CAMPOSOL, CAMPOSOL & LOCAL NEWS

Experts warn of 'inhuman temperatures' throughout Spain from next weekAll indicators point to a brutally hot summer across Spain that could begin in the next couple of days I’m sure everyone has been enjoying the last few days of sunshine and warmth after a decidedly long winter but brace yourselves, as things.. 04/06/2025

Free train travel in Spain ends in July: This is what tickets will now costOn the plus side, Renfe is making it easier to travel with bicycles throughout Spain from mid-July From July 1, 2025, Spain’s free train travel scheme will come to an end and Renfe, the country’s state-run rail company, will introduce.. 04/06/2025

British tourists lead the way as Spain breaks April travel recordsVisitors from the UK spent the most and travelled to Spain in bigger numbers than ever before Spain has just closed the books on a record-breaking April for tourism, and there is one clear trend so far this year: more people, more spending and more.. 03/06/2025

Risk a €30k fine for carrying these items in your Spanish carThe traffic authorities in Spain have warned that certain objects can result in a serious penalty if carried in the car without authorisation We all know that driving in Spain comes with its fair share of rules and regulations. But while most of us.. 03/06/2025

From Summer solstice to shooting stars: A guide to Spain's spectacular June skyTake a tour of the skies this month with the English-speaking team at Murcia’s Finca Astronomica For those of us lucky enough to live in Spain, the night sky offers a constant source of wonder. Last month, the beautiful Flower Moon reminded.. 03/06/2025

New Covid variant triggers surge in hospitalisationsThis new strain of Omicron has already been detected in Spain It’s now more than five years since the coronavirus pandemic first brought the entire world to a grinding halt. Since then, the disease has mutated dozens of times and while Covid.. 02/06/2025

Road to Bolnuevo coves to be protected against rainwater damageImprovements will include new drainage ditches, speed bumps and signage to preserve the path and boost safety The road leading to the coves of Bolnuevo, one of Mazarrón’s most visited natural attractions, is set to undergo improvements.. 02/06/2025

Spain to begin relocating migrant children from overcrowded centresMost regions in Spain will have to make room for hundreds of displaced minors Back in March, the Spanish government announced that it would be moving thousands of unaccompanied migrant children from some of the country’s most overcrowded facilities.. 02/06/2025

Murcia weekly weather forecast June 2-5: Rainstorms to break the heat, but not for longSome light rain and thunderstorms are forecast for northern Murcia this week, but the extreme heat will only let up for a short time before coming back more intense than ever After the very hot weekend we just had, temperatures are forecast to decrease.. 02/06/2025

Solar flare hits Spain, potentially disrupting GPS and powerThe Spanish Space Agency issued a warning at the weekend after a powerful solar storm hit Earth’s magnetic field Just as Spain was finally starting to enjoy a bit of proper sunshine after months of gloom, there’s been a slightly more cosmic.. 02/06/2025

EU bans common item from checked-in luggageIf you’re flying to Spain soon, you’ll need to carry this handy device on board When getting ready for a flight to or from Spain, or indeed within the country, one of the key considerations is what kind of luggage to bring. Most budget airlines..

Fuel prices in Spain creep up again just in time for the weekendDespite a sharp rise, petrol and diesel in Spain are still cheaper today than a year ago As the sunny weather tempts more people to hit the road and head off for the weekend, fuel prices in Spain have ended their six-week streak of declines and begun.. 30/05/2025

Spain and all of Europe bracing for bird flu pandemicFears are growing that the virus may start spreading to humans After everything the world went through with Covid-19, it’s no surprise that even the faintest whisper of a new health threat sets off alarm bells. This time, it’s bird flu.. 30/05/2025

Spanish watermelons and melons make a juicy comeback after 3 yearsFollowing months of rain, the improved weather in Spain is giving farmers a glimmer of hope After three tough years of unpredictable weather, Spain’s watermelon and melon growers finally have a reason to feel hopeful. With the summer fruit season.. 29/05/2025

Spain to ban smoking outdoorsThe Health Department in Spain will prohibit smoking on bar terraces, at public pools and in work vehicles They’ve been threatening this controversial move for a long time but the Spanish government is finally lighting the fuse on a major health.. 29/05/2025

5 'potentially hazardous' asteroids hurtle towards Earth this weekAlthough there is no real risk of impact, all meet NASA's criteria for close monitoring It sounds a bit dramatic, but don’t panic just yet. According to NASA’s Planetary Defence Program, five asteroids that fall into the “potentially.. 29/05/2025

Two Camposol residents missing without a trace for a month nowThe search has intensified for missing Ecuadorians José Patricio and Edwin Guillermo, with authorities investigating possible foul play The Guardia Civil has been scouring a rural area of Mazarrón by land and air in an ongoing search.. 29/05/2025

Murcia's health warning: More obese kids, more anxious adults and more heart attacks than anywhere in SpainThe Region of Murcia is topping all the wrong charts, from childhood obesity and sedentary lifestyles to high rates of depression, anxiety and heart disease The Region of Murcia is facing a serious health crisis, according to the latest National Health.. 28/05/2025

Extraordinary heatwave hits Spain: Hottest May days in 70 yearsThis week, temperatures are expected to be 6 to 7 degrees above normal in most of Spain From what felt like the longest, soggiest winter in recent memory to full-blown summer seemingly overnight, Spain is diving straight into sweltering temperatures.. 28/05/2025

Mazarrón Town Hall votes to tackle Camposol garden waste problemCouncillors have supported a further motion to clear the long-neglected flytipping hotspots, but volunteer neighbourhood groups still remain key as there is no concrete strategy yet   In a plenary session of the Mazarrón Town Hall this.. 28/05/2025