June 6-9 San Javier hosts the Great Medieval Market
Step back in time to the middle Ages at Almansa Park San Javier this weekend
Get ready to travel back through the centuries as San Javier transforms into a vibrant medieval village for four magical days this June. From June 6 to 9, the town’s Almansa Park will host the Great Medieval Market, bringing history to life with music, crafts, food and fantastic performances for all ages.
The park’s Winter Theatre grounds will become the heart of the festivities, with nearly 60 stalls lining the streets and selling everything from handmade crafts to traditional foods and sweet treats. Visitors can sip mint tea in an atmospheric Arab tea room, sample delicacies at the rustic taverns or browse a rich variety of artisanal goods at the newly added Arab souk.
This year’s edition promises more excitement than ever. Expect a packed programme including travelling performers, fantasy characters, musicians and lively parades that will bring every corner of the market to life. Children will be especially enchanted by the dedicated kids’ fair, themed photo ops and hands-on workshops teaching traditional crafts.
One of the standout attractions is sure to be Las Águilas del Sol, a renowned falconry company that will host stunning flight displays and talks on wildlife conservation.
Councillor for Culture David Martínez, joined by one of the market’s mythical creatures, encouraged locals and tourists alike to experience the medieval spirit of San Javier, which he said is "a tribute to daily life, the arts and crafts of the Middle Ages, its gastronomy, beliefs and culture."This year, the Great Medieval Market also coincides with the Hot Rally San Javier, adding even more buzz to the weekend, and leads up to the Aire 25 music festival on June 14 and 15.
The market stretches along Avenida Calderón de la Barca, from Plaza Almansa to Plaza de la Cruz, with beautiful medieval décor and entertainment around every corner.
The grand opening takes place at 7pm on Friday June 6. On Saturday and Sunday, market hours run from 10.30am to 2pm and again from 4.30pm to 10.30pm, before wrapping up on Monday June 9 (Region of Murcia Day) at 6pm.
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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
