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 aimed at bringing the whole community together around equality.

Councillor for Social Rights and Family, María del Mar Pérez, explained that this year’s 8M programme has been designed to appeal to all ages and interests. Different council departments are involved, and the line-up includes exhibitions, theatre, workshops, storytelling sessions for children, health activities and events highlighting the ongoing fight against gender violence.

Here’s what’s coming up:

Monday March 2: The exhibition Invincible Women opens at the municipal library and will remain on display until Sunday March 30.

Sunday March 9: Presentation of a participatory study exploring young people’s views on equality and the prevention of gender violence at IES Ruiz de Alda.

Tuesday March 11: A new Human Library session titled Experiences, followed by the workshop Women Who Listen to Themselves.

Thursday March 13: Gathering at Plaza de la Igualdad Ana Orantes under the message “All 25 are 25N”, reinforcing awareness around sexist violence.

Tuesday March 18: Official recognition of a local woman to mark 8M, followed by the performance of The Wind Is Wild by The Girls of Cádiz.

The institutional 8M manifesto will also be read during the Network of Meeting Points for Older People event at Príncipe de Asturias Park, which will include performances and activities.

The programme will close with health-focused sessions including the workshop For Us at senior centres in La Manga and El Mirador, along with the talk Croqueting with Health. Anti inflammatory diet led by the social media doctor known as Dr Croqueta.

For more local events, news and visiting information contact the tourist offices of San Javier (main contact number 661 572285) or go to the home page of San Javier Today.

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Calle Padre Juan. Centro Cultural Principe de Asturias 30720 SAN JAVIER

Tel: 968 571 704

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Oficina de Turismo de San Javier

San Javier Tourist Offices 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