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Six beautiful Spanish islands you can visit this summer without catching a flightFrom Murcia to Galicia, these island getaways offer crystal-clear waters, history and spectacular scenery Isla del Fraile / Wikipedia   When people think of island holidays in Spain, the Balearics and Canaries usually come to mind first.. 23/06/2026

Lighting improved at the site of the medieval synagogue in Lorca castleLorca continues to invest in the historical significance of the Fortress of the Sun The remains of the medieval synagogue which stood within the confines of Lorca castle until the expulsion of the Jews (along with the Moors) from Spain in the late 15th.. 23/06/2026

Body of missing swimmer recovered after three-day search in ÁguilasEmergency teams recovered the body close to the spot where a young swimmer disappeared after calling for help during an incident off the coast of Águilas last Thursday   The body of a young man who went missing at sea last Thursday.. 22/06/2026

Mazarrón unveils new birdwatching hides at Moreras wetlandsOfficials hope the new facilities will help bring year-round visitors to the Bolnuevo coastline Mazarrón has expanded its nature tourism with the opening of two new birdwatching observatories at the Moreras wetlands in Bolnuevo.  .. 22/06/2026

When illness or injury strikes in Spain, Alliance Pioneer Group gets you home safelyWhether you're on holiday or living in Spain, APG can arrange safe, professional transport back to the UK when it's needed most Summer is one of the busiest times of year for travel between the UK and Spain. Families arrive for holidays, homeowners.. 19/06/2026

Wildfire alarms residents and beachgoers in La AzohíaSuspicion abounds as to the cause of the fire in the palm grove of San Ginés La Azohía is a village which normally doesn’t hit the headlines very often, but at approximately 16.00 in the afternoon of Wednesday 17th June it attracted.. 18/06/2026

Have your say now! Residents invited to vote in Alhama's 2026-2027 Participatory BudgetYou can choose from 60 proposals covering investments, activities and community programmes as the latest phase of voting gets underway Alhama de Murcia Town Council has opened the voting phase of its 2026-2027 Participatory Budget, giving residents.. 18/06/2026

Four new pieces go on display at the archaeological museum of LorcaItems dated at between 4500 and 500 years old are on display at the MUAL museum in Lorca The archaeological museum of the city of Lorca is an excellent establishment, beautifully laid out and full of items of interest which have come to light in the area.. 17/06/2026

Condado de Alhama residents warned of high wildfire riskThe warning comes as local officials report large areas of dry vegetation close to residential properties, with additional concerns raised about discarded glass Residents in Condado de Alhama's Jardines II community have been issued a strong.. 16/06/2026

New locations announced for Águilas blood donation driveThe Regional Blood Donation Centre announces a permanent move from Casa del Mar to Águilas Norte and Sur health centres starting this July The Regional Blood Donation Centre has announced a change of venue for its regular blood donation.. 16/06/2026

Concerts, castles and a mystery trip: What's on with Taquilla Tickets this summerRod Stewart, Rick Astley, Cirque du Soleil and a top secret mystery tour are all on the cards for June and July Taquilla Tickets has put together another fantastic line-up of trips and excursions for the coming weeks, with something to suit pretty.. 15/06/2026

More restaurants in Lorca join scheme to support coeliac dinersFollowing strong results from its first phase, the coeliac-friendly initiative in Lorca is expanding to cover more local businesses Anyone who's coeliac and living in Spain will know how tricky it can still be to find places to eat out safely.. 15/06/2026

Spain hit by thirteen wildfires over the weekend, with crews battling blazes in Murcia, Andalucía and elsewhereHundreds of hectares have burned across the country, with emergency crews working flat out in Murcia, Andalusia, Galicia and Catalonia Thirteen wildfires broke out across Spain over the weekend, burning hundreds of hectares and forcing evacuations.. 15/06/2026

Twelve dead across Spain after deadly weekend on beaches and riversA run of tragic incidents over three days has left families across Spain in mourning, with victims ranging in age from 12 to 80 It's been a tragic few days on Spain's coasts, with twelve people losing their lives to drowning over the course.. 15/06/2026

Beware of using unqualified providers of UK wills and powers of attorney in SpainThy Will Be Done offers free initial consultations and meets every standard your legal provider should For many expats in Spain, sorting out a UK will or power of attorney tends to get pushed to the bottom of the to-do list. When it does finally rise.. 10/06/2026

Read the June edition of Home & Living magazine online nowWelcome to the June issue of Home & Living This edition is not only full of inspiring home and living articles, but you'll find so much more.....   • We start with looking at Barcelona in June. Vibrant, elegant, creative and.. 04/06/2026

Last chance for June: Raquel Tours' Cartagena catamaran adventure is nearly fully bookedWith just two dates remaining this month, now's the time to grab your spot on the Region of Murcia's favourite summer excursion   If you've been meaning to book one of Raquel Tours' catamaran trips around Cartagena Bay and.. 03/06/2026

Murcia's beaches fall short on accessibility for people with reduced mobilityOnly 17 of 74 beaches assessed offer full independent access, leaving thousands unable to enjoy the sea on equal terms For thousands of people with reduced mobility in the Region of Murcia, getting to the beach means dragging themselves across scorching.. 01/06/2026

Is this the best walking and hiking route in the Region of Murcia?A 14-kilometre route in Sierra Espuña, a spectacular rock wall, pine forests and views as far as the Mediterranean! There are many ways to experience and enjoy the beauty of nature first hand, whether it’s on land, in the water or even by air..

Águilas instals awnings along the seafront Blue TrailRespite from the summer sun for those walking along the Águilas coastline this summer The Town Hall of Águilas has completed work to install awnings at two points located along the “12.000 Pasos Tres Bahías” Blue Trail.. 29/05/2026