Air quality levels have been awful the last couple of days with all this calimaLorca is on level 3 alert as the calima causes poor air quality across the Region of Murcia Air quality in the Region of Murcia has been severely affected in recent days by the presence of calima, a meteorological phenomenon in which fine particles.. 27/08/2025

Man aged 71 dies after collapsing on a beach in Puerto de MazarrónThe victim collapsed while at the exercise area on the promenade A 71-year-old man died this Tuesday afternoon, August 26, after fainting on the Playa del Rihuete beach in Puerto de Mazarrón. According to a witness, the victim collapsed in.. 27/08/2025

Read the September edition of Home & Living magazine online nowWelcome to the September issue of Home & Living! This month, our pages are filled with inspirational ideas for your home and garden, together with some wonderful recipes, a what’s on guide, charity information, a business directory and more.. 27/08/2025

Revive your skin this autumn with an Oxygen Bubble Facial at The Salon CamposolDeep cleansing, hydration and radiance combined in the ultimate post-summer skin treatment Summer sure was a lot of fun, but the sun, sea and heat can leave your skin feeling tired, dull and in need of a serious boost. At The Salon Camposol, the Oxygen.. 27/08/2025

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

Murcia steps up fire prevention as forests face drought and pest outbreaksNew monitoring points, track upgrades and pest control measures will be introduced to reduce wildfire danger Spain is bravely enduring one of the worst wildfire seasons in living memory and hardly a corner of the country has been left untouched. The.. 22/08/2025

Book your August treatment at Instituto Dermoestético by CAME in CamposolAesthetic facial, medical and clinical appointments available in Camposol with an updated August schedule Instituto Dermoestético by CAME, located within The Camposol Health Clinic on Sector A of the Camposol Urbanisation, has shared its updated.. 20/08/2025

Spanish Navy marines and European crews join fight as wildfires enter ninth dayMore than 115,000 hectares burned, thousands displaced, and international support pouring in Continuing from coverage last week, Spain is now facing a ninth consecutive day of devastating wildfires that have scorched over 115,000 hectares, forced.. 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

Revamp for N-342 to bring safer, greener driving between Murcia and AndalucíaMajor eco-friendly upgrade to vital road linking Lorca, Puerto Lumbreras and Cádiz, with improvements set to benefit residents and industry across regions   A substantial facelift is on the way for one of the key highways linking Murcia.. 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

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

Shark sighting sparks beach drama in MazarrónBathers rush out of the water as two-metre shark swims close to the shore in Puerto de Mazarrón   Swimmers enjoying a sunny afternoon at La Reya beach in Puerto de Mazarrón got quite a shock on Thursday August 7 when a shark, estimated.. 08/08/2025

Good service, a key factor in health insurance When choosing health insurance in Spain, one of the factors that demonstrates that the company is suitable for health care is that it offers friendly customer service and efficient management. This is essential both at the time of contracting the service.. 08/08/2025

Alhama steps up mosquito control with early morning fumigationTiger mosquito among targets in ongoing campaign to reduce risk and nuisance this summer   The town of Alhama de Murcia is carrying out a fresh round of fumigation this weekend as part of its ongoing effort to combat mosquitoes, including the.. 07/08/2025

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

Camposol residents demand urgent meeting to halt biogas plant plansFears grow in Camposol and Condado de Alhama over biogas plant’s impact on health and property values The proposed construction of a large-scale biogas and biofertiliser plant in Mazarrón has sparked serious backlash from residents of.. 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