Santiago de la Ribera park will be ready to open this autumn
The works at the Príncipe de Asturias Park in Santiago de la Ribera should be completed by November at the latest The remodelling works at the Príncipe de Asturias Park in Santiago de la Ribera “are going at a good pace and should be completed..

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San Javier secures land for new town centre car park
Located in Santiago de la Ribera, the new space will have room for 174 vehicles in all San Javier Town Hall has just acquired a parcel of land from the Ministry of Defence for the development of a ‘sustainable’ parking lot along Calle Coronel..

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Full programme for the 2024 San Javier Jazz Festival
Gregory Porter and Diana Krall top the bill at the 26th edition of Jazz San Javier The full line-up has been confirmed for the 26th edition of the San Javier Jazz festival, a truly international event which takes place this year with 14 concerts between..

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San Javier celebrates 14 SICTED quality tourism awards
Hotels, restaurants and taxis were among the exemplary businesses honoured in San Javier this week No fewer than fourteen businesses in San Javier have had the honour of renewing their SICTED (Integrated System of Tourist Quality Management) certifications..

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This summer: San Javier International Theatre, Music and Dance Festival 2024
The 54th annual edition of the theatre festival will feature major companies from Canada and around Spain The 54th edition of the San Javier International Theatre, Music and Dance Festival, to be held from August 2 to 22, 2024, will kick off in..

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Mar Menor ready to get new life-size statue of a boy fishing, courtesy of San Javier
San Javier will pay tribute to fishermen in the municipality with a sculpture to be placed in front of the Mar Menor   The Mar Menor coastline of San Javier will soon have a new statue when the Town Hall installs its sculpture ‘El Niño Pescador..

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Roda Golf & Beach Resort comes of age
Opened in 2006, Roda Golf andBeach Resort turns 18 years old this year and is looking to the future Roda Golf andBeach Resort (San Javier) was opened in 2006 and comes of age this June. In those 18 years, the course has managed to gain not only..

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San Javier prepares to launch Air Show this May
The Festival Aéreo de San Javier will return from May 3 to 5, 2024, above the beaches of Santiago de la Ribera     At the recent International Tourism Fair (FITUR) in Madrid, the Mayor of San Javier, José Miguel Luengo, announced that..

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The outdoor Museum of the Air in San Javier
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..

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Roda Golf Course at Roda Golf Resort
Roda Golf is a testing 18-hole par 72 course Situated near Los Alcázares on the Mar Menor and considered one of the best golf courses in  the Region of Murcia, Roda Golf Course at Roda Golf Resort is an unforgettable experience and the venue for..

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The Edificio Juventud in San Javier
A youth activities centre in San Javier The Edificio Juventud in San Javier is run by the Youth Department of the Town Hall, who organize and host a large number of activities such as exhibitions, concerts, workshops and talks. See the  what's on..

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The local history museum in San Javier
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..

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Sports and Social complex at Roda Golf and Beach Resort gets the green light
San Javier Town Council and Roda Golf & Beach Resort’s management team agree deal to move forward with sports and social complex The Roda Golf & Beach Resort Urbanistic Entity – which is the elected management team for the resort, formed..

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Health, beauty and relaxation destinations in the Region of Murcia
Look after yourself by letting the Region of Murcia look after you! There are, of course, many reasons for visiting the Region of Murcia but as well as the climate, the beaches, the golf courses, the countryside, the mountains, the water sports, the..

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April 26 El Amor Brujo classical concert in San Javier
Enjoy a classical music concert in the park this April San Javier will be hosting the concert “El Amor Brujo” piano suite by Manuel de Falla on Saturday April 26.   It will be played by the Virtuós Mediterrani orchestra, conducted by Gerardo..

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April 27 Free guided tour of La Manga IN ENGLISH explaining the origins and history of the Mar Menor
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..

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April 30 Reviving the tradition of Los Mayos in San Javier
A magical night of music as San Javier heralds the arrival of the month of May   On Tuesday April 30, the Mar Menor Choir and Dance group will once again perform the ancient Murcian tradition of singing Los Mayos, joined for the first time by..

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May 1 to June 30 Underwater photography exhibition at the Regional Park in San Pedro del Pinatar
Los Colores del Mar offres fascinating insights into the underwater world of the Mar Menor and the Mediterranean “Los Colores del Mar” is an exhibition of subaquatic photographs illustrating the shapes, textures and of course colours which are..

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May 3-5 San Javier launches first ever Air Show
The San Javier Air Festival promises to showcase the finest of European aviation with more than 50 unique planes The first ever San Javier Air Festival is set to take place from May 3 to 5 on the beaches of Santiago de la Ribera and promises to..

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May 9-12 La Grajuela fiestas in honour of the Virgin of Fatima
The San Javier town will celebrate well into May with dances, processions food tastings and more The charming village of La Grajuela, just two kilometres from the town of San Javier, has an action-packed programme of events for all the family..

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May 11 Geological walking tours of the Regional Park of Calblanque
The Spanish Geological Society offer free guided tours of the rock formations in Calblanque The regional park of Calblanque on the unspoilt coastline between Cartagena and Cabo de Palos is not only home to an important array of flora and fauna but..

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May 11 Dancer Josué Vivancos presents his Elijo Vivir show in San Javier
The extraordinary life of Josue Vivancos expressed through the media of words and dance Flamenco dancer Josué Vivancos, who rose to fame as part of the family group Los Vivancos, is performing his spectacular show “Elijo Vivir” at the Teatro..

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May 23 to 26 Hot Rally motorcycle and music festival in Santiago de la Ribera
Bike tours and live music including the original drummer of Thin Lizzy! The 21st annual International Hot Rally is taking place in Santiago de la Ribera over the last weekend of May, featuring a range of motorbike- and music-themed activities and..

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June 8 Guided visit of the underwater photography exhibition in San Pedro del Pinatar
José Luis Alcaide Sanjurjo explains the images on display at the “Los Colores del Mar” exhibition To commemorate World Oceans Day this special tour of the “Los Colores del Mar” subaquatic photography exhibition at the Las Salinas visitors..

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June 28 Adrian Cunningham and His Old School at the 2024 San Javier Jazz Festival
Swing and traditional New Orleans music in a free concert in the Plaza de España in San Javier It is a privilege for the organizers of the San Javier Jazz Festival to welcome Australian musician Adrian Cunningham, who lives in New York and frequently..

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June 29 Anna Luna and Roberto Fonseca at the 2024 San Javier Jazz Festival
Argentinian and Cuban influences on a double bill at the open-air auditorium of Parque Almansa in San Javier Although she was born in Barcelona, singer, guitarist and composer Anna Luna comes from a Brazilian and Andalusian family and specializes..

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July 3 The Bill Charlap Trio at the 2024 San Javier Jazz Festival
The widely admired pianist returns to San Javier at the Teatro de Invierno in Parque Almansa Bill Charlap, one of the most admired pianists within jazz circles, returns to the San Javier Jazz Festival with his mix of recycled standards and delicious..

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July 5 A tribute to Bebo Valdés and Steffen Morrison in concert at the 2024 San Javier Jazz Festival
Roberto Carlos Valdés “Cucurucho”, Alana Sinkëy and Steffen Morrison in a double header at the open-air auditorium of Parque Almansa in San Javier Kicking off this double bill in the Parque Almansa auditorium of San Javier is Roberto Carlos..

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July 6 Gregory Porter in concert at the 2024 San Javier Jazz Festival
One of the most recognizable voices in current music at the open-air auditorium of Parque Almansa in San Javier Of all the stars appearing at the 26th edition of the San Javier Jazz Festival in June and July 2024 one of those which shone most brightly..

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July 11 Lee Ritenour and Dave Grusin Brasil world tour at the San Javier Jazz Festival
Special guests for the evening are Ivan Lins and Grégoire Maret at the open-air auditorium of Parque Almansa in San Javier Lee Ritenour and Dave Grusin are among the best-loved and most admired artists to make repeat appearances at the San Javier..

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July 12 Calexico in concert at the 2024 San Javier Jazz Festival
North American indie rock and Latin music fusion at the open-air auditorium of Parque Almansa in San Javier Calexico is a band founded by guitarist and singer Joey Burns and drummer John Convertino in Tucson, Arizona, and is a clear example of how..

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July 13 Joan Mar Sauqué and the Russell Malone & Cyrus Chestnut Quartet at the 2024 San Javier Jazz Festival
A very special double bill at the open-air auditorium of Parque Almansa in San Javier Special guests Champian Fulton and Ekep Nkwelle complete the line-up The third double bill at the 2024 San Javier begins with a performance by Joan Mar Sauqu..

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July 14 Free Carole Alston concert at the 2024 San Javier Jazz Festival
The exquisite vocalist performs live at the Puerto Tomás Maestre in La Manga del Mar Menor The Financial Times has described the voice of American jazz, gospel and blues singer Carole Alston as “sweet and dark as cane honey” and she has had..

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July 17 Free Steam Brass Band concert at the 2024 San Javier Jazz Festival
Great live entertainment on the Explanada Barnuevo in Santiago de la Ribera! The Steam Brass Band is one of the most impressive, original and fun groups to emerge in the Region of Murcia in recent times. This brilliant brass band adapts some of the..

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July 19 Cimafunk live in concert at the 2024 San Javier Jazz Festival
An electrifying Cuban funk show at the open-air auditorium of Parque Almansa in San Javier Cimafunk is the stage name of Erik Alejandro Rodríguez, a Cuban singer, composer, record producer and spectacular showman who is revolutionizing funk and contemporary..

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July 20 José Luis Jaén and San Javier to Paco de Lucía with Niño Josele & Antonio Serrano at the 2024 San Javier Jazz Festival
A great vocalist and a tribute to Paco de Lucía at the open-air auditorium of Parque Almansa in San Javier The final double bill at the 2024 San Javier Jazz Festival begins with a performance by José Luis Jaén, a vastly experienced musician who..

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July 22 Diana Krall in concert at the 2024 San Javier Jazz Festival
San Javier is honoured to welcome the Canadian star at the open-air auditorium of Parque Almansa in San Javier The honour of closing the 2024 San Javier Jazz Festival goes to the Canadian pianist and singer Diana Krall, winner of three Grammy Awards..

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Official caravan and motor home campsites in the Region of Murcia
Enjoy coastal and inland caravanning holidays all year round in the Costa Cálida A large number of people visiting the Costa Cálida in motor homes choose to do so without booking into an official site with facilities, but the majority still prefer..

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217 kilometres of cycling on the EuroVelo 8 route as it passes through the Region of Murcia
Easily manageable sections of the 7,560-km route which runs from Cádiz in south-western Spain to Athens and Cyprus! The Region of Murcia has long been a preferred destination for cycling holidays, the varied terrain attracting tourists from all over..

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New bus routes in the Cartagena and Mar Menor area
There are now buses connecting Cartagena, La Manga, Torre Pacheco and Los Alcázares The new bus system came into effect across the Region of Murcia on Friday December 3 and included in the new plan are several remodelled routes in the Cartagena..

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Discover the link between Corvera airport and a gastronomic speciality of San Javier!
The rival airports are connected through one of the most illustrious families in the modern history of Murcia The January 10 2018 marks the 95th anniversary of one of the major achievements of Juan de la Cierva y Codorniú, a Murcia-born aviator..

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Fiestas and annual events calendar in the municipality of San Javier
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..

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Los Arcos del Mar Menor Hospital San Javier
Hospital General Universitario Los Arcos del Mar Menor Pozo Aledo San Javier  Central switchboard number 968 56 50 00 Fax 968 56 50 30 The Hospital los Arcos is on the outskirts of San Javier at Pozo Aledo, close to the AP-7 and C3319..

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