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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.
A dry April in Murcia turns into a May with weather warnings for stormsLast month was the fifth driest April of the century, but the Region is now on alert for heavy rain and storms Last month was notably dry in the Region of Murcia. In fact, it was the fifth driest April recorded in the 21st century, following.. 06/05/2025
Get ready for a week full of rain: Murcia weather forecast May 5-8Stormy skies for Murcia this week as rain and fog take over Murcia weather forecast, Thursday May 8 This week in the Region of Murcia, the weather forecast from the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) predicts rain and gathering storms.. 05/05/2025
Murcia photo of the month May 2025Here’s the top image of the month taken by the Los Alcázares Digital Camera Club (LADCC) LADCC members stretched the boundaries last month in their attempt to capture portrait photos for this month’s competition ‘Portrait.. 01/05/2025
Chaos at San Javier shopping centre as football screening turns violentA brawl erupted during a live screening of Copa del Rey final at the Dos Mares commercial centre What should have been a lively football night turned into a scene of panic and destruction last Saturday at the Dos Mares shopping centre in San Javier.. 01/05/2025
La Manga locals call for tunnel to replace failing Estacio BridgeThe drawbridge, which connects La Manga north and south, frequently breaks down during the summer For many locals in San Javier, the scenic Estacio Bridge is more of a daily disruption than a picturesque landmark. While it may look impressive to outsiders.. 01/05/2025
Mar Menor homes evacuated as fire burns through 19 hectares of land at La Hita near San Javier AirportThe fire has now been stabilised but the campsite nearby had to be evacuated A wildfire broke out early this Tuesday afternoon, April 29, in La Hita, a protected natural area near the old San Javier airport, burning up 19 hectares of scrubland.. 30/04/2025
Spain blackout: What happened and how the country respondedA sweeping power outage plunged millions into darkness across Spain, Portugal and parts of France On Monday April 28, a sudden and massive power outage swept across the Iberian Peninsula, affecting millions of people in Spain, Portugal and even reaching.. 29/04/2025
Spain declares emergency in Murcia, Valencia, Andalucía and more, but what does that really mean?The ‘emergency of national interest’ designation means that extra funding and help can be accessed for affected areas without going through the usual lengthy legal channels Spain’s Minister of the Interior, Fernando Grande-Marlaska.. 29/04/2025
CONFIRMED: Volotea flights from Murcia to France this summerMurcia airline Volotea has confirmed there will be a new flight route from Murcia to France for the summer 2025 season Aena Passengers flying from Murcia’s Corvera Airport will have even more options this summer, with Volotea confirming.. 28/04/2025
Car full of Brits catches fire in San JavierThe vehicle, which was carrying four British holidayers to La Manga, burnt out this Sunday A car carrying four British holidaymakers caught fire this Sunday April 27 on the RM-F24 road in Murcia, near the AP-7 bridge San Javier, not.. 28/04/2025
More than 900 eels released into the Mar MenorA major conservation project aims to study this endangered species and assess the impact of fishing More than 900 eels have been released into the Mar Menor as part of a major project to study and protect the European eel, a species currently classified.. 28/04/2025
The Casa Barnuevo in Santiago de la RiberaOne of the first houses in Santiago de la Ribera was built by the couple credited with founding the town The Casa Barnuevo or Chalet Barnuevo is an eclectic building dating from the early 20th century and is considered to form part of the foundation of Santiago..
The Casa del Conde de Campillos in Santiago de la RiberaA deteriorated modernist residence for the landed gentry on the seafront in Santiago de la Ribera The Casa del Conde de Campillos, which stands alongside the Playa Barnuevo in Santiago de la Ribera (click for map), is one of the most historic buildings in..
San Javier unveils eco-friendly oasis in Santiago de la RiberaThe lush new 8,000m² park is a sustainable green space built for all ages in the heart of Santiago de la Ribera On Tuesday April 22, San Javier Mayor José Miguel Luengo officially inaugurated Santiago de la Ribera’s newest park.. 23/04/2025
Semana Santa in San Javier San Javier and Santiago de la Ribera boast two of the few Easter Week processions held every year in the Mar Menor area The processions which are held during Easter Week in almost all of Spain are something of a rarity in the area around the Mar Menor, and..
Santiago de la Ribera stars in Nutella's latest sunrise campaignLimited edition jars capture iconic sunrises from across Spain, including stunning coastal views in Murcia, Alicante and Málaga Nutella’s latest limited-edition collection has brought a slice of the Mar Menor into homes across Spain.. 23/04/2025
