San Javier's old airport chosen as a new European Space Agency hub
From abandoned runway to space industry launchpad, San Javier's old airport is being transformed into something remarkable San Javier has been selected as one of the new headquarters for a Business Incubation Centre run by the European Space Agency..

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Former San Javier hospital reassigned for use as large hotel
The prime frontline building in Santiago de la Ribera can now be used again for its original purpose The regional government of Murcia has reassigned the building in Santiago de la Ribera in which the Hospital de Los Arcos was located for use in the..

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Los Alcázares announces three free spring concerts in the 2026 Intermezzo cycle
Schubert, Bach, Arriaga and Cassadó are among the composers featured at the Town Hall of Los Alcázares The 2026 “Intermezzo” series of free classical chamber music concerts, the seventh time it has been organized, has been presented in Los Alc..

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March 2-30 San Javier unveils full March programme to mark International Women's Day
8M activities will run until Sunday March 30 with events for young people, families and older residents San Javier has just announced a packed programme of events to mark International Women’s Day, with activities running throughout March and..

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March 8 Discover unique crafts at San Javier Artisan Market
The popular Mar Menor craft market returns to Santiago de la Ribera The Mar Menor Craft Market is back in San Javier on Sunday March 8 from 10am to 2pm at the Explanada de Barnuevo in Santiago de la Ribera. This popular event features a range..

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March 8 Free guided tour of Santiago de la Ribera in San Javier
The Pearl of the Mar Menor tour in Spanish illustrates the history of Santiago de la Ribera through its most important buildings This relaxed tour takes in the locality of Santiago de la Ribera on the shore of the Mar Menor and includes some of the..

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March 14 The Giant Sardine of Murcia arrives in San Javier!
This is the third time San Javier has been honoured to celebrate the prologue of the annual spring fiestas in the city of Murcia Every year on Easter Sunday much of Spain begins returning to normal after the religious fervour of the Easter processions..

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March 15 Free guided tour 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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March 18 El Viento es Salvaje, Spanish drama in San Javier
A drama of fate and guilt at the Winter Theatre in Parque Almansa The theatre company Las Niñas de Cádiz comes to the Winter Theatre in Parque Almansa (San Javier) on 18th March to present “El Viento es Salvaje”, a tale of two sisters condemned..

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March 21 Free guided tour of San Javier in Spanish
Discover the history and most important buildings of San Javier The free guided tour, which on this occasion is offered in Spanish, starts at 10.00 on Saturday 21st March at the San Javier Museum, where participants can learn about the town's history..

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March 22 FREE ENGLISH LANGUAGE GUIDED TOUR of Santiago de la Ribera in San Javier
The Pearl of the Mar Menor tour illustrates the history of Santiago de la Ribera through its most important buildings This relaxed tour takes in the locality of Santiago de la Ribera on the shore of the Mar Menor and includes some of the most important..

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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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