LA MANGA DEL MAR MENOR, LOCAL NEWS

Car thieves turn their attention to Spain’s new V16 emergency beaconPolice warn thefts from vehicles are rising sharply as the mandatory device becomes a new target Spain’s new V16 emergency beacon, now compulsory for drivers, is fast becoming an unexpected prize for car thieves, with police reporting a sharp rise.. 02/02/2026

Murcia's nature reserves see visitor boom in 2025Over 68,000 people explore parks through guided activities and centres Protected natural areas across the Region of Murcia welcomed more than 68,000 visitors in 2025, marking a steady rise in people enjoying these special spots. That's according to.. 02/02/2026

VIDEO: How Murcia celebrated Carlos Alcaraz's Australian Open winWatch as the people of Murcia packed local venues and gathered around big screens to celebrate Carlitos' incredible win Murcia turned out in force to support Carlos Alcaraz as he made tennis history at the Australian Open. As the 22-year.. 02/02/2026

Tennis court and a private pool: This is the latest luxury villa for rent on La Manga ClubCheck out this fabulous new 5-bedroom villa with its own private swimming pool and a tennis court, available to rent for holidays now! I’m sure you’ll agree there’s nothing in life quite like lounging around by the pool in your own private.. 02/02/2026

Spain steps in to protect the eels of the Mar MenorThe European eel is critically endangered, with numbers dropping fast, the government is stepping in with stricter fishing limits The Spanish government is planning to declare the European eel an endangered species. This way, they can protect the.. 02/02/2026

Confidence in trains shaken after Adamuz tragedy, new survey findsMany travellers still trust rail, but growing numbers worry the network is under too much strain In the days after the deadly train derailment near Adamuz, many people across Spain have been rethinking how safe they feel when travelling by rail.  ..

The Cartagena bar that invented the Café Asiático faces an uncertain futureBar Pedrín in El Albujón is looking for a new owner as the current manager prepares to retire after more than 80 years If you have lived in or around the Cartagena area, you’ll have heard of the café asiático... 30/01/2026

Dead body washes up on La Manga beachThe Guardia Civil has confirmed he is a missing Belgian man who went missing while windfoiling on the Mar Menor The body of a 73-year-old Belgian man was found at around 7pm this Wednesday afternoon, January 28, washed up on the shore of the.. 28/01/2026

Could your winter coat land you a driving fine in Spain?What the law says about coats, boots and heels behind the wheel When the Spanish winter chill sets in, it is tempting to bundle up in your favourite coat before hopping into the car. But hold on a minute. That bulky winter coat you are wearing could actually..

Frenchman arrested in San Pedro del Pinatar with nearly 3kg of marijuanaStopped by the Guardia Civil, the 29-year-old was found with almost 3kg of marijuana and a toy pistol The Guardia Civil have stopped a car in San Pedro del Pinatar and seized nearly three kilos of marijuana, arresting the driver on suspicion of.. 28/01/2026

Mandatory face masks are no longer required in the Region of Murcia from ThursdayThe decision follows a continued fall in respiratory infections across the Region in recent weeks Facemasks will no longer be required in hospitals and health centres across the Region of Murcia from Thursday January 29, as the levels of respiratory.. 28/01/2026

Building licences for holiday homes on the rise in Mar MenorAuthorities report more building license approvals as tourist numbers grow and hotel options remain limited The Mar Menor area is seeing more and more building licences for holiday homes, with hundreds of applications in towns like La Manga, Santiago.. 28/01/2026

Mazarrón mayor signs new agreement with local animal charityThis new agreement will help APROAMA care for abandoned animals and raise awareness in the community Mazarrón’s mayor, Ginés Campillo, has signed a new agreement with the Mazarrón Animal Protection Association (APROAMA.. 27/01/2026

Trade deal paused, but Murcia farmers still on edgeMEPs vote to send EU-South America pact to court, leaving growers in limbo ahead of protests Farmers and ranchers in the Region of Murcia are watching anxiously after MEPs in the European Parliament voted on Wednesday January 21 to challenge the EU-Mercosur.. 26/01/2026

New technology could help cut nitrates entering the Mar MenorThe 'Recupera' project will test cutting-edge technology to reduce harmful nitrates, protect wildlife and improve water quality Eleven companies are in the running to develop new technology that could help cut the amount of nitrates flowing.. 26/01/2026

San Javier moves ahead with plans for new floodable parkA €2.3 million project aims to protect against flooding while transforming a neglected urban area into a vibrant green space San Javier’s Ayuntamiento has begun preparing an ambitious plan to turn the Rambla de Cobatillas into a floodable.. 26/01/2026

More green spaces, better cultural centres, more connected: These 13 Murcia towns will soon look very different thanks to major new EU fundingTorre Pacheco, San Pedro, Cartagena and 10 other municipalities are set to gain big from a massive €72 million investment in sustainable development The Spanish Government has given the green light to almost €72 million in funding for a.. 26/01/2026

Adamuz train tragedy: Death toll rises to 45 as search continues and families receive ongoing supportTwo more bodies recovered near the tracks in Córdoba while Spain continues to grapple with a series of serious rail accidents The Guardia Civil has confirmed that two more bodies have been recovered from the site of the devastating train crash near..

Construction to begin on the new five-star hotel and football pitches in Condado de Alhama this FebruaryThe project, led by Alhama Nature in partnership with Wyndham Hotels, is expected to start this February and the hotel is due to open in summer 2027 Construction is set to start in February 2026 on the new five-star hotel in the Condado.. 23/01/2026

Murcia headed for record tourism numbers in 2026, regional PresidentExceltur projects an 8.8% increase in tourism sales for Murcia, as the regional president reveals record visitor figures Murcia is heading into 2026 with its strongest tourism numbers ever, and regional president Fernando López Miras says.. 23/01/2026