June 23 Celebrate the night of San Juan in San Javier and Santiago de la Ribera!
Varied entertainment around the traditional bonfire in the Parque Almansa in San Javier
The night of San Juan, which falls on 23rd June, the evening before the feast day of the Saint, is traditionally celebrated throughout Spain as a kind of midsummer festival, with bonfires being lit and outdoor get-togethers all over the country.
San Javier, on the inland shore of the Mar Menor, is no exception, and the Town Hall is organizing a night of entertainment and of course a large bonfire to celebrate the occasion. The evening begins at 18.30 in the Parque Almansa in the centre of town, and the attractions include an eco-friendly game show with pedal karts, tattoos and make-up, a 360º video, a kiddies’ parachute (!), a “Just Dance” session with Disney characters, laser pistols, popcorn, food trucks and live music from Orquesta Conectados.
On the same evening a similar event takes place on the seafront of Explanada Barnuevo in Santiago de la Ribera, this one starting at 22.30 and featuring a tribute to Femme Flow as well as the traditional bonfire.
It might not match the dark chill of 5th November but come along and enjoy Spanish Bonfire Night in the Parque Almansa and on Explanada Barnuevo!
For more local events, news and visiting information contact the tourist offices of San Javier or 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
