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Introduction to San Javier
San Javier is one of four municipalities whose identity is inextricably intertwined with that of Europe's largest inland saltwater lake, the Mar Menor.
73 kilometres of interior waterfronts and over 40 kilometres of beaches are enclosed by a 21-kilometre long sandspit, La Manga del Mar Menor creating unique bathing conditions with warm, shallow water.
Mediterranean Sea off Murcia reaches record temperatures raising concerns over storms and marine lifeThe tropicalisation of the Mediterranean is changing life above and beneath the waves while making summer nights increasingly uncomfortable The Mediterranean around the Region of Murcia has reached record temperatures this summer, with the unusually.. 19/08/2026
103,000 homes in Murcia are classed as empty, so where are they?The latest INE figures show that one in eight homes in the Region is classified as unused, with Cartagena recording the highest number More than 103,000 homes across the Region of Murcia are classed as empty, according to figures from Spain'.. 19/08/2026
Celebrate the grape harvest at Jumilla's Grand Wine Parade with Raquel Tours this AugustRaquel Tours is running a special evening excursion to Jumilla's Fiestas de la Vendimia on Saturday August 22, priced at just €35 per person Summer in the Region of Murcia brings plenty of excuses to get out and celebrate and few events capture.. 18/08/2026
Foreign cyclist, 70, killed in Torre PachecoThe man was hit by a car on the border of Torre Pacheco and San Javier A 70-year-old man has died after being hit by a car while out cycling on the RM-F38 road, close to the border between Torre Pacheco and San Javier. The accident happened at around.. 18/08/2026
17 rescued from La Manga waters after red flags ignoredSeveral people were caught by strong currents over the weekend, with some rescued hundreds of metres from the shore Seventeen people had to be rescued from the sea in La Manga on Sunday August 16 after entering areas marked with red flags warning.. 18/08/2026
Estacio Bridge breakdown in La Manga leaves boats stranded since Monday eveningThe Estacio Bridge has been unable to open for boat traffic since 6pm on Monday, although thankfully roads remain unaffected Boats have been left unable to reach port in La Manga after the Estacio Bridge broke down on Monday evening, August 17, preventing.. 18/08/2026
Murcia fashion firm Liwe shuts 36 more Inside stores as it battles €69 million debtThe Murcia-based company has closed 136 stores since the start of 2025 and now has around 200 Inside outlets still operating as it works to restructure its finances The Murcia-based company behind fashion chain Inside has closed another 36 shops.. 18/08/2026
50 heat-related deaths recorded in Murcia this summerThe estimated death toll has more than doubled in a year as Murcia experiences one of its most extreme summers on record The health impact of this summer's exceptional heat is becoming increasingly clear, with 50 deaths in the Region of Murcia.. 18/08/2026
Murcia begins the week with 6 red flags as sea conditions turn roughLa Manga has a complete swimming ban while beaches in Águilas Cartagena Lorca San Javier and San Pedro del Pinatar are under yellow warnings Anyone heading to the beaches of the Region of Murcia this week should check the flags before getting.. 17/08/2026
Murcia's countryside is stealing some of the summer spotlightRural accommodation reached 83% occupancy in July and is expected to hit 93% in August, properties with swimming pools are already fully booked Beaches might be one of Murcia's biggest attractions, but this summer there's another part of.. 17/08/2026
Homeless people struggle to escape Murcia's extreme summer heatMore than 500 people are estimated to be living on the streets across the Region this summer as temperatures regularly climb towards 40C For most people, getting through a hot day in the Region of Murcia means finding some shade, turning on the.. 17/08/2026
The Air Force eagle soars over San Javier for all to seeA sculpture commissioned by the Air Force Officer Training Academy in San Javier has been restored and re-located The sculpture of an eagle which for many years was a features of the Spanish Air Force officer training academy (AGA) in San Javier has.. 17/08/2026
Could you spare a few hours to volunteer with HELP Murcia Mar Menor?Even a few hours a week could help the long-running charity raise more money for local good causes Could you spare a few hours a week and fancy doing something useful for your local community? HELP Murcia Mar Menor is looking for new volunteers to.. 14/08/2026
The definitive guide to choosing a health insurance policy for expats Are you planning to move to Spain and looking for a health insurance policy specifically designed for expats? We understand that such an abundance of information can be overwhelming, particularly when you wish to make a decision as quickly as possible.. 12/08/2026
Attacks on police officers in Murcia have doubled in a decade and unions say the system is failing the people who protect usFrom stone-throwing in San Javier to a delivery driver wielding a helmet as a weapon, officers say they are increasingly vulnerable and under-equipped Police officers in the Region of Murcia are being attacked at twice the rate they were ten.. 12/08/2026
San Javier steps up storm preparations as September rains loomCrews are inspecting drains and storm tanks across San Javier as a precaution The mayor of San Javier, Mr Luengo, has called a coordination meeting between municipal services to get preparations under way ahead of possible torrential rain expected.. 12/08/2026
