Santiago de la Ribera park will be ready to open this autumn
The works at the Príncipe de Asturias Park in Santiago de la Ribera should be completed by November at the latest
The remodelling works at the Príncipe de Asturias Park in Santiago de la Ribera “are going at a good pace and should be completed between October and November,” according to mayor José Miguel Luengo on a visit to the site this week.
The project, with a budget of 1,000,032.27 euros, began in March and was given a completion deadline of eight months, so it would appear that contractors Abala Infraestructuras are right on schedule.
Mayor Luengo underscored the benefits of the park renovations, namely the preservation of existing trees and the planting of even more vegetation. He also discussed the introduction of a versatile multi-purpose venue equipped with a reversible two-sided stage, substitution of the old concrete surfaces with porous ones and improved drainage for the entire park.
Set to open right around the time nearby streets receive their own facelift, the refurbished park also coincides with plans to incorporate a 200-car parking garage close to the Autonomous University of Murcia (AGA).
Architect Roberto Marín Lidón explained that “the element that gives identity to the remodelling of the park will be the cover of the sports track, which is based on the reinterpretation of military aeroplane hangars.”
The planned park improvements focus on using eco-friendly ways to manage rainwater through four garden areas. When it rains, these gardens collect water and stop it from pooling, in line with rules preventing wastewater flow into the Mar Menor.
Once finished, the park will have a fence around it and will close at night. During the day, everyone can enjoy a large play area, fitness space next to the Senior Centre, a gymnastics area and comfy spots for relaxing and hanging out. The middle of the park has a large open area, covered stages and a sports court for gatherings and events.
Side parking on Calle Padre Juan remains untouched, and walkways around the park will be wider with thoughtful landscaping.
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Images: Ayuntamiento de San Javier
Address
Calle Padre Juan. Centro Cultural Principe de Asturias 30720 SAN JAVIERTel: 968 571 704
Oficina de Turismo de San Javier
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 a tourist information point located in the San Javier Airport, as well as one at kilometre 12-13 of La Manga del Mar Menor.
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.
San Javier - Oficina Municipal de Turismo 
Municipal Tourism Office
Calle Padre Juan. Centro Cultural Príncipe de Asturias (Click for map: Centro Cultural Príncipe de Asturias)
30720 Santiago de la Ribera - SAN JAVIER
Tel: 968 571 704
Opening Times:
Peak season, 1st July to 15th September: Monday to Friday 10am to 2 pm and 5.30pm to 8.30pm
Mid season, 16th September to 31st October, and from Easter Week to 30th June: Monday to Friday 9.30am to 2.30pm and 5pm to 7pm
Low season, 1st November to Easter Week: Monday to Friday 9.30am to 2.00pm and 4pm to 6.30pm
Saturday in Low Season and Saturday, Sunday and Holidays in Mid and Peak Seasons: 10.30am to 1.30pm.
San Javier - Punto de Información Turistica Plaza de España
Tourist information office in the Plaza de España
Plaza de España, 3, 30730 SAN JAVIER
Tel.: 968 573 700 ext. #5351
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9.30am to 2pm
Click for map: Ayuntamiento de San Javier
Oficina de Turismo de Santiago de la Ribera
The tourist office in Santiago de la Ribera is located a little way back from the seafront in the public garden on Calle Padre Juan (click for map).
Telephone: 661 572 285
Opening hours
1st July to 15th September: Mon-Fri 9.00 to 14.00 and 18.30 to 20.30, weekends and public holidays 10.30 to 13.30.
16th September to 31st October and Easter to 30th June: Mon-Fri 9.00 to 14.00 and 17.00 to 19.00, weekends and public holidays 10.30 to 13.30.
1st November to Easter: Mon-Fri 9.00 to 14.00 and 16.00 to 18.00, weekends and public holidays 10.30 to 13.30.
Oficina de Turismo de La Manga del Mar Menor
Tourist information office in La Manga del Mar Menor
Address: Gran Vía Km. 0, La Manga del Mar Menor, 30380.
Tel: 968 146 136
Opening Hours:
Low season (1st October to 30th April):
Monday to Friday - 10:00 to 13:30 and 16:00 to 18:00
Saturdays, Sundays and holidays - 10:30 to 13:00
Peak season (1st May to 30th September):
Monday to Friday - 10:00 to 14:00 and 17:00 to 19:00
Saturdays, Sundays and holidays - 10:30 to 13:00
Click for map: Oficina de Turismo de La Manga del Mar Menor
Punto de Información Turística de La Manga
Tourism information point on La Manga
Address: Playa Mistral, Gran Vía km. 12-13
Opening Hours:
Peak season, 15th June to 15th September: Every day from 11:00 to 18:00.
Low season, closed
Click for map: Punto de Información Turistica La Manga del Mar Menor
