CAMPOSOL, CAMPOSOL & LOCAL NEWS

Renfe's super sale is back with train tickets across Spain starting at €7The ten-day sale covers all major routes across Spain with upgrade options available for €3 extra Renfe is launching its mega January sale this Thursday the 8th, offering AVE tickets from €15 and Avlo tickets from their usual lowest price.. 07/01/2026

Could your winter coat land you a driving fine in Spain?What the law says about coats, boots and heels behind the wheel As the Spanish winter chill sets in, it is tempting to bundle up in your favourite coat before hopping into the car. But hold on a minute. That bulky winter coat you are wearing could actually.. 07/01/2026

Spain proposes increasing minimum wage to €1,221 in 2026The 3.1% salary hike throughout Spain will have retroactive effects from January 1 The Spanish government has just proposed to unions and employers that the national minimum wage be raised by 3.1% in 2026, reaching €1,221 gross per month.. 07/01/2026

Murcia restaurants take steps to prevent no-shows and last-minute cancellationsRestaurants are introducing deposits and fees to encourage customers to let them know if their plans change For restaurants, especially small local restaurants, a no-show or even a last-minute cancellation can be much more than an empty table... 07/01/2026

January sales bring Murcia shoppers warmer budgets and smarter habitsWith average spending set to hit 100 euros locally, Lorca urges residents to shop local and stay savvy If you are planning a post-Christmas browse around the shops in Murcia, you are not alone. Locals are expected to spend an average of 100.34 euros each.. 07/01/2026

Six Murcian companies make Spain's top 250 retailersFrom electronics to supermarkets and cosmetics, six Murcian companies are now competing with Spain's biggest retailers People think Murcia is just a quiet farming region, but its retail sector is growing fast. Six companies from the Region.. 07/01/2026

Spain pilots cheaper train tickets for passengers willing to standThe proposal would let travellers board full trains at a reduced price rather than waiting for next service Spain could debut a new way to travel by train in 2026, standing instead of sitting in exchange for a cheaper fare. The formula, already common.. 07/01/2026

Murcia moves to 'SlowDown' tourism across the RegionThe Region of Murcia is taking part in the European 'SlowDown' project, promoting slower, more sustainable tourism The Region of Murcia is not stepping back from tourism, but it is trying to manage it more carefully. During 2025.. 07/01/2026

The trick for homeowners in Spain to pay less income tax in 2026What property owners in Spain need to know now to reduce their next Declaración de la Renta It might feel a little bit early but just like every year, the dreaded 2026 income tax return season will be upon us before we know it. Everyone wants.. 06/01/2026

What the Venezuela crisis means for the Region of MurciaOil imports aside, trade ties between Murcia and Venezuela have been shrinking for years In one of the most dramatic foreign policy moves in decades, the United States has launched an unprecedented intervention in Venezuela, which the Trump administration.. 06/01/2026

Three devices you should always unplug during storms in SpainIberdrola, the Spanish energy company, provides tips for protecting your home during a storm With one storm after another hitting Spain at the moment, Iberdrola is advising people to unplug certain electronics to protect them from power surges... 06/01/2026

Spain considers work bereavement leave for employees who lose a petNine million homes across Spain could benefit as experts say pet grief is as real as losing a family member Anyone who's ever lost a pet knows how hard it is o carry on as ‘normal’. That gut-wrenching grief that hits you at your desk.. 06/01/2026

Selling without moving: A growing property trend in MurciaMore homeowners are choosing to sell their property while keeping the right to live in it In the Region of Murcia, a property trend is becoming more popular: selling your home while keeping the right to live in it. This is known as ‘.. 06/01/2026

Get ready to spend: Spain's January Sales are coming and here's when they startFrom Zara to El Corte Inglés, here are the exact dates you need to bag those bargains The moment fashion lovers have been waiting for is almost here. The January sales are about to kick off throughout Spain and if you've been eyeing up.. 06/01/2026

Piccolo's restaurant turns up the flavour with a brilliant new evening menuThree irresistible courses and a drink for just €22.90 at this Camposol favourite Piccolo's restaurant on Camposol has launched a brand new evening menu and it is ticking all the right boxes. Creative dishes, comforting favourites, generous.. 05/01/2026

2025 becomes the second warmest year on recordGlobally, we’re inching closer to the 1.5°C limit that scientists warn could spell disaster for the planet Carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere (NASA)   As we wave goodbye to 2025, there is one record nobody.. 05/01/2026

Widespread alerts as more rain batters Murcia: Weather forecast Jan 5-8Three Kings celebrations have been rearranged across the Region of Murcia due to the bad weather Weather outlook on Monday morning, January 5   The Region of Murcia, along with many other parts of Spain, suffered the onslaught of storm.. 05/01/2026

Supermarket opening hours in Spain on January 5 and January 6, Three Kings' DayFinal festive feast preparations will need to be done on Monday as most places will close this Tuesday With Christmas, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day now firmly in the rear-view mirror, Three Kings' Day looms as the final festive occasion.. 05/01/2026

The Three Kings: Why Spain celebrates a second Christmas with the Reyes Magos on January 6Parades, presents and feasts: The Three Kings festival is one of the biggest celebrations of the year in Spain Even after Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year are all out of the way, the festive season in Spain is far from over. On January 5 and 6 the..

Shopping centres, supermarkets and stores open this January 6 in MurciaSome shopping centre leisure areas and restaurants will stay open in the Region of Murcia this Three Kings' Day The Christmas holidays are drawing to a close and Tuesday January 6 marks the end of this festive period for many people as daily routines.. 05/01/2026