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San Javier welcomes young Erasmus + participants

The group will spend a week exploring the history of the Region of Murcia The Councillor for Education, María José Bernal, and the Councillor for Culture, David Martínez, warmly welcomed a group of young students at the San Javier Town Hall On Monday January 20. These students are part of an exciting Erasmus + project led by the IES ‘Ruiz de Alda’ from San Javier, aimed at fostering a deeper understanding of European citizenship among..

Mar Menor ferry service back up and running

The ferry between Santiago de la Ribera and La Manga del Mar Menor will now run on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays The popular Mar Menor ferry service is back up and running from Wednesday January 22 after being suspended earlier this month due to low water levels. Now that the tide level has risen sufficiently, the passenger ferry between Santiago de la Ribera and La Manga del Mar Menor has resumed. However, the schedule has changed..

New bus fare discounts in La Manga and Cabo de Palos

The cheap fares are made possible thanks to 20,000 euros contributed by Cartagena and San Javier Residents of La Manga and Cabo de Palos will soon enjoy great discounts on four urban bus lines as a new contract has just been signed with the transport company TUSCARSA. This agreement has been made possible thanks to a 20,000-euro increase in contributions from the town councils of San Javier and Cartagena. Initially, the agreement..

San Javier to showcase its unique charm at FITUR with 'San Javier, by Land, Sea and Air'

The International Tourism Fair in Madrid is an opportunity for San Javier to highlight all it has to offer San Javier is set to make a big impression at this year’s International Tourism Fair (FITUR) in Madrid from January 22 to 26. The Councillor for Tourism and Beaches, Estíbaliz Masegosa, announced the municipality's comprehensive programme for FITUR, which includes the launch of a new promotional video and the celebration of the 40th..

Santiago de la Ribera to gain new sustainable car park with free parking by February 2025

Free facility to ease parking shortage and enhance city centre access Santiago de la Ribera will soon benefit from a new free car park with nearly 200 spaces, located in the town centre near Parque Príncipe de Asturias. The project, set for completion in February 2025, is being built on a 5,903m² site made available through land ceded by the Ministry of Defence, following the setback of the AGA wall along Calle Coronel López Peña. ..

San Javier invests half a million to prevent flooding in the Vereda del Vinco

The district will be transformed into “a sustainable urban area” by mid-April, according to San Javier Town Council San Javier is investing more than 500,000 euros in the Vereda del Vinco to improve the outdated drainage systems which frequently lead to extensive flooding when it rains heavily. To better protect the homes, businesses and roads in this busy district, the council is planning to create drainage paths which will direct..

Boat anchoring banned in Mar Menor areas to protect the endangered giant mussel

Fines will be doled out to any boat owners who drop anchor where these molluscs are reproducing At the end of last year, a team of researchers from the universities of Murcia and Alicante identified a 300-hectare area of the Mar Menor where the endangered giant mussel (Pinna nobilis) has the highest chance of survival. In another step to ensuring the endurance of this mollusc, which is currently in a critical state of extinction..

San Javier unveils new eco-friendly park to combat summer heat

The Santiago de la Ribera park will eliminate ‘heat islands’ and reduce temperatures by up to 8ºC San Javier is playing its part in the fight against climate change with the creation of a brand new park in Santiago de la Ribera, designed to tackle rising temperatures and provide a comfortable refuge during the hotter months. Located next to Calle Isla de Alborán, near El Mirador Avenue, the park is set to be completed by early..

Santiago de la Ribera to gain new sustainable car park with free parking by February 2025

Free facility to ease parking shortage and enhance city centre access Santiago de la Ribera will soon benefit from a new free car park with nearly 200 spaces, located in the town centre near Parque Príncipe de Asturias. The project, set for completion in February 2025, is being built on a 5,903m² site made available through land ceded by the Ministry of Defence, following the setback of the AGA wall along Calle Coronel López Peña. ..

February 15 Tribute to Il Divo in San Javier

Experience the magic of TRIVOX in San Javier this Valentine's weekend This Valentine's Day, treat yourself and your loved one to an unforgettable evening of music and romance at the San Javier Winter Theatre. TRIVOX, the ultimate tribute to the legendary group Il Divo, is set to captivate audiences with their powerful and emotive performances. The show takes place on Saturday February 15 at 8pm, with tickets starting at just 25 euros..

March 1-9 Santiago de la Ribera Carnival 2025

A spectacle of colour, music and celebration on the Mar Menor From March 1 to March 9, the streets of Santiago de la Ribera will come alive with dazzling costumes, catchy rhythms and vibrant celebrations as the town embraces Carnival fever. One of the most exciting and colourful Carnival events in the Region of Murcia, this week-long party builds up to the spectacular Grand Parade on March 9. The Carnival of Santiago de la Ribera..

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