MURCIA REGION

Brits in Spain urged to make this change to avoid passport control headacheA new update on the UK government website urges British residents in Spain to swap their green certificate for a TIE card They highlight the risk of airport delays for those without the biometric residency card The UK government has updated.. 08/07/2025

Epic charity ride complete: Los Alcázares duo make it home after 3,500km scooter adventure to the UKPaul and Julie return elated to Los Alcázares after conquering the mammoth journey to Scotland on 51-year-old Lambretta They did it! After weeks of anticipation and a gruelling 3,500 kilometre journey, Paul and Julie have successfully completed.. 08/07/2025

Red flags on these Murcia beaches today: NO swimming allowedGoing in the sea has been prohibited on these beaches this Tuesday This Tuesday July 8, the beach surveillance posts at several beaches in Cartagena, San Javier and La Union have raised the red flag to show that swimming conditions are dangerous and.. 08/07/2025

Catalonia wildfire smoke mixes with calima to reduce Murcia and Alicante air qualityWinds have carried the smoke nearly 400 kilometres south, prompting precautionary alerts Residents of the Region of Murcia and Orihuela Costa woke on Tuesday morning, July 8, to the smell of smoke in the air and a faint haze across the sky, prompting.. 08/07/2025

Why choose health insurance with multilingual assistance in Spain? Language is one of the main barriers for expats who decide to live in Spain, as they often don’t speak the language well enough. This may not be too much of a problem on a day-to-day basis, but when it comes to health, it has a big impact.  .. 08/07/2025

Stay cool and save money: Adiabatic cooling pros and cons, and an alternative that works for Spanish coastal homesThere is an all-in-one solution for both heating and cooling that has energy savings and comfort built in from Workking Adiabatic air conditioning has its advantages, but it isn’t always enough   Adiabatic air conditioning has become.. 08/07/2025

Jellyfish nets will be installed at these four Mar Menor beaches this summerSeveral shores in San Pedro and La Manga have been overrun by the slimy critters already Anti-jellyfish nets are being rolled out this summer after all at four Mar Menor beaches, with the authorities getting ready for another possible jellyfish invasion.. 08/07/2025

Corvera Airport welcomes first direct flight from Marseille with 100 passengers on boardThe new route between Murcia and France is operating twice weekly until late August Corvera Airport has marked a significant milestone with the arrival of its first direct flight from Marseille after the opening of its new air route between the Region.. 08/07/2025

The surprising truth about your fan's electricity useAn expert breaks down the numbers and shows that staying cool doesn’t have to break the bank If you’ve been tempted to switch off your fan at night because it uses “a lot of electricity,” you’re not alone. That familiar phrase.. 07/07/2025

Ryanair passengers celebrate game-changing new carry-on policy: 'It will be implemented in the coming weeks'The budget Irish airline has expanded its hand luggage dimensions beyond EU recommendations We’re so used to Ryanair charging for every little extra that this latest news might come as a surprise, but Europe’s biggest low-cost airline.. 07/07/2025

Los Alcázares hosts first ever International Senior Fair with assistance from Caser ResidencialThe three-day event, dedicated to the elderly community, proved a great success and had Caser Residencial among the key participants   From Friday May 23 to Sunday 25, the town of Los Alcázares in the Region of Murcia became the meeting.. 07/07/2025

Rainclouds forecast to break the heat this week: Murcia weather July 7-10The prospect of some gentle rain this week brings some brief respite to what looks like it will be a summer that is longer and hotter than usual After so many days and weeks of very high temperatures in Spain and the Region of Murcia, you will be.. 07/07/2025

New rules for short-term rentals come into effect in Spain on July 1All tourist and temporary rentals in Spain must now be registered to advertise online From this Tuesday July 1, anyone wanting to rent out their property as a tourist rental, temporary accommodation or room rental will need to register with a new government.. 04/07/2025

Timetable for public buses to and from Corvera Airport increased for July and AugustThe public transport connection to the Region of Murcia International Airport from Murcia city and Cartagena will be beefed up for the summer Murcia’s regional government has, for another year, agreed to put on public transport between the Region.. 04/07/2025

Nearly half of Spain's crumbling roads are concentrated in just 3 regionsThese three autonomous communities alone have 16,494 kilometres in urgent need of repair It often feels like roadworks in Spain are a constant hassle, with very little to show for the inconvenience. The government is always trying to squeeze a few.. 04/07/2025

Murcia taxpayers receive €290.5 million in refundsThe tax office has already repaid more than 400,000 people in the Region of Murcia   The closing date for the 2024 Income Tax campaign has come and gone and hopefully everyone got their returns into the Treasury before the deadline. What we.. 03/07/2025

Why cities in Spain feel hotter than ever: The heat island effect explainedScorching nights, poor sleep and rising energy bills – how Spain’s urban ‘ovens’ are trapping heat and affecting your health   Spain has already endured its first official heatwave of the season, with scorching daytime.. 03/07/2025

Imserso budget holidays for pensioners in Spain 2025-2026: Where you can go and how to applyThis season, the Imserso Tourism Programme has 879,213 places for seniors, but you must apply by July 23 The time has come again for retirees and pensioners to apply for their place in the Imserso Tourism Programme. This 2025-2026 season has 879,213.. 02/07/2025

Stalled Lorca housing development set for completion after a decadeThe 300-home residential development will finally be built in the Lorca district of Purias The Jardines de la Almenara residential complex in the Lorca district of Purias, where the construction of 300 single-family homes is planned, will finally.. 02/07/2025

The Japanese walking routine that's catching on in SpainIf you already love your daily strolls, this new twist on walking could be exactly what you’ve been looking for. We’ve all heard about the 10,000 steps a day rule. But what if there was a way to get even better results in less time? That&rsquo.. 02/07/2025