Princess Leonor surprises onlookers at local regatta before taking to the skies over San Javier
The heir to the Spanish throne took part in a regatta in Santiago de la Ribera before continuing her pilot training at the General Air and Space Academy Princess Leonor has been spotted around San Javier and the Mar Menor area a few times now..

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No more high-rise tower blocks in La Manga, San Javier mayor declares
A planning overhaul will cut building capacity by 30% and ban new residential towers on undeveloped land in La Manga del Mar Menor The mayor of San Javier has announced that no more residential tower blocks will be built in La Manga del Mar Menor..

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Mar Menor ferry service now operates on Fridays
The service operates between Santiago de la Ribera and La Manga del Mar Menor on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday The ferry service between Santiago de la Ribera and La Manga has been extended to include crossings on Fridays. The service..

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San Javier leads the way in installing the new brown bins in the Region of Murcia
The new organic waste containers are already fully operational throughout the municipality of San Javier San Javier has become the first of the 45 municipalities in the Region of Murcia to fully implement the new “brown bins”, adding the fifth..

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Luz Casal, Lydia Bosch and a Peruvian Hamlet with Down’s Syndrome at the 2026 San Javier Festival of Theatre, Music and Dance
The 56th annual festival takes place between July 31 and August 23 The first details have been released of the 2026 International Theatre, Music and Dance festival which is being held for the 56th time this year in San Javier between 31st July and..

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Pat Metheny returns to San Javier for the Jazz Festival in July
Other artists already confirmed include Camille Thurman, Young Gun Silver Fox, The Brand New Heavies, Carles Benavent and Chico Pérez It has been confirmed at the presentation of the official poster for the 28th edition of the San Javier International..

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New pedestrian path in La Manga del Mar Menor set to be complete within a month
A 2.1-kilometre stretch of new pavement aims to complete a continuous pedestrian route along the Mar Menor strip Work to connect sections of pavement and promenade in La Manga del Mar Menor is expected to be finished within the next month, according..

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May 7 to 10 Imagina youth art festival in San Javier
The festival showcases diverse artistic genres including photography, sculpture, installations and live performances The Imagina Festival returns to San Javier this May, with most of the events taking place between the 7th and the 10th, bringing..

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May 9 and 10 La Grajuela fiestas in honour of the Virgin of Fatima
The San Javier village celebrates with dances, processions, food  and entertainment for all the family The little village of La Grajuela, just two kilometres from the town of San Javier, has a varied programme of events for all the family during..

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May 9 Free boat trip on the Mar Menor setting out from Los Alcázares
Enjoy the scenery around the lagoon on a round trip from La Pescadería in Los Alcázares Taking place this coming Saturday 9th May, this free boat trip sets out from the La Pescadería jetty on the shore of the Mar Menor in Los Alcázares at 11.00..

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May 9 Hercules party in La Torre Golf Resort
Fun and entertainment for children in the main square of La Torre A special afternoon and evening of fun and activities for children is being held in the Cown centre Square in La Torre Golf Resort on Saturday 9th May, providing a great time for adventure..

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May 10 Free guided tour of Santiago de la Ribera in San Javier
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..

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May 23 The Herculean Way, a free guided tour of San Javier IN ENGLISH
Discover the history and most important buildings of San Javier The free “Vía Herculea" guided tour starts at 9.30 on Saturday 23rd May at the San Javier Museum, where participants can learn about the town's history from the very early days..

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May 24 Free guided tour in Spanish explaining the origins and history of La Manga and the Mar Menor
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..

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May 30 La Vía Hercúlea, free guided tour of San Javier in Spanish
Discover the history and most important buildings of San Javier The free guided tour, which on this occasion is offered in Spanish, starts at 9.30 on Saturday 30th May at the San Javier Museum, where participants can learn about the town's history..

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June 26 Soulift in a free concert to begin the 2026 San Javier Jazz Festival
A Madrid-based soul-funk-reggae band in the Plaza de España in San Javier There could be no better way to kick off the 28th edition of Jazz San Javier than by presenting fans with a concert in Plaza de España by Soulift, whom many call “Madrid..

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June 27 Nicole Zuraitis and The Brand New Heavies at the 2026 San Javier International Jazz Festival
Grammy winning singer and pianist Nicole Zuraitis and the British acid jazz formation The Brand New Heavies on a double bill at the open-air auditorium of Parque Almansa in San Javier TICKETS FOR THE 28th SAN JAVIER INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL ARE..

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July 1 Joe Lovano & Antonio Farao Trio and José James featuring China Moses at the 2026 San Javier International Jazz Festival
A tenor sax great with an Italian pianist and a pair of exquisite vocalists paying tribute to Marvin Gaye on a double bill at the open-air auditorium of Parque Almansa in San Javier TICKETS FOR THE 28th SAN JAVIER INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL ARE NOW..

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July 3 Cyrille Aimée and Ximo Tebar at the 2026 San Javier International Jazz Festival
The enchanting voice of Cyrille Aimée and one of the greatest Spanish jazz musicians ever on a double bill at the open-air auditorium of Parque Almansa in San Javier TICKETS FOR THE 28th SAN JAVIER INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL ARE NOW ON SALE ONLINE..

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July 4 Camille Thurman with the Darrell Green Quartet and Take Me To The River All Stars at the 2026 San Javier International Jazz Festival
A legendary saxophonist and the music of the Mississippi on a double bill at the open-air auditorium of Parque Almansa in San Javier TICKETS FOR THE 28th SAN JAVIER INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL ARE NOW ON SALE ONLINE HERE (both season tickets and individual..

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July 7 Lizz Wright at the San Javier International Jazz Festival
One of the finest voices on the current international jazz scene at the open-air auditorium of Parque Almansa in San Javier TICKETS FOR THE 28th SAN JAVIER INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL ARE NOW ON SALE ONLINE HERE (both season tickets and individual..

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July 10 Antonio Serrano & The Kaele Jiménez Quartet and The War and Treaty at the 2026 San Javier Jazz Festival
The well-loved harmonica virtuoso is joined by husband-and-wife duo Michael and Tanya Trotter at the open-air auditorium of Parque Almansa in San Javier TICKETS FOR THE 28th SAN JAVIER INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL ARE NOW ON SALE ONLINE HERE (both..

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Mar Menor ferry service resumes this weekend
The service operates between Santiago de la Ribera and La Manga del Mar Menor Good news for anyone heading to the Mar Menor, as the weekend ferry service between Santiago de la Ribera and La Manga is back in action.   The service officially..

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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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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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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 THIS INFORMATION WAS PUBLISHED IN 2021!   The new bus system came into effect across the Region of Murcia on Friday December 3 and included in the new..

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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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