SAN JAVIER, WHATS ON & WHERE TO GO

Los Alcázares writers' group is looking for new membersBeginners and experienced writers are welcome at a first coffee morning A new writers' group is being set up in Los Alcázares, and everyone from complete beginners to experienced scribblers is invited to get involved.   The group.. 08/10/2026

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..

A huge variety of courses and activities at the San Javier time bank 2026-27From tennis to Spanish for foreigners, from yoga to patchwork, broaden your horizons at the Banco del Tiempo in San Javier! The ever-popular “time bank” returns to the municipality of San Javier in November for its 21st season, an initiative in..

September 18 to October 18 Marinera tapas route throughout the Region of MurciaThis typical Murcia and Cartagena tapa is among the most representative of the Region Among the most popular tapas in the Region of Murcia is the emblematic “marinera”, which consists of a generous portion of Russian salad balanced on a “..

Until October 31 Goya, Otras Miradas, an art exhibition in San JavierArtists from the Region of Murcia find connections between the great master and current artistic vogues An exhibition of artwork celebrating the career of the master Francisco de Goya (1746-1828) is being held this autumn at the YTAK art gallery in San Javier..

October 2 to 24 Annual fiestas in Los AlcázaresHighlights include the Día del Caldero on October 12 and the Gastromar festival the following weekend Los Alcázares celebrates 43 years of municipal independence on October 13 Every October the local fiestas of Los Alcázares are held..

Guided tours and activities at the Roman theatre in Cartagena October 2026Morning and evening visits for children and adults at the main historical sites of Cartagena The Cartagena Puerto de Culturas organization is holding an extremely wider range of guided tours and activities during October, with particular efforts being made..

October 16 Free boat trip on the Mar Menor from Santiago de la RiberaEnjoy an autumn excursion on the calm water of the largest saltwater lagoon in Europe A series of free guided boat trips on the calm water of the Mar Menor are setting out from the jetty next to the Miramar restaurant in Santiago de la Ribera (the same one..

October 16 to 18 Gastromar food and drink festival in Los Alcázares(POSTPONED FROM OCTOBER 16 to 18) All those who have purchased tickets for the previous schedule of workshops, show cookings and other events may keep their tickets for the new dates. Should they be unable to attend, full refunds will be offered. ..

October 23 DJ Symphonic and the Royal Film Orchestra in CartagenaA wide selection of popular music at the El Batel auditorium on the seafront in Cartagena An unusual combination of a symphony orchestra and a DJ come together to perform songs from a wide range of popular music genre, including numbers usually associated..

October 25 Run and bike ride from the beach of Santiago de la Ribera to the mountain of Cabezo GordoThe Cavernícola Trail is an annual event for all the family The Chotacabras Club in San Javier is holding it’s annual “Cavernícola Trail” event for the 9th year on Sunday 25th October, featuring a cycle ride or running race..

October 25 Free guided tour in Spanish explaining the origins and history of La Manga and the Mar MenorThe Origins of the Mar Menor tour traces the ancient and modern history of La Manga This 5-kilometre walking tour in La Manga begins at the bridge of El Estacio and the channel which enables boats to pass between the Mar Menor and the Mediterranean, and continues..

October 25 Free guided tour IN ENGLISH explaining the origins and history of La Manga and the Mar MenorThe Origins of the Mar Menor tour traces the ancient and modern history of La Manga This 5-kilometre walking tour in La Manga begins at the bridge of El Estacio and the channel which enables boats to pass between the Mar Menor and the Mediterranean, and continues..

October 28 to November 15 Kenny Barron and Samara Joy top the bill at the Cartagena Jazz FestivalKenny Barron, Samara Joy, Andrea Motis, Kurt Elling and Ibrahim Maalouf are among the stars performing in Cartagena this year Tickets are now on sale for the 45th Cartagena Jazz Festival, one of the largest and most important in Spain and capable of attracting..

October 29 The Concierto de Aranjuez at the Winter Theatre in San JavierGuitarist Rainer Maria Nero and the OSRM in the first event of the 2026 Fall Music Fest in San Javier Classical guitarist Rainer Maria Nero and the Region of Murcia Symphony Orchestra (OSRM) under the baton of Leonardo Martínez are given the honour..

October 30 Screening of Black Swan in original version at the Town Hall of Los AlcázaresThe Darren Aronofsky classic continues the latest season of Cineforum screenings in Los Alcázares The Asociación Eco Cultural de Los Alcázares and the Culture department of the Town Hall have launched another “Cinefórum&rdquo..

October 31 Free guided tour of the old hydroplane air base in Los AlcázaresA key establishment in the aviation history of Spain and the history of Los Alcázares! The skies over Los Alcázares may be quiet these days, particularly since the closure to passenger flights of the nearby airport in San Javier, but 100 years..

October 31 The Herculean Way, Free guided tour in Spanish in San JavierDiscover the history and most important buildings of San Javier The free “Vía Herculea" guided tour, which on this occasion is offered in Spanish, starts at 9.30 on Saturday September October 31 at the San Javier Museum, where participants..

November 5 Free concert by guitarist Pedro Navarro in San JavierThe Pedro Navarro Trio at the Town Hall of San Javier The 2026 Fall Music Fest of San Javier continues on Thursday 5th November with a free concert given by young guitarist Pedro Navarro and his trio on the ground floor of the Town Hall. The concert begins..

November 6 to 8 Gastromar food and drink festival in Los AlcázaresA host of appetizing experiences at the annual gastro festival in the centre of Los Alcázares The annual Gastromar foodies’ festival in Los Alcázares, which is usually held shortly after the local holiday commemorating municipal independence..