The last three concerts of the 2026 San Javier Jazz Festival this week
Minor Jazz Collective, Raynald Colom, Pat Metheny, Lluís Coloma and Fusion Experience Quartet close another hugely successful season on the shore of the Mar Menor As we move into the last ten days of July there are just three big nights left in the..

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San Javier turns disused spaces in La Manga into shaded, green areas
New paving, trees and shaded areas aim to bring down surface temperatures as another heatwave approaches San Javier Town Council's Tourism Department has transformed three previously unused plots in La Manga, giving them a new lease of life while..

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Smoke fills skies over San Javier as twin fires break out along the AP-7
Firefighters scrambled to tackle blazes on both sides of the motorway near Los Sáez and El Mirador Drivers along the AP-7 motorway got quite a fright on Wednesday afternoon, July 8, when two separate fires broke out within minutes of each other..

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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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Summer sports and activities 2026 in San Javier, Santiago de la Ribera and La Manga
Free beach fitness sessions in Santiago de la Ribera and La Manga! Full details have now been published of the municipal sports activities in San Javier for the summer of 2026, with a variety of attractive options open to all in San Javier, Santiago..

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Free beach fitness sessions on the beaches of San Javier July and August 2026
Get into shape before a refreshing swim in Santiago de la Ribera and La Manga Once again this summer the Town Hall of San Javier is offering free fitness sessions for all members of the public on the beaches of La Manga del Mar Menor and Santiago..

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July 9 to August 1 Summer fiestas in Santiago de la Ribera
A plethora of free concerts, processions on land and sea and a whole lot more as Santiago de la Ribera celebrates the Virgen del Carmen and the feast day of Santiago Apóstol Two of the most important dates in the annual calendar of the municipality..

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Summer arts and crafts markets in La Manga this July and August
Pick up bargains during your evening stroll on Thursday and Saturday evenings! During July and August 2026 a series of arts and crafts markets are being held at two locations on La Manga del Mar Menor, offering a wide range of handmade items and foodstuffs..

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July 21 The Minor Jazz Collective with Raynald Colom in a free concert in Santiago de la Ribera
The third and final free concert of the 2026 San Javier Jazz Festival on the Explanada Barnuevo alongside the Mar Menor CHANGE OF DATE TO AVOID CLASHING WITH THE WORLD CUP FINAL! The third and final free concert included in the programme for the..

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July 22 Pat Metheny at the 2026 San Javier Jazz Festival
The legendary guitarist returns to 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 concerts) In the eyes of many..

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July 25 Unrisen Queen, a Queen tribute concert in San Javier
The sounds of Freddie Mercury and Queen in the Parque Almansa in San Javier The 2026 summer season of cultural events continues in San Javier on 25th July with a Queen tribute concert offered by Unrisen Queen, a glam rock group who were formed in..

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July 26 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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July 31 Free open-air contemporary circus in San Javier
The annual Theatre, Music and Dance festival of San Javier takes to the streets As part of the annual Festival of Theatre, Music in Dance in San Javier the programme this year features four free open-air shows at different venues in the municipality..

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July 24 to August 9 Annual fiestas in the San Javier village of San Cayetano
The village in Murcia's golf country celebrates the saint after whom it is named The small village of San Cayetano, close to the boundary between the municipalities of Torre Pacheco and San Javier, celebrates the feast day of the saint after whom..

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August 9 Ara Malikian live in concert in San Javier
The renowned violinist at the open-air auditorium of Parque Almansa in San Javier Ara Malikian is an unusual musician: an award-winning classical violinist who also assimilates the cultures of other countries into his music and repertoire, including..

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August 10 Free open-air contemporary theatre spectacle in San Javier
The annual Theatre, Music and Dance festival of San Javier takes to the streets As part of the annual Festival of Theatre, Music in Dance in San Javier the programme this year features four free open-air shows at different venues in the municipality..

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Free beach rugby every Friday in Santiago de la Ribera
Family fun days and great sport for all ages! The Squalos Mar Menor rugby club is holding free beach rugby evenings every Friday during the summer, with all ages and levels invited to come and enjoy some healthy fun alongside the Club Náutico in..

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August 15 Free open-air light and music show in Santiago de la Ribera
The annual Theatre, Music and Dance festival of San Javier takes to the streets As part of the annual Festival of Theatre, Music in Dance in San Javier the programme this year features four free open-air shows at different venues in the municipality..

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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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August 19 Free open-air contemporary circus in La Manga
The annual Theatre, Music and Dance festival of San Javier takes to the streets As part of the annual Festival of Theatre, Music in Dance in San Javier the programme this year features four free open-air shows at different venues in the municipality..

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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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