MURCIA LIFESTYLE

Halloween and All Saints' Day in Spain: Traditions and everything you need to knowThe holiday has grown in popularity in recent years—here is all you need to know about Halloween and the related holiday of All Saints’ Day in Spain   In recent times, Halloween has become ever more popular in Spain. No longer.. 28/10/2026

When did you last review your Spanish will? By Alex Radford, Founding Partner, My Lawyer in Spain   Do you live in Spain and have assets here and in other countries? Have you moved house, country or got separated or divorced? Or even married? Have your life circumstances changed?.. 26/10/2026

Cartagena to host Spanish Masters Sailing Championship in October 2027The Snipe class event will bring national sailors to the Cartagena port after almost ten years Cartagena is set to welcome the country’s sailors again in a year’s time, as the port will host the Spanish Masters Sailing Championship in.. 26/10/2026

Is the menú del día still a bargain in Spain?Prices are up 3.5% in a year but Murcia has one of the best deals for a lunch break A menú del día is one of those simple pleasures we all associate with Spain, but with the cost of living creeping up, this lunchtime treat delivers far.. 23/10/2026

Handyman Malcolm is the man to call for painting and decorating in Murcia and AlicanteRegistered and insured with prices agreed in advance for every job on the Costa Cálida and Costa Blanca Property owners on the Costa Cálida and the Costa Blanca know how quickly odd jobs around the house can pile up, until the to-do.. 22/10/2026

Murcia expands breast cancer screening to include women aged 45 to 74Invitations for the wider programme will begin arriving next week as health officials report shorter waits for diagnostic mammograms Women aged 45 to 74 across the Region of Murcia are set to benefit from an expanded breast cancer screening programme.. 22/10/2026

Spanish Energy helps expats in Spain fix electricity prices before winterFree comparisons are available in English for holiday home owners and full-time residents of Spain Winter is well on its way and when the clocks go back on Sunday October 25, the darker evenings will see most households switching on the lights, heaters.. 22/10/2026

Online errands could save households in Spain €2,140 a yearNew research estimates people save 177 hours annually by managing banking, shopping, insurance and official paperwork digitally Doing the weekly shop, booking a medical appointment or sorting out paperwork no longer has to mean travelling across town... 22/10/2026

Smoking in Spain falls to its lowest level in more than 30 yearsThe number of daily smokers has more than halved since 1993, but heavy drinking is becoming more common and obesity remains a concern across the country Smoking is becoming less common in Spain, with just 15.4% of people aged over 15 now lighting.. 21/10/2026

Six in ten adults in Murcia have excess weight, but heavy drinking is less commonNew health survey reveals high rates of overweight and obesity alongside one of Spain’s lowest levels of binge drinking Almost 60% of adults in the Region of Murcia are overweight or obese, while the Region records one of Spain’s lowest rates.. 21/10/2026

Murcia Region sees smoking fall to its lowest level as obesity rates remain highThe latest national health survey reveals a record fall in daily smoking, but the Region of Murcia has the third-highest adult obesity rate in Spain Fewer people in the Region of Murcia are smoking every day than at any point since records began.. 21/10/2026

Four easy autumn walks to enjoy in the Region of MurciaFrom riverside paths to mountain history, these gentle routes are ideal for a relaxed day outdoors Autumn is a lovely time to explore the Region of Murcia. The days are milder, the light is softer and the countryside takes on warmer shades of gold and.. 20/10/2026

Spain's 2027 holiday calendar: When to plan your next long weekendThe new calendar offers several three-day breaks and a chance to enjoy five days off in December, depending on where you live Anyone hoping to get next year’s holidays organised can start planning, with Spain’s 2027 work calendar now published.. 16/10/2026

Yemanjá in Cabo de Palos has switched to autumn hours, so don’t miss your last chance to visit this seasonThe much-loved marina café bar is open Thursdays to Mondays until around December 12, serving breakfast and lunch in its own uniquely bohemian style The summer season may be winding down along the Cabo de Palos marina, but Café bar Yemanj.. 16/10/2026

Murcia photo of the month October 2026Here’s the October image of the month taken by the Los Alcázares Digital Camera Club (LADCC) Those of us old enough may recall that there were times when photographs were only black and white. Colour didn’t start to become..

Did you know? Tuesday 13th is an unlucky day in Spain, not Friday 13thThe day Tuesday 13th is a day of bad luck in Spain, as opposed to Friday 13th in other cultures Tuesday 13th is an unlucky day in Spain, and not Friday 13th as it is in the United States, the United Kingdom and other Western countries.  .. 13/10/2026

GLOBAL takes the stress out of moving abroad this winterThe highest-rated relocation company on Google Spain guides families every step With the end of the year in sight, October is a good moment to start planning a move abroad, and GLOBAL has more than 35 years of experience helping families do exactly.. 09/10/2026

Arrange who will look after your pets when you're no longer able to with Thy Will Be DoneA legal Pet Future Custody Agreement lets owners name a trusted guardian and two reserves to care for their animals For plenty of owners, a pet is every bit as much a part of the family as a child, which is why it makes sense to decide in advance.. 08/10/2026

Could your school receipts reduce your next tax bill?Families in several Spanish regions can claim relief on education costs, but only if they keep the right paperwork September’s school shopping can leave a noticeable dent in the household budget. Stationery, uniforms, textbooks and language lessons.. 07/10/2026

Premier Parking makes leaving your car at Murcia Airport hassle-freeSecure premises and flight tracking come with a free exterior wash on return Travellers flying out of Murcia International Airport can skip the hunt for a parking space, along with the shuttle bus that usually follows it, by using the meet and greet.. 07/10/2026