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..

The 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 that they have their normal routine restored! This year the fiestas are taking place from September 17 to 21, when stalls and open-air bars and eateries are being set up in the Plaza Bohemia..

An introduction to the world of rugby at the Polideportivo in San Javier In an effort to spread the word and attract new players of all ages the Club Squalos Mar Menor is holding an open day on Saturday 20th September at the Polideportivo of San Javier (click for map), beginning at 11.30. The event begins at 10.00 and features a match between players and former player starting at 11.30, while the clubhouse will be exhibiting all of the camaraderie..

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..

The 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 “El Sheriff” hike is being held on Sunday 21st September. Hiking fans, make a note in your diary to be ready for the start bright and early at 8.00 at the Centro Cívico of El Mirador, where the event..

The 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 include the tower of Torre Mínguez, which was the forerunner of the fishing village we know today, the Academia General del Aire (the officer training centre of the Spanish air force, whose..

The Fall Fest gets under way in the Plaza de España with a Cajonada led by Pepe Abellán The “Fall Music Fest” in San Javier this autumn gets under way on Saturday 27th September with a “cajonada” in which members of the public are invited to try their hand at playing the “cajón”, a kind of box drum on which flamenco percussionists sit while playing. The event is led by the percussionist Pepe Abellán and takes place in the Plaza..

The Fall Music Fest continues at the Town Hall of San Javier The “Fall Music Fest” in San Javier this autumn continues on Thursday 2nd October with a free concert by Sparklin Blu Trio in the Town Hall, where they will be performing their own acoustic versions of classic rock numbers. The concert begins at 20.30 and admission is free of charge. For more local events, news and visiting information contact the tourist offices of San Javier..

The Fall Music Fest continues at the Town Hall of San Javier The “Fall Music Fest” in San Javier this autumn continues on Thursday 9th October with a concert by Counterpoint Dúo, two accomplished Italian musicians performing a selection entitled “The Best of Italy”, in which they blend the traditions of classical music with popular songs from their native country. The concert begins at 20.30 and admission is free of charge. For..

The Mar Menor town is hosting a weekend of live music with German beer and food The annual Oktoberfest makes a welcome return to San Javier over the holiday weekend of October 10 to 12, bringing with it a series of live musical performance as well as the renowned typical German beer and food which has proved so popular in recent years. Time to dig out the old Lederhosen and Dirndl as the municipal marquee opens at the Recinto Ferial to the..

The Fall Music Fest continues at the Town Hall of San Javier The “Fall Music Fest” in San Javier this autumn continues on Thursday 23rd October with a concert by Carles Pons and Orlando de Bello, a duo playing guitar and bandoneon (kind of concertina popular in Argentina). The two musicians dedicated their performance to the music of Argentina, including the typical tangos (both traditional and modern), milongas and huellas. The concert..