May 3-5 San Javier launches first ever Air Show
The San Javier Air Festival promises to showcase the finest of European aviation with more than 50 unique planes
The first ever San Javier Air Festival is set to take place from May 3 to 5 on the beaches of Santiago de la Ribera and promises to be an unforgettable experience for aviation enthusiasts and families alike.
Organised by the San Javier City Council, the festival will feature more than 50 aircraft from various parts of Spain and Europe, including rare and historic planes that are not commonly seen up close.
According to Pablo Gonzalez, leader of the ACAE team responsible for organising the festival, the event offers a unique opportunity for spectators to marvel at these exceptional aircraft. The festival has already secured participation from prestigious teams such as the Swiss national acrobatic patrol, Patrouille Suisse and the Eagle Acrobatic Patrol, along with several other military and civilian aerobatic formations from England, France, Italy and Switzerland.
In addition to the breathtaking aerial displays, the festival will offer a range of activities for all ages, including a play zone with interactive experiences like drone demonstrations, virtual reality simulations and pilot meet-and-greets. Live music performances by local bands and artists, including Apache, Conectados and Coti, will further enhance the festive atmosphere.
The festival's goal is to establish itself as a premier European event in its inaugural year, drawing over 150,000 visitors from across the continent.
Councillor for Strategic Projects Hector Verdú described the festival as a springboard for San Javier's tourist season, with a packed schedule of events running from Friday afternoon to Sunday evening, especially between the hours of 10.30am and 3pm, when the main exhibitions will take place.
Mayor José Miguel Luengo expressed gratitude to the supporting companies and underscored the collaborative effort behind the festival, involving all council departments of San Javier.
He also highlighted the long-term vision for the event, promising that it will become a recurring attraction every May, showcasing the best of San Javier to the world.
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Image: 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 a tourist information point located in the San Javier Airport, as well as one at kilometre 12-13 of La Manga del Mar Menor.
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.
San Javier - Oficina Municipal de Turismo 
Municipal Tourism Office
Calle Padre Juan. Centro Cultural Príncipe de Asturias (Click for map: Centro Cultural Príncipe de Asturias)
30720 Santiago de la Ribera - SAN JAVIER
Tel: 968 571 704
Opening Times:
Peak season, 1st July to 15th September: Monday to Friday 10am to 2 pm and 5.30pm to 8.30pm
Mid season, 16th September to 31st October, and from Easter Week to 30th June: Monday to Friday 9.30am to 2.30pm and 5pm to 7pm
Low season, 1st November to Easter Week: Monday to Friday 9.30am to 2.00pm and 4pm to 6.30pm
Saturday in Low Season and Saturday, Sunday and Holidays in Mid and Peak Seasons: 10.30am to 1.30pm.
San Javier - Punto de Información Turistica Plaza de España
Tourist information office in the Plaza de España
Plaza de España, 3, 30730 SAN JAVIER
Tel.: 968 573 700 ext. #5351
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9.30am to 2pm
Click for map: Ayuntamiento de San Javier
Oficina de Turismo de Santiago de la Ribera
The tourist office in Santiago de la Ribera is located a little way back from the seafront in the public garden on Calle Padre Juan (click for map).
Telephone: 661 572 285
Opening hours
1st July to 15th September: Mon-Fri 9.00 to 14.00 and 18.30 to 20.30, weekends and public holidays 10.30 to 13.30.
16th September to 31st October and Easter to 30th June: Mon-Fri 9.00 to 14.00 and 17.00 to 19.00, weekends and public holidays 10.30 to 13.30.
1st November to Easter: Mon-Fri 9.00 to 14.00 and 16.00 to 18.00, weekends and public holidays 10.30 to 13.30.
Oficina de Turismo de La Manga del Mar Menor
Tourist information office in La Manga del Mar Menor
Address: Gran Vía Km. 0, La Manga del Mar Menor, 30380.
Tel: 968 146 136
Opening Hours:
Low season (1st October to 30th April):
Monday to Friday - 10:00 to 13:30 and 16:00 to 18:00
Saturdays, Sundays and holidays - 10:30 to 13:00
Peak season (1st May to 30th September):
Monday to Friday - 10:00 to 14:00 and 17:00 to 19:00
Saturdays, Sundays and holidays - 10:30 to 13:00
Click for map: Oficina de Turismo de La Manga del Mar Menor
Punto de Información Turística de La Manga
Tourism information point on La Manga
Address: Playa Mistral, Gran Vía km. 12-13
Opening Hours:
Peak season, 15th June to 15th September: Every day from 11:00 to 18:00.
Low season, closed
Click for map: Punto de Información Turistica La Manga del Mar Menor
