La Manga del Mar Menor gets its own local police station
The new 24-hour station will bring San Javier’s police closer to residents on the northern half of La Manga La Manga del Mar Menor now has its very own local police station. The new facility was officially opened by Fernando López Miras, President..

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January 31 Open day for children held by Club Squalos Mar Menor rugby club in San Javier
An introduction to the world of rugby at the Polideportivo in San Javier In an effort to spread the word and attract new players of all ages the Club Squalos Mar Menor and the Region of Murcia Rugby Federation are holding an open day on Saturday..

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January 31 Free guided tour of the old hydroplane air base in Los Alcázares
A key establishment in the aviation history of Spain and the history of Los Alcázares! The skies over Los Alcázares may be quiet these days, particularly since the closure to passenger flights of the nearby airport in San Javier, but 100 years ago..

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January 25 and February 3 the Feast Day of San Blas in Santiago de la Ribera
The devotion to San Blas in the area of San Javier dates back to the 16th century As has been the case now for 46 years, the Romería de San Blas is being held on 3rd February in Santiago de la Ribera, the main residential area of the municipality..

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February 7 Roller Fusion Trophy in San Javier
120 skaters from various parts of Spain compete for the trophy at the Polideportivo Municipal in San Javier The Roller Fusion Trophy event is being held at the Polideportivo Municipal in San Javier on Saturday 7th February, lasting from 8.330 in the..

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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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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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