November 16 Annual hiking route to all the churches of San Javier
Undertake a pilgrimage to honour San Francisco Javier during the fiestas held to commemorate his Feast Day
For the fourth time the “Ruta de las Ermitas” route is being held in San Javier as part of the Javiereña Mar Menor 2025 initiative to promote faith, nature and conviviality as hundreds of walkers contribute to the fiestas honouring San Francisco Javier (and coinciding with the fiestas which are held every year in the town).
This year two routes are available, the longer of them coming in at 22 km and setting out from the parish church in San Javier at 6.00 in the morning. The route includes Pozo Aledo, El Mirador, La Grajuela, San Blas, Ciudad del Aire, La Ribera and Los Pescadores before returning to the starting point.
The shorter 11-km route begins at 9.00 and includes San Blas, Ciudad del Aire, La Ribera and Los Pescadores before returning to the starting point.
Both groups meet at San Blas before continuing the walk together, and on completion of the hike they receive a traditional pilgrim’s cross.
Those wishing to take part are asked to make a donation of 5 euros by Bizum (number 02928), stating “RUTA – (name and surname)”. To register for the event please complete this form.
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
