The image of the Virgen del Carmen is taken out to sea in a maritime Romería One of the most important days in the festive calender of the municipality of San Javier is the day of the Virgen del Carmen, during which the figurte of the patron of fishermen and mariners is taken out to sea in a fishing boat in a marine Romería. Devotion to the Virgen del Carmen The history of devotion to the Virgen del Carmen goes way back in history..

The only non-maritime Romería in the Mar Menor The Romería de San Blas is held every 3rd February in Santiago de la Ribera, the main residential area of the municipality of San Javier on the shore of the Mar Menor, and is the only non-maritime procession of this kind along the shores of the inland lagoon.  The origins of the celebration date back to the 16th century, when the Trinitarian monks brought their devotion to San Blas and the..

The Romería of San Blas takes place on 3rd February, when the figure of the saint is carried from Santiago de la Ribera to his church in the Calavera district The roots of the cult of San Blas in the municipality of San Javier date back to when what is now the Region of Murcia was conquered by the Christian forces of Castilla and Aragón after 500 years of Moorish rule. The advancing forces of the Reconquista, under the leadership of Prince..

Prior to the play attendees file through a candle-lit graveyard Each autumn the San Javier municipality is home to a magical representation of Spain’s most-performed play; Don Juan Tenorio which recounts the tale of a blustering and arrogant nobleman, spending his life in pursuit of sexual gratification, with little regard for how many lives he takes and destroys as he pursues his own carnal satisfaction. However, he finally meets his own..

There’s more to San Javier than just beaches! The municipality of San Javier is famous for its beautiful beaches (and the airport, of course) but it also has a full cultural offering all year round, including international festivals, concerts and fiestas. Here is a list of all the main fiestas and cultural activities for 2017. Events are loaded in the San Javier What's On section as programmes are made available. Please note, programmes..