Why hotels across the Murcia Region are turning against Booking.comHotels and guesthouses across the region complain of excessive fees, unfair reviews and a lack of protection when problems arise Hotels and guesthouses across the Region of Murcia are raising concerns about their growing dependence on Booking.com.. 02/11/2026

Dead body found in burned-out car on CamposolFirefighters discovered the victim after putting out a blaze in a Camposol car park The Guardia Civil is investigating after the body of a person was found inside a burned-out car in the Camposol residential area of Mazarrón on Tuesday October.. 27/10/2026

Spain is stuck with the clock change until 2031Brussels has locked in every date for the next five years  The clock change that has just taken place in Spain won’t be the last, as the European Commission has published the dates for the next five years and the clocks will keep going back.. 27/10/2026

Spanish supermarket prices have risen 54% more than wages since 2021Only three other EU countries have seen a bigger fall than Spain in food buying power Food prices in Spain have climbed 31.8% since December 2021, while pay has gone up by just 20.7%, which means groceries have risen 54% more than wages over the period.. 27/10/2026

Spain's minimum wage rise will be exempt from income taxThe Spanish government says workers on the minimum wage will keep the whole increase Workers on Spain’s minimum wage will keep the whole of next year’s pay rise, as the government plans to make the increase exempt from income tax. &.. 27/10/2026

Trial begins over death of British woman outside Camposol homeProsecutors allege Michael John C. murdered his partner Vanessa Elisabeth in 2022 and are seeking a 25-year prison sentence A jury trial has begun in Murcia over the death of a British woman outside her home in Camposol, near Mazarrón, in December.. 26/10/2026

Is the menú del día still a bargain in Spain?Prices are up 3.5% in a year but Murcia has one of the best deals for a lunch break A menú del día is one of those simple pleasures we all associate with Spain, but with the cost of living creeping up, this lunchtime treat delivers far.. 23/10/2026

More than 8,300 tourist flat listings in Spain face the chopConsumer Affairs says the listings break the new rules that came in on October 8 Spain’s Ministry of Consumer Affairs has told two online platforms to take down 8,318 adverts for tourist flats that are being passed off as seasonal rentals, saying.. 23/10/2026

Unions and housing groups call on Murcia’s workers to down tools on November 11Organisers say wages and rents are two sides of the same problem as a Region-wide general strike is announced More than 700,000 workers in the Region of Murcia have been called to a general strike on Wednesday November 11, with organisers saying they.. 23/10/2026

Climber rescued from the rock face of Peñas BlancasNumb hands prevented the man from reaching the top of the sheer rock face between Isla Plana and La Azohía An intrepid climber was rescued by firefighters of the Town Hall of Cartagena after nightfall on 14th October after he found himself unable.. 15/10/2026

Where does your town actually end? Murcia launches a fix for 19th century border confusionNew working group will help councils pin down boundaries that haven’t been properly checked in over a century Ever wondered exactly where your municipality ends and the next one starts? It’s a trickier question than you might think, and the.. 13/10/2026

Arrange who will look after your pets when you're no longer able to with Thy Will Be DoneA legal Pet Future Custody Agreement lets owners name a trusted guardian and two reserves to care for their animals For plenty of owners, a pet is every bit as much a part of the family as a child, which is why it makes sense to decide in advance.. 08/10/2026

Premier Parking makes leaving your car at Murcia Airport hassle-freeSecure premises and flight tracking come with a free exterior wash on return Travellers flying out of Murcia International Airport can skip the hunt for a parking space, along with the shuttle bus that usually follows it, by using the meet and greet.. 07/10/2026

Residency holders can save €250 with new Region of Murcia travel voucherThe latest Bono Turístico is open to legal residents in Spain with more than 130 hotels and rural stays taking part Anyone holding residency in Spain can save up to €250 on getaways in the Region of Murcia thanks to the return of a hugely.. 05/10/2026

New legal ruling brings important warning for Camposol property ownersGestoría Carvajal explains what homeowners need to know about properties near watercourses Buying or selling a property in Spain can involve more than simply agreeing a price and signing the paperwork. For homeowners in Camposol, a recent legal.. 25/09/2026

Taking the stress out of probate and estate administration in SpainThy Will Be Done helps families navigate probate and inheritance across Spain and the UK For many people, dealing with probate and estate administration after the death of a loved one can be daunting on two very different levels.   There.. 25/09/2026

One earthquake every 36 hours: Life on top of the Region of Murcia's fault linesMore than 6,100 earthquakes have hit the Region since 1900, but most go unnoticed Archive image of the aftermath of the Lorca earthquake in May 2011   The Region of Murcia has recorded an earthquake roughly every 1.5 days since 2020, according.. 15/09/2026

Murcia photo of the month September 2026Here’s the September image of the month taken by the Los Alcázares Digital Camera Club (LADCC)   LADCC’S monthly competition, entitled ‘Golden Hour’, proved a great challenge to many as this light is only seen up.. 14/09/2026

Sizzling heat before temperatures plunge: Murcia weather forecast September 7-10The mercury will climb to 39°C in parts of the Region before a dramatic drop brings cooler conditions and the possibility of storms Temperatures forecast on Tuesday afternoon, September 8   The Region of Murcia is in for another few.. 07/09/2026

Read the September edition of Home & Living magazine online nowWelcome to the September issue of Home & Living! We hope you’ve had a wonderful summer filled with sunshine, adventure, and plenty of time to recharge. As a new season begins, we’re delighted to bring you another issue packed with.. 04/09/2026