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Costa Cálida I No. 2139 I 2 - 8 July 2026 I FREE Newspaper
Horses & heritage Hands-on help AT the tail end of June, San Pedro del Pinatar celebrated one of its most emblematic and historically significant days during its annual patron saint festivities, this time revolving around a love for horses and a passion for equestrian culture. The grand opening of the CCXXVIII Royal Livestock Fair, or Real Feria de Ganado, one of the oldest livestock gatherings in Spain, has returned. This celebration blended centuries-old rural heritage and modern equestrianism, and drew participants from all across the country, especially from Murcia, Alicante, and Almeria. Throu-
Photo Credit: San Pedro del Pinatar Town Hall
San Pedro del Pinatar hosts 228th edition of livestock fair
San Pedro del Pinatar celebrated its historic livestock fair and parade.
ghout the morning, the fairgrounds buzzed with activity as people gathered to admire an impressive display of animals, including
exceptional specimens of horses, oxen, and donkeys. The event also paid tribute to a local talent and animal lover, veterinarian
Martín Alcázar Cuadrado, who has been the official veterinarian of the event for an incredible 25 years. His quarter century of dedication has been instrumental in ensuring the safety of the animals, as well as the enforcement of the health regulations, and the growth of the prestige of this local institution. After the showcase, the festivities moved from the agricultural tradition to an artistic display, with the 31st edition of the Villa de San Pedro Carriage Meeting, a vibrant and colourful equestrian parade that captivated residents, visitors, and animal lovers.
Repsol recognition
A LOCAL Costa Calida charity has launched a solidarity campaign to help those affected by the devastating recent earthquakes in Venezuela. Cartagena por la Caridad, a charity that aims to help vulnerable people with low resources, has pledged to donate to the ‘Eternal Grandparents’ project. The project is a solidarity campaign that will provide on-the-ground assistance to the people in Venezuela suffering from the earthquakes, a tragedy that has left significant damage and many people affected in the country. The project deploys doctors and volunteers to the affected areas, providing direct assistance and comfort for the victims of the earthquakes. Cartagena por la Caridad stated that they have received news from Venezuela from many families, detailing extremely difficult conditions. The charity is appealing to the solidarity of people from all over the Costa Calida and beyond, as well as companies and organisations, in order to contribute to this humanitarian campaign and make a real and direct change for the affected victims. Kind-hearted donors who want to help with funds can donate through a bank account set up by the association, indicating “Help for Venezuela” in the description, with 100 per cent of the funds being used for this emergency action. The Spanish bank account number to donate is ES76 3018 5751 8620 4885 6427. Photo Credit: Cartagena por la Caridad / Instagram
THE Costa Calida municipality of Puerto de Mazarron is celebrating a major milestone as La Barraca, a family-run establishment that has long been beloved by locals and visitors, has been awarded a prestigious ‘Solete’ award in the 2026 Repsol Guide, the premier travel guidebook in Spain. This distinction honours restaurants and establishments that offer high-quality service, food, and atmosphere, and La Barraca has ticked all the boxes. To be specific, the Repsol Guide praised the restaurant as an unmissable destination for traditional rice dishes, and drew particular attention to La Barraca’s seafood paella and its premium selection of fresh fish. The
Photo Credit: La Barraca / Instagram
Mazarron restaurant honoured with a presitigous award
La Barraca wins prestigious Repsol Solete award for culinary excellence.
restaurant, which focuses on traditional Mediterranean fare, is deeply rooted in the local fresh seafood sphere, with daily catches sourced directly from the local fishermen’s guild, called the Cofradía de Pescadores. La Barraca, founded in November
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of 1980, has been expanding and evolving over the last nearly 50 years of operation, while at the same time staying true to its core identity: fresh ingredients, traditional Mediterranean recipes, and a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Costa Calida charity launches campaign supporting Venezuela earthquake relief efforts.