Costa Calida • Issue No. 2026 • 2 - 8 May 2024
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Cruise tourism
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Murcia rumbles.
Cartagena’s cruise boom.
CARTAGENA wrapped up a successful week in cruise tourism recently, with a notable triple port call bringing the total number of visitors to 500 for the week. Throughout April, the city welcomed nine cruise ships, setting a positive tone for the upcoming tourist season. Vice President of the
APC, Pedro Pablo Hernández, highlighted the significance of the triple port call, noting that Cartagena anticipates six such events in 2024. This reflects the city’s growing appeal as a cruise destination. The day started with the arrival of the Star Clipper an elegant four-masted luxury cruise ship, followed
by the Scenic Eclipse an ultra-luxury state-of-the-art vessel, and Le Champlain an elegant eco-conscious vessel. As April concluded, Cartagena looks ahead to further cruise arrivals, maintaining momentum after a successful month. A total of 26 cruise ships stopped in Cartagena in
April with 27,000 tourists. They expect a total of 150 cruise ships will dock at the busy port in 2024 bringing 210,000 tourists to the historical coastal city. With a focus on providing memorable experiences for visitors, the city aims to build on its reputation as a premier cruise destination in the years to come.
IN a seismic double whammy, Molina de Segura and Aledo, both in the Region of Murcia, were rattled by earthquakes within just one hour. The first tremor, measuring three degrees on the Richter scale, struck Molina de Segura at 3.58pm on April 25, seven kilometres beneath the surface. Residents in neighbouring towns like Archena, Lorquí, and Murcia felt the quake’s tremors to varying degrees. Barely 64 minutes later, Aledo experienced its own earthquake, registering 2.4 on the Richter scale, originating just two kilometres below ground. While no significant damage was reported, the quakes serve as a stark reminder of the region’s seismic activity with around 10 reported this year alone ranging from 1.5 to 3.8 on the Richter Scale.
EVERY Friday, from 1.30pm to 3pm, a group of men gathers upstairs at Trevi’s Bar in Camposol Sector B. This isn’t just any get-together - it’s a Men’s Bereavement Support Group, offering a safe and welcoming space for men to share their experiences of loss. Led by Ian, this group provides an opportunity for men to connect with others who understand the unique challenges of grieving. Whether they choose to actively participate or simply listen, everyone is encouraged to engage at their own pace.
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Men’s Support Group
Where grief finds understanding.
The significance of such groups lies in their ability to combat feelings of isolation often associated with grief. By coming together, these men find comfort and solidarity in knowing they are not alone in
their struggles. If you’re in Camposol and could benefit from the support of this group, don’t hesitate to reach out to Ian on 0034 711 004 488. Remember, healing doesn’t have to be a lonely journey.
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