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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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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A huge variety of courses and activities at the San Javier time bank 2026-27
From tennis to Spanish for foreigners, from yoga to patchwork, 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 in..

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Until October 31 Goya, Otras Miradas, an art exhibition in San Javier
Artists from the Region of Murcia find connections between the great master and current artistic vogues An exhibition of artwork celebrating the career of the master Francisco de Goya (1746-1828) is being held this autumn at the YTAK art gallery in..

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October 25 Spectacular open-air performance of Don Juan Tenorio in the cemetery of San Javier
A wide range of performers take part in this San Javier tradition which has been described as “a unique cultural experience in Spain” Every year it is a longstanding tradition in Spain for the play “Don Juan Tenorio” to be performed on or..

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October 24 and 25 Visit the Villa de San Javier ornithology contest!
Over 1,200 caged birds compete on the basis of their plumage and posture in San Javier The 32nd annual “Concurso Ornitológico Villa de San Javier” is being held between October 21 and 25, with the first days reserved for competition and judging..

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October 25 Run and bike ride from the beach of Santiago de la Ribera to the mountain of Cabezo Gordo
The Cavernícola Trail is an annual event for all the family The Chotacabras Club in San Javier is holding it’s annual “Cavernícola Trail” event for the 9th year on Sunday 25th October, featuring a cycle ride or running race from the beach..

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October 25 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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October 25 Free guided tour IN ENGLISH 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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October 29 The Concierto de Aranjuez at the Winter Theatre in San Javier
Guitarist Rainer Maria Nero and the OSRM in the first event of the 2026 Fall Music Fest in San Javier Classical guitarist Rainer Maria Nero and the Region of Murcia Symphony Orchestra (OSRM) under the baton of Leonardo Martínez are given the honour..

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October 31 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 September October 31 at the San Javier Museum, where participants..

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October 31 Halloween party at Galerias El Flamenco, La Manga del Mar Menor
Prepare for a night of ghoulishly good fun at the Galería El Flamenco commercial centre this Halloween On Saturday October 31, La Manga del Mar Menor is celebrating Halloween in style with a suitably spooky party at the Galerías El Flamenco commercial..

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November 5 Free concert by guitarist Pedro Navarro in San Javier
The Pedro Navarro Trio at the Town Hall of San Javier The 2026 Fall Music Fest of San Javier continues on Thursday 5th November with a free concert given by young guitarist Pedro Navarro and his trio on the ground floor of the Town Hall. The concert..

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November 6 to 8 Gastromar food and drink festival in Los Alcázares
A host of appetizing experiences at the annual gastro festival in the centre of Los Alcázares The annual Gastromar foodies’ festival in Los Alcázares, which is usually held shortly after the local holiday commemorating municipal independence on..

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November 7 Open-air painting competition in San Javier
Great prizes for the best paintings presented on the day in 3 age categories Following its unfortunate postponement in early October due to adverse weather conditions, the inaugural edition of the San Javier open-air painting competition, sponsored..

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November 12 The Four Seasons by Vivaldi in a free concert in San Javier
Antonio García Egea and the Ensemble Meyerbeer quintet at the Town Hall of San Javier The 2026 Fall Music Fest of San Javier continues on Thursday 12th November with a free concert given by violinist Antonio García Egea, from Murcia, and the Ensemble..

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November 19 Free performance by flamenco dancer Daniel Valera in San Javier
The Fall Music Fest comes to a close at the Town Hall of San Javier The 2026 Fall Music Fest of San Javier continues on Thursday 12th November with a free performance by flamenco dancer Daniel Valera, who works at the Conservatorio de Danza in Murcia..

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December 13 Running and hiking event in La Manga
Running races of up to 10,000 metres and a hike along the coast of La Manga The 9th annual Mar Menor Running event takes place in La Manga del Mar Menor on 13th December, with participants setting out from the Plaza Bohemia between 10.00 and 12.30..

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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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