British man seriously injured in San Javier shooting
The hooded gunman opened fire in an apparent settling of scores in Santiago de la Ribera A 27-year-old British man was seriously wounded on Monday evening, November 18, after being shot twice in Santiago de la Ribera, San Javier. The attack, which..

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Relive the 2024 San Javier International Jazz Festival
Channel 7 Región de Murcia will broadcast 19 concerts between November and March The 26th edition of the San Javier International Jazz Festival might have come to an end, but the music lives on!   Starting this Friday November 1 at 11..

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Take to the skies and see the Region of Murcia like never before!
Enjoy a true bird’s eye view of the Costa Cálida as you sample these adventure tourism offers Source: ITREM regional tourist board From time to time it’s always good to look at things from a new perspective, and the regional tourist board..

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A huge variety of courses at the San Javier time bank 2024-25
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 it s20th season, an initiative..

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Yet another new lease of life for the old San Javier Airport?
Is there life in the ol’ gal yet or is this just another plan that will fail to get off the ground?   Since it closed in 2019 to make way for the shiny new Region of Murcia International Airport in Corvera – an inauguration which unfortunately..

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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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Summer water sports and activities for all in the Costa Cálida!
From boat trips to kitesurfing, choose your relaxing or exciting preference at the beaches of the Region of Murcia this summer! With its calm seawater and warm climate the Region of Murcia is a perfect place for water sports all year round, and this..

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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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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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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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Sept 26-Nov 30 Model ship exhibition in San Javier
Set sail on a naval adventure in San Javier this autumn Discover the majesty of the seas at the San Javier Museum's Model Ship Exhibition, opening on Thursday September 26 at 8pm and running through November.   Marvel at the intricate details..

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Until December 31 Birdlife photography exhibition at the salt flats visitors centre in San Pedro del Pinatar
Elena López Saura displays images of the varied avian species at the Salinas of San Pedro Photographer Elena López Saro, who live in El Mojón, displays 30 photographs which illustrate the wealth of birdlife in the regional park of the Salt Flats..

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November 14-27 A celebration of music in San Javier
San Javier celebrates the patron saint Santa Cecilia with a jam-packed schedule of musical activities   Santa Cecilia, the patron saint of music, poetry and the blind, is celebrated with a feast day on November 22 and this year, San Javier is..

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November 22-30 Buy Against the Clock shopping giveaway in San Javier
Shop til you drop in San Javier this November to be in with a chance to win the 1,200-euro grand prize Join the ‘Buy Against the Clock 2024’ campaign in San Javier, running from November 22 to 30. Support local businesses and be in with the chance..

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November 22-December 8 Patron Saint Fiestas in San Javier
San Javier presents a packed programme of live music, traditional food, fireworks and masses Get ready to join in the festive fun in San Javier as the town gears up for its Patron Saint Fiestas, celebrating the life and legacy of San Francisco Javier..

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November 23 Free guided tour of La Manga explaining the origins and history of the Mar Menor
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..

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November 23 Free ENGLISH LANGUAGE guided tour of Santiago de la Ribera in San Javier
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..

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November 24 Hiking route to the churches in the municipality of San Javier
Distances of 15 and 26 kilometres in and around San Javier to raise funds for church missions This unusual hiking route on the flat hinterland of the Mar Menor in and around San Javier follows a route which is defined by the location of local churches..

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November 30 San Javier Fest
A musical blast from the past in San Javier Groove to the best beats of the 90s and 2000s at the Intempo San Javier Fest, returning to the San Javier Fairgrounds this coming Saturday November 30 for its fifth edition.   This year's festival..

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November 30 The Herculean Way, Free guided tour in Spanish in San Javier
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 November 30 at the San Javier Museum, where participants can learn..

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December 6 Christmas Market in La Manga del Mar Menor
The festive spirit reaches Galerías El Flamenco on the national holiday which marks Spain’s Constitution Day Coinciding with the national holiday on Friday December 6 (Constitution Day), the annual Christmas Market in La Manga del Mar Menor is..

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December 15 Mar Menor Running Challenge 2024
A variety of running and hiking races for adults and kids in La Manga Dust off your running shoes for the 7th edition of the Mar Menor Running Challenge, taking place on Sunday December 15 in La Manga.   Participants can choose their challenge..

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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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