February 7 Traditional Fried Egg Dinner to kick off Santiago de la Ribera Carnival
The annual Carnival in Santiago de la Ribera will run from March 1-9, culminating in a spectacular parade
Mark your calendars for an evening of tradition and excitement as Santiago de la Ribera kicks off its Carnival 2025 with the famous traditional Fried Egg Dinner on Friday February 7.
The festivities will take place from 9pm at the Prince of Asturias Civic Centre and cost just 13 euros per person.
This year, the dinner promises to be a delightful prelude to the vibrant Carnival festivities that will run from March 1-9.
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 attracts extravagant troupes (peñas) from all over for one last burst of festivity before the solemnity of Lent begins.
Expect dazzling performances, flamboyant costumes and a joyous atmosphere that draws both locals and visitors from across Spain.
Each year, the Carnival begins with the Fried Egg Dinner, where guests can enjoy a delicious meal before the official Carnival poster is presented to the eager crowd.Witness the exciting moment as the order for the muses' performances is determined, adding an element of anticipation to the upcoming events.
Don’t miss the Fried Egg Dinner on February 7 for a night of tradition, community and the exciting start of the Santiago de la Ribera Carnival 2025.
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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
