San Javier 'takes flight' with 15 million plan for EU funds
The projects will span the next 5 years and aim to completely transform San Javier
San Javier is spreading its wings with an ambitious plan to transform the municipality’s landscape in a way that will improve the quality of life of its residents, attract more tourists and boost its economy.
Several innovative projects have been included in the new ‘Taking Flight’ plan which has been presented to the EU in a new call for 15 million euros from the European Regional Development Fund.
One of the plan's flagship projects is the 24,000 square metre park that will be created in the heart of Santiago de la Ribera. The Aviation Missions Park promises to be another green oasis in the urban area, featuring a unique aeronautical theme with interactive exhibits and play areas.
For years to come, the park will not only provide a peaceful escape for residents and visitors but also showcase the town's rich aviation heritage.
The plan also includes the regeneration of the Castillitos and Atalayón promenades, which will feature a bike lane, uniting the town with its neighbouring municipality, San Pedro del Pinatar.
The Atalayón park area will be home to a new, eco-friendly infrastructure including innovative removable containers to house the Mar Menor Canoeing Club.
But the ‘Taking Flight’ plan is not just about creating new spaces; it's also about transforming existing ones. The Príncipe de Asturias park has already been completely remodelled with an aeronautical theme, and the old civic centre will be renovated to provide quality spaces for the town's cultural and social activities.
The plan also includes the construction of new sports facilities, such as pavilions at the Faculty of Sports Sciences and social facilities, like the new headquarters of the municipal Social Services.
Through this call for funding, the town hall also wants to focus on connectivity, with the creation of a bike lane from Ciudad del Aire to the Dos Mares roundabout and the digitalisation of the town's public transport system.
Together, these initiatives will not only improve the quality of life for residents but also make the town more attractive to visitors and tourists.
Mayor of San Javier, José Miguel Luengo, explained that the plan will be rolled out in stages between now and 2029. Of the 15 million required, it’s hoped that the EU will contribute 60% and the remaining 40% will come from the public coffers.
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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
