MURCIA LIFESTYLE

Merry Christmas 2025 and Happy New Year 2026 from Global Relocation - SpainA warm thank you to customers and a look at how Global continues to support international moves Global Relocation - Spain would like to wish all readers of Spanish News Today a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. The team also sends heartfelt.. 11/12/2025

How to renew your TIE as a British expat resident in Spain: Foreigner's identity card renewal instructions post-BrexitStep-by-step guide to renewing your TIE card for Brits living as permanent residents in Spain Image: Ayuntamiento de Madrid   Who needs a TIE in Spain? When can I renew my TIE? How long does it take to renew a TIE? Step-by-step guide..

Murcia residential golf resorts are back in a big way, but is it all good news?It's the culmination of a dream for the Region, and a luxury living project that began 20 years ago, but property prices have risen close to pre-financial crash levels Twenty years ago, the Region of Murcia was riding high on a wave of golf resort.. 09/12/2025

Get 20% off a stay at Colina del Emperador boutique beach hotel in La Manga this December and JanuaryColina del Emperador has launched a juicy 20% winter discount deal!   The well-known, family-run boutique beach house in La Manga del Mar Menor, Colina del Emperador, is offering a special 20% discount throughout December and January for guests.. 09/12/2025

Experiencing the magnificent Murcia Christmas lights with Raquel ToursThe local tour operator offers pick-up from resorts including Hacienda del Álamo, Camposol and Condado By Teresa Hicks   On Thursday December 4, we went to see the Christmas lights in Murcia with Raquel Tours. This should really.. 09/12/2025

Camposol Today Facebook group reaches 3,000 membersIt’s a good start, but actually the website itself offers stronger news coverage and better value for local advertisers CamposolToday.com has recently passed an encouraging milestone, with its dedicated Facebook group Camposol Today news, events.. 06/12/2025

Lock in the best energy rates now: Spanish Energy has your winter savings coveredAs the chill sets in and evenings draw longer, smart homeowners are turning to Spanish Energy to snag the top electricity and gas deals before year's end. If you're like most of us expats settled in Spain, the dropping temperatures mean one thing.. 04/12/2025

An angel with a smartphone? Murcia Cathedral reveals a hidden detailMurcia’s Tourism Department has revealed a new detail hidden in plain sight on Murcia Cathedral’s façade Christmas is just around the corner, that time of year when angels appear, usually as a Christmas decoration. But how many.. 03/12/2025

Escape to the Honey River and Guatazales for a unique pre-Christmas experienceBook your tasting experience or beekeeping workshop before December 17 or gift an unforgettable 2026 adventure The team at Guatazales wants to wish all their guests and customers a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year filled with the same peace.. 03/12/2025

The deadline to pay non-resident property taxes in Spain is the end of this yearHomeowners who live abroad but own property in Spain need to be sure they have paid their requisite taxes before December 31, 2025 For anyone who owns property in Spain yet lives abroad for most of the year, the tax responsibilities can sometimes.. 03/12/2025

The real challenge in learning SpanishHow can you get new words in Spanish to stick in your head and remember them? Many of us who have moved out to Spain have tried hard for years to improve our Spanish, but keep running up against the same old, familiar roadblocks. This is something that..

The definitive guide to choosing a health insurance policy for expats Are you planning to move to Spain and looking for a health insurance policy specifically designed for expats? We understand that such an abundance of information can be overwhelming, particularly when you wish to make a decision as quickly as possible.. 02/12/2025

This weekend is a puente in Spain: How many days off are there and where?The 'puente de diciembre' is a major weekend for travel in Spain, with thousands of cars hitting the roads Plaza de la Constitución in Cádiz, celebrating the landmark 1812 constitution   Every year in Spain, the weekend.. 02/12/2025

In question: Rental-expense deductions for non-EU property owners in Spain by IberianTax   For the 2025 tax year, non-resident property owners in Spain must file their Rental Income Tax return (Modelo 210) between 1 January and 20 January 2026. This applies to both short-term and long-term rentals. Non-resident.. 02/12/2025

Switching to Windows 11: Useful advice for computer owners in Murcia, from Alex at FixTechThe trusted computer repairman is on call for anyone looking to upgrade their PC in the wake of Microsoft end-of-lifing Windows 10 Are you still on Windows 10 and need to upgrade your PC or laptop but nervous about going about it? Don’t know if.. 01/12/2025

Cabo de Palos favourite Café Bar Yemanjá is closing for the winter break on December 9Café Bar Yemanjá will be open again come March The customer favourite of all foodies in the know in Cabo de Palos, Café Bar Yemanjá, is once again shutting its doors for a bit of a winter break this December, to reopen in March.. 01/12/2025

Murcia photo of the month December 2025Here’s the top image of the month taken by the Los Alcázares Digital Camera Club (LADCC)   Members from LADCC were certainly moving and shaking it this month with a competition title of ‘Movement and/or Action’ for them.. 01/12/2025

Madrid, Benidorm, Cartagena and more: These are the December and January trips from Taquilla TicketsWith so many options, the only question is which one do you choose?! There’s so much to see and do in Spain at Christmastime, it’s hard to know where to begin. Luckily, Taquilla Tickets – who run safe, fully insured and above all.. 28/11/2025

Read the December edition of Home & Living magazine online nowWelcome to the December issue of Home & Living!   This edition is full of inspiring ideas for Christmas, including festive decor, party wear, how to ‘dress’ your table for Christmas lunch, hairstyles, recipes and so much more..... &.. 27/11/2025

December entertainment and activities at La Palmera Bar & Grill, Los UrrutiasThere is more live entertainment and great food to enjoy this month at La Palmera in Los Urrutias Just because it’s approaching Christmas, doesn’t mean to say there’s nothing going on in Estrella de Mar, Los Urrutias. In fact.. 26/11/2025