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September 21-October 7 El Mirador fiestas
17 days of celebration in El Mirador, San Javier, with music, food and more
From September 21 to October 7, the village of El Mirador in San Javier will come alive with a packed programme of events, including live performances by top artists, traditional dance shows, fireworks, delicious food and drinks and exciting games and activities for all ages.The El Mirador fiestas actually run from mid-August in honour of the town’s patron saint, but the main events will take place from September onwards.
Highlights of the festival
- September 21: The III 24H 'Hermanos Torrente' indoor tournament.
- September 22: Parade with the Huapango band from the Civic Centre and the grand final of the football tournament.
- September 27: ‘LOS SAN FERMINES’ theme party with special prizes for everyone in costume.
- September 28: Children's Day with inflatables, music, games, face painting and snacks at Explanada de Centramirsa.
- September 29: XI Hiking Route in memory of Antonio ‘El Sheriff’ leaving from the Civic Centre.
- October 3: Inter-club gymkhana with lots of great prizes. Location: La Rambla sports courts.
- October 4: IV Children’s Day - In Your Park or Mine with activities, games and entertainment for the kiddies in Luengo Park, as well as the traditional children’s bike race.
- October 5: AFRICAN NIGHT with a special performance by King Africa himself! Come dressed in an Africa-themed costume for added fun! Location: Explanada de Centramirsa.
- October 6: Diana Floreada - Parade through the town with music by the Huapango band.
- October 7: Mass with offering to Our Lady of the Rosary, followed by a rice cooking contest and horse ribbon race in La Rambla.
For more local news, events and visiting information go to the home page of San Javier Today
Image: Ayuntamiento de San Javier
Address
Calle Padre Juan. Centro Cultural Principe de Asturias 30720 SAN JAVIERTel: 968 571 704
Oficina de Turismo de San Javier
The municipality of San Javier has three main offices giving tourist information to visitors, as well as two information points. The tourist offices are located in Santiago de la Ribera, on the ground floor of the town hall in San Javier and at the start of La Manga. There is also a summer tourist information point located on the seafront in Santiago de la Ribera as well as one at kilometre 12-13 of La Manga del Mar Menor next to Playa Mistral.
Due to its location on the fringes of the Mar Menor and Mediterranean, San Javier has a period of intense summer tourism activity during the peak summer months, although it is popular with retirees of all nationalities out of peak season.
Tickets for the annual San Javier Jazz Festival can be purchased at the Festival office in San Javier Town Hall, Plaza de España.
Timetables summer 2024:
Tourist office Santiago de la Ribera (Calle Padre Juan 30720, Santiago de la Ribera)
Weekdays 9.00 to 14.00 and 18.00 to 21.00
Weekends and public holidays 10.00 to 13.00
Telephone: 661 572285
Email: turismo@sanjavier.es
La Manga del Mar Menor (Gran Vía Km. 0 30380, La Manga del Mar Menor):
May 1 to September 30:
Weekdays 10.00 to 14.00 and 17.00 to 19.00
Weekends and public holidays 10.30 to 13.00
Telephone 968 128955 ext. 2
Tourist information point of San Javier (Plaza de España, 30730 San Javier):
Weekdays 9.00 to 14.00
968 573 700 ext #5351
Email: concejaliadeturismo@sanjavier.es
Tourist information point of Santiago de la Ribera (Paseo Colón on the seafront)
Weekdays 9.00 to 14.00 and 18.00 to 21.00
Weekends and public holidays 10.00 to 13.00
Tourist information point of La Manga del Mar Menor (Playa Mistral, km 12)
Weekdays 11.00 to 18.00
Weekends and public holidays 11.00 to 14.00
