The new ‘sea taxis’ will be able to hold half the number of people the old ferry could After the Santiago de la Ribera ferry suddenly closed back in December, San Javier council has announced that there will be a replacement as of next month.  ..

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..

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..

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..

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 10.30 on June 24 at the San Javier Museum, where participants can learn about the..

The Brazilian jazz giant provides a sparkling opening to the season at the Parque Almansa auditorium in San Javier The 25th edition of the San Javier Jazz Festival begins on June 30 with a star-studded line-up in store over the three-week event, starting..

A double bill of Cuban and British jazz and soul at the Parque Almansa auditorium in San Javier ALFREDO RODRÍGUEZ TRIO Born in Havana, the prestigious Cuban pianist Alfredo Rodríguez comes from a family of musicians: his father Alfredo Rodrí..

The best swing music in Spain in the Plaza de España in San Javier The ZOOT SUITERS have appeared on various occasions at the San Javier Jazz Festival, and this time are offering a free concert on Sunday July 3 in the Plaza de España in the town..

The concert at the Almansa Park New Theater features special guests Ignasi Terraza and Pepa Niebla After over 40 albums as a band leader, most of them on the Concord Records label, the American saxophonist SCOTT HAMILTON is considered one of the..

Italian jazz and the “Heart of the Blues” at the Parque Almansa auditorium in San Javier MUSICA NUDA andCHANO DOMÍNGUEZ This is the first concerts to be given in Spain by one of the premier jazz formations of Italy, Musica Nuda, a duo consisting..

The master of the jazz harmonica and one of the great jazz vocalists at the Parque Almansa auditorium in San Javier ANTONIO SERRANO CUARTETO Harmonica player Antonio Serrano’s connection with the San Javier Jazz Festival goes back many years..

One of the biggest names in Italian jazz at the Parque Almansa auditorium in San Javier PAOLO FRESU is not only one of the best and most renowned Italian jazz musicians, but simply one of one of the greats of European jazz, with more than 350 recorded..

The great French cellist returns to San Javier at the Parque Almansa auditorium In 2021 it was a privilege to witness MATTHIEU SAGLIO in one of the best concerts in the history of the San Javier Jazz Festival, immortalized on his CD “Live in San..

A trombone legend and two electrifying blues musicians at the Parque Almansa auditorium in San Javier STEVE TURRE is one of the most prestigious trombonists in the history of jazz. As a young man he joined percussionist Pete Escovedo's salsa band..

One of the great voices of soul blues at the Puerto Tomás Maestre in La Manga del Mar Menor While she was still at college Gisele Jackson was already combining her studies with performances in Washington D.C. with her first classic soul band. She..

A tribute to Joey DeFrancesco as Ximo Tebar continues to delight audiences in San Javier 25 years on! In this tribute to the great organist Joey DeFrancesco THE NEW CHAMPS offer a concert by three great masters: guitarist Ximo Tebar, the great Spanish..

Two great jazz vocalists perform on the Explanada Barnuevo on the seafront in Santiago de la Ribera This celebration of the art of vocal jazz consists of the coming together of two great North American artists. MICHELE HENDRICKS, daughter of legendary..

The great Scandinavian pianist is joined in San Javier by the new Grammy-winning vocal jazz sensation THE NIELS LAN DOKY TRIO Niels Lan Doky has been described by critics as “the best pianist of his generation” (Hiroki Sugita) and “the maestro..

French jazz and classic British folk rock at the Parque Almansa auditorium in San Javier ROXANE ARNAL andBAPTISTE BAILLY This collaboration between French singer, guitarist and actress Roxane Arnal and her compatriot, the jazz pianist Baptiste..

Dianne Reeves, The Waterboys, Samara Joy and Djavan are among the headline acts at the open-air auditorium in San Javier The full programme for the 2023 San Javier Jazz Festival, the 25th edition of the event, is as follows: Friday, June 30: Djavan..

One of the most spectacular soul blues bands in the world at the Parque Almansa auditorium in San Javier Recognized as one of the best Soul Blues bands in the world, The ANTHONY PAULE SOUL ORCHESTRA received 5 nominations at the 2022 Blues Music Awards..

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..

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..

A youth centre in San Javier The Edificio Juventud is run by the Youth Department of the town hall. They organise, as well as host, a large number of activities, such as exhibitions, concerts, workshops and talks. See the weekly what's on in the..

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..

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..

The San Javier Museum The San Javier Museum is an interesting snapshot into local life, showing the history of the municipality from pre-history through to its ròle as the modern day home of the Spanish Air Academy. It also has a separate..