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PALS solicitors simplifies holiday rental registration in Murcia after landmark court rulingA Spanish Supreme Court judgment has changed the rules for holiday let registration, and PALS solicitors is ready to help you take advantage If you own a property in Murcia and have been thinking about renting it out as holiday accommodation, there'.. 06/07/2026

Why Joan's Keyholding & Rental at Hacienda del Álamo has a 5-star review on Google from homeowners and holidaymakersFive-star reviews, personalised service and local knowledge have helped this Murcia property management company build an excellent reputation Whether you're looking for the perfect holiday home for a golfing break or you own a property that you.. 02/07/2026

Alhama has decided! These are the new social projects that locals have voted to spend taxpayer money on this year...Less than 4% of the electorate turned out to vote in the direct democracy scheme In a recent public voting process, the Town Hall of Alhama de Murcia allowed residents of the municipality to have their say on how the town's money gets spent and.. 02/07/2026

Murcia is putting more than 6,500 extra healthcare staff in place for summer, with twice as many doctors as last yearThe Murcian Health Service is investing €37 million to keep hospitals, health centres and coastal emergency services running through to the end of September If you have ever tried to see a doctor in the Region of Murcia in August and wondered whether.. 01/07/2026

Águilas mayor raises alarm over fire station left without working vehicles this summerMayor Casado calls for urgent action as replacement trucks sent by Murcia regional government also fail safety standards The mayor of Águilas has raised serious concerns about the state of the town's fire station, warning that the municipality.. 01/07/2026

Águilas snorkel guide: Shallow pools and seaweed-loving wrens at La CarolinaAn exciting route through four coves, with a stone arch and damselfish along the way Tucked away within a coastal setting of four coves, La Carolina in Águilas is a lovely spot for snorkelling, with a route along the right-hand side that.. 30/06/2026

Snorkelling in Águilas: The Los Cocedores easy beach route for all agesA family-friendly route on the Murcia-Almería border with shallow water throughout Right on the border between Murcia and Almería, south of Águilas, lies Los Cocedores, a beautiful beach that offers up two different snorkelling.. 30/06/2026

La Cresta, Isla del Fraile: An Águilas dive site of rocky mazes and resident groupersFrom shallow seagrass meadows to a dazzling 17-metre ridge, this Águilas dive site has it all Off the coast of Águilas, the waters around Isla del Fraile hide one of the area's most rewarding dive routes, known as La Cresta. The.. 30/06/2026

Alhama de Murcia is looking for new owners for two café kiosksThe concession facilities are located in prime spots in El Palmeral and Condado de Alhama Alhama de Murcia is on the hunt for hospitality entrepreneurs to take over two municipal kiosks, with the council now accepting bids for both spaces. Anyone.. 30/06/2026

Fresh twist in Camposol double murder investigation Despite a report finding no digital link between the suspect and the Camposol crime scene, a judge has refused bail A new expert report has become the latest twist in the investigation into the deaths of two men whose bodies were discovered buried.. 30/06/2026

Lightning strikes spark multiple wildfire alerts across Murcia during Sunday stormsFirefighters and helicopters were deployed after lightning strikes ignited vegetation in Moratalla and Lorca Fire in Cerro María, Lorca  The thunderstorms that swept across parts of the Region of Murcia on Sunday June 28 brought.. 29/06/2026

Alhama opens renovated summer pools after €263,000 upgradeAlhama’s popular summer pools reopen with new landscaping, better accessibility and modern touches The summer swimming pools at the Guadalentín Sports Complex in Alhama de Murcia will reopen this Monday June 29 following a major renovation.. 29/06/2026

Exploring Águilas’ western coastline beneath El Peñón del RoncaorA gradual, accessible dive revealing pipelines, rock formations and rich marine life just off Playa de la Colonia On the western side of the headland that leads up to the Castillo de San Juan de las Águilas, Playa de la Colonia marks the starting.. 29/06/2026

Dive beneath Águilas' iconic Hornillo Pier and discover a hidden underwater worldBuilt to load iron ore more than a century ago, the Embarcadero del Hornillo has become a thriving habitat for marine species (Click for the full history of Águilas)   Few landmarks are as closely associated with Águilas as.. 29/06/2026

New €5 beach bus from Alcantarilla to Mazarrón launches this summerThe new service to Bolnuevo will run alongside the existing summer route to Los Alcázares Getting to the beach from Alcantarilla will be a little easier this summer thanks to a new direct bus service linking the town with the coast at Bolnuevo.. 25/06/2026

Lorca public swimming pools reopen for summer on July 1La Parroquia and Zarcilla de Ramos pools have been spruced up ahead of the busy season The municipal summer swimming pools in La Parroquia and Zarcilla de Ramos will reopen to the public on Wednesday July 1, marking the start of the summer season. &.. 25/06/2026

Jumilla unveils new tourism brand with wine at the heart of its identityMore than 400 residents took part in the project that will help promote Jumilla to future visitors Jumilla has unveiled a new tourism brand designed to raise the profile of the town and showcase the attractions that make it one of the Region's.. 24/06/2026

Found your dream home in Spain? Don't miss this crucial stepGestoria Carvajal help international buyers understand contracts, protect their interests and purchase property in Spain with confidence   Have you found your perfect property in Spain?   Before signing a reservation agreement.. 24/06/2026

Alhama takes over Polaris World building in Torre Pacheco and plans multimillion-euro sale The council now plans to sell the Torre Pacheco property after finally securing ownership following years of legal proceedings Alhama de Murcia Town Hall has finally taken official ownership of the former Polaris World office building in Torre.. 24/06/2026

Six beautiful Spanish islands you can visit this summer without catching a flightFrom Murcia to Galicia, these island getaways offer crystal-clear waters, history and spectacular scenery Isla del Fraile / Wikipedia   When people think of island holidays in Spain, the Balearics and Canaries usually come to mind first.. 23/06/2026