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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.
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.
Where to listen to radio in English in southeast SpainEnglish-speakers and foreigners in Spain love listening to TKO Radio talk and music radio station in the car and at home! Due to its sizeable foreign population, southern Spain has radio that is 100% in English, dedicated to the foreign tourist and expat..
More Saharan dust as temperatures creep up once again: Murcia weather forecast August 25-28It will get up to 38ºC again this week, with the dust suspended in the air serving to make things feel more muggy and hot Three more days of calima Saharan dust have been forecast by the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) for the Region of Murcia.. 25/08/2025
Non-EU property owners in Spain can now deduct rental expenses and receive tax rebatesSpain’s National Court has ruled that preventing non-EU property owners from deducting rental expenses violates EU law, a decision which allows non-EU investors to claim substantial tax refunds and reduce future liabilities Until recently, non.. 25/08/2025
More than 100 guests suffering from food poisoning after eating at La Manga hotelOver 100 people have been affected by a salmonella outbreak at a hotel in La Manga del Mar Menor, and the hotel’s kitchen has been temporarily closed down by the Regional Ministry of Health A bad case of food poisoning has affected more than.. 25/08/2025
Princess Leonor prepares for military training at San Javier's General Air AcademyThe heir to the throne joins a growing cohort amid upgraded facilities and modern aircraft The General Air and Space Academy (AGA) in San Javier is ready to welcome Princess Leonor on 1 September, as she begins the final year of her military training.. 22/08/2025
Fire in Casas del Pino, San Javier, controlled after thick smoke visible from afarEmergency crews rapidly respond to blaze near El Pino II industrial estate and prevent further spread A fire broke out Tuesday afternoon in the Casas del Pino area of San Javier, close to the El Pino II industrial estate, prompting a swift response from.. 20/08/2025
Two minutes and gone: gas station robberies leave Murcia businesses reelingA masked gang is targeting service stations across the region, stealing tobacco machines in lightning-fast raids A gang of masked burglars is putting petrol station owners in the Region of Murcia on high alert, striking in rapid, early-.. 14/08/2025
Man arrested for raping a woman and exposing himself in San JavierSuspect matching woman’s description was caught by local police in San Javier after being accused by waiter Local Police in San Javier have arrested a man who allegedly raped a woman on August 9 and then exposed himself to a waiter in a casino.. 13/08/2025
The Puente de la Risa bridge in La Manga del Mar MenorA curious vestige of plans to create a mini-Venice at the northern end of La Manga! The Puente de la Risa (the Bridge of Laughter) is one of the vestiges of an ambitious idea proposed by the pioneer of modern La Manga, Tomás Maestre, by which he intended..
Lifeguards in Murcia carry out 13,000 beach assists in JulyFewer rescues and first aid treatments, but more people needing help or information Lifeguards and rescue crews in the Region of Murcia carried out over 13,000 interventions in July, according to new figures released under the region’s.. 06/08/2025
Murcia photo of the month August 2025Here’s the top image of the month taken by the Los Alcázares Digital Camera Club (LADCC) For many LADCC members, the prospect of a morning’s photographic outing to the beautiful city of Cartagena was too good to miss, or was.. 01/08/2025
Buying a house in Murcia just got cheaper: Lower taxes on property transfers and wealth tax from 2025Regional government reductions in the property transfer tax and wealth tax aim to attract investment in real estate As of July 25, 2025, the Region of Murcia government has implemented significant tax reductions affecting real estate transactions.. 30/07/2025
New IRPF deductions for residents in Murcia from 2025The new changes aim to promote health, sustainability and support for families and vulnerable groups A series of new deductions for Personal Income Tax, known in Spanish as the ‘Impuesto sobre la Renta de las Personas Físicas’ .. 30/07/2025
Airport Buses wants your feedback: What new stops do you want to see?These are all the current stops along the way on Airport Buses’s three routes... but now they’re looking to add more! Since the Airport Buses private coach transfer service to and from Murcia Airport launched in May 2025, hundreds of passengers.. 29/07/2025
Still not the most generous in Europe: Spain raises parental leave to 17 weeks for both mothers and fathersThe new measures will take effect immediately and expand parental leave in a landmark social welfare policy The Spanish government has implemented a significant extension of paid care leave after the Council of Ministers formally approved a new Royal.. 29/07/2025
What is IBI property tax in Spain, how much is this council tax and do I have to pay it?Understanding this charge could save you money and is important to consider when buying a house IBI is one of the most important taxes in Spain and needs to be understood before investing in a property. In Alicante province it is often known..
