MURCIA REGION

Spanish house prices keep climbing as demand outpaces supplyAverage prices up yet again in September, driven by easier mortgages and shortage of homes Anyone looking to buy a home in Spain will know it’s far from easy at the moment. September has seen prices continue their relentless rise, with a year-on.. 03/10/2025

Spain's Autumn Budget Summary, with Blacktower Financial ManagementKey changes in Spain’s fiscal plans and UK Autumn Statement proposals that may impact you As we move through 2025, both Spain and the UK are undergoing significant tax and regulatory changes that may affect your financial planning. Below we.. 03/10/2025

ASSSA Insurance celebrates its Open Weeks 2025   ASSSA is hosting its traditional Open Weeks, an annual event designed to foster connections with both existing policyholders and prospective clients, as well as to introduce a health insurance plan tailored specifically to meet the needs of.. 03/10/2025

El Corte Inglés rivals Imserso with budget holidays for pensionersOlder customers can travel within Spain or further afield at seriously cheap prices Every year, older people across Spain take advantage of the Imserso Tourism scheme, a brilliant initiative that offers pensioners the opportunity to book budget, off.. 03/10/2025

Woman killed in plunge off A-7 motorway viaduct in MurciaAnother woman was also seriously injured when car landed on its roof after crash involving another vehicle A 56-year-old woman died on Tuesday and a 21-year-old woman was seriously injured in a traffic accident on the viaduct of the A-7 motorway, near.. 03/10/2025

New questions and road signs shake up DGT theory test this OctoberUpdated traffic signs and real-life risk videos to make Spain’s driving exam more practical Starting from October 1, the Dirección General de Tráfico (DGT) is rolling out changes to the theory exam for new drivers in Spain. One of.. 02/10/2025

Temperatures inch up this weekend: Murcia weather forecast October 2-5The mercury will gradually climb towards the low-30s in several areas of the Region of Murcia on Saturday Average temperatures expected on Saturday October 4   Following orange warnings for thunderstorms and the torrential rain that hit.. 02/10/2025

Amazon shakes up Spain's bargain shopping with new Haul platformCustomers can now find products for €20 or less, many under €10, with fast delivery and easy returns Amazon is going head-to-head with popular low-cost platforms like Shein, Temu, and AliExpress following the launch of its new “Amazon.. 02/10/2025

Murcia faces a holiday drought this autumn - but there’s still plenty to doNo weekday holidays until December, but the region is bursting with events, traditions and free activities If you’ve been hoping for a long weekend or a break from routine in Murcia this autumn, you may be disappointed. There won’t be a single.. 02/10/2025

Lorca remains without commuter and AVE trains after four yearsThere is still no concrete date for the arrival of the high-speed AVE in Lorca On October 1, 2021, the rail service to Lorca was halted. At that time it was said that the Cercanías service would be restored within two years but four years later.. 02/10/2025

Murcia leads the way with vaccinations against bronchitisMore than 13,000 people over the age of 50 will be protected from Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) The regional councillors for health, Juan José Pedreño, and for social policy, Conchita Ruiz, visited the Virgen del Valle care home.. 02/10/2025

Read the October edition of Home & Living magazine online nowWelcome to the October issue of Home & Living! Another great read which we hope will inspire you and help you find lots of ideas to incorporate in to your home and your life.   Featured in this months issue:   Discover.. 02/10/2025

Understanding the differences between car insurance in Spain and the UKA guide from Insure Spain on the key contrasts between UK and Spanish cover Car insurance is a legal requirement in both Spain and the UK, yet the systems in place in each country operate in very different ways. These differences can be seen in how.. 02/10/2025

Murcia photo of the month October 2025Here’s the top image of the month taken by the Los Alcázares Digital Camera Club (LADCC)   Flight was the competition theme last month and, unsurprisingly, photos taken at ‘Aire25’ proved very popular with our photographers.. 02/10/2025

Murcia to get its first five-star hotel next springThe historic Arco de San Juan reopens with luxury rooms, fine dining and a rooftop pool in the heart of the city Murcia is about to turn a new page in its tourism story. Next spring, the city will welcome its very first five-star hotel, as the iconic.. 01/10/2025

KiK takes on Primark in Spain’s low-cost fashion raceThe German chain has opened more than 100 stores in just three years and is winning over budget-conscious shoppers “Get dressed from head to toe for 30 euros.” With that bold promise, German retailer KiK launched into Spain in September 2022.. 01/10/2025

Jumilla is saving money and energy with sunshineThe town hall has fitted solar panels to numerous public buildings Jumilla town hall has been making investments to save taxpayers’ money and reduce the amount of electricity it uses, by installing solar panels on municipal buildings, particularly.. 01/10/2025

Cartagena City Council puts 14 historic centre plots up for auctionOwners had not met their obligation to build on the land as part of the city’s Housing Strategy The plot being put up for sale on Calle del Aire Cartagena's Department of Urban Planning has published details online for 14 plots of.. 30/09/2025

Man investigated for animal abuse after sick dog found in Ulea scrapyardGuardia Civil and Policía Local intervene as dog suffers untreated illness in poor conditions   The owner of a dog found in distress at a scrapyard in Ulea, Murcia, is under investigation for animal abuse following a Guardia Civil operation.. 30/09/2025

The best young Spanish wine is from Murcia and only €7 a bottle“Energetic and complex” red from Jumilla proves a favourite among experts and ordinary wine enthusiasts The people have spoken, and not just the experts: according to the thousands of readers of the Guía Vinos Gourmets (gourmet.. 30/09/2025