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Welcome to the July 2025 issue of Home & Living!
The Home & Living Magazine, previously known as the Costa Calida Chronicle, has been supplying useful local information of interest to a loyal readership base for all that time. It is available to pick up at dozens of locations across the southwest of Spain this July, as well as to view online.
In this edition we’ve focused on ideas that work with the heat, not against it. From light, low-maintenance home upgrades to small outdoor projects that make a big impact, we’ve packed it with things that are genuinely useful this time of year. Because July isn’t about fuss—it’s about keeping things simple, easy and enjoyable. Whether you’re staying cool with the shutters drawn or out every night under the stars, we hope this issue gives you a few ideas to make summer that bit sweeter.
Talking about staying cool – have you heard of Colour Window Film? Not only does it help keep cool air in, thereby reducing the cost of air conditioning, but in winter it helps keeps the warm air in. These are just a few benefits – turn to page 21 to find out more and contact Colour Glass Window Tint who cover Murcia, Valencia and Andalucía.
In addition to features around home improvements, if you’re thinking of purchasing a property please make sure you read the article on the importance of a structural survey – check out the article by Martinez de la Casa on page 10. And with that in mind, it may also be the time to review (or make!) a Spanish will and, whilst at it, consider the benefit of taking out a funeral plan. It genuinely can never be early enough to think about these things. For more information visit page 17.
Are you a holiday home owner and thinking of purchasing a vehicle for use during your stays in Spain? Worried maybe that you can’t register a vehicle here if non resident? Think again! Our feature on page 36 clears up any confusion and explains how Car Registrations Spain can help you with this.
And men – yes, we’re talking to you guys, turn to page 38 to find out more about ‘Mens Wellness’. A subject for many years considered “taboo” and not being taken seriously, but things are changing for the better thankfully. Have a good read – hopefully just by spending those 5 minutes it will make things look so much brighter and put things much more in perspective.Remember to check out our ‘What’s On’ feature – essential if you don’t want to miss charity events, music nights, bingo meetings, markets, group gatherings, local and national holidays, fiestas, drama performances, church services etc.
Everyone at some stage needs tradesmen, translators, accountants, insurance, legal services, property sales/management company, removal companies, to name a few. Visit our Business Directory to find what you need and don’t forget to mention where you found them!
And finally, just a quick reminder to look after yourself in the sunshine. Drink plenty of water throughout the day, remember your sunscreen and take that siesta. A little care goes a long way in making sure you enjoy summer feeling your best.
Also, let’s not forget our four-legged friends. Pavements can become dangerously hot during the day, so always check the ground before walking your dog and avoid peak heat hours. And whatever you do, never leave pets in a parked car, even for a few minutes. A little extra caution can save lives.
All this and much more in July’s issue of Home & Living. Enjoy your read and enjoy July.
Where to pick up a copy of the Home & Living magazine in your area
Camposol Sector B
Megarsa
Camposol Property Sales
Villaquest
Quicksave
Noah’s Arc
Currencies Direct
Consum
Camposol Sector A
Alan’s supermarket
The Salon
Puerto Mazarrón Tesco (The Food Co.)
PALS Solicitors
Corral Associates
Gestoría Carvajal
Bolnuevo
Jardinería El Milagro
Prime Properties
Spar
Elsewhere in Murcia
Corvera Airport café and car hire companies
The Finishing Touch property services (Corvera)
El Valle Autodesguaces, Ctra RM2 km2.3, Alhama
Ken Sherwood (Fuente Alamo)
Big Mat (Fuente Álamo)
Consum - Totana (km616, c.oeste rbla. Peras 17)
La Zona Terraza (Los Narejos)
Golden Barber (El Boulevard, Mar Menor Golf Resort)
ONA 5-star Hotel on Mar Menor Golf Resort
Shell Fuel station opposite Santa Rosalía Lake & Life Resort, Torre Pacheco
Dobas Assesores, San Javier
Mojácar
Torre Bahia
Blu Café
The Snug
Mojácar Estates
Price Brown
Spanish Property Choice
Costa Coches Car Rental
Bryan White Insurance
Thomas’s Supermarket
El Sabioteño (Tabacos)
Costa Blanca
Cabo Roig
Bar Liquid
Supermarket Chino
Charity Shop
Saura Cala Capitán
Apple Hearing
Beach Body Gym
Lomas de Cabo Roig
Laundrette
Iceland
La Fuente
Spar
Chino Bazar
Villamartín Plaza
Los Dolses
Rolos
Dial a Prix
La Zenia
Costa Cálida Golf
Take a Break
Playa Flamenca
Newsagent
Charity Shop
Civic Centre
Town Hall
Surfers
Good News
Punta Prima
Card Place
Consum
Los Altos
Consum
Via Park 3
Sunset Café
La Florida
Emerald Isle
Snap Shop
Bar Chismosa
San Miguel
Help Vega Baja
Bargain Books
Torrevieja Tennis Club
Julie's Bar
Consum (Cabo Roig)
Torrevieja
Fancy That
Carredent
Only Meat
Vivalia Travel
San Luis
Hire Centre
Montebello
Silverstone's
Lo Crispin
Lynnes
Quesada
QFC
With Love
Benijófar
Hamilton's
Post Room
Benimar
Card Place
La Finca
Johnson's
Algorfa
All Days
Quentin's
Daya Vieja
Imanyos
La Marina
Cards and More
Iceland
Guardamar
Pick and Pay
Dona Pepa
Post Room
El Galán
Snap Shop
Ris
Johnson's
Wolfies
Mil Palmeras
Saura supermarket
Pueblo Latino
Dial a Prix
Campoverde
Iceland
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