible wave of illegal immigrants arriving on the.. 23/05/2018

15 sacks of rubbish collected from isolated Cabo Tiñoso beaches 500 plastic bottles, 300 lids and 30 shoes were among the items found near Cala Salitrona A group of volunteers organized by the naturalists’ association ANSE and the Mucho Más Mayo program of the Town Hall of Cartagena visited the protected.. 22/05/2018

La Manga Club offers pre-tournament tennis training in la Manga Club Cup, 22nd to 23rd June World number three Garbiñe Muguruza was the star attraction as Spain overpowered Paraguay in the Fed Cup at La Manga Club last month, and the UK’s next generation of tennis stars can enjoy the same world-class facilities by taking part.. 22/05/2018

Murcia authorities and NGOs prepare for another wave of illegal immigrants Efforts to improve coordination after the sudden flood of migrants last October With the arrival of warmer weather and calmer sea conditions in the Mediterranean there are worries that another wave of illegal immigrants could soon be arriving from.. 22/05/2018

Cueva Victoria murals route in and around El Llano del Beal is now on Google EarthWall paintings in El Beal show the local flora and fauna 800,000 years ago! The Cueva Victoria between the city of Cartagena and the Mar Menor is one of the most important pre-historic archaeological sites in Spain, with some of the remains found there.. 21/05/2018

Privatization hopes for bankrupt ghost motorway raised by increased traffic Still only just over 3,000 vehicles per day on the Cartagena-Vera stretch of the AP-7 As the effects of Spain’s economic recovery gradually make themselves felt in the pockets of members of the public it is significant that the amount of traffic.. 21/05/2018

Aforca highlights the need for action at dilapidated Cartagena military fortificationsCartagena is blessed with the remains of 4 city walls and 21 coastal gun batteries The municipality of Cartagena is blessed with a wide range of military fortifications dating back centuries, and among them are the spectacular gun emplacements and fortresses.. 21/05/2018

Cartagena underwater drone specialists collaborate with NASA in Pacific Ocean research The UPCT drone will be analysing the North Pacific Subtropical Front between California and Hawaii Researchers from the Polytechnic University of Cartagena (UPCT) are preparing to join an expedition to the Pacific Ocean between California and Hawaii.. 21/05/2018

Cartagena police mobile speed trap locations 21st to 27th May 2018 Radar speed gun locations in the city of Cartagena and the rest of the municipality The local police force of Cartagena operate a system of mobile speed traps which move around the municipality every week with their mobile "multa cars" (&.. 21/05/2018

Los Urrutias mud dumped outside the Murcia government as residents protest Marchers demand cleaner beaches after progress is made in other areas Residents of Los Urrutias, Punta Brava, El Carmolí and Estrella de Mar duly made good one of their promises on Thursday, delivering bags of mud collected from the shore.. 18/05/2018

Spanish navy deals with mock-up fuel spillage in the port of Cartagena The navy are currently involved in the annual Marsec maritime security exercises The annual “Marsec” maritime security exercises involving the Spanish navy are taking placve this week and next with many of the manoeuvres taking place.. 17/05/2018

Until September, exhibition of paintings by José María Párraga in Cartagena One of Murcia’s best-known artists passed away 20 years ago last year Approximately 50 works by the Murcia painter José María Párraga have been put on display at the Muram regional modern art museum in Cartagena in commemoration..

Seafront walk between Punta Brava and Los Urrutias to be completed this year The Departamento de Costas promise that the budget is in place for the long-awaited promenade At long last it appears that the protests which are made every year by residents and property owners in Los Urrutias, Punta Brava and Estrella de Mar are.. 16/05/2018

Murcia government presents detailed plans for Mar Menor bathing jetties Shaded areas, accessibility and marine environment protection are key features of the design The regional government has officially presented its plans for the installation of five bathing jetties in the south-west of the Mar Menor, responding to.. 16/05/2018

Two Germans arrested in Los Urrutias on charges of selling fake Viagra throughout Europe 1,400 erectile dysfunction pills were intercepted on arrival in Spain from Hong Kong Two people of German nationality have been arrested at their home in Los Urrutias in connection with the sale and distribution of unauthorized Viagra and other medications.. 16/05/2018

Roman theatre in Cartagena rebuilt in virtual reality game New technology as a tool to bring alive the city of Carthago Nova over 2,000 years ago A new educational tool in the form of a virtual reality game called “Carthago nova” has been unveiled by the Fundación Integra, a regional government.. 16/05/2018

Cartagena Town Hall fights to save Civil War prison A symbol of the brutality of the Civil War faces partial demolition under new ownership The old prison of San Antón in Cartagena, which was built in 1935 and 1936, has become the subject of some controversy due to plans to demolish part of.. 15/05/2018

Cartagena hotels press for tourist apartment regulation Partial bans have been announced in Palma, Valencia and Madrid The emergence of online short-term tourist apartment rental sites over the last few years has been welcomed by millions of holiday-makers all over the world, providing affordable city.. 15/05/2018

Navy training exercises under way off the coast of Murcia No reason to be alarmed at the presence of maritime security forces along the Costa Cálida The annual “Marsec” maritime security exercises involving the Spanish navy are now under way in the Mediterranean, with many of the manoeuvres.. 15/05/2018

Cartagena police mobile speed trap locations 14th to 20th May 2018 Radar speed gun locations in the city of Cartagena and the rest of the municipality The local police force of Cartagena operate a system of mobile speed traps which move around the municipality every week with their mobile "multa cars" (&.. 14/05/2018

Underwater drone technology designed to map sea bed litter in Cartagena Mathematics and Robotics combine to help in the fight to save the world’s oceans The problems of plastic contamination in the seas and oceans of the world is one of which the public in general is becoming increasingly aware, and at the Universidad.. 11/05/2018

Until 24th May, historical photography exhibition at the Centro Ramón Alonso Luzzy in Cartagena The display concerns Cartagena in the 1930s during the Second Republic and the Civil War Anyone with an interest in Spanish 20th century will be keen to visit an exhibition which is being held at the Centro Ramón Alonso Luzzy in Cartagena until..

Another step forward in the long quest to build a macro-port in El Gorguel 2 more years for environmental impact documentation to be submitted to Brussels With so much attention in the Region of Murcia being focussed at present on the plans to open the new airport in Corvera early next year and the arrival of the first.. 08/05/2018

First Los Urrutias bathing station planned for this autumn Pressure from residents of Los Urrutias appears to be bringing about action The on-going protests and demonstrations by residents and property owners of Los Urrutias, Punta Brava and Estrella de Mar concerning the state of the beaches in their part.. 08/05/2018

Until 28th August, photography of classical Mediterranean art at the Roman Theatre Museum in Cartagena “El Latido de las Piedras” features images of works which can be seen in France, Rome and Tunisia “El latido de las piedras”, which is on display at the Roman Theatre Museum in Cartagena, is an exhibition of over 20 photographs..

Cartagena police mobile speed trap locations 7th to 13th May 2018 Radar speed gun locations in the city of Cartagena and the rest of the municipality The local police force of Cartagena operate a system of mobile speed traps which move around the municipality every week with their mobile "multa cars" (&.. 07/05/2018

The first dog-friendly beach in Cartagena will be in Isla Plana La Calera is alongside the seafront walk between Isla Plana and La Azohía Isla Plana is set to boast the only official dog-friendly beach in the whole of the municipality of Cartagena with the news that the Costas Department has approved the.. 04/05/2018

Proposed Cartagena-Balearics ferry service gains regional parliament backing The service would connect Cartagena with Ibiza and Palma de Mallorca The proposed setting up of a ferry service between the port of Cartagena and the Balearic Islands moved another small step closer to becoming a reality on Thursday when the project.. 04/05/2018

Until 15th May, tapas and desserts route in Los Belones 20 bars and restaurants offering a snack and a drink at 2.50 euros a time The ninth annual tapas and desserts route is being held in Los Belones at the southern end of the Mar Menor (within the Cartagena municipality) until 15th May, with 19 local bars..

Cartagena commemorates the heroic uprising against Napoleon in 1808 An uprising in May 1808 against Napoleon’s troops led to victory six years later May Day is a national holiday in Spain, but in the city of Cartagena the following day is an equally significant one due to it being the anniversary of the historic.. 03/05/2018

Cala Cortina – Escombreras road in Cartagena re-opens Improvements have been completed on the spectacular mountain road just outside Cartagena The spectacular mountain road which leads out of the city of Cartagena, along the cliffs towards the beach of Cala Cortina and the container port of Escombreras.. 02/05/2018

Spectacular boat fire in La Aparecida in Cartagena The blaze occurred alongside the Avenida de San Javier in La Aparecida Firefighters were called out on Monday to industrial premises in La Aparecida, where a boat was being engulfed by flames inside a warehouse. The incident was reported at 19.. 02/05/2018

Mar de Músicas season tickets on sale in Cartagena Gregory Porter, Texas and The Human League are among the acts performing in Cartagena this year Those whose interest has been sparked by the appearance of Gregory Porter, Texas and The Human League among those topping the bill at this year’.. 30/04/2018

80-kilometre greenway from Totana to Caravaca will link the north-west and the Campo de Cartagena The new route will make it possible to follow Vías Verdes from Cartagena to Caravaca The network of greenways or “Vías Verdes” in the Region of Murcia is to be extended to make it possible to follow them from the coast of.. 30/04/2018

Cartagena police mobile speed trap locations 30th April to 6th May Radar speed gun locations in the city of Cartagena and the rest of the municipality The local police force of Cartagena operate a system of mobile speed traps which move around the municipality every week with their mobile "multa cars" (&.. 30/04/2018

Cartagena police fine 207 drivers for speeding in one week Fines of up to 600 euros for those caught breaking the speed limit in Cartagena The mobile radar speed guns which are used throughout the municipality of Cartagena by the Policía Local resulted in a total of 1,763 fines being levied on drivers.. 27/04/2018

Spanish navy patrol ship retired in Cartagena after 36 years of service The Cazadora spent 3,500 days at sea and served in the Persian Gulf war The Spanish navy officially withdrew the patrol ship “Cazadora” from active service on Thursday at a ceremony in the port of Cartagena, ending a tour of duty which.. 27/04/2018

Cartagena Town Hall begins annual seagull cull Eggs are drilled in Cartagena to prevent chicks hatching The Town Hall of Cartagena has begun its annual campaign to avoid excessive growth in the seagull population of the city and to limit the nuisance caused to members of the public, drilling.. 27/04/2018

3rd May to 1st July, exhibition by artist Tomás Mendoza in Cartagena Surrealist works on display at the Palacio Consistorial in Cartagena Local artist Tomás Mendoza Arraco is displaying some of his surrealist works at the Palacio Consistorial in Cartagena until 1st July in an exhibition entitled "Cuando el..

Until 2nd July, art exhibition inspired by Latin poetry at the Roman Theatre museum in Cartagena “Catulli Carmina, Odi et amo” tells the story of the poet Catullus and his love for Lesbia An exhibition entitled “Catulli Carmina, Odi et amo”, which is running this spring and early summer at the Roman Theatre Museum in Cartagena..

More protests over the condition of the beaches in Los Urrutias Still no permanent improvement has been made to infrastructures in this part of the Mar Menor As the summer approaches the residents and homeowners of Los Urrutias are once again planning a series of protests over the condition of the local beaches.. 26/04/2018

Disorientated parrot rescued in the centre of Cartagena The bird was taken under the wing of local police officers in Calle Ramón y Cajal Officers of the local police force in Cartagena were called out on Tuesday to Calle Ramón y Cajal in the north of the city centre to deal with an unusual.. 25/04/2018

Earthquake catastrophe simulation continues in the Region of Murcia A second imaginary tremor of 5.7 Richter struck Cartagena on Tuesday morning The largest emergency simulation ever held in Spain, which is taking place in the Region of Murcia this week, entered its second day on Thursday with the staff taking part.. 24/04/2018

Danish guest performers announced at the 2018 La Mar de Músicas festival Nine Danish performers will be in Cartagena in late July This year’s La Mar de Músicas music festival in Cartagena, which takes place from 20th to 28th July, is to feature nine Danish bands performing a wide range of music from the guest.. 23/04/2018

Cartagena police mobile speed trap locations 23rd to 29th April Radar speed gun locations in the city of Cartagena and the rest of the municipality The local police force of Cartagena operate a system of mobile speed traps which move around the municipality every week with their mobile "multa cars" (&.. 23/04/2018

Former Cartagena Mayor reprimanded by Murcia parliament for sexist comments José López struggles to defend himself against accusations of sexism and misogyny José López, the controversial former Mayor of Cartagena, has recently allowed his outspoken nature to get the better of him once more, and.. 20/04/2018

Portuguese Man-of-War sighted on Murcia coastline! The Physalia physalis looks very pretty but can deliver a nasty sting A name which sends a chill through bathers surfaced this week, when a reader found a Portuguese man o' war lying on the beach in Cala Artur in the Calblanque regional park.. 19/04/2018

Luxury residential cruise liner docks in Cartagena Property owners on The World can live on a permanent round-the-world cruise Visitors to the port of Cartagena this week will be able to admire, from the outside at least, one of the world’s most luxurious cruise liners as “The World&rdquo.. 18/04/2018

Los Nietos marina allows Mar Menor fishing fleet reduced mooring fees The Puerto Deportivo of Los Nietos agrees to become a Puerto Pesquero! There has been a long-standing dispute between the fishermen of the Mar Menor and the authorities at the port of Los Nietos over mooring fees in the marina, but the conflict appears.. 16/04/2018

Cartagena police mobile speed trap locations 16th to 22nd April A special anti-speeding campaign is taking place in Murcia this week The local police force of Cartagena operate a system of mobile speed traps which move around the municipality every week with their mobile "multa cars" (“multa&rdquo.. 16/04/2018

13th April FREE ENTRY piano and clarinet recital in the ARQUA museum Cartagena Piano and clarinet recital free in the atmospheric setting of the ARQUA subaquatic archaeology musuem Set inside the main exhibition hall of the ARQUA museum Start time: Friday 13th April at 19.00 in the permanent exhibitions hall Entry free of..

7,800 tons of rubbish removed from the port of Cartagena last year 200 kilos of waste is dumped in the sea EVERY SECOND worldwide The topic of marine contamination is one which is very much in the news in the Region of Murcia at present, following the revelation that the death of a whale which was washed ashore.. 13/04/2018

Restoration work set to re-commence at the monastery of San Ginés de la Jara Protected status has been awarded to three more of the hermitages on nearby Monte Miral Notification has been received by the Town Hall of Cartagena that Hansa Urbana, the construction company which intended to create a development named Novo Carthago.. 13/04/2018

Until 20th May, LibrObjeto exhibition at the Muralla Bizantina in CartagenaHighly original pieces showing books as works of art in themselves An exhibition of “artists’ books” entitled LibrObjeto is running at the Muralla Bizantina gallery in Cartagena, featuring exhibits created by 16 artists. Coinciding with..

12th April, free Mozart concert at the Ramón Alonso Luzzy centre in Cartagena The concert is one of a series devoted to music by the great composers The Cátara cultural association offers a free “Concierto Mozart” at the Centro Cultural Ramón Alonso Luzzy in Cartagena on Thursday 12th April as part.. 12/04/2018

Greyhounds rescued from La Aljorra water deposit A busy weekend for Cartagena police with three dog rescues! Two greyhounds were rescued on Saturday 8th April from an irrigation water deposit in the district of La Aljorra, although unfortunately the local police force of Cartagena and the fire.. 11/04/2018

Old submarine could become floating museum in Cartagena The Tonina has been lying abandoned in the Cartagena shipyard for 13 years A motion is to be debated in the regional parliament of Murcia concerning a proposal to convert the Tonina, a decommissioned military submarine which has remained in the Navantia.. 10/04/2018

Mega-yacht returns to Cartagena Sailing Yacht A is one of the largest yachts in the world Recent visitors to the port of Cartagena may well have seen that Sailing Yacht A, which belongs to the Hamilton group owned by Russian magnate Andrey Melnichenko, is back in the shipyards.. 09/04/2018

Cartagena police mobile speed trap locations 9th to 15th April Radar speed gun locations in the city of Cartagena and the rest of the municipality The local police force of Cartagena operate a system of mobile speed traps which move around the municipality every week with their mobile "multa cars" (&.. 09/04/2018

6th April homage to Paco de Lucia in the Cartagena Archaeological Museum Projection of 'La Guitarra Vuela. Soñando a Paco de Lucía' and recital by Carlos Piñana Start time:20.30 Venue: Municipal Archaeological Museum Entry: Free of charge The Peña Flamenca de Cartagena Antonio..

Cartagena Roman forum museum to be completed within a yearThe next addition to the archaeological attractions in Cartagena will open in 2019 All is now in place for construction work to start at the new Roman Forum Museum in Cartagena, which is expected to be complete within 10 months and to open to the public.. 06/04/2018

The whale washed ashore in Cabo de Palos was killed by plastic The Murcia government launches a campaign to reduce the amount of waste in the sea The 9-metre sperm whale which was washed ashore on the beach of Cala del Muerto in Cabo de Palos on 27th February died from indigestion, it has been confirmed by those.. 05/04/2018

Cruise ship passenger missing 30 miles off Cabo de Palos The man fell overboard from a cruise liner heading for Alicante The search is going on for a Saudi Arabian cruise ship passenger who fell into the Mediterranean on Tuesday morning approximately 30 miles off the coast of Cabo de Palos in Cartagena.. 04/04/2018

Costa Cálida schoolchildren offered subsidised watersports The warm Murcian climate renders watersports a year-round alternative from San Pedro del Pinatar to Águilas The regional government has begun a new campaign to encourage schoolchildren throughout the Costa Cálida to take advantage.. 02/04/2018

Monitors installed to measure rate of water exchange between Mar Menor and Mediterranean Europe’s largest saltwater lake continues to recover from the algal bloom of two years ago Four further measuring nodules are being installed beneath the waters of the Mar Menor to increase the volume of data which can be gathered as the laguna.. 02/04/2018

Cartagena-Vera ghost highway reverts to Spanish government The concessionary has gone bankrupt due to low traffic levels and high debts On Sunday the Spanish national Ministry of Development (Fomento) took control of the Cartagena – Vera AP-7 mororway, known locally as the “ghost highway&rdquo.. 02/04/2018

Cartagena Town Hall studies restoration of San Leandro gun battery EU LIFE funding could be applied for in order to spruce up the fortification beside the harbour The San Leandro gun battery, which is situated on the Eastern side of the natural of Cartagena next to the landward end of the Dique de la Curra, is the.. 28/03/2018

Car and motorcycle owners in the municipality of Cartagena: check your road tax is paid! Surcharges will be payable on amounts still outstanding after Monday 2nd April The Town Hall of Cartagena has issued a final reminder to those registered as living in the municipality that the period for paying the annual road tax which is levied.. 27/03/2018

Friday markets cancelled in outlying districts of Cartagena No Good Friday market in Pozo Estrecho, Urbanización Mediterráneo, El Algar or El Llano As is the case every year, the public holidays and Semana Santa processions have forced a few changes in the weekly market schedule in the municipality.. 27/03/2018

23rd March to 1st April Los Urrutias Tapas Route La Ruta de la Tapa de Los Urrutias Los Urrutias in the Cartagena municipality is holding its eighth annual tapas route between 23rd March and 1st April with 14 establishments offering a portion of tapas and a drink for 2.50 euros. This route is..

Cartagena thieves arrested after stealing 23 tons of agricultural equipment The arrested were employees of the company which reported the missing items Three people have been arrested by the Guardia Civil in connection with the theft of over 23 tons of farming and agricultural equipment in the municipality of Cartagena.. 27/03/2018

Former Cartagena Mayoress resigns from the PP party Allegations of impropriety cause Pilar Barreiro to become an independent Senator Pilar Barreiro, the former Mayoress of Cartagena who was voted out of office at the local election in May 2015, has resigned from the PP political party as a result.. 26/03/2018

Cartagena police mobile speed trap locations 26th March to 1st April Radar speed gun locations in the city of Cartagena and the rest of the municipality The local police force of Cartagena operate a system of mobile speed traps which move around the municipality every week with their mobile "multa cars" (&.. 26/03/2018

Cartagena fire brigade dealt with 9 wind-related incidents on Saturday Roof tiles and masonry blown to the ground as Storm Hugo hits mainland Spain Saturday was a busy day for the fire brigade of Cartagena, with Storm Hugo causing various incidents which required their attention before the wind died down during the.. 26/03/2018

Gas and electricity scammers arrested after thefts in CartagenaThe group also conned pensioners in other parts of Spain Five arrests have been made by the Policía Nacional in connection with a series of robberies which were carried out by people posing as gas fitters and electrical engineers and technicians.. 23/03/2018

Cartagena police target double parking outside local schools School runs cause traffic problems in Cartagena due to the lack of parking spaces Parents dropping off their children at the San Vicente de Paúl school in the eastern outskirts of Cartagena faced an even more stressful morning than usual on.. 21/03/2018

Cartagena woman experiences unexpected trip after eating marijuana cake Police officers and ambulance staff rushed to the help of the 21-year-old in Calle Serreta Officers of the Policía Local in Cartagena were called into service at around midnight on Monday when a 21-year-old woman required emergency help after.. 21/03/2018

Cala Cortina – Escombreras road in Cartagena closed until late April It is still possible to drive to the beach of Cala Cortina except on 3rd and 4th April The spectacular road which leads out of the city of Cartagena towards the beach of Cala Cortina and the container port of Escombreras is closed to traffic until.. 20/03/2018

Cartagena police mobile speed trap locations 19th to 25th March Radar speed gun locations in the city of Cartagena and the rest of the municipality The local police force of Cartagena operate a system of mobile speed traps which move around the municipality every week with their mobile "multa cars" (&.. 20/03/2018

Cartagena taxi drivers want a piece of the Corvera airport pie! Cabbies from Cartagena throw their hat into the ring in the fight for licences at Corvera With the opening of the new airport in Corvera potentially only 9 months away there has already been a good deal of argument among taxi drivers in the Region.. 16/03/2018

Visits to the Roman amphitheatre in Cartagena from May 2018 onwards It will be possible to enter the Cartagena arena while excavations are taking place As the first phase of excavation at the Roman amphitheatre in Cartagena gets under way, it has been announced that as of this May it will be possible to visit the.. 16/03/2018

Cartagena Mayoress scotches rumours about participation in Semana Santa events Ana Belén Castejón will perform the annual floral offering to the Virgen de la Caridad on 23rd March As Cartagena prepares for the start of its Semana Santa processions, which as usual will be the first in Spain to begin with the early.. 16/03/2018

Cormorant chicks ringed at the entrance to Cartagena harbour The second largest cormorant colony in the Costa Cálida is on the island of Escombreras On the tiny island of Escombreras, which lies at the entrance to the container port of the same name in the bay of Cartagena, there is a large colony of.. 14/03/2018

Cartagena sculptures repaired in time for 2018 Semana Santa processions The processions in Cartagena are the first to get under way in the whole of Spain As Semana Santa approaches and thousands of Murcianos prepare to take part in the religious processions which will be held during the last week of March, there was.. 13/03/2018

Roman Theatre Cartagena: Guided Roman-themed tours every Saturday and Sunday in March Tours and tapas every Saturday and Sunday, 19th March and during Easter week The second half of the month of March sees a rash of public holidays and long weekends in the Region of Murcia, with the feast day of San José falling on Monday 19th and..

Beach bars set to open for Easter in Cartagena The chiringuitos will be open for business from La Manga to La Azohía In 2017 the opening of the “chiringuito” beach bars on the Mar Menor and Mediterranean beaches of the municipality of Cartagena was delayed until well into the.. 12/03/2018

Three injured in Murcia road accidents over the weekend Two cars overturned in Los Belones and San Javier and a motorcyclist is in serious condition after a crash in San Javier A series of road accidents in the Region of Murcia left various injured and some spectacular images of overturned vehicles, but.. 12/03/2018

Cartagena police launch seat belt campaign this week In addition the usual mobile speed trap locations have been confirmed for this week During the week starting on Monday 12th March the Policía Local of Cartagena are carrying out extra checks on motor vehicles in the municipality as part of.. 12/03/2018

Illegal immigrants among 4 men found depositing rubble by the road in Cartagena Two of the men were found to be in Spain without the required permits Four men were questioned by the Policia Local in Cartagena on Wednesday afternoon when they were spotted tipping building waste from a van onto public land by the “Explanada.. 09/03/2018

Another bastion unearthed as the 18th century city wall of Cartagena is excavated The Muralla de Carlos III ran for almost 5 kilometres around Cartagena 250 years ago More progress has been made during the archaeological excavation of the old 18th century city wall of Cartagena, and on a plot of land between Calle Carlos III.. 08/03/2018

Doors stolen from pantheons in Cartagena cemetery One of the doors was recovered from a scrap metal dealership in Santa Lucía An example of how unscrupulous some thieves can be has come to light in the cemetery of Los Remedios, outside the Santa Lucía district of Cartagena, where it.. 08/03/2018

22 more years behind bars for Cartagena mugging and robbery gangThree members of a violent gang have been sentenced for robbing petrol stations and other businesses Members of a group of violent robbers who raided a series of apartments and petrol stations in and around Cartagena in 2016 have been handed additional.. 08/03/2018

Woman dies as car plunges into the Rambla del Albujón in La Puebla The accident occurred between Cartagena and Los Alcázares at 8.00 on Thursday A woman died on Thursday morning when the car she was driving careered off the RM-F35 road near La Puebla, in the municipality of Cartagena, and fell 4 metres into.. 08/03/2018

Until 10th March, Women's Week photography exhibitions in Cartagena Two exhibitions featuring work by and about women in Cartagena The “Click” photographic society in Cartagena is holding two exhibitions during the week of International Women’s Day, both of them in the Business Studies faculty of the..

Burglars arrested after at least ten robberies in Islas Menores and Los NietosHoliday homes were targeted in the towns on the shore of the Mar Menor Three people have been arrested by the Guardia Civil in connection with a series of burglaries in Los Nietos and Islas Menores on the shore of the Mar Menor, and are known to have.. 06/03/2018

Until 15th April, charcoal drawings exhibition at the Palacio Consistorial in Cartagena Sueños de Carbón by María Garres Sánchez in the centre of Cartagena A series of charcoal drawings by young artist María Garres Sánchez is being exhibited at the Palacio Consistorial in Cartagena until 15th April..

Until 23rd April, art exhibition at the Roman Theatre Museum in Cartagena Elementales by Rosana Sitcha examines emotions related to earth, wind, fire and water A new exhibition which has opened at the Roman Theatre Museum in Cartagena features work by artist Rosana Sitcha under the title of "Elementales: de lo material..

Frigate captain dies after falling into the Antarctic from Cartagena-based research ship The body of Javier Montojo Salazar was found 6 hours after he fell from the Hespérides Spanish navy frigate captain Javier Montojo Salazar has lost his life in the Antarctic while serving on the oceanographic research vessel “Hespé.. 05/03/2018

Neanderthals were painting decorative trinkets in Cartagena 115,000 years ago! Findings in Cartagena force a re-assessment of the abilities of Neanderthals Following the recent publication of an article in Science magazine which concluded that Neanderthal Man was responsible for the creation of rock art dating from at least.. 05/03/2018

Cartagena police mobile speed trap locations 5th to 11th March Radar speed gun locations in the city of Cartagena and the rest of the municipality The local police force of Cartagena operate a system of mobile speed traps which move around the municipality every week with their mobile "multa cars" (&.. 05/03/2018

Construction of the first S-80 class submarine in Cartagena to be completed in 2022 The project has been delayed by technical issues and funding problems but is now on course for completion As recently as late 2016 it was being predicted that the first Spanish S-80 class submarine, which is being built at the Navantia shipyard in.. 01/03/2018

Further Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes shipwreck treasures on display in Cartagena this summer The frigate was sunk by the British navy in the Gulf of Cádiz in 1804 A new collection of articles salvaged from the shipwreck of the Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes will be exhibited this June at the national marine archaeology museum.. 28/02/2018

Dead sperm whale washed ashore on Cabo de Palos beach Rough waves brought the body of the whale to Cala del Muerto in Cabo de Palos The return of wintry weather to the Costa Cálida on Tuesday of this week hardly bore comparison with the situation in most of the rest of Europe, or even with the.. 28/02/2018

Three Mar Menor boat launch and landing sites planned in Cartagena The ramps will be built in Los Urrutias, Islas Menores and Playa Honda In early February the official presentation was made of the plans to create a boat and jet-ski launching and landing facility which is to be provided at the beach of El Atalay.. 28/02/2018

New shipping route planned from Cartagena to Felixstowe The 5-day voyage will represent an economical option for food exports to the UK from Murcia The shipping company Seago Line, which is a subsidiary of Maersk, has announced that it is to launch a new service running between the port of Cartagena and.. 27/02/2018

Cartagena removes last Francoist monument from the gardens of the Muralla del Mar A monolith commemorated the entry of Franco’s troops into Cartagena in 1939 Little by little Town Halls all over Spain are now taking steps to comply with the Historical Memory Law of 2007, which requires that all monuments and symbols glorfiying.. 26/02/2018

Cartagena police mobile speed trap locations 26th February to 4th March Radar speed gun locations in the city of Cartagena and the rest of the municipality The local police force of Cartagena operate a system of mobile speed traps which move around the municipality every week with their mobile "multa cars" (&.. 26/02/2018

Boost for Costa Cálida shopping malls as new laws restrict Sunday opening in Alicante Sunday shoppers in the Vega Baja could increase footfall at Espacio Mediterráneo Several large shopping malls in the Region of Murcia are expected to benefit from a change in the laws regarding Sunday shopping in the neighbouring Comunidad.. 23/02/2018

Three arrested after hashish haul intercepted off Cabo de Palos A woman in La Manga is among those detained in relation to the discovery of 840 kilos of hashish Three people have been taken into custody by the Guardia Civil after 840 kilos of hashish were found on board a boat which was intercepted off the coast.. 23/02/2018

Cartagena-Balearics ferry proposal receives parliamentary backing Services from the Costa Cálida to Mallorca could be a reality in 3 years The proposal to start up a regular ferry service between the port of Cartagena and the Balearic Islands has received the initial backing of a parliamentary committee.. 22/02/2018

Secondary school students from San Javier collaborate in university marine litter project The Cartagena project has also enlisted help from students in La Manga A team from the Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena (UPCT) is currently working on a project to analyse contamination and litter on the beaches of the Region of Murcia.. 21/02/2018

Los Urrutias and Estrella de Mar residents welcome the Finnish spider The testing program for the Watermaster technology is extended to include Estrella de Mar When the much-vaunted “Finnish spider” machine was presented in Los Alcázares last week it was hailed as a great step forward in the cleaning.. 21/02/2018

Cartagena sports pavilion moves closer to opening The Palacio de Deportes project in Cartagena was first approved 18 years ago Work is still being carried out at the eye-catchingly designed but as yet unopened sports pavilion in the western outskirts of Cartagena to rectify various deficiencies.. 21/02/2018

Proposals for Cartagena-Balearics ferry under discussion in the Spanish parliamentSupporters of the scheme anticipate a boost for tourism in both Murcia and the islands The PP political party is continuing to advocate the creation of a ferry service between the port of Cartagena and the Balearic Islands, and MP Teodoro Garcí.. 19/02/2018

Annual road tax now payable in CartagenaThe IVTM tax is payable on over 145,000 vehicles in the municipality of Cartagena The tax collection agency of the Town Hall of Cartagena (the Organismo Autónoma de Gestión Recaudatoria, or OAGRC), has issued a reminder to the owners of.. 16/02/2018

Cartagena police mobile speed trap locations 19th to 25th February Radar speed gun locations in the city of Cartagena and the rest of the municipality The local police force of Cartagena operate a system of mobile speed traps which move around the municipality every week with their mobile "multa cars" (&.. 16/02/2018

Residents complain about motorhome tourists in La AzohíaLocals are kicking up a stink as campers lift manhole covers to dispose of sewage In general terms the Region of Murcia, in keeping with the rest of Spain, makes every effort possible to attract as many tourists as possible both from the rest of this.. 15/02/2018

Cartagena police issue gas and electricity scammer warningDon’t open your door to unexpected “technicians” and “fitters”, say the Policía Local The Policía Local in Cartagena are warning members of the public not to open the door to any individuals claiming to be gas.. 15/02/2018

The countdown to Semana Santa begins in Cartagena on Wednesday evening! Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent, coincides with Valentine’s Day this year In 2018 Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent, falls on the same date as Valentine’s Day, and to mark the occasion the main balcony of the Palacio Consistorial.. 14/02/2018

Cartagena police mobile speed trap locations 12th to 18th February Radar speed gun locations in the city of Cartagena and the rest of the municipality The local police force of Cartagena operate a system of mobile speed traps which move around the municipality every week with their mobile "multa cars" (&.. 12/02/2018

9th to 13th February La Manga Club plays host to International Football Tournament for U17 and U18 Several under 18 teams are training at the football camp at the moment under the watchful eyes of football scouts The La Manga Club, Cartagena, Region of Murcia, offers unrivalled football training facilities and is used as a training camp by teams.. 08/02/2018

Environmental recovery program launched to regenerate unused mining land in Murcia The 10-year program focuses on parts of Cartagena, La Unión and Mazarrón The regional government of Murcia has unveiled a ten-year plan to restore the landscape and environment in 29 areas which have been mined for minerals in the past.. 08/02/2018

Cartagena unveils plans for 1.2-million-euro Roman Forum Museum Another important tourist attraction is in the pipeline in the historic city of Cartagena Ana Belén Castejón, the Mayoress of Cartagena, announced on Tuesday that the contract to build the Roman Forum Museum, which will represent an.. 07/02/2018

Cartagena Drag Queens in the mood to partyThe Carnival parade in Cartagena is on the 10th The III Concurso Nacional de Drag-Queens de Cartagena certainly set creative juices flowing and 11 candidates competed on Monday evening in this year’s edition of the Drag Queen Competition, which.. 06/02/2018

Cartagena police mobile speed trap locations 5th to 11th February Radar speed gun locations in the city of Cartagena and the rest of the municipality The local police force of Cartagena operate a system of mobile speed traps which move around the municipality every week with their mobile "multa cars" (&.. 05/02/2018

Texas and The Human League join an impressive line-up at the 2018 Mar de Músicas festival in Cartagena Gregory Porter and Cécile McLorin Salvant are among other top acts performing in Cartagena in July More details were announced on Thursday regarding the artists who will be performing during the 24th edition of the Mar De Músicas festival.. 02/02/2018

Until 23rd April, Tristezas Ovidio at the Roman Theatre Museum in Cartagena Tristezas Ovidio by Antonio Martínez Mengual at the Museo del Teatro Romano de Cartagena “Tristezas. Ovidio” is the fruit of Murcia artist Antonio Martínez Mengual’s fascination with the world of Ancient Rome and Greece..

Cartagena police mobile speed trap locations 29th January to 4th February Radar speed gun locations in the city of Cartagena and the rest of the municipality The local police force of Cartagena operate a system of mobile speed traps which move around the municipality every week with their mobile "multa cars" (&.. 29/01/2018

Cartagena-Vera AP-7 ghost motorway taken over by Spanish governmentThe toll motorway management company went into bankruptcy in 2013 The Cartagena-Vera toll motorway, which since it opened in April 2007 has been dubbed by many the “ghost motorway” due to the sparse traffic using it, is to be taken over by.. 26/01/2018

Cartagena police mobile speed trap locations 22nd to 28th January Radar speed gun locations in the city of Cartagena and the rest of the municipality The local police force of Cartagena operate a system of mobile speed traps which move around the municipality every week with their mobile "multa cars" (&.. 22/01/2018

Driver seriously injured in collision with tractor outside Cartagena The accident occurred on the road between Cartagena and La Aparecida A female driver was seriously injured in a spectacular accident on the RM-F35 road between Cartagena and La Aparecida on Friday morning when her car collided with a tractor, and.. 19/01/2018

Until 25th February, innovative patchwork exhibition in CartagenaMariposarium by Sonsoles Ponti at the Palacio Consistorial in Cartagena Local artist Sonsoles Ponti is holding an unusual exhibition of patchwork butterflies at the main Town Hall building opposite the port of Cartagena, the Palacio Consistorial, until 25th..

New guided tours programme for Roman Theatre Museum in Cartagena include ENGLISH tours and tapas Increased numbers of English visitors have resulted in the addition of a new ENGLISH language tour The Roman Theatre Museum in Cartagena is offering a series of new guided routes for the spring of 2018 under the title of “History with Flavour.. 17/01/2018

Ten new defibrillators at Cartagena schools Primary school teachers in Cartagena are to be trained in how to use the machines As more and more defibrillator machines are installed in public places throughout the Region of Murcia the Town Hall of Cartagena is adding ten more to public schools.. 17/01/2018

Cartagena police acquire new self-protection equipment The Policía Local update their resources in the fight against crime The Policía Local in Cartagena has invested approximately 100,000 euros in new protective clothing and other devices to ensure the safety of officers on duty, including.. 17/01/2018

Campo de Cartagena farmers angered by strengthening of Mar Menor protection legislation As much as 600 million euros of revenue could be lost in Murcia’s agriculture sector The government of the Region of Murcia was given a reminder on Monday of the fact that it is in power despite being in minority in the regional parliament.. 16/01/2018

Spot checks on vehicle roadworthiness in Cartagena this week Police are checking tyre tread, headlights and documentation throughout Cartagena The Policía Local in Cartagena are carrying out a campaign this week to contribute to ensuring that the vehicles on the roads of the municipality are in roadworthy.. 16/01/2018

Former Cartagena Mayoress denies misusing public funds Pilar Barreiro states that her image-improving campaign was to be paid for by the PP party Pilar Barreiro, who was Mayoress of Cartagena for 20 years from 1995 to 2015, appeared before Spain’s Supreme Court on Monday morning to make a declaration.. 15/01/2018

Cartagena police mobile speed trap locations 15th to 21st January Radar speed gun locations in the city of Cartagena and the rest of the municipality The local police force of Cartagena operate a system of mobile speed traps which move around the municipality every week with their mobile "multa cars" (.. 15/01/2018

Flu epidemic causing chaos at A&E in the Santa Lucía hospital in CartagenaPatients waiting for six hours and children barred from entering the building! The flu epidemic in the Region of Murcia is continuing to bring overcrowding and long delays to hospital A&E units, and Murcia Today staff can testify from their own experience.. 11/01/2018

New visitor number record for Murcia museums at the Roman Theatre in Cartagena UK nationals account for the lion’s share of non-Spanish visitors to the Teatro Romano The Roman Theatre Museum in Cartagena cemented its position as the most visited museum in the Region of Murcia during 2017, increasing the number of visitors.. 10/01/2018

Section of 18th century city wall uncovered in Cartagena The landward side of the Muralla de Carlos III was obscured by trees and undergrowth Work continues in Cartagena to uncover the remains of the old city wall known as the Muralla de Carlos III and to improve its condition, and one area in which progress.. 08/01/2018

Cartagena police mobile speed trap locations 8th to 14th January Radar speed traps in the city of Cartagena and the rest of the municipality Cartagena police operate a system of mobile speed traps which move around the municipality every week with their mobile "multa cars" (multa means fine). These.. 08/01/2018

Drunken 20 year old fished out of Cartagena harbour The inebriated youngster was taken to hospital suffering from hypothermia There’s always somebody who gets carried away during the seasonal festivities and finds themselves in an uncompromising situation and in the early hours of Thursday.. 04/01/2018

1st to 6th January 2018 Three Kings in Cartagena Lots of activities in the City of Cartagena and outlying districts Monday 1st January 2018 01/01/2018 Mobile bouncy castles park for outlying areas: El Beal between 14:00 and 18:00 in the park by the neighbour’s association Los Belones between..

5th January Christmas Saturnalia tour at the Roman Theatre Museum in Cartagena Learn about Roman banquets on the “Feliz Navidad, Bona Saturnalia” tours in Cartagena As has become customary in recent years the Roman Theatre Museum in Cartagena is offering special visits over the festive season to allow families to enjoy..

Sunday 7th January Romería of the Virgen de la Luz in El Cañar, Tallante Cartagena This hugely popular Romería is always well attended El Cañar runs between Isla Plana and Tallante The Romeria of La Virgen de la Luz, in la Rambla de el Cañar is taking place on Sunday 7th January 2018, departing as normal from..

12th to 27th January Pozo Estrecho Cartagena: Fiestas in honour of San Fulgencio Pozo Estrecho honours one of the Four Saints of Cartagena The local fiestas of Pozo Estrecho in the municipality of Cartagena are dedicated to San Fulgencio, who was born in Cartagena in around 540 AD and later became Bishop of Écija, after the..

13th to 21st January Cartagena: Fiestas of San Antón with blessing of the animals The lively fiestas in this district of Cartagena include horseback parades and the blessing of the animals The principal act of blessing the animals is at 12 midday on the 17th January. The Cartagena district of San Antón embarks on the annual..

Friday 19th January Cartagena: ENGLISH LANGUAGE TOUR Complete Cartagena with Asiático See the latest remains uncovered in this important Roman City and sample the specialist coffee enjoyed locally Mediterranean Cartagena tours specialise in English language guided tours of the Region of Murcia, using a fully qualified and legal official..

20th January 2018 La Aljorra celebrates its annual Encuentro de CuadrillasThe XXIII edición del Encuentro de Cuadrillas de La Aljorra La Aljorra, which falls within the Cartagena municipality, hosts its annual Encuentro de Cuadrillas in the Centro Cívico starting at 5pm on Saturday 20th January. Cuadrillas from..

21st January ENGLISH language Roman Theatre and Roman Cartagena with tapas tourThere is also a different Spanish language tour on the 20th The Roman Theatre Museum in Cartagena is offering a series of new guided routes for the spring of 2018 under the title of “History with Flavour”, adding not only a new guided tour..

21st January I Carrera Popular Virgen del Mar de Cabo de PalosA 7km race around the coastline of La Manga and Cabo de Palos The first edition of the Carrera Popular Virgen del Mar de Cabo de Palos is taking place on Sunday 21st January with four categories; Absoluta which covers a distance of 7.190 metres, Benjam..

28th January Calblanque Cartagena: Free guided 7.8km walk Cabezo de la Fuente This activity is aimed at a family audience Activities for all the family are available in the regional parks this month. Murcia possesses a number of regional parks, each one offering a unique eco-system with its own characteristics, ranging from..

Repairs to historic wall in Cartagena completed after collapse of 20,000 kilo branch The Muralla de Carlos III encloses the historic old quarter of Cartagena One of the side effects of the prolonged three- year drought suffered by the Murcia region has been the increased number of trees suffering from heat exhaustion and throughout.. 04/01/2018

2nd to 13th February, Carnival in CartagenaThe main Cartagena Carnival parade in 2018 takes place on 10th February Carnival in Cartagena is a large and spectacular event, filling the centre of the city with noise and colour as the city parties into Lent and the countdown to the Semana Santa processions..

3rd February Cartagena: free open-air concert and urban art Rap Sinfónico event Symphonic rap fusion and urban art outside the Palacio Consistorial in Cartagena The chamber orchestra of the Conservatorio de Música de Cartagena joins forces with various urban artists in the city on 3rd February at an event entitled “Rap Sinf..

3rd February, ornithological celebration of Wetlands Day in Cabezo Beaza Cartagena The water purification plant is located close to the Espacio Mediterráneo shopping centre in Cartagena World Wetlands Day (2nd February) falls this year on a Friday, as a result of which many of the events being organized to celebrate the date..

4th February ENGLISH language Roman Theatre and Roman Cartagena with tapas tour The Roman Theatre Museum in Cartagena is offering a series of new guided routes for the spring of 2018 under the title of “History with Flavour”, adding not only a new guided tour in English but also a gastronomic element to the scheduled routes..

Friday 9th February Cartagena: ENGLISH LANGUAGE TOUR of Art Nouveau Cartagena and CasinoThis tour includes a stop-off for tapas Mediterranean Cartagena tours is a firm specialising in English language guided tours of the Region of Murcia, using a fully qualified and legal official tour guide. This tour visits the City of Cartagena..

10th February, the main Carnival parade in the city centre of Cartagena Over 5,000 people take part in the parade through the centre of Cartagena The main event of the 2018 Carnival celebrations in Cartagena begins at 18.00 in the Alameda de San Antón, featuring 90 troupes and a total of over 5,000 participants. 15..

15th to 20th February football fixtures at La Manga Club, Los Belones Cartagena Spectators welcome: Come and see the international stars of the future in these training friendlies Training camps continue at the football training centre of la Manga club this week, with the following matches scheduled for the next few days. During..

16th to 25th February, Los Belones route of the Guiso and Asiático La Ruta del Guiso de la Abuela in Los Belones is a winter alternative to tapas routes! The Costa Cálida generally enjoys a warm climate, but as the first half of February clearly illustrated a hearty stew is a welcome addition to the local gastronomic..

Saturday 17th February Portman: ENGLISH LANGUAGE TOUR of the treasures of Portus Magnus Portus Magnus was an important port and mining area during the Roman occupation Turismo de Murcia y Cartagena is a firm specialising in English language guided tours of the Region of Murcia, using a fully qualified and legal official tour guide. TREASURES..

18th February Calblanque Cartagena: Free children's activity at the Las Cobaticas Information Centre Activities for all the family are available in the regional parks this month. Murcia possesses a number of regional parks, each one offering a unique eco-system with its own characteristics, ranging from the salinas park in San Pedro del Pinatar, which..

18th February Cartagena: ENGLISH Roman Theatre and Roman Forum district tour with tapasThe English language tour is on the 18th and there is a different Spanish language tour on the 17th The Roman Theatre Museum in Cartagena is offering a series of new guided routes for the spring of 2018 under the title of “History with Flavour&rdquo..

18th February Cartagena: Free guided route to discover the Semana Santa traditions of Cartagena See the most important locations related to Easter Week During Spring 2018 Cartagena tourism office has created a new free guided tour which examines the traditions of one of the most important weeks in the religious calendar of the city: Semana Santa..

Saturday 24th February Cartagena: ENGLISH LANGUAGE TOUR of naval Cartagena Discover the fascinating naval past of Cartagena Mediterranean Cartagena tours specialise in English language guided tours of the Region of Murcia, using a fully qualified and legal official tour guide. This tour departs from outside the Palacio..

2nd March free concert Cartagena: Mood SwingTaking place in the Centro Cultural Ramón Alonso Luzzy Start time: 20.00 on Friday 2nd March Leo Sánchez (voice and guitar), Rafa Hernández (double bass) and Lucas Albaladejo (current keyboard player of Loquillo, and in the past..

4th March free concert: Acordes al Aire in Canteras, Cartagena Four open-air lunchtime unplugged events on Sundays this spring in Canteras During March and April a series of four concerts are to be held at the Centro Juvenil in Canteras, just a few kilometres west of the city of Cartagena, under the title of &ldquo..

4th March Cartagena: ENGLISH tour of Roman Theatre Museum and Forum District with tapas includedThe English language tour is on the 4th and there is a different Spanish language tour on the 3rd The Roman Theatre Museum in Cartagena is offering a series of new guided routes for the spring of 2018 under the title of “History with Flavour&rdquo..

8th March FREE concert: Forgotten female composers ARQUA Cartagena Las Olvidadas; Mujeres compositoras y Chopin On the 8th March the ARQUA subaquatic museum in Cartagena celebrates International Women’s day with a free concert and chat about forgotten female composers. Pilar Valero, on piano and Ramó..

9th March Cartagena: ENGLISH language Civil War tourThis tour focuses on the 20th century history of Cartagena and events during the Spanish Civil War Tour name: 20th CENTURY CARTAGENA TOUR including SPANISH CIVIL WAR Mediterranean Cartagena tours specialise in English language guided tours of the Region..

10th March mini market neighbour’s association Isla Plana This is the building next to the little white church with the fabulous views!   Join the South West Murcia group on Facebook to keep up to date with all the latest news and events in Mazarrón, Alhama de Murcia, Águilas, Totana..

10th March, short guided walk in the regional park of Calblanque Learn how African plants came to Murcia in an event to celebrate International Day of Forests A free family activity: Discover how African plants invaded the continent of Europe and get to know the species which still remain in the regional park of Calblanque..

10th March, free Women’s Day concert featuring Vinila von Bismarck in Cartagena The + Q Musas Fest, Música por la Igualdad event is being held at the former CIM building on the seafront in Cartagena This year’s Women’s Day concert in Cartagena will begin at 21.30 on Saturday 10th March on the patio of the..

10th March free entry Flamenco saetas in CartagenaIn the Iglesia de Santa María de Gracia The final of the annual Concurso Nacional de Saetas de Cartagena 2018 (a flamenco hymn sung by a lone voice during the Semana Santa processions) is being held on the evening of 10th March in the Iglesia de Santa..

Every Saturday and Sunday English and Spanish tours of Roman Cartagena and Roman Theatre MuseumTours of important Roman sites with tapas included between the 20th January and 11th March in both English and Spanish The Roman Theatre Museum in Cartagena is offering a series of new guided routes for the spring of 2018 under the title of “History..

March at the Roman Theatre Museum in Cartagena: activities for San José and Semana Santa Tours and tapas every Saturday and Sunday, 19th March and during Easter week The second half of the month of March sees a rash of public holidays and long weekends in the Region of Murcia, with the feast day of San José falling on Monday 19th and..

Thursday 15th March: Free chamber music in the ARQUA museum CartagenaSet inside the main exhibition hall of the museum La magia de la música de Cámara. Start time: Thursday 15th March at 19.00 in the permanent exhibitions hall Entry free of charge. As part of the cycle of musical evenings in the..

17th and 18th March Independent design fair CartagenaEl Batel hosts a fair full of creativity with 28 artisans and craftsmen participating The El Batel Auditorium in Cartagena will be filled with creativity over the weekend of 17th and 18th March as 28 artisans and craftspeople gather to promote their wares..

17th March celebrate Saint Patrick’s day at Mulligans on La Manga Club Live music with Nena Rose On the 17th of March why not sped the evening at Mulligan's Beer garden on the La Manga club Resort to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, the patron saint of the Irish. We'll be waiting for you with live music from Nena..

18th March free concert in Canteras, Cartagena with Alv McMartin This is the second in a cycle of open-air lunchtime unplugged events on Sundays this spring in Canteras During March and April a series of four concerts are to be held at the Centro Juvenil in Canteras, just a few kilometres west of the city of Cartagena..

18th March Cartagena: Free guided route to uncover the traditions behind the Cartagena Semana Santa See the most important locations related to Easter Week During Spring 2018 Cartagena tourism office has created a new free guided tour which examines the traditions of one of the most important weeks in the religious calendar of the city: Semana Santa..

23rd March Open day at Cartagena attractions for the Día de la Patrona The Día de la Patrona is a local Bank Holiday in the Cartagena municipality Cartagena celebrates the festivities of the Día de la Patrona on Friday 23rd March, the day of the patron saint of the city, which is also the first day in the Semana..

22nd March FREE piano recital in the ARQUA museum Cartagena  Piano recital. Jóvenes talentos de Cartagena y Murcia (talented young people from Cartagena and Murcia) Set inside the main exhibition hall of the ARQUA museum Start time: Thursday 22nd March at 19.00 in the permanent exhibitions hall..

23rd March: ENGLISH LANGUAGE Roman quarries and tapas tour Cartagena Visit the Roman Quarries and see the monuments built with local stone Turismo de Murcia y Cartagena is a firm specialising in English language guided tours of the Region of Murcia, using a fully qualified and legal official tour guide. ROMAN SANDSTONE..

23rd March to 1st April, Semana Santa 2018 in Cartagena The Easter Week processions in Cartagena are the first to get under way in Spain Nb: Images are posted at random Military precision, sleek shining lines of gliding penitents, and the sheer scale of these atmospheric Semana Santa processions in Cartagena..

23rd March to 1st April, Semana Santa in outlying areas of the municipality of Cartagena Processions in Alumbres, El Algar, La Puebla, La Aljorra, Los Belones and El Albujón These are the Semana Santa processions which take place in various of the diputations (or administrative sub-divisions) of Cartagena, namely Alumbres, El Algar..

28th March Cartagena: ENGLISH LANGUAGE behind the scenes of Semana Santa tour Watch the behind the scenes preparations for one of the most important parades of the week with an English speaking guide -Wednesday 28th March: EASTER WEDNESDAY  TOUR IN CARTAGENA (afternoon) Mediterranean Cartagena Tours is a firm specialising..

29th March Jueves Santo, Semana Santa in Cabo de Palos 2018 A seafaring Holy Week procession takes place in Cabo de Palos on Maundy Thursday The Semana Santa celebrations in Cabo de Palos are far more limited than in larger towns and cities in the Region of Murcia, as is to be expected, but the highlight is a..

29th March U2 Band at la Manga Club The Piano Bar in the five star Hotel El principe is the venue Top U2 Tribute band, the U2 Band are performing the best of top rock band U2 on the 29th March in the Piano Bar of the five star Hotel El Principe on the La Manga Club Resort. Come along..

30th March ENGLISH language tour behind the scenes of Holy Friday in Cartagena, evening tour See the preparations underway for the evening parade, the largest and most important of the week Friday 30th March: GOOD FRIDAY ENTOMBMENT PROCESSION TOUR IN CARTAGENA (Afternoon, including transport) Meditteranean Cartagena Tours is a firm specialising..

31st March Running race between La Azohía and Isla PlanaA beautiful route along this stretch of the Cartagena coastline Registration is now closed for this event. Start time 10:00 from the plaza Juan Paredes (alongside the iglesia de La Azohía). 10km race for adults, 1600 metres for juniors with..

1st April free lunchtime music from Amarela in Canteras, Cartagena This is the third in a cycle of open-air lunchtime unplugged events on Sundays this spring in Canteras During April two further concerts out of a series of four concerts are to be held at the Centro Juvenil in Canteras, just a few kilometres west of the..

5th April FREE ENTRY piano recital in the ARQUA museum Cartagena Piano recital. Jóvenes talentos de Cartagena y Murcia (talented young people from Cartagena and Murcia) Set inside the main exhibition hall of the ARQUA museum Start time: Thursday 5th April at 19.00 in the permanent exhibitions hall Entry..

Friday 20th April Cartagena: ENGLISH LANGUAGE TOUR of Art Nouveau Cartagena and CasinoThis tour includes a stop-off for tapas Mediterranean Cartagena tours is a firm specialising in English language guided tours of the Region of Murcia, using a fully qualified and legal official tour guide. This tour visits the City of Cartagena..

21st and 22nd April Federation Cup Spain Vs. Paraguay at La Manga ClubTickets are on sale from La Manga Club and El Corte Inglés ticketing The next ‘playoff’ of the Worldwide Group II of the Federation Cup, Spain versus Paraguay will be taking place on the 21st and 22nd of April, in the Tennis Centre of the..

22nd April free lunchtime music in Canteras, Cartagena This is the last in a cycle of open-air lunchtime unplugged events on Sundays this spring in Canteras During April two further concerts out of a series of four concerts are to be held at the Centro Juvenil in Canteras, just a few kilometres west of the..

27th, 28th and 29th April International dance day activities in Cartagena Día Internacional de la Danza en Cartagena For the third consecutive year the City of Cartagena focuses on dance for three days, with a programme of activities to celebrate International dance day. Dance schools, educational schools and cultural..

Friday 27th April top Queen tribute act in the Piano Bar, La Manga Club The Piano Bar in the five star Hotel El principe is the venue Top Queen Tribute band, Keeng are performing the best of top rock band Queen on the 27th April in the Piano Bar of the five star Hotel El Principe on the La Manga Club Resort. Come along..

28th April solidarity dog walk Monte de las Cenizas and PortmánIII RUTA SOLIDARIA CON PERROS DE EQUIPO BASTET !! On 28th April Equipo Bastet invites residents of the area to take part in a solidarity dogwalk, enjoying the area of Monte de las Cenizas and the lighthouse ( Faro de Portmán, both of which lie within..

Saturday 28th April Cartagena Vegan Fair II Feria Vegana de Cartagena On Saturday 28th April Cartagena hosts the second edition of the Alma Vegan Festival, which is taking place in the Parque Vallejo Alberola alongside the Estadio Cartagonova football stadium. The fair is open from 10:..

29th April Cartagena: Free guided route to uncover the traditions behind the Cartagena Semana Santa See the most important locations related to Easter Week During Spring 2018 Cartagena tourism office has created a new free guided tour which examines the traditions of one of the most important weeks in the religious calendar of the city: Semana Santa..

An international field heads to La Manga Club for the Spanish Amateur Golf Championship Past winners of the event include Sergio García, José María Olazábal and Darren Clarke The Spanish Amateur Golf Championship is returning this year for the first time since 2013 to the South Course at La Manga Club, with a..

3rd May Free entry anniversary gala of ther choir Coral Polifónica Carthagonova A broad spectrum of choral pieces to celebrate 40 years of making music The choir Coral Polifónica Carthagonova is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, the events within the celebratory programme including an exhibition about the growth..

Thursday 3rd May Cartagena: ENGLISH LANGUAGE TOUR Ancient Cartagena with Asiático See the latest remains uncovered in this important Roman City and sample the specialist coffee enjoyed locally Mediterranean Cartagena tours specialise in English language guided tours of the Region of Murcia, using a fully qualified and legal official..

3rd June Spanish trial bicycle championships in Cartagena La Copa de España de Trial Bici (3rd round) From 08:00 onwards, more than 130 riders from across Spain will participate on this event in the Circuito de Trial de Cartagena, located alongside the carretera de Canteras.( Av. Jose Luis Meseguer, 2..

4th to 6th May The Crosses of May in Cartagena Traffic restrictions apply in the centre of Cartagena for the Crosses of May This weekend the Cartagena municipality joins with many others across the country celebrating the Crosses of May, a sociable occasion in which crosses are set up in the streets..

5th May, 9km Tallante pea-flower country walk in Puertos de Santa Bárbara (Cartagena) The plant species exists only in the countryside between Cartagena and Mazarrón On Saturday 5th May a 7-kilometre guided walk is being held in the countryside along the RM-332 inland road between Cartagena and Puerto de Mazarrón, in the..

11th May; FREE concert for kiddies: Frozen tribute in Espacio Mediterráneo Cartagena This musical show features La Aventura and is a free treat for the youngsters Start time 18:00 Entry free of charge La Aventura brings their stage show, tribute to Frozen to the Espacio Mediterráneo shopping centre in Cartagena on Friday..

11th to 13th May, tango festival in Cartagena Tangos and milongas in Cartagena throughout the weekend The tango originated in Argentina but has now become known all over the world, and during the weekend of 11th to 13th May the Asociación Cambalache is holding its “Encuentro de Tango..

12th and 13th May free youth entertainment at Espacio Mediterráneo in Cartagena The commercial centre is celebrating its anniversary with shopping 365 days a year and free entertainment Following the free tribute to Frozen musical on Friday at 18:00 for younger children, Espacio Mediterráneo continues the musical fun over..

12th May, free workshop at Leroy Merlin in Cartagena: hanging wallpaper and removing stucco finishes Wallpaper is rapidly gaining popularity in Spain as an easy and stylish form of decoration The weekly free workshops at the Leroy Merlin store alongside the Espacio Mediterráneo shopping centre in Cartagena continue on Saturday 12th May with a..

13th May Classic vehicle rally in Cartagena I Concentración de vehículos Clásicos Puerto de Cartagena Vehicles and motorcycles over the age of 25 years welcome to participate Taking place in the portside area, near to the Naval Museum and opposite the statue of Heroes..

Friday 18th May Cartagena: ENGLISH LANGUAGE TOUR of naval Cartagena Discover the fascinating naval past of Cartagena Mediterranean Cartagena tours specialise in English language guided tours of the Region of Murcia, using a fully qualified and legal official tour guide. This tour departs from outside the Palacio..

19th May Cartagena Night of the Museums Noche de los Museos, Cartagena The Night of the Museums is a huge event in Cartagena, bringing tens of thousands of people into the centre of the city to visit the museums, which are open until the early hours of the morning (most of them until 2am) and..

19th May, free workshop at Leroy Merlin in Cartagena: installing garden irrigation systems Drip watering can be used to ensure that not a drop of water is wasted during the summer The weekly free workshops at the Leroy Merlin store alongside the Espacio Mediterráneo shopping centre in Cartagena continue on Saturday 19th May with a session..

19th May, free show-cooking event and other activities in Isla Plana Learn about sustainable fish consumption and how to make traditional frigate tuna dish! As concerns grow over the sustainability of fish stocks in the oceans of the world an initiative named “Pescado con Arte” is currently being shared by..

Friday 25th May free open air concert by the Armed Forces band in Cartagena This annual concert celebrates Armed Forces Day Friday 25th May: The band of the Tercio de Levante offers a free open-air concert in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento at 21:30, following the official hoisting of the Spanish flag in the old Gobierno Militar..

25th and 26th May Cartagena: Visits to minesweeper part of Armed Forces Day activities Displays, visits, information and military concert in Cartagena alongside the chance to board a minesweeper and visit the Military Arsenal This year’s Armed Forces celebrations in Cartagena feature a wide variety of cultural, entertaining and informative..

25th May to 5th June, Mucho Más Mayo emerging art festival in Cartagena127 activities in Cartagena during an environmentally themed 12 days of art and performance This year’s Mucho Más Mayo” art festival in Cartagena, the 9th in the event’s history, begins on 25th May and lasts until 5th June, during..

26th May 40th Anniversary concert of the Coral Polifónica Carthagonova Taking place in the Iglesia de Santa Maria de Gracia, Calle del Aire Cartagena Mass will be sung at 19:30 by the choir to remember all the members who have passed on since the choir began, followed by a concert by the Banda de Música de la Uni..

26th May, free workshops at Leroy Merlin in Cartagena: mosquito screens and insect control Keep the mozzies at bay this summer with easy-to-fit screens! The weekly free workshops at the Leroy Merlin store alongside the Espacio Mediterráneo shopping centre in Cartagena continue on Saturday 19th and 26th May with sessions dealing with..

26th May 3km free guided family route in the Calblanque regional park This is part of the celebrations of European International Parks day This free family activity is being run by the Cobaticas visitors centre within the Calblanque regional park and is free of charge. Prior registration is essential as places are..

26th May El Amor Brujo at the Nuevo Teatro CircoSung by Ana Mochón and performed by the Cartagena Symphonic Youth Orchestra Flamenco Cantaora Ana Mochón, who has a sweet, soft tone to her flamenco vocal, joins the Symphonic Youth Orchestra of Cartagena at a performance of El Amor Brujo by..

31st May Free guided tour of Mucho Más Mayo installations: Cartagena Start time: 18.00 The Concejalía de Cultura of the Ayuntamiento de Cartagena has organised a free guided tour of the principal Mucho Más Mayo emerging arts festival events, starting at 18.00 in front of the Palacio Consistorial in Plaza..

1st June Cartagena; see vehicles which can drive from Cartagena to France for 1€ These energy efficient vehicles have been developed by engineering students The IES Politécnico and the Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena have joined forces to put on an exhibition of ultraefficient electric vehicles as part of the Mucho..

2nd June, free workshops at Leroy Merlin in Cartagena and Murcia: energy saving and sustainability for children Youngsters can learn how to save water and electricity and how to recycle responsibly The weekly free workshops at the Leroy Merlin store in the Nueva Condomina shopping centre in Murcia and Espacio Mediterráneo in Cartagena continue on Saturday..

3rd June, annual Potato Day fiesta in La Puebla El Día de la Patata is a popular curtain raiser to the annual fiestas of La Puebla in Cartagena The annual fiestas in La Puebla, an outlying village in Cartagena between the city and the Mar Menor, are held in honour of the Sagrado Corazó..

7th to 10th June Cartagena Folk Festival All events are free entry Cartagena celebrates the 2018 Festival Cartagena folk between 7th and 10th June, with all events free of charge. The main action is on the waterside, at the Naval Museum end, where a stage will be installed alongside the..

9th June, free workshops at Leroy Merlin in Cartagena and Murcia: anti-burglar protection in your home Lock up and leave your home in Spain with the maximum peace of mind! Summer is usually the time of year when most burglaries take place in Spain, with thieves taking advantage of the fact that many people leave their homes for July and August in order..

16th and 30th June: Roman Theatre in Cartagena moonlight tour See the Roman Theatre by moonlight this summer The Roman Theatre Museum in Cartagena is adding a series of nocturnal theatrical visits to the other guided visits on offer this summer. Please note that theatrical nocturnal visits are in Spanish...

16th June, free workshops Leroy Merlin Cartagena and Murcia: prepare your swimming pool for the summer Get the water in your pool in tip top condition in preparation for the height of summer! It may be taking a Little longer than usual this spring, but very soon the Costa Cálida and the Region of Murcia will be baking in temperatures of over 30..

17th June, Free giant screen for FC Cartagena promotion match Watch the away leg of the play-off final on a giant screen in the Palacio de Deportes Following the heartbreak of the last-minute own goal which prevented FC Cartagena from being promoted directly to the second division of the Spanish football league..

21st to 30th June LGTBi Pride activities in Cartagena EnorgulleCT 2018 in Cartagena last from 21st to 30th June The Town Hall of Cartagena has presented the activities being held under the title of EnorgulleCT to celebrate LGTBi Pride week in the city between 21st and 30th June, including … Explaining..

21st June FREE concert in the ARQUA museum in Cartagena Piano, cello and violin recital free in the atmospheric setting of the ARQUA subaquatic archaeology musuem Set inside the main exhibition hall of the ARQUA museum Start time: Thursday 21st June at 19.00 in the permanent exhibitions hall Entry..

22nd June, International Yoga Day in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento in Cartagena Beginners and participants of all levels of physical ability are welcome to join in International Yoga Day falls on 21st June, and this year the Town Hall of Cartagena, in collaboration with the Acuarius yoga centre, is commemorating it on the following..

23rd June Welcome Summer Mar Menor Festival in Cabo de Palos This is the second edition of this festival on the shores of the Mar Menor The Welcome Summer Mar Menor festival returns for a second edition on 23rd June, welcoming in the summer on the eve of the Fiestas de San Juan in the Discoteca Trips in Cabo de..

23rd June Theatrical evening tour of the Roman Theatre Museum The Roman Theatre Museum in Cartagena is adding a series of nocturnal theatrical visits to the other guided visits taking place this summer, giving visitors a chance to see this vast theatre complex at night. Visit title: Aulaeum, abajo el teló..

23rd June, free workshops how to install ceiling fans at Leroy Merlin in Cartagena and Murcia Ventilate your home with cool air during the hot Costa Cálida summer! The summer of 2018 officially begins on 21st June at 12.07, and almost exactly two days afterwards on Saturday 23rd June the staff at the Leroy Merlin stores in Cartagena and..

Every Saturday in June: Free flamenco in Santa Lucía Cartagena The recitals start at 23:00 in the Plaza de la Marina Española Cartagena has a strong flamenco tradition, many of those who worked in the gruelling conditions of the mines in the Sierra Minera which straddles La Unión and Cartagena moving..

30th June to 7th July, folk music and dancing festival in La Palma (Cartagena), free entry The 26th Festival Nacional de Folclore de La Palma in the Campo de Cartagena Between 30th June and 8th July the annual Folk Festival in the Cartagena town of La Palma is being held in “El Palmeral” in the grounds of Las Casas Grandes and the..

30th June, free workshops: installing outdoor cooling sprays at Leroy Merlin in Cartagena and Murcia Air conditioning on the balcony or in the garden: it’s far from impossible! The series of regular free Saturday morning workshops held at Leroy Merlin stores all over Spain continues in Murcia and Cartagena on 30th June with an activity showing..

7th July, free workshops at Leroy Merlin in Cartagena and Murcia: outdoor lighting Create the perfect garden or terrace atmosphere for summer evening get-togethers The series of regular free Saturday morning workshops held at Leroy Merlin stores all over Spain continues in Murcia and Cartagena on 7th July with an activity concerning..

14th July Free band concert in Cartagena bands festival The 5th edition of the Festival Nacional de Bandas de Música On 14th July the Plaza de San Francisco in Cartagena is the venue for a free entry musical concert featuring three bands. The concert is free of charge and starts around 19:30 after..

Until 22nd October, 10th anniversary exhibition at the Roman Theatre Museum in Cartagena In just a decade this museum has become the most visited in the Region of Murcia It seems incredible now to think that the 2,000-year-old Roman theatre in Cartagena was only discovered (by accident!) 30 years ago, but so new is this major tourist attraction..

Friday 20th July, Rubén Blades, Banda Magda; opening night of the Mar de Músicas festival in Cartagena Other concerts by Betsayda Machado y Parranda El Clavo, Banda Magda and Liniker e os Caramelows The 2018 Mar de Músicas Festival takes place in the City of Cartagena between the 20th and 28th July offering a mixture of free and paid concerts..

20th July, free workshops evening at the Leroy Merlin store in Cartagena A wide range of DIY, gardening and decoration activities for adults and children Throughout the year the Leroy Merlin store at the Espacio Mediterráneo shopping centre in Cartagena offers a series of free Saturday morning DIY workshops, offering..

Mar de Músicas Festival in Cartagena 20th to 28th July full programmeA vast programe of music, cinema, exhibitions and arts in the City of Cartagena Mar de Músicas returns for its 2018 edition, this year with invited guest nation Denmark adding a varied and interesting selection of artists to the diverse programme of..

21st July, Morcheeba, Whomadewho and other concerts at the La Mar De Músicas festival in Cartagena Also performing are Elkin Robinson, Cory Henry & the Funk Apostles and KOKOKO! The stand-out concerts on the second night of the 2018 La Mar de Músicas festival in Cartagena feature British band Morcheeba and Whomadewho from this year&rsquo..

21st July Theatrical evening tour of the Roman Theatre Museum The Roman Theatre Museum in Cartagena is adding a series of nocturnal theatrical visits to the other guided visits taking place this summer, giving visitors a chance to see this vast theatre complex at night. Visit title: Aulaeum, abajo el teló..

22nd July, Texas, Afenginn and Songhoy Blues: La Mar de Músicas festival in Cartagena Three concerts for the third day of Mar de Músicas 2018 Day three of Mar de Múscias 2018 which takes place in Cartagena between the 20th and 28th July 2018. Click for full programme: Mar de Músicas 2018 Click to buy tickets..

23rd July Totó la Momposina, Moy Gomar; Mar de Músicas festival in CartagenaNathy Peluso and Cécile McLorin Salvant also perform in Cartagena on day four of Mar de Músicas Day four of Mar de Múscias 2018 which takes place in Cartagena between the 20th and 28th July 2018. Click for full programme: Mar de..

24th July, Gregory Porter, Eivør, Alba in concert at the La Mar de Músicas festival in Cartagena Fuman Musicóloco, Eivør, Jamones con Tacones and Alba Molina also perform in Cartagena during the evening Day five of Mar de Múscias 2018 which takes place in Cartagena between the 20th and 28th July 2018. Click for full programme..

25th July, a night of free open air concerts at the La Mar de Músicas festival in Cartagena Inner Circle, Bamba Wassoulou and 47Soul are among the performers in the streets and squares of Cartagena Day six of Mar de Múscias 2018 which takes place in Cartagena between the 20th and 28th July 2018. Click for full programme: Mar de..

26th July, Salvador Sobral, El Niño de la Hipoteca and free concerts: La Mar de Músicas festival in Cartagena Nelida Karr, Kuve and El Niño de la Hipoteca also perform in Cartagena during the evening Day seven of Mar de Múscias 2018 which takes place in Cartagena between the 20th and 28th July 2018. Click for full programme: Mar de Mú..

27th July, Copacabana party at La Manga Club Cocktails, a buffet dinner and live music at the Hotel Príncipe Felipe in La Manga Club The 5-star Hotel Príncipe Felipe at La Manga Club is hosting a “Copacabana” summer party on Friday 27th July. The evening begins at 20..

27th July to 19th August Fiestas Caravanning La Manga Caravanning La Manga is on the shores of the Mar Menor at La Manga del Mar Menor. Caravanning La Manga lies within the Cartagena municipality, and is a hugely popular camping site which offers permanent sites, camping for vehicles and also rents out..

Free Zumba on the beaches of the Cartagena municipality Concluding on the 20th August: This summer the Cartagena sports department is offering free Zumba classes on beaches around the coastal zones of the Mar Menor until 20th August. There is no need to book; just turn up. PLAYA PARAÍSO. Monday..

27th July, La MODA and Bisse on day eight of Mar de Músicas in Cartagena The Kutimangoes, Poolshake, Fatoumata Diawara and Bisse also perform in Cartagena during the evening Day eight of Mar de Múscias 2018 which takes place in Cartagena between the 20th and 28th July 2018. Click for full programme: Mar de Mú..

Until 31st August, Hans Christian Andersen exhibitions in Cartagena The Danish author visited Cartagena during a tour of Spain in 1862 To coincide with the 2018 La Mar de Músicas world music festival in Cartagena, which runs from 20th to 28th July, ten exhibitions are being held under the umbrella of “La..

28th July: Roman Theatre in Cartagena moonlight tour See the Roman Theatre by moonlight this summer The Roman Theatre Museum in Cartagena is adding a series of nocturnal theatrical visits to the other guided visits on offer this summer. Please note that theatrical nocturnal visits are in Spanish...

28th July, Leroy Merlin Cartagena and Murcia free workshops: changing and hanging interior doors Find out how easy it can be to renovate the interior design of your home in the Costa Cálida The series of regular free Saturday morning workshops held at Leroy Merlin stores all over Spain continues in Murcia and Cartagena on 28th July with an..

28th July Free concert in Playa Honda: Los Yankis This is part of a series of concerts around the Cartagena municipality Cartagena council offers a variety of activities under the umbrella of “TU MEJOR VERANO” (your best ever summer), taking music into all reaches of this vast municipality..

Until 31st August, Danish art exhibition at the Palacio Consistorial in Cartagena Luz e Ironía features works by various artists from the 20th and 21st centuries To coincide with the 2018 La Mar de Músicas world music festival in Cartagena, which runs from 20th to 28th July, ten exhibitions are being held under the umbrella..

Until 31st August, Danish art exhibition at the Museo Naval in Cartagena Tale of an Ocean features work by Rasmus Nilausen Alongside the 2018 La Mar de Músicas world music festival in Cartagena, which runs from 20th to 28th July, ten exhibitions are being held under the umbrella of “La Mar de Arte”, and..

Until 31st August, Danish art exhibition at the Palacio Molina in Cartagena Tale of an Ocean features work by Sophie Dupont, Kaspar Oppen Samuelsen, Marie-Louise Vittrup and Superflex To coincide with the 2018 La Mar de Músicas world music festival in Cartagena, which runs from 20th to 28th July, ten art exhibitions are..

Until 31st August, Danish art exhibition at the Muralla Bizantina in Cartagena Tale of an Ocean features work by Astrid Svangren and Helene Nymann To coincide with the 2018 La Mar de Músicas world music festival in Cartagena, which runs from 20th to 28th July, ten art exhibitions are being held under the umbrella of &ldquo..

Until 31st August, exhibition by local artists in Cartagena "7+7, Mucho cuento" at the Cartagena archaeological museum To coincide with the 2018 La Mar de Músicas world music festival in Cartagena, which runs from 20th to 28th July, various exhibitions are being held under the umbrella of &ldquo..

Until 28th July, Architecture for People exhibition at the UPCT in Cartagena Danish architecture on display at the Nave de Motores in the Polytechnic University To coincide with the 2018 La Mar de Músicas world music festival in Cartagena, which runs from 20th to 28th July, ten exhibitions are being held under the umbrella..

28th July, the Human League on the last night of the La Mar de Músicas festival in Cartagena Also performing in Cartagena are Alex Ikot, Solea Morente with Napoleon Solo, Liima and Den Sorte Skole Closing night of Mar de Múscias 2018 which takes place in Cartagena between the 20th and 28th July 2018. Click for full programme: Mar..

Until 31st August, Danish art exhibition at the Auditorio El Batel in Cartagena Tale of an Ocean features work by Oskar Koliander, Jacob Kirkegaard and Julie Stavad To coincide with the 2018 La Mar de Músicas world music festival in Cartagena, which runs from 20th to 28th July, ten art exhibitions are being held under the..

4th August, free workshops at Leroy Merlin in Cartagena and Murcia: partition walls and soundproofing Create an office or workspace without major undertaking major reforms in your home The series of regular free Saturday morning workshops held at Leroy Merlin stores all over Spain continues in Murcia and Cartagena on 4th August with an activity showing..

4th August ; Free cinema in La Manga del Mar Menor: Wizard of OzFree open-air classic films around the Mar Menor Mar Menor de Cine For this summer’s cinema cycle on the shores of the Mar Menor a series of films has been chosen to represent the spirit of the regional cinema library: high quality films for all..

5th August, Playas de La Azohía solidarity swimming races The event is a fundraiser for D’Genes, which supports those with rare diseases A solidarity swimming event is being held on 5th August at the beach of San Ginés in La Azohía, (this technically falls within the Cartagena municipality..

7th August Free open air cinema in Los Nietos: Big FishFree summer cinema on the shores of the Mar Menor Mar Menor de Cine For this summer’s cinema cycle on the shores of the Mar Menor a series of films has been chosen to represent the spirit of the regional cinema library: high quality films for all..

10th August Los Nietos Cartagena: guided Caldero Mar Menor tour Learn about the flora, fauna, gastronomy and sailing in the Mar Menor Mar Menor Gastronómico GASTRO WORKSHOPS AND GUIDED VISITS – two guided visits which inform about the gastronomy, history, culture and artisanship of the lagoon, generally..

11th August, free workshops at Leroy Merlin in Cartagena and Murcia: renovating and re-painting interior doors Smarten up your home for autumn without the need to buy and re-hang doors The series of regular free Saturday morning workshops held at Leroy Merlin stores all over Spain continues in Murcia and Cartagena on 11th August with an activity showing how to..

11th August Free cinema on the beach of Los Urrutias: Lego Scooby Doo; Haunted HollywoodFree open-air classic films around the Mar Menor Mar Menor de Cine For this summer’s cinema cycle on the shores of the Mar Menor a series of films has been chosen to represent the spirit of the regional cinema library: high quality films for all..

11th August Los Belones Shopping Night Los Belones falls within the Cartagena municipality From 8pm onwards in the Cartagena district of Los Belones, local businesses are heading out into the streets to promote their establishments and the products they sell in the third edition of the Los..

13th August Free open-air piano concert in El Carmolí A free concert as part of the open-air summer cultural programme “Piano en el Mar Menor”, featuring performances by Olena Miso from Ukraine, Galina Zhukova from Russia and Norwegian Marina kan Selvik. The event begins at 20.00 in the Plaza..

13th August free musical street theatre in Mar de Cristal/ Islas Menores Mar Menor de Teatro TEATRO DE CALLE – theatre moves into the squares and onto the seafront walks of the mar Menor this summer, with a series of free open-air performances for family audiences providing summer evening entertainment. The performance..

14th August Free open-air cinema in Mar de Cristal: The SmurfsFree summer cinema on the shores of the Mar Menor Mar Menor de Cine For this summer’s cinema cycle on the shores of the Mar Menor a series of films has been chosen to represent the spirit of the regional cinema library: high quality films for all..

17th and 18th August, music and much more at the Cabo de Pop festival in Cabo de Palos Water and beach sports, guided tours in English, a market and foodtrucks as well as a Spanish pop rock festival in Cabo de Palos This year’s Cabo de Pop music festival in Cabo de Palos is taking place on 17th and 18th August. This is not a single..

17th August Free concert in Cabo de Palos: Stolen This is part of a series of concerts around the Cartagena municipality Cartagena council offers a variety of activities under the umbrella of “TU MEJOR VERANO” (your best ever summer), taking music into all reaches of this vast municipality..

18th August, free workshops at Leroy Merlin in Cartagena and Murcia: installing and repairing laminated flooring Laminated flooring offers a smart, easy-to-clean alternative to traditional Spanish floor tiles The series of regular free Saturday morning workshops held at Leroy Merlin stores all over Spain continues in Murcia and Cartagena on 18th August with an activity..

August 18th Theatrical evening tour of the Roman Theatre Museum The Roman Theatre Museum in Cartagena is adding a series of nocturnal theatrical visits to the other guided visits taking place this summer, giving visitors a chance to see this vast theatre complex at night. Visit title: Aulaeum, abajo el teló..

18th August Free concert in Los Nietos: El Sitio de mi Garaje This is part of a series of concerts around the Cartagena municipality Cartagena council offers a variety of activities under the umbrella of “TU MEJOR VERANO” (your best ever summer), taking music into all reaches of this vast municipality..

21st August Free cinema in Playa HondaFree open-air classic films around the Mar Menor Mar Menor de Cine For this summer’s cinema cycle on the shores of the Mar Menor a series of films has been chosen to represent the spirit of the regional cinema library: high quality films for all..

23rd and 30th August FREE recitals in the ARQUA Subaquatic Archaeology Museum in Cartagena Piano, oboe and violin recitals free in the atmospheric setting of the ARQUA subaquatic archaeology musuem Set inside the main exhibition hall of the ARQUA museum Start time: 20.00 in the permanent exhibitions hall Entry free of charge...

24th August Free concert in La Azohía: Todo Secretos This is part of a series of concerts around the Cartagena municipality Cartagena council offers a variety of activities under the umbrella of “TU MEJOR VERANO” (your best ever summer), taking music into all reaches of this vast municipality..

Saturday 25th August El Portús beach: demonstration of traditional fishing techniques This is part of the annual activities within the Fiestas of El Portús 20.30 Demonstration of traditional fishing techniques, the VIII Jornada Marinera. This is an interesting demonstration showing how fishermen would historically have..

Saturday 25th August the Romería of San Ginés in Cartagena La Romería de San Ginés de la Jara One of the most important annual Romerías in Cartagena is that of San Ginés, which takes place at the end of August. A Romeria is the act of taking the figure or image of a saint from..

25th August, free workshops at Leroy Merlin in Cartagena and Murcia: childproofing your home Safety first to avoid mishaps involving curious toddlers! Looking after toddlers and young children can be something of a headache, and all the more so if they cannot be allowed to wander from room to room within the home due to the dangers of them opening..

25th August, 7-kilometre run in the Sunset Race at La Manga Club The annual end-of-summer run around the golf courses of La Manga Club The 5th annual Sunset Race is being held over a 7-kilometre course at La Manga Club on 25th August, offering runners in the Region of Murcia a relatively unusual opportunity to enjoy..

Saturday theatrical tours of Roman Cartagena Every Saturday during August Tour title: Hermes y Máximo, estrellas del espectáculo Commentary is in Spanish, although much of the tour is highly visual and information boards are all in dual languages. The tour takes place every..

25th August: Roman Theatre in Cartagena moonlight tour See the Roman Theatre by moonlight this summer The Roman Theatre Museum in Cartagena is adding a series of nocturnal theatrical visits to the other guided visits on offer this summer. Please note that theatrical nocturnal visits are in Spanish...

25th August Free concert in Isla Plana: Nena Rose This is part of a series of concerts around the Cartagena municipality Cartagena council offers a variety of activities under the umbrella of “TU MEJOR VERANO” (your best ever summer), taking music into all reaches of this vast municipality..

Free guided theatrical Sunday visits to the ARQUA sub-aquatic archaeology museum Museo Nacional de Arqueología Subacuática. ARQVA in Cartagena Free theatrical visits on the 29th July, 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th August. Start time: 12.30 Participation free of charge. The last journey of the frigate Nuestra Señ..

Until 31st August, Danish art exhibition at the CIM building in Cartagena Tale of an Ocean features work by sculptress Tove Storch Alongside the 2018 La Mar de Músicas world music festival in Cartagena, which runs from 20th to 28th July, ten exhibitions are being held under the umbrella of “La Mar de Arte&rdquo..

Wednesday evening family theatrical night in the Roman Theatre Museum During July and August this special family activity takes visitors back in time On Wednesday evenings during July and August the Roman Theatre Museum in Cartagena offers a family activity which aims to impart information about how the Roman Theatre would..

1st and 15th September:Theatrical evening tour of the Roman Theatre Museum The Roman Theatre Museum in Cartagena is adding a series of nocturnal theatrical visits to the other guided visits taking place this summer, giving visitors a chance to see this vast theatre complex at night (see feed below for other summer activities)...

6th to 30th September, photography exhibition in Cartagena for the Carthagineses y Romanos fiestas The images show different women cast in the role of Hannibal’s bride during the Cartagena fiestas To coincide with the annual Carthagineses y Romanos fiestas in the city of Cartagena this year an exhibition is being held at the Museo Teatro Romano..

8th September: Roman Theatre in Cartagena moonlight tour This is the last chance to see the Roman Theatre by moonlight this summer The Roman Theatre Museum in Cartagena is adding a series of nocturnal theatrical visits to the other guided visits on offer this summer. Please note that theatrical nocturnal..

8th September, free workshops at Leroy Merlin in Murcia and Cartagena: repairing wall and ceiling damp damage Unsightly and stale-smelling patches can easily be treated and removed The series of regular free Saturday morning workshops held at Leroy Merlin stores all over Spain continues in Murcia and Cartagena on 8th September with a workshop focussing on the..

Every Thursday Free open-air cinema at Cartagena Archaeological Museum Open-air cinema with suitably historical content Between July and the 13th September the municipal archaeological museum in Cartagena is showing free classic films in its gardens, all focusing on important women in history. The films are in..

15th September, free workshops at Leroy Merlin in Murcia and Cartagena: make your own cork board and personalize your work space Freshen up your work desk as you return from the summer break! The series of regular free Saturday morning workshops held at Leroy Merlin stores all over Spain continues in Murcia and Cartagena on 15th September with an activity showing how to create..

21st to 30th September 2018; Romans and Carthaginians Fiestas in Cartagena Fiestas de Carthagineses y Romanos Cartagena 2018 This colourful and enjoyable festival celebrates the history which shaped the Region of Murcia, and Cartagena in particular, into what it is today. There are footprints of the Iberian tribe who occupied..

Thursday guided tours of Imperial Cartagena including the Roman Theatre Museum This visit takes place every Thursday during July, August and September Route name: Ciudadanos de un Imperio Commentary is in Spanish, although much of the tour is highly visual and information boards are all in dual languages. Every Thursday..

Friday tours of Roman Cartagena: of gladiators, thermal baths and theatres This visit takes place every Friday during July, August and September Commentary is in Spanish, although much of the tour is highly visual and information boards are all in dual languages. Route title: Pan y Circo: De Gladiadores, Termas y Teatros..

Saturday 29th September ENGLISH LANGUAGE Romans and Carthaginians tour in CartagenaDiscover the real history behind the fiestas before enjoying the grand parade Mediterranean Cartagena tours specialise in English language guided tours of the Region of Murcia, using a fully qualified and legal official tour guide. The Romans and..

Every Saturday in September: Family activity in the Roman Theatre Museum in Cartagena The guided visit and activities "Escipión Versus Hannibal: La Batalla Continúa" takes place on Saturdays during September Every Saturday during September, to coincide with the Romans and Carthaginians celebrations, a SPANISH LANGUAGE..

Tuesdays and Sundays: Virtual reality tour of the Roman Theatre Museum in CartagenaSpecial goggles transport visitors to the 1st century BC in the Roman city of Carthago Nova A new project to design and provide virtual reality tours at the Roman Theatre Museum in Cartagena, transporting visitors back to the heyday of the arena in the 1st..

Thursday 4th October Cartagena: ENGLISH LANGUAGE TOUR of Naval Cartagena Discover the fascinating naval past of Cartagena Mediterranean Cartagena tours specialise in English language guided tours of the Region of Murcia, using a fully qualified and legal official tour guide. This tour departs from outside the Palacio..

5th to 7th October 8 teams from the UK at the La Manga Club Cricket Festival Spectators are welcomed with games starting at 10:00 La Manga Cricket Club welcome 8 teams from the UK this weekend for their annual, social, end of season cricket festival. The 8 teams will play a 20/20 competition over three days (Friday 5th..

6th October, free workshops at Leroy Merlin in Murcia and Cartagena: special finish paints Tips on how to liven up your home paint using the special paints available at Leroy Merlin The series of regular free Saturday morning workshops held at Leroy Merlin stores all over Spain continues in Murcia and Cartagena on 6th October with a demonstration..

6th October, urban culture festival in Cartagena The UrbanCTFest returns with music, graffiti, skate park activities and numerous others Saturday 6th October is the date of this year’s “UrbanCTFest” event in Cartagena, a celebration of numerous aspects of street and urban culture which..

10th to 15th October Cartagena Outlet Fair 46 stalls selling end of lines and clearance stock Venue: Plaza de los Héroes de Cavite Cartagena ( alongside the Palacio Consistorial) Opening Hours: 10:00 toi 14:00 and 17:00 to 22:00. Click for further information about the Cartagena..

12th to 15th October, activities at the Roman Theatre Museum in Cartagena Four tours of Roman and medieval Cartagena, two of them ending with tapas! With the National Day of Spain falling on Friday 12th October most of the country enjoys a long weekend, and over the three days the opening hours of the Roman Theatre Museum in..

12th October, free choral concert at the Arqua museum in Cartagena: Habaneras and other songs of the sea Habaneras and other songs of the sea at the national underwater archaeology museum To coincide with the National Day of Spain Friday 12th October a concert of “habaneras” and other songs of the sea is being offered at the national underwater..

13th October, free “smart home” workshops at Leroy Merlin stores in Murcia and Cartagena Learn how domotics and home automation systems can enhance your home in the Costa Cálida! The free Saturday morning workshops held at Leroy Merlin stores all over Spain continue in Murcia and Cartagena on 13th October with workshops where members..

14th October Record Fair in Cartagena Vinyl, CDs, DVDs, purchase, exchange and sale Taking place at the Hotel NH, Plaza Héroes de Cavite in Cartagena From 11:00 to 20:00 on Sunday 14th October. Click for further information about the Cartagena municipality

Thursday 18th October ENGLISH GUIDED TOUR: Cartagena harbour and Navidad fort Take a boat trip out to the Christmas fort and discover more about the historic harbour of Cartagena Mediterranean Cartagena tours is a firm specialising in English language guided tours of the Region of Murcia, using a fully qualified and legal official..

20th October 12km Marcha Senderista in La Azohía Registration closes at midnight on the 12th October Total distance 12km, level medium-low, total climb 900m Start point: By the church in la Azohía at 09:00 There are refreshment points at 8km and at the finish line. A non-competitive..

Until 31st October, educational family activity in the regional park of CalblanqueThe Cobaticas visitors centre provides information about the Calblanque regional park throughout the year During October the visitor centre which gives information about the Calblanque regional park, the Centro de Visitantes “Las Cobaticas&rdquo..

25th October to 4th November, visit Magellan’s “Nao Victoria” in Cartagena This is a faithful replica of the first vessel to sail around the world Anyone with an interest in military or naval history may enjoy a visit to Cartagena between now and 4th November, when a replica of the Nao Victoria is to be moored in the port area..

27th October, free energy-saving children’s gymkhanas at Leroy Merlin stores in Murcia and Cartagena Get the kids into good cost-saving habits while having fun at Leroy Merlin! The free Saturday morning workshops held at Leroy Merlin stores all over Spain continue in Murcia and Cartagena on 27th October with children’s gymkhanas in which youngsters..

Friday 26th October Cartagena: ENGLISH LANGUAGE TOUR of Art Nouveau Cartagena and CasinoThis tour includes a stop-off for a special local coffee Mediterranean Cartagena tours is a firm specialising in English language guided tours of the Region of Murcia, using a fully qualified and legal official tour guide. This tour visits the City..

27th and 28th October, young people’s arts and crafts music on the seafront in Cartagena100 per cent hand-made items on sale at the event in the Plaza de los Hérores de Cavite A young people’s arts and crafts market is being held in the Plaza de los Hérores de Cavite by the seafront in the centre of Cartagena over the weekend..

Saturdays and Sundays in October; Virtual reality tours of the Roman Theatre Museum in CartagenaSpecial goggles transport visitors to the 1st century BC in the Roman city of Carthago Nova A new project to design and provide virtual reality tours at the Roman Theatre Museum in Cartagena, transporting visitors back to the heyday of the arena in the 1st..

28th October Classic cars and bikes, custom bikes and choppers gathering in La Aljorra Part of the fundraising activities for the 2019 fiestas Live music with the Grupo Sharabia, BBQ and paella, alongside bouncy castles for the kiddies, prize draws, and lots of surprises! Open throughout the day from 09:00 onwards.. All welcome...

31st October Recreation of Roman funeral parade Cartagena Part of the T-La youth activities programme for the autumn Meeting point Calle Balcones Azules Cartagena at 22:00. Click for map Recreation of a Roman funeral parade, normally undertaken following the death of a Roman nobleman. Click for further..

Murcia traditions : All Saints and All Souls, 1st and 2nd NovemberWhat are the traditions in Murcia? This next week is the celebration of All Saints Day on the 1st November and All Souls day on the 2nd November. The 1st is a National Holiday, a red day, so most retail outlets and all public buildings and banks will be closed..

2nd to 24th November, 38th edition of the Cartagena Jazz Festival Michel Legrand, Lisa Simone, Richard Bona and Scott Matthew top the bill, plenty of free and open-air concerts as well during the festival Over the course of the last four decades the month of November has become linked with jazz in the city of Cartagena..

Friday 2nd November ENGLISH guided Halloween tour Los Remedios Cemetery Cartagena This fascinating cemetery is full of important monuments to the most important families in Cartagena Turismo de Murcia y Cartagena is a firm specialising in English language guided tours of the Region of Murcia, using a fully qualified and legal official..

3rd November Apolo Rock in the Teatro Circo Apolo El Algar Cartagena Start time: 21.00 Zequi, State Line Road, La Banda de La Fonda, Sra. Robinson and Tremendo Road. Tickets from 6 euros, available via theatre link below online or from the theatre in person at the times shown here: Teatro Circo Cartagena..

3rd November Craft beer and cheese festival in La Aljorra Cheeses and craft beers to try and buy A Feria run by the local business community of La Aljorra, which lies within the Cartagena municipality, on the border with Fuente Álamo. Taking place on Saturday 3rd November between 12 midday and midnight..

3rd November, free home decoration transfer workshops at Leroy Merlin in Murcia and Cartagena Pick up some tips for transforming your living room quickly, easily and affordably! The free Saturday morning workshops held at Leroy Merlin stores all over Spain continue in Murcia on 3rd November with sessions dealing with the creation and use of transfers..

3rd November Mini market neighbour’s association Isla Plana; Fundraiser for Friends of Mazarrón Animals Clothing, Bric-a-Brac,plants,live music and all sorts of goodies The neighbour's association is the building next to the little white church with the fabulous views! The monthly fundraiser for Friends of Mazarrón Animals is taking place..

9th to 11th November Cartagena artisan market with a Three Cultures theme Formerly the Mediaeval market, this is a huge artisan event This year the large-scale annual autumnal artisan event in Cartagena which was once a vast mediaeval themed market and last year became a “Baroque market” has once again changed..

10th November Flamenco show at the Teatro Circo Apolo in El Algar Cartagena A variety of theatrical shows in this outlying district of the Cartagena municipality Please note: This theatre is in El Algar Cartagena, and is NOT the Teatro Circo in the main city centre which has the same name. Click for map: Teatro Circo Apolo in..

10th November, Christmas tree decoration workshops at Leroy Merlin stores in Murcia and Cartagena Make sure your tree doesn't disappoint this year with some tips from the experts! The free Saturday morning workshops held at Leroy Merlin stores all over Spain continue in Murcia on 10th November with sessions offering hints and advice for decorating..

Friday 16th November ENGLISH LANGUAGE Civil War tour of CartagenaLearn about the punishing bombardments of Cartagena during the Spanish Civil War - Friday the 16th: CIVIL WAR TOUR (also including 20th Century Cartagena) Mediterranean Cartagena tours specialise in English language guided tours of the Region of Murcia..

17th November The harp and much more at the Teatro Circo Apolo in El Algar Cartagena A variety of theatrical shows in this outlying district of the Cartagena municipality Please note: This theatre is in El Algar Cartagena, and is NOT the Teatro Circo in the main city centre which has the same name. Click for map: Teatro Circo Apolo in..

17th November, pellet stove cleaning and maintenance workshops at Leroy Merlin stores in Murcia and Cartagena Make sure your pellet stove is in perfect working order for the winter The free Saturday morning workshops held at Leroy Merlin stores all over Spain continue in Murcia and Cartagena on 17th November with sessions offering advice on how to make sure your..

24th November, Christmas crown decoration workshops at Leroy Merlin stores in Murcia and Cartagena Make your own festive adornments in good time for the countdown to Christmas! The free Saturday morning workshops held at Leroy Merlin stores all over Spain continue in Murcia and Cartagena on 24th November with sessions offering hints on how to make..

24th November free guided walk in the regional park of Calblanque A short stroll learning about the legends associated with plants growing along the Cartagena coastline This short 1-kilometre walk in the regional park of Calblanque is entitled “Plantas de leyenda”, and includes interesting details of some..

1st December free entry choral concert in Cartagena The XXII Muestra de Canto Coral Maestre José Espinosa This annual choral concert features eight different choirs performing in honour of the patron saint of music, Saint Cecilia. Entry is free of charge and the event begins at 17.30. Venue..

8th December ENGLISH language guided tour of Roman Cartagena Discover the secrets of Roman Cartagena in English Mediterranean Cartagena tours is a company specialising in English language guided tours of the Region of Murcia, using a fully qualified and legal official tour guide. This English language tour..

8th December Cartagena Rallysprint Taking place at the Cartagena Speed Circuit The final event in the 2018 rallysprint events run by the Murcian federation of motorsports takes place at 18:00 on Saturday 8th December. Technical verifications begin at 15:00. Normally there..

8th December, Free nativity scene workshops at Leroy Merlin stores in Murcia and Cartagena Create your own realistic Christmas nativity scene, impress your friends and delight the kids! The free pre-Christmas Saturday morning workshops held at Leroy Merlin stores all over Spain continue in Murcia and Cartagena on 8th December with sessions..

14th December Bellaluz Christmas Fair La Manga Club Christmas Fair and Artisan Market witha visit by Santa! All welcome! Click for more information about La Manga Club Join the Mar Menor group on Facebook for info about Los Alcázares, San Javier, San Pedro del Pinatar, Torre Pacheco..

Friday 14th December ENGLISH LANGUAGE Civil War tour of CartagenaLearn about the punishing bombardments of Cartagena during the Spanish Civil War - Friday the 14th December: CIVIL WAR TOUR (also including 20th Century Cartagena) Mediterranean Cartagena tours specialise in English language guided tours of the..

Until 5th January, Christmas Saturnalia tours at the Roman Theatre Museum in Cartagena Learn about Roman banquets on the “Feliz Navidad, Bona Saturnalia” tours in Cartagena As has become customary in recent years the Roman Theatre Museum in Cartagena is offering special visits over the festive season to allow families to enjoy..

Cartagena Christmas programme weekend of 14th to 16th DecemberFree concerts as Cartagena gears up for Christmas Friday 14th December Between the 10th and 28th December a campaign is underway to collect toys for the needy. Donations can be left at Calle San Miguel number 8, the administrative building of the..

15th December Oliver the musical at the Teatro Circo Apolo in El Algar Cartagena A variety of theatrical shows in this outlying district of the Cartagena municipality Please note: This theatre is in El Algar Cartagena, and is NOT the Teatro Circo in the main city centre which has the same name. Click for map: Teatro Circo Apolo in..

15th and 16th December Spanish Naval Frigate open for visits in Cartagena The Frigate 'Álvaro de Bazán' (F-101) can be visited in the cruise ship dock Opening times: Saturday 15th December; from 10.00 to 14.00 and again from 15.00 to 17.00 Sunday 16th December; from 10.00 to 14.00. Entry free of..

15th December, Free miniature tools workshops at Leroy Merlin stores in Murcia and Cartagena Etch your own design onto glass and wood to make personalized Christmas gifts! The free Saturday morning workshops held at Leroy Merlin stores all over Spain continue in Murcia and Cartagena on 15th December with sessions offering hints on how use miniature..

Until 5th January, Christmas, New Year and Three Kings in Cartagena 2018-19 Fun for the children and numerous free concerts in Cartagena over the festive season, as well as the Three Kings parade on 5th January Cartagena offers a wide range of activities throughout the festive season, with a host of free concerts, theatrical..

Friday 21st December ENGLISH LANGUAGE tour of Cartagena at Christmas Christmas lights and Christmas cheer in Cartagena Friday the 21st December: CARTAGENA BY NIGHT WITH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS & TAPAS Turismo de Murcia y Cartagena is a firm specialising in English language guided tours of the Region of Murcia, using..

30th December: Musical Supercalifragilistico in the Teatro Circo El Algar Cartagena A variety of theatrical shows in this outlying district of the Cartagena municipality Please note: This theatre is in El Algar Cartagena, and is NOT the Teatro Circo in the main city centre which has the same name. Click for map: Teatro Circo Apolo in..

5th January, The Three Kings parade in the centre of Cartagena The Three Kings arrive by boat to collect last minute wish lists in person The 5th January is the last big evening in the seasonal festivities in Spain, as the Three Kings, Baltasar, Melchor and Gaspar, arrive to deliver their presents before the children..

5th January 2019 Three Kings in La Manga del Mar Menor These events are organised by the neighbour's association of La Manga del Mar Menor and are based at the Galerías el flamenco which is at km 4 (exit 40) of la Manga del Mar Menor. At 18:00 the Three Kings leave Plaza de Cavanna at Km. 2..

Don’t buy a pet in Cartagena, adopt one!Adopting cats and dogs from the CATAD centre works out cheaper than buying one The Town Hall of Cartagena has launched a campaign urging members of the public not to buy pets for Christmas (much to the display of pet shop owners, it has to be imagined.. 21/12/2017

Gregory Porter confirmed for 2018 Mar de Músicas festival in Cartagena The winner of two Grammys returns to Cartagena with his Nat King Cole tribute There is a long time to go until the 24th edition of the La Mar de Músicas festival in Cartagena next summer, but already it has been confirmed that one of the star.. 21/12/2017

Cartagena police mobile speed trap locations 18th to 24th December Radar speed traps in the city of Cartagena and the rest of the municipality Cartagena police operate a system of mobile speed traps which move around the municipality every week with their mobile "multa cars" (multa means fine). These.. 19/12/2017

Roman Theatre in Cartagena sets new record for visitor numbers and plans to expand Excavation of the portico behind the stage is expected to start in 2021 The Roman Theatre Museum in Cartagena is already the most visited museum in the Region of Murcia, and this year has increased its visitor numbers by a further 6.5 per cent, but.. 15/12/2017

More ruptions in Cartagena council coalition Former Mayor accuses his successor in Cartagena of treachery The complexities of local politics in the city of Cartagena continue to make the news this week, following the announcement that former Mayor José López has been removed from all.. 12/12/2017

Cartagena Christmas toy collection under wayThe Town Hall of Cartagena collects gifts for children in need over Christmas The annual campaign to collect toys as Christmas presents for children in need was launched by the Town Hall of Cartagena on Monday morning, the aim being once again to guarantee.. 11/12/2017

6-metre whale washed up dead on the beach of La Azohía Cyclone Ana claims a victim on the Costa Cálida Residents of La Azohía awoke on Monday morning to find that the high winds and 4-metre waves caused by Cyclone Ana had claimed at least one victim, as the dead body of a 6-metre whale.. 11/12/2017

Tree branches brought down by strong winds in CartagenaPolice advise locals in Cartagena to stay indoors if possible In much of the Region of Murcia the worst of the weather associated with Cyclone Ana did not arrive until the middle of Monday morning, but the 112 emergency services line reported that by.. 11/12/2017

Cartagena gets in the mood for Christmas The Christmas lights of Cartagena are switched on and the nativity scene opens this Tuesday For anyone who hasn’t noticed Christmas is almost upon us, and in Cartagena the setting up of the municipal nativity scene and the switching on of the.. 05/12/2017

Replica Spanish galleon visits Cartagena The Andalucia arrives in Spain fresh from a 70-city tour of the USA and Canada The 55-metre galleon Andalucía, a replica of the ships which for centuries were one of the driving forces behind the Spanish Empire in South America, is to be moored.. 05/12/2017

Reforestation initiative on the Cerro de los Moros in Cartagena A thousand saplings and bushes were planted overlooking the port of Cartagena On Sunday a group of approximately 350 people gathered in the cold sunshine on the Cerro de los Moros, the hill on which the remains of an 18th century fortress stand overlooking.. 05/12/2017

La Azohía residents petition to use former Guardia Civil land No use has been made of the front-line plot in La Azohía for two decades A campaign by the Association for the Defence of the Environment in La Azohía (ADELA), which acts in many instances as a representative of the local community.. 04/12/2017

Information boards at the Cathedral of Cartagena but slow progress towards restorationThe Cathedral of Santa María was left in ruins after Civil War bombardment Work to restore the Catedral de Santa María in Cartagena, which was reduced to semi-ruin by bombardment during the Spanish Civil War (1936-39), is proving slow to.. 04/12/2017

Cartagena police mobile speed trap locations 4th to 10th December Radar speed traps in the city of Cartagena and the rest of the municipality Cartagena police operate a system of mobile speed traps which move around the municipality every week with their mobile "multa cars" (multa means fine). These.. 04/12/2017

Animal excrement used as decoy by bank robbers arrested in CartagenaSouth American nationals swiped money from desks as bank managers rushed to deal with hygiene emergencies! Five South American nationals have been arrested in connection with fifteen robberies which were committed in various provinces of Spain, in which.. 01/12/2017

New central government office in Cartagena opens with immediate effectThe government delegate denies claims that Cartagena should have a separate sub-delegation Francisco Bernabé, the central government delegate to the Region of Murcia, announced on Monday that a new office of his delegation is opening with immediate.. 30/11/2017

Overcrowding at Santa Lucía hospital in Cartagena as winter flu rush beginsCold weather and extra surgery rotas overstretch resources at the Cartagena hospital The winter flu season has barely begun, but already it is being reported that the A&E unit at the Santa Lucía hospital in Cartagena is being overwhelmed by.. 29/11/2017

Cartagena Town Hall subsidizes Christmas cat and dog adoption campaign Help for private animal welfare organizations as they strive to rehouse abandoned pets The local council in the Town Hall of Cartagena passed a motion last Friday to sign an agreement of collaboration with privately run animal protection and refuge.. 28/11/2017

Cartagena police mobile speed trap locations 27th November to 3rd December Radar speed traps in the city of Cartagena and the rest of the municipality Cartagena police operate a system of mobile speed traps which move around the municipality every week with their mobile "multa cars" (multa means fine). These.. 27/11/2017

One dead and one injured after being hit by the Madrid-bound train in CartagenaThe incident occurred in the Las Tejeras district in the northern outskirts of Cartagena A young woman died on Sunday evening in the north of Cartagena after she was hit by the train travelling from the city to Murcia and then on to Madrid, while her.. 27/11/2017

San Javier and Cartagena Town Halls aim for improvements in La Manga bus serviceDiscounts for pensioners and young people are among the proposals The local governments of San Javier and Cartagena have put their political differences aside to sign a bilateral agreement aimed at improving the bus service in La Manga del Mar Menor and.. 27/11/2017

Hesperides research vessel sets sail from Cartagena for the Antarctic After supporting 16 research projects the Hesperides will return to Cartagena next May The Oceanographic Research Vessel “Hespérides” set sail on Friday morning from the port of Cartagena to take part in the 31st Spanish Antarctic.. 24/11/2017

1300 kilos of hashish seized from British-registered boat off Cabo de Palos Guardia officers were on immigrant interception duty when they spotted the suspicious vessel The crew of the Guardia Civil’s Río Segura patrol ship have been extremely busy over the last few days, intercepting and bringing ashore the.. 23/11/2017

Almost a million euros to determine the relationship between the Mar Menor and the Campo de Cartagena aquifer More sampling points will increase the volume of information available The national government’s Ministry for Agriculture, Fishing, Food and the Environment has announced that it is to construct a network of sampling stations in an effort to.. 23/11/2017

Another small step towards the excavation of the Cartagena Roman amphitheatre The amphitheatre remains in Cartagena are the only ones in Spain which cannot yet be visited Little by little progress continues to be made towards further excavations being carried out at the Roman amphitheatre in Cartagena, and on Tuesday another.. 22/11/2017

Over 400 illegal immigrants re-housed from Murcia to unopened Málaga jail Makeshift measures are made necessary by the unprecedented wave of Algerian immigrants 464 of the 518 illegal immigrants who were brought ashore in Cartagena over the weekend after crossing the Mediterranean from Algeria were re-located to a previously.. 21/11/2017

Excavation of 18th century city wall of Cartagena continuesOne of the exits to the Civil War air raid shelter has been found inside the Muralla de Felipe V The project to excavate and examine more of the Muralla de Felipe V, the defensive wall which was built to protect the city of Cartagena in 1721, is still.. 20/11/2017

Cartagena police mobile speed trap locations 20th to 26th November Radar speed traps in the city of Cartagena and the rest of the municipality Cartagena police operate a system of mobile speed traps which move around the municipality every week with their mobile "multa cars" (multa means fine). These.. 20/11/2017

41 more wrecks to be removed from the Mar Menor The clean-up of the bed of the lagoon continues between Cabo de Palos and Los Urrutias In October the wrecks of three boats were salvaged from the bed of the Mar Menor, and it has now been announced by the regional government that 116,000 euros have.. 20/11/2017

UPCT team pilots scheme to make aquifer water treatment more efficient in the Campo de Cartagena A new process aims to reduce the production of harmful brine by 80 per cent A team of researchers from the Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena (UPCT) has installed an experimental new system at the Tomás Ferró agricultural research.. 20/11/2017

Temporary courts open in Cartagena to process wave of illegal immigrantsAn unprecedented volume of illegal migrants has been detained over the weekend off the Murcian coast During the weekend the Region of Murcia has been forced to take in an unprecedented number of illegal immigrants, with 519 people rescued from.. 20/11/2017

Traffic disruption on the road out of La Manga until Wednesday Work is being carried out to create a new roundabout providing access to Cabo de Palos The Policía Local of Cartagena have informed that there will be continuing disruption to traffic on the way out of La Manga del Mar Menor until Wednesday.. 20/11/2017

Former seafront kiosk reinstalled outside Cartagena sports pavilion Five more of the structures will be re-installed in Cartagena next year As work continues to finally complete the new Palacio de Deportes on the western edge of the city of Cartagena, the latest development visible to those driving past is that one.. 17/11/2017

16th November, Cartagena Jazz Festival (Free entry Off Jazz cycle), Maxi Caballero Trio A free jazz concert at El Cuervo as part of the 37th Cartagena Jazz Festival Maxi Caballero is a guitarist, composer and music teacher, and last year won the first prize at the Talavera de la Reina international jazz festival at the head of his quartet..

Free car park on the way at the Santa Lucía hospital in Cartagena A motor home park is also on the agenda for Cartagena in the near future Ever since the new Santa Lucía hospital in the eastern outskirts of the city of Cartagena opened in 2010 it has been the subject of various controversies, one of the.. 15/11/2017

Cartagena Semana Santa poster design for 2018 revealed The Easter Week processions in Cartagena begin in 2018 on 23rd March The winning design for the poster which will be used to promote the Semana Santa (Easter Week) processions in 2018 was announced on Tuesday, the image chosen being a painting of.. 15/11/2017

Nasty accident on the A-30 motorway in CartagenaOne injured as two cars collied close to the La Palma and Los Barreros exit Two car were involved in a collision on Tuesday evening on the southbound carriageway of the A-30 Murcia-Cartagena motorway, with one of the occupants of the vehicles having to.. 15/11/2017

Murcia government confirms funding of Cartagena Roman amphitheatre excavation Funds are also set aside for windmills, prehistoric rock art and the ornamental fountain in the centre of Totana The regional government of Murcia has confirmed that it is to subsidize various projects designed to recover and preserve cultural and.. 15/11/2017

Hyper-realistic virtual reality tours on their way at Roman Theatre Museum in Cartagena Visitors will be taken back 2,000 years to see the Roman theatre as it was in Carthago Nova The Roman Theatre Museum in Cartagena continues to report increases in visitor numbers this year and is already the most visited museum in the Region of Murcia.. 14/11/2017

Record visitor numbers at the Roman Theatre Museum in Cartagena Over 200,000 have been to the most visited museum in Murcia so far this year The Roman Theatre Museum in Cartagena, the most visited museum in the Region of Murcia, had already beaten last year’s record number of visitors before the end of.. 13/11/2017

Cartagena police mobile speed trap locations 13th to 19th November Radar speed traps in the city of Cartagena and the rest of the municipality Cartagena police operate a system of mobile speed traps which move around the municipality every week with their mobile "multa cars" (multa means fine). These.. 13/11/2017

Until 15th January, poetry and photography exhibition at the Roman Theatre Museum in Cartagena Paisajes con Alma features works combining images with words to evoke emotion An innovative exhibition entitled “Paisajes con Alma” has opened at the Roman Theatre Museum in Cartagena, coupling the work of 15 photographers with texts compiled..

Los Urrutias beach says goodbye to the last of its breakwaters The removal of the structure is intended to help ensure cleaner water at Punta Brava Work has begun on the inland shore of the Mar Menor to remove the last of the breakwaters which jutted out from the beach of Punta Brava in Los Urrutias, ridding.. 09/11/2017

Cabo de Palos police station reopens The station in Cabo de Palos was closed during October The station of the Cartagena Policía Local in Cabo de Palos has reopened this week on schedule following a month-long closure due to maintenance work and refurbishment at the premises.. 08/11/2017

Illegal immigrant breakout in Sangonera overstretches Murcia facilities Police demand the closure of the foreigner detention centre after immigrants were released onto the streets of Cartagena The recent flood of illegal immigrants arriving in the Region of Murcia has overstretched the facilities designed to accommodate.. 07/11/2017

Christmas shoppers in Cartagena urged to avoid sexist gifts for childrenDon’t limit their imagination, the Town Hall of Cartagena advises For many people it is already the time of year when thoughts start turning to Christmas shopping, and in Cartagena the Town Hall is again launching a campaign to encourage adults.. 07/11/2017

Cartagena police mobile speed trap locations 6th to 12th November Radar speed traps in the city of Cartagena and the rest of the municipality Cartagena police operate a system of mobile speed traps which move around the municipality every week with their mobile "multa cars" (multa means fine). These.. 06/11/2017

22nd September, free workshops at Leroy Merlin in Murcia and Cartagena: re-organizing your wardrobes for autumn A change of wardrobe or accessories can vastly increase your useful storage space! The series of regular free Saturday morning workshops held at Leroy Merlin stores all over Spain continues in Murcia and Cartagena on 22nd September with an activity showing..

Gratuitous vandalism over Halloween in Murcia, Cartagena and Molina de SeguraTram services suspended by Murcia vandals while bin fires and rowdiness mar the celebration elsewhere It appears that the arrival of autumn weather, the celebrations of Halloween and, to a certain extent, the protests against the temporary overground.. 02/11/2017

40 year old motorcyclist killed in Cartagena accident The incident occurred on Tuesday morning The driver of a motor vehicle tested negative for drugs and alcohol on Tuesday morning following a nasty accident at the intersection of calles Ciclamen and Écija, in the Barrio de la Concepció.. 31/10/2017

48 more Algerian migrants brought ashore in Cartagena Over 700 have arrived in Murcia in October as calm sea conditions persist The wave of would-be immigrants into Spain being intercepted in the Mediterranean and brought ashore in the Region of Murcia continued on Monday, when another 48 arrived in.. 31/10/2017

Cartagena police mobile speed trap locations 30th October to 5th November Radar speed traps in the city of Cartagena and the rest of the municipality Cartagena police operate a system of mobile speed traps which move around the municipality every week with their mobile "multa cars" (multa means fine). These.. 30/10/2017

Man taken to hospital in Cartagena after falling into the water in the portThe incident occurred in the port of Cartagena in the early hours of Monday morning A 46-year-old man was taken to the Santa Lucía hospital in the eastern outskirts of Cartagena early on Monday morning after falling into the water in the port of.. 30/10/2017

Until 26th November, D6 art exhibition at the Palacio Molina in Cartagena Six female artists display their work in the city centre of Cartagena The Palacio Molina in Cartagena is hosting an art exhibition entitled simply “D6”, featuring the work of female artists Virginia Bernal, Ángela Acedo, Marí..

Cartagena police in firearms training The issue of armed policing is hardly a subject of debate in Spain In Spain there is no debate over whether officers of the law should be equipped with firearms, even in local police forces, and this month officers of the Policía Local in.. 26/10/2017

Cartagena council finally presents plan to stabilise El Portus cliffs following rockfalls 11 homes were evacuated in 2014 after a large boulder fell onto the beach of El Portús It has been a very long time coming, but it appears that a solution has at last been found to the problem of how to stabilize the rock face of the Monte.. 25/10/2017

Cabo Tiñoso marine reserve divided into zones for marine protection The reserve between Mazarrón and Cartagena combines fishing, diving and environmental protection The regional government in Murcia has this week defined four different areas within the marine reserve of Cabo Tiñoso, between the bay.. 25/10/2017

Cartagena police mobile speed trap locations 23rd to 29th October Radar speed traps in the city of Cartagena and the rest of the municipality Cartagena police operate a system of mobile speed traps which move around the municipality every week with their mobile "multa cars" (multa means fine). These.. 23/10/2017

Former Cartagena Mayoress faces another legal investigation Senator Pilar Barreiro is accused of misuse of public funds while Mayoress of Cartagena Pilar Barreiro, who was Mayoress of Cartagena for 20 years prior to the local elections of May 2015, has once again been officially placed under investigation.. 18/10/2017

Cruise ship tourism in Cartagena: good for local businesses, not always popular among locals! Traffic restrictions and security measures affect retail outlets and annoy Cartagena residents The arrival of autumn does not affect cruise ship tourism in the Mediterranean, with the fine weather lasting well past the end of summer and the attractions.. 18/10/2017

Murcia confirms initial funding for Cartagena Roman amphitheatre excavation Visits to the Cartagena amphitheatre could be possible by summer 2018 The project to convert the remains of the Roman amphitheatre in Cartagena into a visitable tourist attraction has received a long-awaited boost this week with the confirmation.. 18/10/2017

Cartagena police mobile speed trap locations 16th to 22nd October Radar speed traps in the city of Cartagena and the rest of the municipality Cartagena police operate a system of mobile speed traps which move around the municipality every week with their mobile "multa cars" (multa means fine). These.. 16/10/2017

Local street markets in Cartagena as normal on bank holiday Thursday Plenty of fresh fruit and veg in the Thursday markets! Despite the bank holiday, the local markets normally held on a Thursday in the Cartagena municipality will go ahead as normal in Los Dolores, La Aljorra and La Palma between 09:00 and lunchtime.. 11/10/2017

Haircuts for the homeless as the Pelobus reaches the Region of Murcia After Murcia on Monday it’s Cartagena on Tuesday and Lorca on Wednesday for the charity barber’s shop The mobile hairdressing and shower services provided by the charity “Pelobús” has arrived this week in the Region.. 10/10/2017

Cartagena police mobile speed trap locations 9th to 15th October Radar speed traps in the city of Cartagena and the rest of the municipality Cartagena police operate a system of mobile speed traps which move around the municipality every week with their mobile "multa cars" (multa means fine). These.. 09/10/2017

Loggerhead sea turtle released off the coast of Cabo de Palos The injured turtle has recovered after being found in the north of La Manga Last Friday another loggerhead sea turtle was re-released into the wild after receiving treatment at the El Valle wildlife recovery centre in the mountains just south of.. 09/10/2017

Fatal car crash on the Cartagena-Vera ghost motorway A driver careered off the road on Sunday in the western outskirts of Cartagena The AP-7 toll motorway between Cartagena and Vera, which is often known as the “ghost motorway” due to the low numbers of motorists willing to pay the charges.. 09/10/2017

Contract awarded to clean up and repair the La Atalaya castle in Cartagena The castle is an Item of Cultural Interest but has been deteriorating for years Work to improve the condition of the castle of La Atalaya and the hillside on which it stands just outside Cartagena is set to begin in the near future, with the first.. 06/10/2017

Roman remains delay Monte Sacro regeneration project in CartagenaThe hill is thought to have been an important residential area in Carthago Nova Work on the planned public garden which is to be built on the upper part of Monte Sacro in Cartagena (the patch of ground in front of the old administrative town hall building.. 04/10/2017

Hotel plans presented for Cartagena gun batteryUp to 50 rooms could be provided in the abandoned battery at the entrance to Cartagena harbour Architect José Manuel Chacón has presented a proposal to convert the disused Fajardo gun battery in Cartagena into a hotel, explaining to Town.. 04/10/2017

Great offers on the new autumn home decoration collection at Leroy Merlin Cartagena Amazing offers on curtains, lamps, flooring, blinds, fabric and much more until the 1st November Leroy Merlin in Cartagena, one of the biggest suppliers of DIY, home and garden products, have just launched their brand new 2017 autumn/winter collection.. 04/10/2017

Algerians arrested in Cartagena for exploiting desperate illegal immigrantsTwo men are charged with abusing human rights and issuing death threats Two Algerian men aged 40 and 26 have been arrested by the Policía Nacional in Cartagena on charges of supplying boat crossings to desperate north Africans willing to risk their.. 04/10/2017

Real Murcia face FC Barcelona in the Copa del ReyCartagena take on Sevilla as Murcia teams reach the last 32 of the Spanish cup The current football season is only a little more than a month old in Spain, but such is the scheduling of Spanish football that both Real Murcia and FC Cartagena were in the.. 29/09/2017

Cabo de Palos police station closed until end of OctoberRepairs and reforms are being carried out at the Cabo de Palos branch of the Cartagena police Residents of Cabo de Palos should be aware that the local police station next to the port and marina will be closed for reforms and repairs until the end of.. 29/09/2017

First Roman amphitheatre recovery contract out to tender in Cartagena The Roman amphitheatre of Cartagena could be one of the largest in the world! The Town Hall of Cartagena is continuing to make progress in its plans to excavate more of the Roman amphitheatre, and announced on Tuesday that the first stage of work.. 27/09/2017

Cartagena in shock after murder of 20 year old in Canteras She was stabbed by her former partner and became the third victim of gender violence in the region this year Two days of official mourning have been decreed in Cartagena following the brutal murder of a 20 year old woman in Canteras on Monday... 26/09/2017

Get 15% off EVERYTHING at Leroy Merlin Cartagena on Thursday 28th September Save 15% on thousands of home, garden and outdoor products, this Thursday only Leroy Merlin Cartagena are offering a 15% discount on their entire range of products this Thursday 28th September. The discount is applicable to all in store items, as.. 25/09/2017

Cartagena police mobile speed trap locations 25th September to 1st OctoberRadar speed traps in the city of Cartagena and the rest of the municipality Cartagena police operate a system of mobile speed traps which move around the municipality every week with their mobile "multa cars" (multa means fine). These are.. 25/09/2017

Roadworks to disrupt La Manga and Cabo de Palos traffic until mid-NovemberA new roundabout will improve access to the shopping centre in Cabo de Palos As of Monday 25th September roadworks are under way on the RM-12 motorway which leads to Cabo de Palos and La Manga del Mar Menor, and traffic heading towards the coast is likely.. 25/09/2017

Cabo de Palos lighthouse hotel plans scuppered by the Murcia parliament The lighthouse will continue to be publicly owned and the keepers will still live there After months of protests, debate and disagreement it appears that the residents of Cabo de Palos have won their battle to “save” the iconic lighthouse.. 21/09/2017

20th September, half price day at the Romans and Carthaginians fair in CartagenaWednesday promises to be a popular day to visit the Fiestas de Romanos y Cartagineses This Wednesday 20th September is a special day at the funfair which is currently in operation as part of the Fiestas de Romanos y Cartagineses in the city of Cartagena.. 18/09/2017

15th to 24th September Romans and Carthaginians in CartagenaFiestas de Cartagineses y Romanos, Cartagena, This colourful and enjoyable festival celebrates the history which shaped the Region of Murcia, and Cartagena in particular, into what it is today. There are footprints of the Iberian tribe who occupied this land..

23rd September ENGLISH LANGUAGE Romans and Carthaginians tour in CartagenaDiscover the real history behind the fiestas before enjoying the grand parade Mediterranean Cartagena tours specialise in English language guided tours of the Region of Murcia, using a fully qualified and legal official tour guide. The Romans and Carthaginians..

Cartagena police mobile speed trap locations 18th to 24th September Radar speed traps in the city of Cartagena and the rest of the municipality Cartagena police operate a system of mobile speed traps which move around the municipality every week with their mobile "multa cars" (multa means fine). These.. 18/09/2017

Every Saturday in September Family-themed activity in the Roman Theatre Museum in Cartagena The guided visit and activities "Escipión Versus Hannibal: La Batalla Continúa" takes place on Saturdays during September Every Saturday during September, to coincide with the Romans and Carthaginians celebrations, a SPANISH LANGUAGE..

30th September ENGLISH language Naval tour of CartagenaDiscover the fascinating naval past of Cartagena Mediterranean Cartagena tours specialise in English language guided tours of the Region of Murcia, using a fully qualified and legal official tour guide. This tour departs from outside the Palacio Consistorial..

Cartagena Mayoress begins 6 weeks of maternity leave Ana Belén Castejón leaves a delicate situation in the Town Hall after becoming a second-time mother Congratulations and best wishes are due to Ana Belén Castejón, the Mayoress of Cartagena, after she gave birth to her.. 18/09/2017

1st October free guided tour of Cartagena Military structures: Paseo de Ronda This is a free tour run by the Tourist Information Office in Cartagena This free guided tour of Cartagena is offered by the Tourist Information Office in the City of Cartagena and includes a panorama of the most important fortifications in the city..

8th October: Music Has No Limits, a unique musical spectacular at El Batel Auditorium in Cartagena The playlist of your life, from classical to rock music at the Auditorio El Batel in Cartagena One of the most widely acclaimed shows of 2017 in a one-off performance in Cartagena on 8th October Music Has No Limits has become one of the biggest runaway..

7th and 8th October, Spanish navy offers guided tours of museums, ships and the arsenal The events are a prelude to Spanish Armed Forces Day on Thursday 12th October Thursday 12th October is the National Day of Spain and also Armed Forces Day,(so is also a red day bank holiday) and as usual the city of Cartagena, which is home to one of..

11th to 17th October Cartagena Outlet Fair 55 stands are located alongside the Palacio Consistorial Cartagena holds its annual Outlet Fair between 11th and 17th October, with 55 stands occupying the pedestrian area surrounding the Palacio Consistorial. A wide range of goods is on offer, including..

Roman Theatre Museum in Cartagena open for guided routes and visits on 12th October The museum is open on the Thursday bank holiday with guided visits between the 12th and 15th October Thursday 12th October is an official red day or bank holiday throughout Spain, but in Cartagena the most important tourist attraction, the Roman Theatre..

12th October free lunchtime concert as ARQUA Cartagena remains openAnother option for the Bank Holiday on Thursday Thursday 12th October is a national bank holiday, commemorating the day on which Christopher Columbus first discovered America. Most public buildings are closed as the “Día de Hispanidad&rdquo..

Until 27th October, Géneros Creativos, art exhibition in Cartagena Various artists display their work at the Aula de Cultura of Caja Murcia in Cartagena An art exhibition entitled “Géneros creativos” is now open at the Aula de Cultura of Caja Murcia in the centre of Cartagena, featuring works by various..

Thursday 19th October : ENGLISH LANGUAGE tour temples and tapa in Cartagena See the latest remains uncovered in this important Roman City with tapas temptations en route Mediterranean Cartagena tours specialise in English language guided tours of the Region of Murcia, using a fully qualified and legal official tour guide. -..

20th to 22nd October Feria for women’s and disabled resources in CartagenaThe IX Feria de Recursos y Servicios para Mayores y Personas con Discapacidad, Femadis 2017 This fair is taking place between the 20th and 22nd October, with 53 different stands run by associations, voluntary groups, social bodies and companies offering specialised..

20th to 22nd October Cartagena Folk FestivalEl Festival Folk de Cartagena 2017 is taking place alongside the port in Cartagena During the weekend of 20th to 22nd October Cartagena celebrates a folk festival with seven groups and one DJ. All of the concerts are free of charge with the exception..

El Ártico se rompe in CartagenaThis itinerant exhibition aims to raise awareness of the fragility of the unique Arctic eco-system The exhibition is open between the 10th October and 10th November in the plaza de José María Artés, which is the rear section of the Plaza..

26th October Free piano recital in the ARQUA Cartagena Free piano recital in the Cartagena sub-aquatic archaeological museum On Thursday 26th October visitors to the ARQUA sub-aquatic archaeology museum can enjoy a free piano recital as part of the MusaE programme run by the Spanish Ministry for Culture...

28th and 29th October, family workshop and mystery game at the Roman necropolis of Cartagena The activity is being held at the municipal archaeological museum of Cartagena The “Enrique Escudero de Castro” archaeological museum of Cartagena is holding a workshop activity for all the family during the weekend of 28th and 29th October..

Cartagena lights the flame of fiestas as Romans and Carthaginians beginsThe sacred flame was lit inside the emblematic Roman Theatre Museum and Temple of Isis Buried for centuries beneath the rubble left by invading Visigoths, who poured into Spain as the mighty Roman Empire crumbled, the Roman Theatre in Cartagena.. 16/09/2017

3rd November FREE open-air theatre Don Juan Tenorio in CartagenaTaking place in the Parque del Molinete This is probably the most performed play in Spain and anyone with a sufficient grasp of Spanish to follow a theatrical representation may well enjoy this classic tale which is being staged for free in the setting of..