The Church of La Capilla del Carmen, in the Barrio del Carmen The municipality of San Javier formed in 2 main urban nuclei, one of which was the main centre of San Javier, which was established at the junction of historical pathways, used by travellers, shepherds and traders. The first local place of worship was built at this intersection, while the second population centre was Santiago de la Ribera, which was built up during the latter part of..

The Museo Aeronáutico Tiflológico in Santiago de la Ribera is fully adapted for the visually impaired The “Museo Aeronáutico Tiflológico” on the Explanada Barnuevo in Santiago de la Ribera is a new open-air facility which is fully accessible for everyone and adapted to people with impaired hearing and vision, providing information through both sight and touch. San Javier has for a long time been closely linked to aeronautics, the first..

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..

Regular markets throughout the municipality Spanish street markets are a great way to pick up some amazing bargains and offer an enormous range of products for sale, including clothes and accessories, shoes, beauty products, household items, soft furnishings as well as some of the freshest fruit and veg around. Tips Fruit and veg are generally one of the best options at weekly street markets as the Region of Murcia produces so much..

Salvator Mundi Urbanización El Vivero Km. 1 Telephone: 968 563054 Reina de Los Apóstoles Urbanización Castillo de Mar Km. 5 Telephone: 968 563054 Click for more information about the San Javier municipality: SAN JAVIER TODAY

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..

Not strictly a beach but a nice bathing and leisure area in Santiago de la Ribera Although this section of the San Javier coastline is named Playa del Atalayón, there is actually very little here in the way of a beach. However, it is a very important element of the San Javier leisure offering. This section of coastline is filled with sailing clubs, bathing jetties and the like as the water rises higher against the seafront than at other..

No smoking at this Q for Quality beach on the Mar Menor in Santiago de la Ribera Playa el Castillico is the northernmost of the urban beaches in Santiago de la Ribera, on the coast of the Mar Menor in the municipality of San Javier, and runs for 450 metres between the Jardín del Atalayón and the Playa de la Puntica in San Pedro del Pinatar. The location is urban but with an average width of 40 metres there is plenty of room on the fine..

A very popular Q for Quality beach on the Mar Menor in Santiago de la Ribera Playa de Barnuevo is one of the main beaches in Santiago de la Ribera, at the southern end of the Mar Menor coastline of San Javier, and is 400 metres long and an average of 30 metres wide. It is a high occupancy beach due not only to its size, but also to its proximity to bars and restaurants, the ferry service across to La Manga and as a focal point for the activities..

A wild natural beach next to Camping Mar Menor The Camping Mar Menor campsite is located next to the Islas del Mar Menor natural conservation area, which is listed as a Specially Protected Area of Mediterranean Importance (SPAMI) and is on the boundary between Los Alcázares and Santiago de La Ribera, in the municipality of San Javier. This unique ecosystem exists due to the special conditions and temperatures of the Mar Menor and is a stopover..

La Parroquia San Francisco Javier, parish church and museum   Parroquia San Francisco Javier Plaza de la Iglesia, Calle Luis Garay, 6, 30730 San Javier Telephone 968 571085   MASS TIMES April to September: weekdays 20.00, Saturdays and the days vefore religious holidays 20.00, Sundays and religious holidays 10.00 and 20.00. October to March:weekdays 19.00, Saturdays and the eve of religious holidays 17.30 and 19.00..

Local history in a nutshell at the museum in the parish church of San Francisco Javier The Museo Parroquial de San Javier is located within the parish church of San Francisco Javier and was inaugurated in 1998 following the ffirts of José Ballester Esparza and Ana Díez Moreno, both teachers at a local primary school. It contains a number of pieces donated to the church or which formerly belonged to the church and exhibits relate mainly..

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..

Discover local history at the Museo de San Javier  The San Javier Museum gives interesting insights into local life, showing the history of the municipality from pre-history through to its rôle as the modern-day home of the Spanish Air Academy. It also has a separate room dedicated to the Belén Monumental, the huge nativity scene which is displayed in the Plaza de España at Christmas, as well as another room upstairs which is used for..

Santiago de la Ribera is on the shore of the Mar Menor in San Javier The district of Santiago de la Ribera is part of San Javier and is the centre of most of the tourist activity in the mainland part of the municipality. It lies 3 kilometres from San Javier town centre and boasts 4 kilometres of beaches on the Mar Menor, making it popular among visitors both from Spain and from elsewhere in Europe. (The other coastal part of San Javier is..

The Ermita de los Remedios, Roda The Ermita de la Virgen de los Remedios in Roda is attached to the Hacienda, the main estate building in the village of Roda. The Hacienda itself was built between 1610 and 1620, on top of the remains of a previous construction dating from the end of the 15th century. When restoration work was carried out in 1997 on part of the building, workers found the remains of the terrace which was laid in the first third..

Parroquia de Santiago Apóstol, Santiago de la Ribera Although Santiago de la Ribera is a bustling and popular resdential tourism area, the town centre seen today is relatively young, having grown from a collection of simple fishermen's dwellings to a substantial community within the last 120 years. In 1988 it celebrated its 100th anniversary. Click here to read more background information and the history of Santiago de la Ribera. The..

Explanada Barnuevo, Santiago de la Ribera . The Explanada Barnuevo is the most used area of the seafront in Santiago de la Ribera and is used as the location for many of the open air cultural events which take place here throughout the year, including arts and crafts markets, concerts, exhibitions and displays. The marquee which forms the centrepiece for events such as carnival, and fiestas is usually located here. Traffic driving into Santiago..

San Javier Parroquia San Francisco Javier Plaza de la Iglesia San Javier Telephone: 968 571 085 Click here for more information about the Parroquia San Francisco Javier   San José Retirement Home (Chapel) Calle Párroco Crist. Balaguer Telephone: 968 190 407                   Santiago de la Ribera  Parroquia Santiago Apostol Avenida Sandoval, s/n Telephone: 968 572 014    Click here..

El Origen del Mar Menor traces the ancient and modern history of La Manga del Mar Menor 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..

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..

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..

Discover the history and most important buildings of San Javier The free “Vía Herculea" guided tour, which on this occasion is offered in Spanish, starts at 9.30 on Saturday July 20 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..

A beach resort on the coast of the Mar Menor in the Costa Cálida Santiago de la Ribera lies within the municipality of San Javier, and in terms of population is the largest district, occupying the area on the inland shore of the saltwater lagoon of the Mar Menor. The district includes some of the finest beaches in the northern half of the Mar Menor, and is also home to the Academia General del Aire, the Spanish air force’s officer training..

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