Seguro Parking offers more than airport parking at Alicante and MurciaSeguro Parking's PLUS+ programme and bodywork repair service mean your car can be checked, maintained and repaired while you're away Most people leave their car at the airport because they're going on holiday, but what if you could come.. 17/08/2026

Montessori British School Murcia celebrates 100% pass rate in 2026 International A Level examsOutstanding results highlight the school’s focus on individual talents interests and personalised learning Montessori British School Murcia is celebrating another impressive set of results after its students achieved a 100% pass rate in the.. 17/08/2026

Murcia weather forecast August 17-20: Heat builds before rain and storms returnTemperatures are set to climb towards 40°C inland but there’s a strong chance of rain in several parts of the Region mid-week Weather alerts for high temperatures on Tuesday August 18   The Region of Murcia is heading into another.. 17/08/2026

Homeless people struggle to escape Murcia's extreme summer heatMore than 500 people are estimated to be living on the streets across the Region this summer as temperatures regularly climb towards 40C For most people, getting through a hot day in the Region of Murcia means finding some shade, turning on the.. 17/08/2026

Bars and restaurant terraces in Spain could be forced to close during heatwavesOutdoor services will be suspended across Spain when temperatures hit 42°C unless businesses meet strict requirements to protect staff If you’re planning to enjoy a drink or meal outside during one of Spain’s increasingly intense heatwaves.. 17/08/2026

Retirement age in Spain rises to 67 in 2027Spain’s retirement age reaches 67 next year, but you could still retire at 65 depending on how long you’ve paid into the system Are you already dreaming of the day you can relegate the suit to the back of the wardrobe in favour of flip.. 17/08/2026

The Air Force eagle soars over San Javier for all to seeA sculpture commissioned by the Air Force Officer Training Academy in San Javier has been restored and re-located The sculpture of an eagle which for many years was a features of the Spanish Air Force officer training academy (AGA) in San Javier has.. 17/08/2026

Granada shaken by 4.8 magnitude earthquake as 98 aftershocks follow through the nightNo serious injuries reported but hundreds of inspection requests flood in as residents describe a terrifying few hours It started with a sound. "A kind of strange creaking," one resident recalled, before the tremor hit. "Absolutely everything.. 17/08/2026

Plastic bags, mini shampoos and wrapped fruit all set to vanish from Spanish shopsThe new EU packaging law lands in Spain this week, reshaping how shops sell everything from fruit to toiletries A sweeping new EU packaging law comes into force across Spain this Wednesday August 12 and it's set to change everything from the labels.. 14/08/2026

Buying a home in Spain with cash is becoming increasingly rare as prices push more buyers towards mortgagesThe proportion of cash purchases has fallen to a five-year low, with rising property prices eroding the savings advantage that once allowed many buyers to avoid borrowing altogether Something is shifting in Spain's property market. Cash purchases.. 14/08/2026

Living costs rise sharply in Murcia as transport prices climb 7.7%Prices rose 0.7 percentage points in July as transport costs jumped 7.7% compared with the same month last year The cost of living in the Region of Murcia has risen sharply, with inflation reaching 3.7% in July compared with the same month last year.. 14/08/2026

San Pedro del Pinatar emergency teams gear up in dry suits for future flash floodsThe new equipment will help San Pedro emergency crews work more safely in difficult conditions during flooding Emergency crews in San Pedro del Pinatar have been given new specialist equipment to help them deal with flooding and flash floods. &.. 14/08/2026

Cartagena is already planning its Three Kings Parade for 2027, and yes, it's still only mid AugustWhile the rest of us are focused on the beach, the Ayuntamiento is quietly getting Christmas sorted It's mid August. The beaches are packed, it's gloriously hot and the last thing on most people's minds is Christmas. And yet, while everyone.. 14/08/2026

Which shops and supermarkets are open in the Region of Murcia on August 15?Here’s where you can shop on Saturday as the Assumption of the Virgin Mary brings a national holiday across Spain Saturday August 15 is the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, one of Spain’s national public holidays. As it falls on a Saturday.. 14/08/2026

Diesel discount in Spain set to rise to 20 cents in SeptemberThe government is increasing the planned diesel discount after diesel prices across Spain jumped 15.7% in July There’s finally some good news for motorists as the government has just announced that drivers in Spain will get a bigger discount.. 14/08/2026

32 people treated for eye problems after Murcia solar eclipseHundreds of emergency workers were deployed across the Region for the eclipse on August 12 Emergency services in the Region of Murcia treated 32 people for eye problems linked to Wednesday's solar eclipse, although none of the cases was serious.. 14/08/2026

Join the Simply Spanish Homes team and build your career in Spanish propertyThe growing estate agency is looking for an organised and motivated candidate to work between its Roldán and Los Alcázares offices If you're looking for a new career opportunity in the Spanish property market, Simply Spanish Homes.. 14/08/2026

If you own a holiday home in Spain you could cut your electricity bill with Spanish EnergySpanish Energy offers a free, plain English review of your bill with no obligation to switch Second home owners in Spain could be paying more than they need to on electricity without realising it. That's according to Spanish Energy, which specialises.. 13/08/2026

WATCH! Spain's total eclipse turns into a cloudy disappointment for thousands Thousands watched the skies only to see clouds roll in at the worst possible moment, but southern Spain gets another chance in August 2027   🌘 Murcia ha vivido un momento mágico con el eclipse solar. 🏰Desde las Fortalezas.. 13/08/2026

August 15 is a bank holiday across Spain: Check which supermarkets are openFind out which establishments will be closing this Saturday, the feast day of Our Lady of the Assumption and a national holiday in Spain If you need to do a supermarket run this weekend, you’d do well to check the opening hours before heading.. 13/08/2026