SAN JAVIER, WHATS ON & WHERE TO GO

The Casa Barnuevo in Santiago de la RiberaOne of the first houses in Santiago de la Ribera was built by the couple credited with founding the town The Casa Barnuevo or Chalet Barnuevo is an eclectic building dating from the early 20th century and is considered to form part of the foundation of Santiago..

Take to the skies and see the Region of Murcia like never before!Enjoy a true bird’s eye view of the Costa Cálida as you sample these adventure tourism offers Source: ITREM regional tourist board From time to time it’s always good to look at things from a new perspective, and the regional tourist.. 31/10/2024

The best natural balconies with Mediterranean views in the Region of Murcia!Top viewing points from La Manga del Mar Menor to Águilas Source: ITREM Wherever you go in the Mediterranean, if offered the choice you’ll always opt for a place with a balcony and a sea view, and in the Region of Murcia nature provides a..

Summer water sports and activities for all in the Costa Cálida!From boat trips to kitesurfing, choose your relaxing or exciting preference at the beaches of the Region of Murcia this summer! With its calm seawater and warm climate the Region of Murcia is a perfect place for water sports all year round, and this summer..

September 13 The Herculean Way, Free guided tour in Spanish of San JavierDiscover the history and most important buildings of San Javier The free “Vía Herculea" guided tour, which on this occasion is offered in Spanish, starts at 9.30 on Saturday September 13 at the San Javier Museum, where participants can learn..

September 14 Sunday arts and crafts market in Santiago de la RiberaA full day of unique, handmade treasures on the seafront in San Javier The always-popular Mar Menor Craft Market is back on Sunday September 14 on the Explanada de Barnuevo in Santiago de la Ribera, where from 10.00 until midnight visitors can browse..

September 17 to 21 Annual fiestas in La Manga del Mar MenorThe annual fiestas in La Manga are being held this year in late September Many seaside towns in Spain program their annual fiestas to coincide with the influx of summer visitors, but in La Manga the locals wait until the tourists have gone to celebrate..

September 19 to 28 Tapas and cocktail route in Los AlcázaresA feast of delicious bar snacks and cocktails on the shore of the Mar Menor! The annual tapas and cocktail route of Los Alcázares is being held this year from 19th to 28th September, with 29 bars and restaurants taking part and competing to provide..

September 20 Free guided tour IN ENGLISH explaining the origins and history of La Manga and the Mar MenorThe Origin of the Mar Menor traces the ancient and modern history of La Manga This 5-kilometre walking tour in La Manga begins at the bridge of El Estacio and the channel which enables boats to pass between the Mar Menor and the Mediterranean, and continues..

September 21 Annual hiking route in the San Javier village of El MiradorThe Antonio “El Sheriff” hike coincides with the annual fiestas of El Mirador The annual fiestas in the San Javier village of El Mirador are always held in late September and early October, and to coincide with those dates the 12th Antonio &ldquo..

September 26 to 28 WIN FREE TICKETS for the Antiques and Classic Motor Vehicles Fair at the IFEPA in Torre PachecoOver 40,000 vintage and retro items on offer at the 22nd edition of the largest antiques fair in Spain The ever-popular annual Antiques Fair at the IFEPA in Torre Pacheco returns this year from September 26 to 28 as the venue takes a trips backwards..

September 26 Screening of Casablanca in original language version in Los AlcázaresBogart and Bergman star in the Cineforum event at the Town Hall of Los Alcázares Directed by Michael Curtiz, the film was released in 1942 and won three Oscars – although none of them was for Bogart or Bergman – and has since established..

September 27 Free guided tour of Santiago de la Ribera in San JavierThe Pearl of the Mar Menor tour takes in the most interesting sights of Santiago This relaxed tour takes in the locality of Santiago de la Ribera on the shore of the Mar Menor and includes some of the most important historical buildings in the area. These..

October 5 Fund-raising walk to support cancer charity AECC in Los AlcázaresA show of solidarity for the cause on the seafront promenade of Los Alcázares The Town Hall of Los Alcázares and the AECC cancer charity are once again holding a fund-raising walk, “Los Alcázares en Marcha contra el Cáncer..

October 24 Screening of Rebecca in original language version in Los AlcázaresLaurence Olivier and Joan Fontaine star in the Cineforum event at the Town Hall of Los Alcázares The “Cineforum” series of four screenings of classic movies in the Salón de Plenos of the Town Hall of Los Alcázares, all of them..

November 21 Screening of Double Indemnity in original language version in Los AlcázaresFred MacMurray and Barbara Stanwyck in the Billy Wilder classic at the Cineforum event at the Town Hall of Los Alcázares The “Cineforum” series of four screenings of classic movies in the Salón de Plenos of the Town Hall of Los Alc..

December 12 Screening of It’s a Wonderful Life in original language version in Los AlcázaresJames Stewart stars in the Frank Capra classic at the Town Hall of Los Alcázares The “Cineforum” series of four screenings of classic movies in the Salón de Plenos of the Town Hall of Los Alcázares, all of them in original..

Weekly street markets in San Javier Regular markets throughout the municipality Spanish street markets are a great way to pick up some amazing bargains and offer an enormous range of products for sale, including clothes and accessories, shoes, beauty products, household items, soft..

Every February 3 Romería of San Blas in San JavierThe only non-maritime Romería in the Mar Menor The Romería de San Blas is held every 3rd February in Santiago de la Ribera, the main residential area of the municipality of San Javier on the shore of the Mar Menor, and is the only non-maritime..

The Museo Parroquial in San JavierLocal history in a nutshell at the museum in the parish church of San Francisco Javier The Museo Parroquial de San Javier is located within the parish church of San Francisco Javier and was inaugurated in 1998 following the ffirts of José Ballester..