SAN JAVIER BRANDED WHAT TO SEE & WHERE TO GO

Prado masterpieces hit Murcia's streets this summerSan Javier and three other towns to host travelling exhibition of 50 iconic works San Javier is gearing up for a cultural treat, with the Region of Murcia and Iberdrola Foundation signing a deal to bring the "Prado in the Streets" exhibition.. 20/02/2026

The Puente de la Risa bridge in La Manga del Mar MenorA curious vestige of plans to create a mini-Venice at the northern end of La Manga! The Puente de la Risa (the Bridge of Laughter) is one of the vestiges of an ambitious idea proposed by the pioneer of modern La Manga, Tomás Maestre, by which he intended..

The Casa Barnuevo in Santiago de la RiberaOne of the first houses in Santiago de la Ribera was built by the couple credited with founding the town The Casa Barnuevo or Chalet Barnuevo is an eclectic building dating from the early 20th century and is considered to form part of the foundation of Santiago..

The Casa del Conde de Campillos in Santiago de la RiberaA deteriorated modernist residence for the landed gentry on the seafront in Santiago de la Ribera The Casa del Conde de Campillos, which stands alongside the Playa Barnuevo in Santiago de la Ribera (click for map), is one of the most historic buildings in..

Ferry service between Santiago de la Ribera and La Manga del Mar MenorThe ferry operates an all year-round service across the Mar Menor  There is a ferry service across the Mar Menor between the jetty at Santiago de la Ribera’s Playa Barnuevo and the Puerto Tomás Maestre, in La Manga del Mar Menor.. 22/10/2024

La Capilla del Carmen in Santiago de la RiberaThe Church of La Capilla del Carmen, in the Barrio del Carmen The municipality of San Javier formed in 2 main urban nuclei, one of which was the main centre of San Javier, which was established at the junction of historical pathways, used by travellers, shepherds..

The outdoor Museum of the Air in San JavierThe 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..

The Puente del Estacio bascule bridge in La Manga del Mar MenorThe bascule in the San Javier section of La Manga allows road traffic to pass between the northern and southern ends  The Estacio bridge which crosses the main channel between the Mediterranean and the Mar Menor in La Manga was built relatively recently..

Fiestas in San Javier: 16th July Virgen del CarmenThe image of the Virgen del Carmen is taken out to sea in a maritime Romería One of the most important days in the festive calender of the municipality of San Javier is the day of the Virgen del Carmen, during which the figurte of the patron of fishermen..

Weekly street markets in San Javier Regular markets throughout the municipality Spanish street markets are a great way to pick up some amazing bargains and offer an enormous range of products for sale, including clothes and accessories, shoes, beauty products, household items, soft..

La Manga del Mar Menor Catholic churches Salvator Mundi Urbanización El Vivero Km. 1 Telephone: 968 563054 Reina de Los Apóstoles Urbanización Castillo de Mar Km. 5 Telephone: 968 563054 Click for more information about the San Javier municipality..

Every February 3 Romería of San Blas in San JavierThe only non-maritime Romería in the Mar Menor The Romería de San Blas is held every 3rd February in Santiago de la Ribera, the main residential area of the municipality of San Javier on the shore of the Mar Menor, and is the only non-maritime..

Playa del Atalayón in San JavierNot strictly a beach but a nice bathing and leisure area in Santiago de la Ribera Although this section of the San Javier coastline is named Playa del Atalayón, there is actually very little here in the way of a beach. However, it is a very..

Playa El Castillico - San Javier beachesNo smoking at this Q for Quality beach on the Mar Menor in Santiago de la Ribera Playa el Castillico is the northernmost of the urban beaches in Santiago de la Ribera, on the coast of the Mar Menor in the municipality of San Javier, and runs for..

The Playa de Barnuevo in San JavierA very popular Q for Quality beach on the Mar Menor in Santiago de la Ribera Playa de Barnuevo is one of the main beaches in Santiago de la Ribera, at the southern end of the Mar Menor coastline of San Javier, and is 400 metres long and an average of 30 metres..

Playa de la Hita in San JavierA wild natural beach next to Camping Mar Menor The Camping Mar Menor campsite is located next to the Islas del Mar Menor natural conservation area, which is listed as a Specially Protected Area of Mediterranean Importance (SPAMI) and is on the boundary between..

The church of San Francisco Javier in San JavierLa Parroquia San Francisco Javier, parish church and museum   Parroquia San Francisco Javier Plaza de la Iglesia, Calle Luis Garay, 6, 30730 San Javier Telephone 968 571085   MASS TIMES April to September: weekdays 20..

The Museo Parroquial in San JavierLocal history in a nutshell at the museum in the parish church of San Francisco Javier The Museo Parroquial de San Javier is located within the parish church of San Francisco Javier and was inaugurated in 1998 following the ffirts of José Ballester..

The roots of the cult of San Blas in Santiago de la Ribera The Romería of San Blas takes place on 3rd February, when the figure of the saint is carried from Santiago de la Ribera to his church in the Calavera district The roots of the cult of San Blas in the municipality of San Javier date back to when..

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..