December 6-8 Special Christmas Craft Market in San Javier
An exciting weekend of festive artisan crafts in Santiago de la Ribera
A special Christmas edition of the Mar Menor Artisan Market spanning three days this bank holiday weekend in San Javier.
On Friday December 6, Saturday December 7 and Sunday December 8 from 10am to 2pm, the Barnuevo Esplanade in Santiago de la Ribera will transform into a vibrant marketplace.
With more than 20 stalls showcasing an array of unique, handcrafted goods, it's an event not to be missed.
The market will feature a diverse range of artisans, offering everything from handcrafted jewellery and leather goods to delicious chocolates, pastries and even herbal remedies. You'll find one-of-a-kind creations by local artists, including painted t-shirts, macramé masterpieces and beautiful ceramics.Check out all the stalls on offer here:
1. Susana Hernández, Nonduermas, (Natural products).
2. Laura Romero, Nonduermas, (T-shirts).
3. Fran Bueno, Pinatar, (Leather goods).
4. Gloria Piñol, Pinatar, (Decoration).
5. Ana Andrades, Pinatar, (Crafts).
6. José Martinez, Cartagena, (Beekeeping).
7. Mari Carmen, Cartagena, (Herbal remedies).
8. Fina Vidal, La Palma, (Textiles).
9. Natalia López, Murcia, (Jewellery).
10. Encarna Heredia, Urrutias, (Textiles).
11. Eusebia Bolea, La Palma), (Textils).
12. Dayli Hernández, Mazarrón, (Design).
12. Sofia Arless, Pinatar, (Minerals).
13. Eulalia García, Cartagena, (Paintings).
14. María José Saura, San Javier, (Jewellery).
15. Nico Nieto, Pinatar, (Recordings).
16. Laura Cabello, Sucina, (Resin).
17. Anna Gambín, Los Nietos, (Recycling).
18. Isabel Lorca, La Palma, (Painting).
19. Orlando, Mazarron, (Plaster).
20. Mustapha Nogoni. San Cayetano, (Plaster).
21. Maria Rosario Martinez, Roland, (Incense).
22. Luis Turiques, Los Narejos, (Handicrafts).
23. Estefania Turiques, Los Narejos, (Dolls).
For more local events and information go to the home page of San Javier Today
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 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
Tourist information point of San Javier (Plaza de España, 30730 San Javier):
Weekdays 9.00 to 14.00
968 573 700 ext #5351
Email: concejaliadeturismo@sanjavier.es
Tourist information point of Santiago de la Ribera (Paseo Colón on the seafront)
Weekdays 9.00 to 14.00 and 18.00 to 21.00
Weekends and public holidays 10.00 to 13.00
Tourist information point of La Manga del Mar Menor (Playa Mistral, km 12)
Weekdays 11.00 to 18.00
Weekends and public holidays 11.00 to 14.00
