Eight countries compete for the 46th Spanish Navy Trophy in Santiago de la Ribera
Sixty‑six Snipe dinghies will battle it out over three days in the waters off San Javier  This weekend, Santiago de la Ribera will once again play host to one of the most important dinghy sailing events in Spain and beyond. From December 6..

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HELP Murcia Mar Menor delivers essential supplies to mothers and children in need
Baby clothes, nappies and handknitted cardigans were kindly donated to the REDMADRE charity in Cartagena HELP Murcia Mar Menor has once again demonstrated its commitment to supporting vulnerable members of the community, this time by reaching..

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A huge variety of courses at the San Javier time bank 2025-16
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 its 21st season, an initiative..

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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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November 14 to December 7 Fiestas tapas route in San Javier
25 hostelries offering top bar snacks and a drink throughout the municipality of San Javier Coinciding with the annual fiestas in San Javier the associated tapas route begins on Friday 14th November, lasting right through until 7th December and with..

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November 14 to December 8 Annual patron saint fiestas in San Javier
Weekend celebrations with processions, live music, food and drink and fun for all the family, all in honour of St Francis Xavier! Towards the end of every year the municipality of San Javier on the shores of the Mar Menor celebrates fiestas to commemorate..

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December 4 to 7 International Beach Soccer Mar Menor Cup in Santiago de la Ribera
Portsmouth represent the UK in a multinational tournament on the Mar Menor beach of San Javier The 11th annual “Playas de San Javier” beach soccer tournament is being held in Santiago de la Ribera from 4th to 7th December, when 16 teams from all..

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December 6 Christmas market in La Manga del Mar Menor
The festive season begins in La Manga on the Constitution Day national holiday On the national holiday of 6th December many shops throughout Spain will be closed to mark Constitution Day, but in La Manga del Mar Menor there’s at least a chance to..

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December 13 Free guided cycling tour of open-air urban art in Los Alcazares
The cycle tour in Los Alcázares offers a mixture of history and urban art This popular bicycle tour of the centre of Los Alcázares is being held again on Saturday 27th September to mark World Tourism Day and includes some of the town’s most attractive..

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December 13 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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December 13 Free guided tour IN ENGLISH explaining the origins and history of La Manga and 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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December 20 The Herculean Way, Free guided tour of San Javier in Spanish
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 December 20 at the San Javier Museum, where participants can learn..

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December 27 Free guided tour 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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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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