From tennis to Spanish for foreigners, from yoga to patchwork, broaden your horizons at the Banco del Tiempo in San Javier! The ever-popular “time bank” returns to the municipality of San Javier in November for its 21st season, an initiative in which members of the community offer their time and expertise to give a number of courses to anyone interested in taking up a hobby or widening their knowledge in a huge range of carrying fields...

Artists from the Region of Murcia find connections between the great master and current artistic vogues An exhibition of artwork celebrating the career of the master Francisco de Goya (1746-1828) is being held this autumn at the YTAK art gallery in San Javier, and features work by 25 artists from the Region of Murcia recreating in their own styles the works of one of Spain’s finest creative painters. Among the artists are Antonio Martínez..

A wide range of performers take part in this San Javier tradition which has been described as “a unique cultural experience in Spain” Every year it is a longstanding tradition in Spain for the play “Don Juan Tenorio” to be performed on or around All Saints’ Day on 1st November, making this 1844 work by José Zorrilla by far the most seen drama in the country, but the staging and additional elements in the version which has been presented..

Over 1,200 caged birds compete on the basis of their plumage and posture in San Javier The 32nd annual “Concurso Ornitológico Villa de San Javier” is being held between October 21 and 25, with the first days reserved for competition and judging and the weekend providing an opportunity for members of the public to come along to the Centro Cívico Príncipe de Asturias de Santiago de la Ribera and admire the birds on show, opening at 10.00..

The Cavernícola Trail is an annual event for all the family The Chotacabras Club in San Javier is holding it’s annual “Cavernícola Trail” event for the 9th year on Sunday 25th October, featuring a cycle ride or running race from the beach in Santiago de la Ribera to the car park on the mountainside of Cabezo Gordo, in the municipality of Torre Pacheco. The event is so named after the Neanderthals who are known to have inhabited the..

The Origins of the Mar Menor tour 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 to the lighthouse, where information is given about the long history of the area. After seeing the water storage facilities which were used in the past by lighthouse-keepers and their..

The Origins of the Mar Menor tour 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 to the lighthouse, where information is given about the long history of the area. After seeing the water storage facilities which were used in the past by lighthouse-keepers and their..

16 finalists compete in San Javier to win the regional trophy for the favourite tapa of Murcia The final of the Region of Murcia Marinera competition is to be held in San Javier on Tuesday 27th October, with 16 establishments from all over the Region hoping to be named winners for their preparation of this most popular of tapas. (For the uninitiated, a marinera consists of a generous portion of Russian salad balanced on a “rosquilla” breadstick..

Guitarist Rainer Maria Nero and the OSRM in the first event of the 2026 Fall Music Fest in San Javier Classical guitarist Rainer Maria Nero and the Region of Murcia Symphony Orchestra (OSRM) under the baton of Leonardo Martínez are given the honour of opening the Fall Music Fest of San Javier this year, performing the Concierto de Aranjuez by Joaquín Rodrigo at the Teatro de Invierno in Parque Almansa on Thursday 29th October. This piece..

Discover 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 October 31 at the San Javier Museum, where participants can learn about the town's history from the very early days as well as getting to know about some illustrious people born in the municipality. The items exhibited here, such as an aeroplane donated..

Prepare for a night of ghoulishly good fun at the Galería El Flamenco commercial centre this Halloween On Saturday October 31, La Manga del Mar Menor is celebrating Halloween in style with a suitably spooky party at the Galerías El Flamenco commercial centre. Starting at 19.00, there will be activities for young children, including entertainment, games, dancing and lots of sweets. Then, at 22.00, the fun for adults and teens begins with..

The Pedro Navarro Trio at the Town Hall of San Javier The 2026 Fall Music Fest of San Javier continues on Thursday 5th November with a free concert given by young guitarist Pedro Navarro and his trio on the ground floor of the Town Hall. The concert begins at 20.30 and admission is free of charge.   For more local events, news and visiting information contact the local tourist office in Santiago de la Ribera (main contact number 661..

Great prizes for the best paintings presented on the day in 3 age categories Following its unfortunate postponement in early October due to adverse weather conditions, the inaugural edition of the San Javier open-air painting competition, sponsored by Fundación Caja Rural Regional, is being held on Saturday 7th November in Santiago de la Ribera. Anyone who wishes to take part can do so: simply come along to registration at the Real Club de..

Antonio García Egea and the Ensemble Meyerbeer quintet at the Town Hall of San Javier The 2026 Fall Music Fest of San Javier continues on Thursday 12th November with a free concert given by violinist Antonio García Egea, from Murcia, and the Ensemble Meyerbeer quintet, performing Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons” on the ground floor of the Town Hall (admission free of charge). Composed approximately 300 years ago, the Four Seasons is the..

The Fall Music Fest comes to a close at the Town Hall of San Javier The 2026 Fall Music Fest of San Javier continues on Thursday 12th November with a free performance by flamenco dancer Daniel Valera, who works at the Conservatorio de Danza in Murcia, on the ground floor of the Town Hall in San Javier. The concert begins at 20.30 and admission is free of charge.   For more local events, news and visiting information contact the local..