MURCIA LIFESTYLE

Enrique Roca Stadium set for exciting VIP expansion and upgradesPart of the stadium will be turned into a modern VIP area with more seats and better facilities Real Murcia's home, Enrique Roca Stadium, has been a fixture in Murcia city since it opened in 2006, but for many years it saw little investment.. 02/04/2026

Funeral plan prices in Spain are set to rise so lock in today's rate while you canCompare Funerals is giving expats in Spain the chance to secure today's prices before the increase kicks in for just €100 Nobody really likes thinking about funeral plans. It's one of those things that's easy to put off, telling yourself.. 01/04/2026

Protect your wishes and assets in Spain with a power of attorney and an advance directiveHow to make sure your decisions are respected and your finances are protected in Spain In Spain, your loved ones don't automatically have the right to manage your finances if you lose mental capacity. Without a properly appointed Power of Attorney.. 01/04/2026

Murcia's gender violence figures stay among the highest in Spain as too many victims still stay silentJudges and campaigners are urging family and friends to speak up, as only 2.5% of cases are reported by those close to the victim The Region of Murcia remains among Spain’s hardest-hit areas for gender-based violence, even though the number of reports.. 01/04/2026

Not everyone is feeling Spain's jobs boom as in-work poverty remains highRecord employment masks deep inequalities, with women, young people and migrants still struggling to make ends meet Spain’s jobs market may be hitting record highs, but the reality for many workers tells a more complicated story.   As.. 01/04/2026

Maundy Thursday in Murcia: which shops, supermarkets and shopping centres are open?Good news for last-minute shoppers as most of Murcia's big names are open on Maundy Thursday Maundy Thursday falls on April 2 this year and along with Good Friday, it's one of two big holidays in the Region of Murcia during Holy Week. If you.. 01/04/2026

Semana Santa in Spain: How do the Spanish celebrate Easter?Easter in Spain typically lasts a whole week and is full of colourful parades and religious ceremonies Holy Week, or ‘Semana Santa’ as it is known in Spain, is the first major celebration of the year after the Three Kings in January and it..

Free entry for children at Cehegín bullfight sparks fresh controversyFoundation warns of harm to minors as debate over tradition and attendance continues A planned bullfighting event in Cehegín this June has come under fire after it emerged that children under 12 will be allowed to attend for free, prompting criticism.. 31/03/2026

Easter 2026: Supermarket opening hours in Spain for Mercadona, Carrefour, Lidl, Aldi and DiaMercadona is shutting up shop throughout Spain as usual, but Carrefour is keeping its doors open wherever it legally can The big Easter weekend is nearly here and if you're planning your shopping around the public holidays, it's worth knowing.. 31/03/2026

Barcelona and Real Madrid continue to dominate LaLiga TV audiences in 2025 and 2026The El Clásico giants lead the way despite not featuring in free-to-air broadcasts Barcelona and Real Madrid continued to dominate television audiences in Spanish football’s top flight during 2025 and at the start of 2026, with both clubs clearly..

Corvera airport gets set for a busy summer with flights to 20 destinationsThe Region of Murcia International Airport launches its high season this Sunday with new routes and stronger passenger growth The summer season is already getting under way at the Region of Murcia International Airport, better known as Corvera, and this.. 30/03/2026

Clocks go forward in Spain but energy savings remain minimalExperts say the twice-yearly time change has far less impact on bills than many people think Spain has officially moved into summer time after clocks went forward in the early hours of Sunday March 29, but the long-standing justification for the change.. 30/03/2026

Spainfully Honest: Behind the podcast for people living in or moving to SpainTwo Murcia-based expats host this podcast that is gaining attention for its honest and balanced conversations about life in Spain A new podcast, Spainfully Honest, hosted by two long-time residents, Catherine and Paul, is gaining a loyal following.. 30/03/2026

Murcia's GP demand soars as frequent visits highlight strain on healthcare systemHigh patient demand and low nurse usage underline ongoing pressures in regional health services Patients in the Region of Murcia are among the most frequent visitors to family doctors in Spain, according to new data that sheds further light on the pressures.. 30/03/2026

Eight new Murcia eateries shine with Repsol's 'Soletes'Eight local bars and restaurants in the Region of Murcia have been awarded Soletes, bringing the community’s total to 112 recommended spots The Repsol Soletes, or “Little Suns”, recognise places where quality and warmth meet an affordable..

Powering your home, simplifying your futureGo Solar helps homeowners in southern Spain save money and enjoy renewable energy without the stress Go Solar offers a complete solar solution, taking care of everything from the initial consultation to final activation so homeowners can enjoy clean.. 27/03/2026

Bullfighting crowds fall sharply despite funding and pockets of renewed interestNew report points to long-term decline in attendance even as subsidies and tourism keep the tradition visible Bullfighting in Spain may still be making headlines, but new figures suggest the reality inside the arenas tells a very different story. &.. 27/03/2026

Mercadona unveils first next-generation 'Store 9' supermarket in MurciaNew Águilas store promises more fresh produce space, smoother shopping and greener technology Mercadona has opened its first ‘Store 9’ supermarket in the Region of Murcia, bringing a new style of shopping to Águilas with a strong.. 27/03/2026

Fears of burglary and squatting rise in Murcia as most homes still lack alarmsNew report reveals growing concern over home security, with cost seen as a major barrier to better protection Concerns about home security are on the rise in the Region of Murcia, even though relatively few households have installed alarm systems. &.. 26/03/2026

Scared of the dentist? Spanish research says a good podcast could be all you needOdontophobia affects one in six people in Spain, but researchers at a Spanish university think they've cracked it If going to the dentist fills you with dread, you're in very good company. Odontophobia, the clinical term for an irrational.. 25/03/2026