8M activities will run until Sunday March 30 with events for young people, families and older residents San Javier has just announced a packed programme of events to mark International Women’s Day, with activities running throughout March and aimed at bringing the whole community together around equality.   Councillor for Social Rights and Family, María del Mar Pérez, explained that this year’s 8M programme has been designed to..

The popular Mar Menor craft market returns to Santiago de la Ribera The Mar Menor Craft Market is back in San Javier on Sunday March 8 from 10am to 2pm at the Explanada de Barnuevo in Santiago de la Ribera. This popular event features a range of local, handmade products including unique jewellery, artisanal soaps, home decor items and stunning clothing and accessories. It's the perfect place to find one-of-a-kind gifts or treat yourself..

The Pearl of the Mar Menor tour in Spanish illustrates the history of Santiago de la Ribera through its most important buildings 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..

Vocalists and the Unión Musical de Torre Pacheco at the CAES centre in the town “Eternamente Abba” is a symphonic pop show celebrating one of the most iconic bands in the history of popular music. Featuring the voices of Laia Benaches, Kevin Coll and Aisha Bordas accompanied by the musicians of the Unión Musical de Torre Pacheco. During the show they perform timeless hits including “Mamma Mia”, “Dancing Queen”, “Waterloo”, “..

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..

A drama of fate and guilt at the Winter Theatre in Parque Almansa The theatre company Las Niñas de Cádiz comes to the Winter Theatre in Parque Almansa (San Javier) on 18th March to present “El Viento es Salvaje”, a tale of two sisters condemned to a fate decided in ancient times. The performance begins at 21.00 with tickets priced at 15 euros and available online here. For more local events, news and visiting information contact..

Discover the history and most important buildings of San Javier The free guided tour, which on this occasion is offered in Spanish, starts at 10.00 on Saturday 21st March 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..

The Pearl of the Mar Menor tour illustrates the history of Santiago de la Ribera through its most important buildings 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..

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..