CAMPOSOL, CAMPOSOL & LOCAL NEWS

Condado de Alhama residents warned of high wildfire riskThe warning comes as local officials report large areas of dry vegetation close to residential properties, with additional concerns raised about discarded glass Residents in Condado de Alhama's Jardines II community have been issued a strong.. 16/06/2026

EU backs free cabin luggage allowance for passengers flying from SpainPassengers could gain new baggage rights, simpler compensation claims and stronger protections for families Holidaymakers and expats flying to and from Spain could soon avoid one of the most frustrating extra charges added by budget airlines after.. 16/06/2026

Rain and storms bring temperatures down... but only a bit: Murcia weekly weather forecast June 15-18There first couple of days of this week could see some summer storms arrive, but it will still be hot Murcia weather forecast, Monday June 15   There will be some rain for the Region of Murcia at the start of this week, according to the.. 15/06/2026

Concerts, castles and a mystery trip: What's on with Taquilla Tickets this summerRod Stewart, Rick Astley, Cirque du Soleil and a top secret mystery tour are all on the cards for June and July Taquilla Tickets has put together another fantastic line-up of trips and excursions for the coming weeks, with something to suit pretty.. 15/06/2026

Roman archaeological discovery delays Lorca high-speed rail works one year onA year after a late-Roman cemetery was uncovered, experts are still working to carefully extract remains, meaning there is currently no completion date for the multi-million-pound high-speed rail project It has been a year since the start of the.. 15/06/2026

Man injured after 9th-floor balcony collapses into hotel pool at La MangaThe man, believed to be around 50, was treated at the scene and transferred to hospital after the balcony fell from a height into the pool of a La Manga hotel complex A man has been injured and rushed to the hospital after a balcony collapsed at.. 15/06/2026

Your rights as an air passenger in Europe could be about to get significantly weakerConsumer groups across Europe are pushing back against proposed EU reforms that would cut compensation for delays and cancellations and make it easier for airlines to avoid paying out If you travel by air regularly, this is worth paying attention to... 15/06/2026

Spain's 'express' rental market grows as apartments disappear in 24 hoursOne in six rental homes across Spain is now being let within a day, according to new data from Idealista One in six rental properties in Spain is being snapped up in under 24 hours, with 'express' listings really taking off in Barcelona.. 12/06/2026

Murcia photo of the month June 2026Here’s the June image of the month taken by the Los Alcázares Digital Camera Club (LADCC)   If you take a photo of an everyday object and photograph it in such a way that viewers will focus on its shapes and textures, rather than.. 12/06/2026

Got a message from the Spanish Tax Agency asking for cryptocurrency payment? It is a scamThe AEAT has confirmed it never requests payments in cryptocurrency or asks for personal or financial information by email or SMS If you have received an email claiming to be from the Spanish Tax Agency (Agencia Estatal de Administración Tributaria.. 12/06/2026

Bureaucratic red tape delays reopening of popular Tentegorra poolsThe scheduled reopening of the Rafael de la Cerda Park is postponed indefinitely, as a missing signature prevents the municipality from legally taking over the site from the MCT The reopening of the swimming pools at the Rafael de la Cerda Park.. 12/06/2026

Murcia school calendar 2026-2027: Key term dates and holidays confirmedThe regional government has finalised the official academic calendar, including everything from nursery start dates to local bank holidays and saints' days The regional government has officially announced the school calendar for the upcoming.. 12/06/2026

Diesel prices in Spain drop to lowest level since Iran conflict beganDiesel now costs €1.61 a litre while petrol has dropped to €1.52 on average in Spain There’s a bit of relief at the pumps across Spain this week. Diesel prices have dropped again, falling by 2% to reach €1.61 a litre, which is.. 12/06/2026

Murcia urgently needs blood donors as reserves run critically low ahead of World Blood Donor DayThe Region is launching two weeks of special blood drives from today, with O negative at a critical level and supplies of B negative enough for just two to three days If you have ever thought about giving blood but kept putting it off, now really is the.. 11/06/2026

Murcia hotel revenues fall despite rise in tourist numbersRevPAR falls 7.2% on the Costa Cálida in the first four months of the year, placing the region among the worst performers in Spain despite rising visitor numbers Average room revenue across hotels on the Costa Cálida has fallen by.. 11/06/2026

25-year-old swimmer dies after hitting rocks at a beach in MazarrónTwo British holidaymakers raised the alarm at around 4:00pm after witnessing the incident and calling Spain's emergency number 112 A young man was found unconscious and was pulled from the water at Percheles beach, in Cañada de.. 11/06/2026

Drivers in Spain could get fines cancelled if road signs or markings aren't visibleSpanish traffic rules require road signs and markings to be clearly visible before penalties can be enforced Most drivers in Spain simply pay a traffic fine as soon as it arrives, taking advantage of the 50% reduction offered for prompt payment and.. 10/06/2026

Murcia today: more people, more jobs and a younger population than almost anywhere else in SpainA major new study spanning 50 years reveals how dramatically the region has changed, though some challenges remain If you have lived in Murcia for any length of time, you will have noticed it feels busier than it used to. More housing, more traffic.. 10/06/2026

For the first time in years Madrid is sending more tourists to Murcia than AlicanteAround 283,000 domestic visitors came to the Region of Murcia in April but they're staying for shorter periods than before Madrid has overtaken Alicante as the biggest source of domestic tourists to the Region of Murcia, ending a five-year run.. 10/06/2026

Know a young person in Spain? There are big train and bus discounts coming this summerSpain's popular Summer Youth Programme is back for 2026, offering discounts of up to 90% on trains and buses for 18 to 30-year-olds from July 1 If you have children, grandchildren or young friends living in Spain, this is worth passing on. The Spanish.. 10/06/2026