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Introduction to San Javier
San Javier is one of four municipalities whose identity is inextricably intertwined with that of Europe's largest inland saltwater lake, the Mar Menor.
73 kilometres of interior waterfronts and over 40 kilometres of beaches are enclosed by a 21-kilometre long sandspit, La Manga del Mar Menor creating unique bathing conditions with warm, shallow water.
Three Kings forced to change their plans in Murcia by the arrival of Storm FrancisRain and even snow are likely to affect Murcia on both Sunday and Monday With Storm Francis set to sweep across Spain on January 4 and 5 and heavy rain forecast in the Region of Murcia on Sunday and Monday, Town Halls across the Region are being obliged.. 02/01/2026
Murcia photo of the month January 2026Here’s the top image of the month taken by the Los Alcázares Digital Camera Club (LADCC) The LADCC competition topic of “Water” should have been a relatively easy topic to photograph for those of us fortunate to be living.. 01/01/2026
December 19 to January 6 The Belén de España in San JavierOne of the largest nativity scenes in Spain in the centre of San Javier The word “monumental” is used to describe many of the nativity scenes which are set up every year in the Region of Murcia, but the one in the Plaza de España in San..
Until January 6 Christmas, New Year and Three Kings in San Javier 2025-26Choral concerts and music and activities for children in San Javier, Santiago de la Ribera and Roda The monumental Belén (or nativity scene) in the Plaza de Españv alongside the Town Hall, which will be set up this year for the 58th time, is..
December 18 to January 6 Christmas market in Los AlcázaresMusic from Los Parrandboleros in the Plaza Real de la Feria in Los Alcázares The annual Christmas market opens in Los Alcázares on Thursday 18th December, bringing the traditional array of decorations, arts and crafts and food and drink to the..
December 5 The grand Cartagena Christmas light switch-on: What to see in the city this year and whereA combination of new elements (such as a drone show) combine with traditional features like the almond branches to make a very promising Christmas in Cartagena Mark your calendar, as Cartagena City Hall has announced they will turn on the Christmas lights..
December 6 to January 5 Christmas, New Year and Three Kings in Los AlcázaresA host of activities and events for all ages over the festive period in Los Alcázares Don't miss the free guided tours over the holiday season! As the town of Los Alcázares grows in size and population so too do the range and importance..
Until May 24 San Javier Phoenician shipwreck exhibition at the ARQVA museum in CartagenaFenicios, Mercaderes del Mar show some of the items found on board the Bajo de la Campana wreck which was found off the coast of La Manga The ARQVA national museum of underwater archaeology in Cartagena is holding a special exhibition concerning the Phoenician..
A quick guide to Roscón de Reyes and the best supermarket optionsEverything you need to know about Roscón de Reyes, from the hidden surprises and traditional fillings to the best supermarket options this year Every year on Three Kings Day, January 6, families across Spain gather to enjoy Roscón.. 30/12/2025
Why your 2026 New Year's resolutions should begin with your willGet ahead in 2026 by ticking off the task that protects your family and your wishes, it’s easier than you think Image: Pexels/Arina Krasnikova The start of a new year is when many of us promise to get organised. We plan to sort paperwork.. 29/12/2025
2025 Spain news: The year in reviewThe apagón, Torre Pacheco riots… what a year it’s been! These are all the main news stories from around Spain which we’ve reported on over the course of the year As the year draws to a close, it feels like 2025 has packed.. 26/12/2025
A white Christmas for the Region of Murcia as snow blankets Sierra Espuña and Sierra del CarcheSnow blankets Sierra Espuña and Sierra del Carche, giving Murcia a white Christmas Snow fell in the Murcia Region this Christmas, covering the regional parks of Sierra Espuña and Sierra del Carche and giving the area a true white.. 26/12/2025
Building licence delays add pressure to Murcia's housing marketLong waiting times for planning approvals are slowing new housing and pushing prices higher across the Region Delays in granting building licences are increasingly holding up new housing across the Region of Murcia. Meanwhile, demand for homes.. 26/12/2025
Spain's Christmas Lottery brings several big prizes to MurciaWinning tickets in Murcia this year were snapped up in Cartagena and San Pedro del Pinatar, even by some cruise visitors passing through The 2025 Christmas Lottery, Spain’s famous Lotería de Navidad, brought some big wins to Murcia.. 23/12/2025
What's new for English-language TV in Spain 2026: Changes you have to be aware of to television for expats in Murcia and SpainA look back at the history of UK TV in southern Spain, and a clear guide to the upcoming 2026 changes affecting English-language television services across Murcia and Spain, from Rainbow Satellites Spanish television access for expats is set to undergo.. 23/12/2025
Princess Leonor's first solo flight in MurciaAfter four months of training, Princess Leonor flew solo in a Pilatus PC-21 at the Air and Space Academy in San Javier Spain’s Princess Leonor has taken her first solo flight at the Air and Space Academy in San Javier, an important step in.. 22/12/2025
