CAMPOSOL, CAMPOSOL & LOCAL NEWS

Hantavirus cruise ship set to dock in Tenerife as quarantine plan moves aheadThe MV Hondius is due in Granadilla on Saturday, with British passengers also affected by the outbreak and health authorities insisting the risk remains low Spain is preparing to receive the MV Hondius in Tenerife on Saturday after the cruise ship at.. 08/05/2026

Spain wants to ban octopus farming due to their superior intelligenceSpain opens the door to a pioneering law against the breeding and sale of octopuses The long-running debate on animal welfare has moved beyond the usual confines of dogs and cats, extending now into the depths of the ocean. Spain has become a focal.. 08/05/2026

Spain is set for hotter than usual May to July, according to expertsEarly summer could feel warmer than normal in Spain, but plenty of rain is still on the cards To say it’s been an unsettled and unpredictable start to the year is something of an understatement. Spain welcomed 2026 with a barrage of storms that.. 08/05/2026

Mercadona changes home delivery rules leaving some shoppers stranded in SpainShoppers now face checking store by store across Spain to see whether deliveries are still available Mercadona shoppers across Spain are facing a frustrating new change that could make the weekly supermarket run a lot more complicated, especially.. 08/05/2026

Supermarkets and shopping centres are allowed to open in Murcia this Sunday May 10The date is one of the Region of Murcia’s “festivos de libre apertura”, allowing shops to open on a normally restricted Sunday The Region of Murcia is gearing up for one of its so-called “festivos de libre apertura”.. 08/05/2026

Common mistakes when choosing health insurance and how to avoid them Choosing health insurance is one of the most important decisions for ensuring wellbeing and peace of mind. However, many people make mistakes when taking out a policy that can result in less security when facing unforeseen circumstances.  .. 08/05/2026

Budget airline battle: Wizz Air fills the gap left by Ryanair in SpainThe Hungarian low-cost airline says it will increase capacity in Spain by 39% as Ryanair continues to cut routes Spain’s low-cost airline market is starting to look very different and Wizz Air is clearly hoping to take advantage of the turbulence.. 08/05/2026

Murcia farmers warn lemon virus could spread fast without urgent actionAsaja says seven cases have now been detected and is calling for a phytosanitary alert and stronger controls Asaja Murcia has raised the alarm over the spread of citrus yellow vein chlorosis, saying the number of cases in the Region has now reached seven.. 07/05/2026

Weather warnings for rain, storms and hail across Murcia: Weekend forecast May 7-10Take precaution when on the roads or out and about when the forecast is for rain this heavy Murcia weather forecast, Thursday May 7   It looks like we’ve got one last weekend of heavy rain and thunderstorms in the Region of Murcia.. 07/05/2026

Search continues for missing Mazarrón man after a house fire in La AtalayaEmergency services are searching the area around La Atalaya, after a 56-year-old man was reported missing following a house fire that destroyed part of the property Emergency crews are continuing the search for a 56-year-old man from La Atalaya.. 07/05/2026

Your chance to shape Alhama de Murcia's future as budget opens to public voteNeighbourhood meetings and an online platform will allow residents to put forward ideas and vote on future investment projects Residents of Alhama de Murcia once again have the chance to decide how part of the municipal budget will be spent. The.. 07/05/2026

Important progress in the fight against the Camposol biogas plantIndications that the biogas plant company may be seeking an alternative location At a public meeting held on 1st May in the local golf club the Camposol Legal Platform against Biogas has been able to give good news to the local residents who are opposing.. 07/05/2026

Defunct Camposol Hospital up for auction after lasting just six months before going bankruptThe Guadalentín Hospital was supposed to revolutionise healthcare in southwest Murcia, but it never even reached full capacity It was supposed to be a revolution in healthcare for Camposol and the wider southwest of Murcia, backed by the regional.. 06/05/2026

Controversy grows over solar farm in protected Mar Menor zone near La Manga ClubWork has resumed on two 10-hectare solar farms near the Mar Menor following a court ruling that found the projects met regional environmental requirements The Mar Menor is once again at the centre of controversy after a group called the Platform.. 06/05/2026

Murcia leads Spain as resale property prices rise by 23%New data shows Murcia leading the national housing market, outpacing all other regions in year-on-year price growth According to new data released by Spanish property portal idealista, the price of resale properties in Spain rose by 16.9% year-.. 06/05/2026

€8.5 million housing development approved near Cartagena Port187 homes are planned in the Santa Lucía area of Cartagena and are part of a major investment, which includes the waterfront and public services The Cartagena Council has approved plans for a major new residential development in Santa Luc.. 06/05/2026

2.2 magnitude earthquake felt in Cieza during the early hours of the morningAnother tremor measuring 1.5 magnitude took place at 4:55am between Alhama de Murcia and Totana A mild earthquake was felt in Cieza in the early hours of Wednesday morning, May 6. The tremor, which measured 2.2 in magnitude, occurred at 1:38am.. 06/05/2026

Murcia basks in the fourth warmest April since records beganThe average daytime temperature in the Region of Murcia during the month was 22.8ºC According to the experts at the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet), most of Spain can look forward to higher than usual temperatures over the next couple of.. 06/05/2026

Record 41 Blue Flags for the Region of Murcia in 2026Águilas is now the third most decorated town in the whole of Spain with Cartagena hot on its heels Murcia has had its best ever year for Blue Flag awards, with 41 flags heading to the Region for 2026, five more than last year. A total of 33.. 05/05/2026

Save up to 50% on fuel with these top tips from the DGT SpainRising oil prices in Spain mean it's time to start driving smarter and these new habits could save you a fortune With Brent crude oil creeping towards $96 a barrel amid ongoing instability in the Middle East and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.. 05/05/2026