San Javier
25 OCT
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, and continues to the lighthouse, where information is given about the long history of the area. After seeing the water storage facilities which were used in the past by lighthouse-keepers and their families the route returns to the port, where it is still possible to see the home of Tomás Maestre..
San Javier
31 OCT
Discover the history and most important buildings of San Javier The free ¿Vía Herculea guided tour, which on this occasion is offered in Spanish, starts at 9.30 on Saturday September October 31 at the San Javier Museum, where participants can learn about the town's history from the very early days as well as getting to know about some illustrious people born in the municipality. The items exhibited here, such as an aeroplane donated by the San Javier air base, take us on a journey through the past. The huge Nativity Scene (Belé..
San Javier
16 OCT
Enjoy an autumn excursion on the calm water of the largest saltwater lagoon in Europe A series of free guided boat trips on the calm water of the Mar Menor are setting out from the jetty next to the Miramar restaurant in Santiago de la Ribera (the same one used by the ferry which carries passengers to and from La Manga del Mar Menor) during the autumn of 2026, the third of them on Friday 16th October. These trips are proving immensely popular, and bookings for the first one on 25th September were complete well before the event! The..
San Javier
25 OCT
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, and continues to the lighthouse, where information is given about the long history of the area. After seeing the water storage facilities which were used in the past by lighthouse-keepers and their families the route returns to the port, where it is still possible to see the home of Tomás Maestre..
San Javier
16 OCT
Enjoy an autumn excursion on the calm water of the largest saltwater lagoon in Europe A series of free guided boat trips on the calm water of the Mar Menor are setting out from the jetty next to the Miramar restaurant in Santiago de la Ribera (the same one used by the ferry which carries passengers to and from La Manga del Mar Menor) during the autumn of 2026, the third of them on Friday 16th October. These trips are proving immensely popular, and bookings for the first one on 25th September were complete well before the event! The..
San Javier
31 OCT
Discover the history and most important buildings of San Javier The free ¿Vía Herculea guided tour, which on this occasion is offered in Spanish, starts at 9.30 on Saturday September October 31 at the San Javier Museum, where participants can learn about the town's history from the very early days as well as getting to know about some illustrious people born in the municipality. The items exhibited here, such as an aeroplane donated by the San Javier air base, take us on a journey through the past. The huge Nativity Scene (Belé..
Famous for its summer festivals and its dedication to agricultural and nautical activities, San Javier, located in the Mar Menor, goes way beyond the mere expectations of beaches. Cool air and the fresh taste of seafood provide alternatives to this area, whose main tourist hotspots are Santiago de la Ribera and La Manga del Mar Menor.
