PORTMÁN, LOCAL NEWS AND WHATS ON PORTMÁN

Hospital Santa Lucía in Cartagena tackles smoking hazards after fire with 25 new camerasThe hospital will install surveillance cameras and fencing on its terraces to prevent smoking and improve safety Many will remember the images of the fire last November at the Hospital General Universitario Santa Lucía in Cartagena, caused by.. 19/02/2026

Three more convictions for illegal wastewater dumping in the Mar MenorThe latest guilty verdicts follow the dumping of wastewater from unauthorised desalination plants, adding to the ongoing pollution crisis in the lagoon The conviction of three more agricultural business leaders over illegal wastewater dumping has.. 17/02/2026

Fire in Cabo Tiñoso brought under control after burning nearly 100 hectaresEmergency teams brought the fire under control, but not before 80 caravans had to be evacuated and two hikers rescued The forest fire that broke out on Saturday evening, February 14, in Cabo Tiñoso, Cartagena, is now under control after.. 16/02/2026

Portmán Bay regeneration project is back on trackLa Unión residents may finally get their historic port back after decades of contamination The Spanish government has lifted its suspension on the major project to clean up Portmán Bay in La Unión, raising hopes that the contaminated.. 11/02/2026

Nearly 40 beaches, museums and walking routes across Murcia to become more accessibleMore than €1 million will be invested to improve access to some of the most important cultural, historic and natural sites across the region Winter in the Region of Murcia is a great time to get out and about. The weather is perfect for walking.. 14/01/2026