Morning classes resume on the shores of the Mar Menor this July and August Summer fitness fans can get their workout fix with free morning classes returning to San Javier's popular beaches. The initiative offers sessions at several scenic locations along the Mar Menor coastline.   Santiago de la Ribera   Playa Barnuevo: Monday to Friday, 7.45am to 8.45am Explanada Barnuevo: Monday to Thursday, 7.30am to 8.30am    ..

Sign up now for the Vuelta Mar Menor, one of the most popular sporting events of the summer in San Javier The Vuelta al Mar Menor is back for another edition this September 6 and 7. Registration is now open for the XXIII Walking Tour of the Mar Menor, without doubt one of the most eagerly anticipated sporting events of the summer.   This scenic two-day adventure takes walkers on a 60-kilometre circular route around the stunning Mar..

From Macrame to Spanish for foreigners, from yoga to ballroom dancing, 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 20th 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..

Marcus Miller, Mariza, Kenny Barron, D.K. Harrell and Judith Hill top the bill at the 2025 San Javier Jazz Festival The full line-up has been confirmed for the 27th edition of the San Javier Jazz festival, a truly international event which takes place this year with 15 concerts between June 27 and July 22. TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE ONLINE HERE for both season tickets and individual concerts. The full programme is as follows: Friday June..

A host of free concerts, processions including the maritime procession and a whole lot more as Santiago de la Ribera celebrates the Virgen del Carmen and the feast day of Santiago Apóstol Two of the most important dates in the annual calendar of the municipality of San Javier fall during July, the first of them on the 16th, the day of the Virgen del Carmen. The figure of the Virgin, the patron of fishermen and sailors, is carried out onto the..

Jazz and bolero fusion at the Puerto Tomás Maestre de La Manga TICKETS FOR THE 27th SAN JAVIER JAZZ FESTIVAL CAN BE PURCHASED ONLINE HERE Singer, pianist, and composer Mar Vilaseca, born in Barcelona, received classical training in piano and harmony at the Liceu Conservatory and holds a degree in Jazz Voice Performance from the Escola Superior de Música de Catalunya. She moved to New York to pursue a Master's in Jazz at The Juilliard School..

A morning of unique, handmade treasures on the seafront in San Javier The always-popular Mar Menor Craft Market is back this Sunday July 13 on the Explanada de Barnuevo in Santiago de la Ribera. From 10am, visitors can browse a wide array of handcrafted goods and artisan creations, all set against the scenic coastal backdrop. Organised by San Javier’s Department of Culture and Crafts, in collaboration with the Regional Guild of Crafts..

One of the leading new performers in modern soul at the open-air auditorium of Parque Almansa in San Javier! TICKETS FOR THE 27th SAN JAVIER JAZZ FESTIVAL CAN BE PURCHASED ONLINE HERE Lady Blackbird has shot to stardom as the new leading lady of jazz, having had the chutzpah to adopt as her stage name the title of one of Nina Simone’s best-known songs. Her fiery grace has been compared to that of Marilyn Monroe, and although her first album..

A legendary pianist and the wonderful Judith Hill at the open-air auditorium of Parque Almansa in San Javier! TICKETS FOR THE 27th SAN JAVIER JAZZ FESTIVAL CAN BE PURCHASED ONLINE HERE On Wednesday 16th July Jazz San Javier is honoured and thrilled to welcome back to its stage the legendary pianist Kenny Barron, one of the most influential pianists in the history of jazz and recipient of the festival's award in 2022. A leading figure in the..

A moving tribute to the patron saint of fishermen and seafarers in the Mar Menor Every summer, the people of La Manga del Mar Menor come together to celebrate the Feast Day of the Virgen del Carmen, the revered patron saint of fishermen and seafarers. Held on July 16, this event is steeped in maritime tradition and remains one of the most anticipated dates on the local calendar.   A key part of the festivities is the beautiful maritime..

The top-rated radio station will blasting out all the latest chart-topping hits Spanish radio giant Los 40 is set to deliver a spectacular free concert experience in La Manga on Friday July 18, starting at 9.30pm. The event promises to be a celebration of contemporary music, featuring an impressive line-up of artists performing the latest chart-toppers.   The Los 40 Summer Live 2025 concert will showcase a vibrant mix of musical genres..

The Queen of Fado at the open-air auditorium of Parque Almansa in San Javier! TICKETS FOR THE 27th SAN JAVIER JAZZ FESTIVAL CAN BE PURCHASED ONLINE HERE “The Queen of Fado”, as Mariza Nunes is sometimes known, is currently the most universal Portuguese artist and has performed on some of the world’s most important stages, including Carnegie Hall in New York, the Royal Albert Hall in London, the Sydney Opera House, and the Olympia in..

The 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 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 families..

Two young piano stars on stage at the open-air auditorium of Parque Almansa in San Javier! TICKETS FOR THE 27th SAN JAVIER JAZZ FESTIVAL CAN BE PURCHASED ONLINE HERE The last Saturday night event during the 2025 San Javier International Jazz Festival begins with a show by the prodigious 19-year-old pianist Brandon Goldberg, who has emerged as one of the brightest talents in the new wave of American jazz. Downbeat magazine praises his “deep..

A magical night of infectious swing music on the Explanada Barnuevo in Santiago de la Ribera TICKETS FOR THE 27th SAN JAVIER JAZZ FESTIVAL CAN BE PURCHASED ONLINE HERE Every time the Murcia-based band Zoot Suiters visited the Jazz San Javier festival they leave unforgettable memories, not only because they are great musicians but also because they bring with them that charm, that special magic that sparks joy, makes people want to dance, and..

A rising star of the blues and an established great on the electric bass at the open-air auditorium of Parque Almansa in San Javier! TICKETS FOR THE 27th SAN JAVIER JAZZ FESTIVAL CAN BE PURCHASED ONLINE HERE The last night of the 2025 International Jazz Festival is, as you might expect, a big one, with a concert featuring two truly great musicians! First on stage is D.K. Harrell, one of the greatest talents to emerge in American blues in..

Discover the history and most important buildings of San Javier The free "Vía Herculea" guided tour starts at 9.30am on 26th July 26 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 by the San Javier air base, take us on a journey through the..