MAR MENOR GOLF RESORT, LOCAL NEWS

High prices push tourists to rethink Spain holidays despite record takingsShorter stays and rising costs signal a shift in travel habits at home and abroad Spain’s tourism industry may be breaking revenue records, but new figures suggest the sector’s golden goose might be losing a little of its shine as high prices.. 09/02/2026

Still windy, but much drier with temps up to 26: Murcia weekly weather forecast February 9-12It’s not that it won’t rain at all this week, because it will, but the weather will be noticeably more pleasant than in the last two weeks Murcia weather forecast, Wednesday February 4   Storms Joseph, Katrin, Leonardo and Marta.. 09/02/2026

Los Alcázares delivers petition with 15,000 signatures demanding 24-hour health clinicResidents in this part of the Mar Menor are aggrieved at the lack of 24/7 A&E coverage in Los Alcázares The Town Hall of Los Alcázares, acting on behalf of the local population, has delivered a petition signed by more than 15,000 people.. 09/02/2026

Los Alcázares announces three free spring concerts in the 2026 Intermezzo cycleSchubert, Bach, Arriaga and Cassadó are among the composers featured at the Town Hall of Los Alcázares The 2026 “Intermezzo” series of free classical chamber music concerts, the seventh time it has been organized, has been presented.. 09/02/2026

Spain vows to follow Australia and ban social media for under-16sSpanish president Pedro Sánchez says he will protect children and young people "from the digital Wild West" Spain is set to ban under-16s from accessing social media and will require platforms to implement age verification systems, President..

Spain-wide train strike to go ahead February 9, 10 and 11Talks between unions and Spain’s Transport Ministry have reached a stalemate Anybody planning on travelling by rail next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday will need to make other arrangements. After three rounds of talks between the unions.. 06/02/2026

Over 186,000 patients in Murcia to get a new doctor as more strikes are announcedThe latest round of family doctor transfers will affect tens of thousands, as local doctors protest over staffing shortages and working conditions More than 186,000 patients in the Region of Murcia will soon be seeing a new family doctor at their.. 06/02/2026

Murcia sets new safety rules for Policía Local equipmentDecree allows Tasers, long guns and defibrillators in updated kit for officers Policía Local forces across the Region of Murcia are set for a major update in the tools and equipment they can use on duty. A new regional decree regulating technical.. 06/02/2026

New EU border checks raise fears of lengthy airport queues for UK travellersBiometric entry system already causing delays at popular Spanish and European destinations UK holiday makers in Spain or heading to Europe are being warned to brace themselves for potentially long queues at passport control as the EU’s.. 06/02/2026

Half of Murcia households cannot afford a financial shockNew survey shows 32.5% of residents at risk of poverty or social exclusion For many families in the Region of Murcia, a broken washing machine or an unexpected car repair is enough to tip the budget over the edge. The latest Living Conditions Survey from.. 06/02/2026

Shoppers in Spain start 2026 paying more for eggs, coffee and chocolateSupermarket own-brand items and special offers and easing the pressure a little on households in Spain Spanish shoppers ended 2025 on a surprisingly upbeat note, even if their wallets still feel a bit lighter than they used to. Overall spending grew.. 06/02/2026

Cancer diagnoses in Murcia rising fast with one new case every hourHealth officials warn numbers are climbing steadily as prevention and early detection remain key Cancer is now being diagnosed at a rate of roughly one case every hour in the Region of Murcia, according to new figures published this week by the regional.. 06/02/2026

The patron of San Javier prepares for a trip to MurciaRestoration work will be carried out on the figure of San Francisco Javier The carved figure of San Francisco Javier, patron of the municipality of San Javier, will be undertaking a journey in the next few days to the restoration Centre of the Region.. 06/02/2026

Spain clarifies migrant regularisation rules on overseas criminal recordsNew draft reveals time limits, legal definitions and a fallback option if foreign paperwork never arrives Spain’s planned mass regularisation of undocumented migrants is taking clearer shape, with new details revealing how overseas criminal records.. 05/02/2026

Spain becomes the cheapest solar energy market in Europe as prices hit four-year lowCompanies like Ecocorp Solar can help homeowners in Spain cash in on renewable savings Spain has cemented its position as Europe's cheapest market for solar energy, with long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) now at their lowest prices since.. 05/02/2026

Ryanair confirms Corvera Airport safe from cuts: UK and Ireland summer 2026 routes announcedRyanair is keeping eight international routes from Murcia this summer, with 48 weekly flights and expected passenger growth of 12% For now, Murcia has stayed on the right side of Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary. The always interesting Irish airline.. 05/02/2026

How to slash your electricity bill in Spain by timing your appliances rightRunning your washing machine at night could cost four times less than earlier in the day Cutting down the electricity bill is a priority for many Spanish households, especially if you're on an indexed tariff with time-of-use pricing. These tariffs.. 05/02/2026

Silent lung cancer risk in Spain: What the radon map really showsOn World Cancer Day experts warn about a hidden gas linked to hundreds of deaths each year World Cancer Day, on February 4, has again turned the spotlight on lung cancer in Spain and on a risk factor many people have never heard of. Specialists estimate that..

Dog found in bin after brutal beating in Torre PachecoTwo people under investigation by Guardia Civil for alleged animal abuse in Murcia town Two people in Torre Pacheco, Murcia, are under investigation after a badly injured dog was found dumped in a rubbish container. The Guardia Civil states that the animal.. 05/02/2026

Employees in Spain have legal right to stay home during severe weather alertsThe Ministry of Labour reminds employees throughout Spain that they can claim paid leave during orange and red storm warnings As Storm Leonardo continues to batter Spain with intense rainfall, the Ministry of Labour and Social Economy has reminded.. 05/02/2026