June 14 & 15 The spectacular San Javier International Air Festival
Aerobatic demonstrations, pilot training, markets, music and more at AIRE 25 in San Javier
San Javier is gearing up for an unforgettable weekend of aerial acrobatics as the AIRE 25 International Air Festival takes flight on Saturday June 14 and Sunday June 15, celebrating four decades of incredible aerial displays by Spain’s elite Patrulla Águila aerobatic team.
This year’s festival is extra special as it marks the 40th anniversary of the iconic Patrulla Águila. Pilots will take to the skies above the Mar Menor for a series of heart-stopping manoeuvres, colourful smoke trails and tightly coordinated formations, all from their home base at San Javier.
On Saturday June 14, the San Javier Air Base opens its gates from 10am to 6pm for a full day of activities. Visitors can explore static displays of military, civilian and international aircraft, meet pilots and learn about the technology and teamwork that powers these incredible machines.
It is a rare opportunity to go behind the scenes and experience the energy of an active air base.
On Sunday June 15, the skies over the beaches of Santiago de la Ribera will become the stage for an unforgettable air show. From 10am to 5pm, the waterfront promenades of Paseo del Colón, Paseo del Atalayón and Paseo de los Castillitos will offer unbeatable views of the aerial spectacle as jets roar above the Mar Menor.
Both days are completely free to attend, making it the perfect weekend outing for families, aviation fans and thrill-seekers alike. In addition to the flying displays, the festival will feature music, market stalls and plenty of entertainment on the ground.
Parking information
Important to keep in mind: more than 300,000 people are expected, so if you do need to park be sure to get to San Javier early, well before the shows kick off.
Organisers strongly recommend avoiding travel by car if possible. If you do need to drive, try to share vehicles and leave early to avoid heavy traffic.
Parking is strictly prohibited on the following streets, which must remain clear for emergency access:
Streets perpendicular to the sea (marked by green lines on the maps):- Calle Hortensias
- Calle de las Palmeras
- Avda. de España
- Ronda de Poniente
- Calle La Granja
- Calle Querubina Jiménez
- Calle Luis Federico Guirao
- Avenida Sandoval
- Calle Zaransona
- Calle La Carcel
- Calle Coronel López Peña/ Calle Maestre
Streets parallel to the sea:
- Calle Cuatro Vientos
- Calle San Martín de Porres
- Calle Cánovas del Castillo
- Calle Zarandona
Road closures:
Traffic will be restricted in key areas, marked by red lines on the maps
Getting around:
Shuttle buses will operate from the main parking areas. Check the event website for updated routes and schedules.
For more information visit www.aire25.es, where you can also find access the official WhatsApp channel for live updates, traffic info and last-minute announcements.
Stay tuned for more details and a complete schedule of events over the next few days.
For more local information go to the home page of San Javier Today
Images: Patrulla Águila/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 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
