SAN JAVIER, LOCAL NEWS

Molina secures top spot as Murcia’s richest town with San Javier climbing fastIncome figures reveal shifting fortunes across the Region of Murcia’s municipalities Molina de Segura is once again the richest municipality in the Region of Murcia, with an average gross income of €32,691 for 2023. This marks its third consecutive.. 06/10/2025

Murcia photo of the month October 2025Here’s the top image of the month taken by the Los Alcázares Digital Camera Club (LADCC)   Flight was the competition theme last month and, unsurprisingly, photos taken at ‘Aire25’ proved very popular with our photographers.. 02/10/2025

Spain Today Online acquires Indalo Restaurant and Health & Fitness GuidesYour definitive guides for dining, wellness and lifestyle across Murcia, Almeria and the Costa Blanca Spain Today Online is delighted to announce the acquisition of the Indalo Restaurant Guide and the Indalo Health, Fitness & Beauty Guide.. 25/09/2025

Raining euros in San Javier as locals scramble for unexpected windfallA gust of wind sends banknotes flying and locals chasing their luck on Avenida Aviación Española It’s not every day you spot real money skittering along the road and swirling across the pavement, but that’s exactly what happened.. 25/09/2025

3-bed corner apartment on Roda Golf, San Javier for just €264,999 with Simply Spanish HomesThis stunning ground floor property is situated in the sought-after Phase 2 development of Roda Golf & Beach Resort Simply Spanish Homes is delighted to present this superb three-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment located in the highly desirable.. 25/09/2025

Discover the vibrant new art gallery in Cartagena bringing global creativity to the heart of the cityAmerican artist Travis Moore’s space on Plaza de La Merced celebrates recycled art and a soon-to-launch international artists’ collective Cartagena’s art scene has a fresh new face thanks to a unique gallery founded by American artist.. 24/09/2025

Ground floor golf properties in Los Alcázares from €275,000 with Simply Spanish HomesStunning and modern villas in the exclusive residential development of La Serena Golf in Los Alcázares Set within the prestigious La Serena Golf resort in Los Alcázares, this new residential project offers a stylish blend of modern architecture.. 23/09/2025

San Javier Airport starts its transformation into a technology hubThe old San Javier Airport will be turned into a centre for aerospace innovation and satellite applications through the Caetra programme The former San Javier Airport is about to take on an entirely new life. What was once a bustling passenger terminal.. 23/09/2025

San Javier launches health study for seniorsFree health assessments are planned for residents over 60 to support active aging initiatives in San Javier San Javier has launched a groundbreaking health study targeting residents over 60 years of age. The initiative aims to assess the physical.. 22/09/2025

New regional road plan promises safer, greener journeys across MurciaGovernment to review over 2,700 kilometres of roads and map out improvements for the future The Region of Murcia’s roads are set for some careful attention over the coming years, as the Ministry of Public Works has just awarded the contract for.. 17/09/2025

Virgin of Fuensanta pilgrimage closes streets in Murcia todayCartagena prepares for its famous Carthaginians and Romans festival next week Today, Tuesday September 16th, Murcia welcomes the annual pilgrimage of the Virgin of Fuensanta, affectionately called “La Morenica,” as she returns to her sanctuary.. 16/09/2025

Cuts at Ryanair raise concern for Murcia airport flightsThe Irish airline accounted for almost half of Corvera’s traffic between January and July this year As the summer flight season draws close to its end, which is usually at the end of October, and operations reduce until March 2026, Ryanair&rsquo.. 02/09/2025

Buying a house in Murcia just got cheaper: Lower taxes on property transfers and wealth tax from 2025Regional government reductions in the property transfer tax and wealth tax aim to attract investment in real estate As of July 25, 2025, the Region of Murcia government has implemented significant tax reductions affecting real estate transactions.. 30/07/2025

New IRPF deductions for residents in Murcia from 2025The new changes aim to promote health, sustainability and support for families and vulnerable groups A series of new deductions for Personal Income Tax, known in Spanish as the ‘Impuesto sobre la Renta de las Personas Físicas’ .. 30/07/2025

Still not the most generous in Europe: Spain raises parental leave to 17 weeks for both mothers and fathersThe new measures will take effect immediately and expand parental leave in a landmark social welfare policy The Spanish government has implemented a significant extension of paid care leave after the Council of Ministers formally approved a new Royal.. 29/07/2025

What is IBI property tax in Spain, how much is this council tax and do I have to pay it?Understanding this charge could save you money and is important to consider when buying a house IBI is one of the most important taxes in Spain and needs to be understood before investing in a property. In Alicante province it is often known..

EU confirms start date for non-Schengen travellers Entry-Exit System as ETIAS fee nearly triplesUK visitors to the EU will face biometric checks starting from October 2025, followed by a new visa-waiver scheme with a higher fee British travellers heading to the EU will face significant changes at borders starting from this October, as the long-awaited..

San Javier homeowners need to pay their IBI nowProperty owners in San Javier can pay their IBI property tax at the Town Hall from April 21 to October 20, 2025   Property owners in the town of San Javier are reminded that the 2025 IBI Council Tax (Impuesto sobre Bienes Inmuebles) can be paid.. 15/07/2025

Brits in Spain urged to make this change to avoid passport control headacheA new update on the UK government website urges British residents in Spain to swap their green certificate for a TIE card They highlight the risk of airport delays for those without the biometric residency card The UK government has updated the..

Changes afoot as Corvera Airport finalises biometric border controls for UK and non-EU passengersFacial recognition and fingerprint scanners to replace passport stamps from October The Region of Murcia’s International Airport in Corvera finishing the set-up of its new biometric border control system for non-EU travellers from October.. 23/06/2025