MAR MENOR GOLF RESORT, LOCAL NEWS

Planned power cuts across the Region of Murcia this weekBetween August 19 and 22, Iberdrola will interrupt power supply on dozens of streets throughout the Region of Murcia It’s a very good thing that the red heat alerts have been lifted as thousands of homes throughout the Region of Murcia may have.. 19/08/2025

Cartagena gives green light to new bike lane linking Algameca and Calle RealCyclists in the city centre set for safer, greener connections thanks to a €135,000 upgrade   Cartagena’s cycling network is set for a welcome boost, as the City Hall has just approved a new bike lane to link Espacio Algameca with Calle.. 19/08/2025

Holidaymakers hit with soaring flight costs in SpainInternational travel costs are back to pre-pandemic highs Travellers to and from Spain are once again facing serious disruption as Ryanair ground staff stage a new wave of strikes running through to the end of the year. But even if your flight isn.. 19/08/2025

24-hour tourist information office planned in Los NarejosA combination of staffing and IT will offer a 24-hour service in this popular area of Los Alcázares Approval has been given in Los Alcázares for plans to create a new tourist office in Avenida Río Nalón in Los Narejos, where.. 19/08/2025

Red alerts for mid-40s temperatures: Murcia weather forecast August 18-21After a sweltering weekend, the start of a new week brings more unbearable temperatures to the Region of Murcia   Weather alerts on Monday August 18   Before the bank holiday weekend, the Region of Murcia, while still suffocatingly.. 18/08/2025

Rents on the Murcian coast surge by more than 70% in four yearsFrom Mazarrón to Cartagena, soaring rents are squeezing residents out of the market Right before the summer, the Bank of Spain released a survey that showed that three out of four renters in Spain can’t hope to save for a deposit for.. 18/08/2025

Spain simplifies life for self-employed workers: Combined visa and residency now availableSelf-employed professionals can now apply for their visa and work authorisation together, with Heniam making the process simple If you’re self-employed and planning to move to Spain, you’ll be pleased to hear the Spanish government introduced.. 18/08/2025

Murcia invests €10million to improve roads in 9 municipalitiesThe money will go towards resurfacing, road safety and three new roundabouts across the Region of Murcia The regional government has committed to improving Murcia's road network with the launch of nine new projects worth €9.2 million. These.. 15/08/2025

August 15 is a national holiday in Spain for the Feast of the AssumptionThis holiday in mid-August is a day off work for many businesses in Spain August 15 is a public holiday in Spain and other predominantly Catholic countries like Italy because it is the Feast of the Assumption, known in Spanish as ‘Fiesta de.. 14/08/2025

Breezy but boiling hot: Murcia weather forecast August 14-17Most of Murcia is on high alert for extreme and dangerous temperatures this weekend Weather alerts in the Region of Murcia this Saturday August 16   Spain’s second summer heatwave is set to stick around a bit longer and the Region.. 14/08/2025

From Westminster to southern Spain: Michael Portillo's journey to CartagenaThe broadcaster and former UK minister shares his love of Spain, travel and connecting with people during his latest filming trip   Cartagena may be baking in the August heat, but Michael Portillo looks perfectly at ease. The former Conservative cabinet..

Mar Menor inches towards health with more good results this weekAfter reaching dangerous highs, the temperature of the lagoon has stabilised at 29ºC The Mar Menor is showing signs of recovery after a worrying heat spike in July pushed its water temperature dangerously high. As we reach mid-August, the lagoon.. 14/08/2025

Ryanair threatens to pull flights from even more Spanish airportsThe Irish airline says it plans to cut “almost a million” seats in Spain in the coming months As if the strikes planned to begin this week weren’t bad enough, Ryanair has dealt yet another devastating blow with the news that it&rsquo.. 14/08/2025

Murcia-Almería train line pushed back to 2027After years of delays and setbacks, the long-promised high-speed rail link between Murcia and Almería is finally taking shape Work is gathering pace on the long-awaited high-speed railway connection between Murcia and Almería, with the.. 14/08/2025

Which shops and supermarkets are open in the Region of Murcia this August 15 bank holiday?Find out which establishments will be closing this Friday, the feast day of Our Lady of the Assumption and a national holiday in Spain This Friday August 15 marks the Feast of Our Lady of the Assumption, a public holiday across Spain, including the.. 14/08/2025

Watch! Murcia bricklayers make a splash with surprising improvised poolWorkers turn a construction loader into a makeshift pond to beat the summer heat @manolito6899 #calor #murciaexiste #construction #murcia #albañil ♬ El Verano Ya Llego - Verano Band   Summer in Spain often means sun, beach&.. 13/08/2025

Murcia became Spain's most affordable region in JulyInflation in the Region of Murcia fell to 1.4%, the lowest in all of Spain While we all know the price of everything from the weekly grocery shop to a tank of fuel is going nowhere but up, it seems consumers in the Region of Murcia are faring better.. 13/08/2025

Latest news on the fires in Spain todayHeat, storms, and wind are complicating the fight against the blazes, which are ravaging thousands of hectares. Spain continues to burn for another day, with more than 20,000 hectares scorched this August and thousands of people evacuated. A combination.. 13/08/2025

Illegal anchoring and speeding spark fresh anger in the Mar MenorResidents demand tougher enforcement as fines double and boat gatherings overwhelm the lagoon   The summer boating season in the Mar Menor is sparking renewed frustration among locals. Complaints are mounting about overcrowded boats, jet skis.. 13/08/2025

Older cars drive up Spain's used vehicle pricesSecond hand car prices reached an all-time high across Spain in July Most people new to car shopping get a bit of a shock when they step foot on a Spanish forecourt and see the extortionate price second hand bangers are going for, but believe it or.. 13/08/2025