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Tour of Spain cycle race passes through Murcia on August 21 and 22 The iconic Vuelta Ciclista a España will pass through Murcia’s Mar Menor next month The 76th edition of the world-renowned Vuelta a Espana, a three-week cycling race scheduled to take place in Spain between August 14 and September.. 27/07/2021

Man suffers decompression syndrome after diving in Cabo de PalosCabo de Palos in Cartagena is a popular spot for divers in the Region of Murcia A 51-year-old man was rushed to hospital for a hyperbaric chamber treatment after reporting feelings of dizziness and vertigo following a diving trip in Cabo de Palos.. 26/07/2021

A sheepish encounter on Mar Menor beachA Mar Menor resident captured an unusual sight of a flock of sheep on the beach at Playa Honda It wasn’t flocks of tourists that were spotted on the beach of Playa Honda at 7:45am on July 23, but rather a flock of sheep being herded along.. 26/07/2021

First major scrubland fire of the year behind Santa Lucía Hospital in CartagenaEmergency responders in Cartagena worked for more than three hours to bring the expansive blaze under control It took three helicopters, a plane, 15 firefighters and three forestry brigades to bring a fire under control which affected 11.5.. 23/07/2021

Hospital visits in Murcia suspended due to rising Covid figuresPatients attending hospitals in the Region of Murcia can only be accompanied by another person if it is deemed completely necessary by health professionals The Murcian Health Service (SMS) announced on Thursday, July 22 that it has decided to once.. 23/07/2021

Young girl run over while riding her bike in Cartagena: lack of helmet led to serious injuries The 11-year-old child suffered serious injuries following the tragic accident in the El Albujon area The accident occurred shortly before 8:30pm on Wednesday, July 21, when onlookers contacted the emergency services to report that a young girl had.. 22/07/2021

Assisted bathing services finally available on three Cartagena beachesAssisted bathing services for bathers with limited mobility in the Cartagena municipality are given the green light After a prolonged absence caused principally by the Covid pandemic, assisted bathing services have returned to the municipality of.. 22/07/2021

Terminal patients in Murcia hospitals will be able to say goodbye to their petsPeople hospitalised in Cartagena with serious illnesses will also be able to receive visits from their furry friends In a pioneering move to ensure the utmost comfort for patients, the Cartagena University Hospital complex, which comprises the Santa.. 21/07/2021

Boat carrying 15 illegal immigrants intercepted in CartagenaAuthorities have reported that all of the passengers were male, apparently of Algerian origin, and are all in good health The Salvamar Caliope patrol boat run by the national Maritime Rescue crew intercepted a ‘patera’ carrying 15 illegal.. 20/07/2021

Working group established to agree location of future solar power plants in CartagenaThe group aims to monitor the location of new solar plants in Cartagena The sunny climate of the Costa Cálida makes the whole of the Murcia region an ideal location for solar farms and the generation of solar energy, a situation.. 19/07/2021

Maritime Rescue and the Red Cross host rescue drills for divers in Cabo de PalosThe Region of Murcia has a significant number of diving clubs and the 'Balky 2021' exercise in Cabo de Palos is an important training simulation The Red Cross and Maritime Rescue Services of the Murcia region held their annual 'Balky.. 15/07/2021

First international cruise ship visits Cartagena after 16 month absence The AIDA Perla arrived at the Port of Cartagena from Malaga on Wednesday, July 14 before setting sail for Barcelona. The "AIDA Perla" became the first international cruise vessel to visit the port of Cartagena on Wednesday July 14, for.. 15/07/2021

La Chapineta beach in Cartagena becomes token smoke-free beach for this summerCartagena launches 'Smoke-Free Beaches' initiative on the beach of La Chapineta de La Azohía. The beach of La Chapineta de La Azohía will now be a ‘smoke-free beach’ this summer after an initiative supported by.. 14/07/2021

Helicopter forced to rescue man trapped on a rock in Cabo de PalosThe young man found himself stranded on the rocks off Cala Roja, in Cabo de Palos A helicopter had to be called in on July 13, when a young man found himself stranded on the rocks of Cala Roja, in Cabo de Palos, in the municipality of Cartagena.. 14/07/2021

Lifeguard cover stepped up for July and August at Cartagena beaches Staff are equipped with Covid protection kits from La Manga to Isla Plana Lifeguard cover at the Mar Menor and Mediterranean beaches of Cartagena moves into top gear for the peak summer season on Thursday 1st July, with the opening of a further.. 29/06/2021

Window to pay property and land taxes in Cartagena open now, ending on August 5The council has provided instructions for property-owners to pay the tax online or in-person Be aware that each of the 45 municipal councils within the Murcia region have their own timetable for IBI payments, so the timing will not necessarily.. 24/06/2021

Free beach sporting activities in Cartagena on 15 beachesFifteen beaches in the municipality, including those in Los Urrutias, La Manga and La Azohia will be offering five different kinds of exercise from June 21 to the end of August New ‘Deporte en la Arena’ campaign in Cartagena gives residents.. 23/06/2021

Solar-powered Ecoboat operates Mar Menor summer ferry service The ferry between Santiago de la Ribera and La Manga will operate at least 6 times a day this summer The ferry service in the Mar Menor, which carries passengers across the lagoon between Santiago de la Ribera on the inland shore in the west and.. 25/05/2021

Sendero Azul gentle walking route from Cartagena port to Cala Cortina The “Sendero Azul”runs alongside the port and past the docks The Sendero Azul del Puerto de Cartagena is a gentle coastal walking route which runs from the Yacht club (next to the cruise ship port) on the main waterfront in the city down.. 09/07/2020

The tourist bus in Cartagena, enjoy the sights of the historic city on an open-air double deckerA 45-minute trip taking in the highlights of a visit to Cartagena  A trip around the historic city of Cartagena on board the double-decker tourist bus laid on by Cartagena Puerto de Culturas is a great way of ensuring that in a limited amount of time..