MAR MENOR GOLF RESORT, LOCAL NEWS

How to stop car thieves this summer: 4 essential tips from Spanish PoliceWith thefts on the rise in holiday hotspots, these simple precautions can help keep your vehicle safe at the beach and beyond The Spanish summer is finally here in all its sweltering heat and whether you’re jetting to the Costas for a holiday.. 24/06/2025

LS Solicitors open new office at Mar Menor Golf ResortThe law firm is now welcoming clients at a new location on the Boulevard   LS Solicitors have officially opened their brand-new office at Mar Menor Golf Resort, offering greater convenience and visibility for expats living in and around this popular.. 24/06/2025

Major changes coming to motorcycle licensing in Spain this JulyFrom July 1, new regulations will tighten safety requirements and increase practical training for Spain's most advanced motorcycle licence Significant updates are coming to Spain’s motorcycle licensing system this summer, particularly for.. 24/06/2025

Changes afoot as Corvera Airport finalises biometric border controls for UK and non-EU passengersFacial recognition and fingerprint scanners to replace passport stamps from October The Region of Murcia’s International Airport in Corvera finishing the set-up of its new biometric border control system for non-EU travellers from October.. 23/06/2025

Silent disappearance: Weasels face extinction in MurciaWith only 44 sightings a year across Spain, not a single weasel has been recorded in the Region of Murcia The common weasel, the world’s smallest carnivore, may be silently vanishing from the Region of Murcia. Once a shy but resilient part of.. 23/06/2025

Heat alerts issued and calima on the way: Murcia weekly weather forecast June 23-26Get ready for temperatures of 38ºC or more in Murcia this week! Murcia weather forecast, Tuesday June 24   The lightning storms seem to be done for now in Murcia, which is just as well since last week they caused no fewer than.. 23/06/2025

Mar Menor and Portmán Bay once again given Black Flags for environmental harmEcologistas en Acción has highlighted pollution, mismanagement and encroachment along Spain’s coastline in its 2025 Black Flags report   The environmental organisation Ecologistas en Acción has once again raised the alarm..

Murcia to offer new €100 tax break for pet vet billsRegional president confirms up to 30% can be claimed back on veterinary costs in next year’s tax return Pet owners in the Region of Murcia will soon be able to claim back some of their veterinary expenses on their income tax, regional president.. 20/06/2025

Deadline nearly up for Mar Menor Golf Resort tourist licence voteMM2 homeowners who didn’t vote at the EGM can still vote by email, but must be quick Voting for whether to allow short-term tourist let apartments at Mar Menor Golf Resort is taking place right now on the resort, allowing homeowners to decide.. 19/06/2025

Summer solstice 2025: This Saturday is the longest day of the year as summer starts in SpainSaturday June 21 marks the start of astronomical summer in the northern hemisphere, and in Spain marks the day with the most daylight hours of the year This Saturday June 21 is the summer solstice, the moment when the sun reaches its highest point.. 19/06/2025

Carrots and spuds shoot up in price as Spanish shoppers feel the pinchSome basic foods in Spain rose sharply in June while olive oil and rice dropped in price   Spanish consumers are still seeing confusing price shifts at the checkout, with carrots, potatoes and iceberg lettuce among the products that rose.. 18/06/2025

Cool off this summer with 3 healthy ice-creams recommended by Spain's consumer watchdogIndulge in your favourite tasty treat without the side helping of guilt There are few guilty pleasures that herald the arrival of summer in Spain quite like a delicious ice-cream and it’s a treat that most adults enjoy just as much as children.. 17/06/2025

Spain's heat alert website launches English version for expats and touristsEnglish-speaking people can search for extreme temperature alerts in their town in Spain Heat alerts issued in Spain on Tuesday June 17   Spain is already in the midst of the second heatwave of the season and summer doesn’t officially.. 17/06/2025

Corvera Airport welcomes symbolic 1,200th flight in celebration of the 1,200th anniversary of Murcia cityIn a fortuitous coincidence, the Ryanair arrival from Birmingham marked a unique tribute to the city’s historic milestone A routine Ryanair flight took on special significance this morning as Murcia welcomed flight number 1,200 from Birmingham.. 16/06/2025

All new road signs roll out in Spain next monthEverything you need to know about the upcoming road sign changes in Spain Spain is about to overhaul its entire traffic sign system once again this July and if you drive, cycle, walk or ride a scooter, these changes will affect you.   The good..

From Los Alcázares to Scotland: Two scooterists are finally finishing their epic charity missionSupport the brave duo riding 3,500 kilometres from Murcia to the UK and back, all in aid of two fantastic causes Paul and Julie are about to embark on an epic journey that's been five years in the making. The pair are riding a classic Lambretta.. 13/06/2025

Spain faces water safety crisis as drowning deaths surge before summer seasonMore than 150 lives have been lost to drowning in first half of 2025, with tourist season yet to begin The numbers are sobering and the trend deeply concerning. Spain is grappling with a water safety emergency that has already claimed more than 150.. 12/06/2025

Corvera Airport welcomes record 300,000 passengers in strong start to 2025Passenger numbers in May alone surged by 3.2% while flight operations increased by 7% in the first five months The Region of Murcia International Airport is riding a wave of steady growth, welcoming nearly 300,000 passengers during the first five.. 12/06/2025

Asteroid 2024 YR4 now on collision course with the MoonNASA has increased lunar impact probability to 4.3% for 2032, but Earth should be safe Space agencies worldwide are keeping a watchful eye on Asteroid 2024 YR4 as new calculations show an increasing likelihood of lunar impact.   NASA'.. 12/06/2025

UN recognises the Mar Menor as World Restoration FlagshipThe award acknowledges the outstand effort being made to conserve the Mar Menor lagoon The years-long efforts being made by the Region of Murcia and wider Spanish government to rejuvenate and restore the Mar Menor have been formally recognised this.. 11/06/2025