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Introduction to San Javier

San Javier is one of four municipalities whose identity is inextricably intertwined with that of Europe's largest inland saltwater lake, the Mar Menor.

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73 kilometres of interior waterfronts and over 40 kilometres of beaches are enclosed by a 21-kilometre long sandspit, La Manga del Mar Menor creating unique bathing conditions with warm, shallow water.

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Murcia president warns of ‘covert closure’ of vital water transferThe suspension of water deliveries following two canal breaks threatens supplies for farms and homes across the Region The suspension of water deliveries through the Tajo-Segura transfer could cost the Region of Murcia €260 million and put.. 22/10/2026

Murcia house prices top €120,000 as Mar Menor rents climbTorre Pacheco is the region’s most expensive municipality, while Archena remains among Spain’s most affordable places to buy Buying a home in the Region of Murcia has become noticeably more expensive. The average price in its larger municipalities.. 22/10/2026

Murcia Region sees smoking fall to its lowest level as obesity rates remain highThe latest national health survey reveals a record fall in daily smoking, but the Region of Murcia has the third-highest adult obesity rate in Spain Fewer people in the Region of Murcia are smoking every day than at any point since records began.. 21/10/2026

Landslide brings down old wall on Cabo de Palos coastlineHeavy rain is blamed for the collapse of a deteriorating concrete wall along the planned Sendero Azul coastal walking route An old wall has collapsed on the Cabo de Palos coastline following heavy rain, raising questions about the condition of.. 21/10/2026

October 29 to 31 Now That’s What We Call Musicals in San FulgencioA stage and film musical spectacular at the Teatro Cardenal Belluga in San Fulgencio This production in the southern Alicante town of San Fulgencio, where UK nationals account for around a third of the population, is brought to you by Studio Thirty-Two, an..

Murcia Region rental prices pass €800 a month for the first timeTenants face average monthly rents of €801 as 45 people compete for each advertised property and the number of homes available continues to fall Renting a home in the Region of Murcia has become more expensive than ever, with average monthly.. 20/10/2026

Mar Menor seahorse gets long-awaited vulnerable status after a 20-year campaignThe decision follows years of underwater surveys by Asociación Hippocampus and means the Murcia Region must draw up a plan to help protect the threatened species After nearly 20 years spent counting seahorses beneath the waters of the Mar.. 20/10/2026

Murcia coast hit by more flooding as 13 people are rescued from AP-7 tunnelHeavy rain overnight leaves streets underwater in San Pedro del Pinatar and Los Alcázares, where two schools have suspended classes Storm Adam brought more flooding to the Costa Cálida on Monday night October 19, with streets underwater.. 20/10/2026

Immigration is vital to Spain’s growth, says former ECB chiefLuis de Guindos tells business leaders in Murcia that population growth has driven two-thirds of recent economic expansion Immigration has been essential to Spain’s recent economic growth, according to former Economy Minister and former European.. 19/10/2026

Storm Adam floods homes and roads along the Murcia coastLa Manga and San Pedro del Pinatar among the worst-hit areas after intense rainfall leaves streets flooded and traffic unable to pass Heavy rain and thunderstorms caused flooding across the Murcia Region over the weekend, with coastal towns bearing.. 19/10/2026

Murcia weather forecast October 19-22: Yellow weather warnings as rain continues after weekend stormsAEMET warns of further heavy showers in parts of the Region on Monday after a weekend of flooding, with temperatures set to climb back to 26°C from Tuesday The Region of Murcia is facing another day of unsettled weather on Monday October 19.. 19/10/2026

Foreign homebuyers pull back from Spain as property prices continue to climbOverseas property purchases fell as Spain's property market cools following the end of the Golden Visa scheme Foreign buyers are purchasing fewer homes in Spain, but those who do are paying increasingly high prices. New figures from Spain.. 16/10/2026

Murcia economy to keep growing faster than the national averageThe Region of Murcia is forecast to create around 12,000 jobs a year for the next three years, with construction and services leading the way The Region of Murcia is expected to keep growing faster than the national average over the next three.. 15/10/2026

Segura water reserves fall below half capacity as autumn beginsThe basin holds 557 hm³ of water, but is in a much better position than a year ago, with heavy rain forecast this weekend Water levels in the Segura basin have fallen below half their total capacity for the first time in 2026, as the.. 15/10/2026

Cartagena welcomes two giant cruise ships and a luxury yacht in triple port callThree vessels with a capacity for almost 10,000 passengers visit Cartagena in just one day Cartagena had one of its busiest cruise days of the year with the arrival of three very different vessels that brought thousands of visitors to the city... 14/10/2026

Spain's inflation hits 4.9% as fuel prices keep risingThe latest figures show how rising energy costs and supermarket prices are squeezing household budgets Rising fuel prices have pushed inflation in Spain to 4.9% in September, adding to the pressure on household budgets as the colder months approach.. 14/10/2026

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