MURCIA LIFESTYLE

Residency holders can save €250 with new Region of Murcia travel voucherThe latest Bono Turístico is open to legal residents in Spain with more than 130 hotels and rural stays taking part Anyone holding residency in Spain can save up to €250 on getaways in the Region of Murcia thanks to the return of a hugely.. 05/10/2026

Tips to Keep Your Smartphone Safe When Traveling in Spain Spain is one of Europe's most visited countries, with Barcelona alone estimating 200 to 300 phones taken per day during peak tourist season. The figure does not include the digital risks – interception of public wi-fi, mobile spyware and phishing..

The Apps and Tools Every New Expat in Spain Should Have on Their PhoneMoving abroad flips your daily habits upside down. One recent estimate put the number of British nationals registered as residents in Spain at over 200,000, and Murcia and the wider Costa Cálida region account for a growing share of that figure each year..

Murcia photo of the month September 2026Here’s the September image of the month taken by the Los Alcázares Digital Camera Club (LADCC)   LADCC’S monthly competition, entitled ‘Golden Hour’, proved a great challenge to many as this light is only seen up.. 14/09/2026

Read the September edition of Home & Living magazine online nowWelcome to the September issue of Home & Living! We hope you’ve had a wonderful summer filled with sunshine, adventure, and plenty of time to recharge. As a new season begins, we’re delighted to bring you another issue packed with.. 04/09/2026

How British Expats Enjoy The Best Of British In SpainSwapping the rainy weather of the UK for Spanish sunshine doesn’t mean waving goodbye to home comforts. Thousands of expats across the Costas have discovered that living abroad doesn’t mean you have to give up things that make life feel familiar. Thanks..

Just 17 weeks until 2027! Why now is the time to sort your Will in SpainWith the end of the year approaching, Thy Will Be Done explains why now is the ideal time to put your estate planning in order As September begins and we look down the barrel of the final third of the year, life tends to shift gears. The lazy, sun.. 03/09/2026

Why Some Countries Skipped Desktop Internet EntirelyIn most of the US and Western Europe, the internet had a clear evolutionary path: dial-up, then broadband, then eventually mobile as an add-on to an already-established desktop habit. A huge portion of the world never went through that sequence at all. Large parts..

From Trusted Local Service to Household Name: Why Clean Now Has Become Alicante's Go-To Property PartnerA once-simple cleaning service in Alicante has grown into the name residents, expats and holiday home owners across the Costa Blanca all rely on There was a time when looking after a property on the Costa Blanca meant juggling a battered address book.. 01/09/2026

Thinking about solar panels in Spain? This handy chart could settle it once and for allGo Solar has completed more than 500 installations across southern Spain and is backed by a 4.8 star Google rating Anyone who's been umming and ahhing over whether to get solar panels fitted might just find their answer in a new decision chart.. 26/08/2026

Joan's Keyholding & Rental offers Murcia's second home owners a hands-off way to manage their propertiesThe Hacienda del Álamo company offers keyholding, rentals and cleaning with a perfect five star rating on Google on several Murcia resorts September tends to mark a turning point for a lot of second home owners in the Region of Murcia, as the.. 25/08/2026

How expats in Spain can take control of their financial futureElysium Wealth Advisors offers independent financial advice tailored to the individual needs and goals of UK expats living in Spain For UK expats living in Spain, pensions, investments, tax, property and plans for the future can all become part of.. 25/08/2026

Vera is getting an AVE station: What it means for buyersVera-Almanzora will be one of only four AVE stations on the new 198-kilometre line   For years, the prospect of high speed rail reaching the Almería coast has been something talked about in terms of what might happen in the future.. 25/08/2026

Online gamblers in Murcia face a €700-a-day deposit cap from March. Here's who it affectsAnyone in the Region of Murcia who bets or plays casino games online will soon have one spending limit covering every website and app they use. From March 25, 2027, the total you can pay into Spanish-licensed gambling sites will be capped at €700 a day..

How To Travel Around Europe By Bus: A Budget-Friendly Guide for First-TimersEurope is home to over 40 countries, and bus travel is a great way to experience the continent. Traveling Europe by bus is a smart choice, offering a cheap, safe, and comfortable alternative to planes and trains. Picture saving a chunk of your budget for sightseeing..

How a nursing home in Murcia helped British resident Barry walk againBarry regained his mobility and independence with the help of the International Unit at Caser Residencial Santo Ángel in Murcia For anyone who's ever worried about what would happen if they needed specialist care while living abroad, Barry.. 18/08/2026

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

Jellyfish, weever fish, wasps and mosquitoes: what to do when summer bites backAn allergist at a Spanish hospital breaks down what actually works for jellyfish, weever fish, wasps and bees, and some of the answers might surprise you Summer in Spain comes with sunshine, beaches and, inevitably, the occasional unwelcome encounter.. 12/08/2026

Spain is making it much easier to spot spam calls, starting this OctoberFrom Friday October 17, all commercial calls must use a new 400 prefix, making telephone scams instantly identifiable and easier to block If you're fed up with unsolicited calls from companies trying to sell you something, or worse, scammers pretending.. 12/08/2026

Murcia photo of the month August 2026Here’s the August image of the month taken by the Los Alcázares Digital Camera Club (LADCC)   “Expressing Feelings” was the title put forward to the LADCC members in this month’s competition. Feelings are often.. 11/08/2026