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A newly restored San Blas will be at the heart of this weekend’s fiestas in San Javier!
The original wooden statue is thought to date from the 19th century
The eagerly awaited Romería of San Blas takes place next Tuesday 3rd February in Santiago de la Ribera (click here for the full programme of a very busy weekend indeed!), and the figure of the Saint, who leaves with a large number of accompanying locals from the church of Santiago Apóstol in San Javier to the small church dedicated to his name, will be looking a lot more impressive than has been the case in recent years after a complete restoration.
The restoration has been financed entirely by the Town Hall, through the Department of Culture, and on Sunday 25th January Councillor David Martínez and Mayor José Miguel Luengo officially presented the new-look San Blas after Mass. Also present was the restorer herself, Loreto López Martínez, who explained that as well as being thoroughly cleaned the figure required structural reinforcement work. In addition, the original paintwork has been consolidated without any alteration to the original colouring.
At the same time, a wooden plinth has been added, replacing the original one which was affected by woodworm, thus avoiding any spread of the infestation to the statue itself. The new plinth is made of marble and features gold leaf trimmings, true to the style of the 19th century, when the figure was originally created.
Although exact details are not known of when the sculpture was made and by whom, it is possible to locate the date in the 19th century by the technique used to represent the eyes with glass balls, according to Sra López Martínez, although it is also possible that it is in fact older and the eyes were altered after its creation.
For more local events, news and visiting information contact the tourist offices of San Javier (main contact number 661 572285) 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
