Choral concerts and music and activities for children in San Javier, Santiago de la Ribera and Roda The monumental Belén (or nativity scene) in the Plaza de Españv alongside the Town Hall, which will be set up this year for the 58th time, is arguably the star of the show in the annual festivities to celebrate Christmas in San Javier, but of course it is far from being the only attraction and there are a host of other events and activities over..

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 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..

Children’s entertainment among the Christmas gifts, decorations and refreshments on the Explanada Barnuevo in Santiago de la Ribera As has become the tradition in recent years the seafront promenade of Explanada Barnuevo in Santiago de la Ribera is holding a festive market throughout Christmas and the New Year, ending with the arrival of the Three Kings of Monday 5th January. Once again the range of stalls will be selling all kinds of Christmas..

One of the largest nativity scenes in Spain in the centre of San Javier The word “monumental” is used to describe many of the nativity scenes which are set up every year in the Region of Murcia, but the one in the Plaza de España in San Javier is arguably more deserving of the adjective than any other on account not only of its plethora of models of local buildings but also of its sheer size. Occupying an area of over 500 square metres..

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..

Paddle boarding, lunch and a charity market in Cabo de Palos The 6th edition of the annual Christmas charity paddle surf event in Cabo de Palos is being held on Sunday 28th December, with the sporting activity complemented by lunch, a market to raise funds for charity and prize draws. If you don’t have your own equipment there’s no need to worry as boards and paddles can be provided, and all those taking part will receive a commemorative..