MURCIA MAR MENOR & CARTAGENA

Until 26 June Four conferences in Los Alcázares in the Fahrenheit 78.8 seasonA range of fascinating topics under discussion at this season of in-depth analysis and reflection For the third year running the “Fahrenheit 78.8” series of talks and conferences is being held in Los Alcázares between 30th May and 26th June..

A huge variety of courses at the San Javier time bank 2024-25From Macrame to Spanish for foreigners, from yoga to ballroom dancing, 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 20th season, an initiative..

Torre del Rame graffiti exhibition on the seafront promenade in CartagenaThe watchtower in Los Alcázares has become a graphic reflection of centuries of history in the Mar Menor area Graffiti is a phenomenon which is generally associated with youngsters in the 20th and 21st centuries, some of them graduating into the category..

Until October 2025 Leonardo da Vinci exhibition in Cartagena“Los viajes de Leonardo da Vinci” at the castle of La Concepción in Cartagena Throughout the summer of 2025 over 100 items related to the genius of Leonardo da Vinci are on display at the Castillo de la Concepción which looks out..

May 1 Registration open for Mar Menor Aidemarcha 2025 night raceThe exciting charity event, organised by the San Javier Sports Department, will take place on Saturday July 5 Get ready for the most anticipated night race of the summer in the Mar Menor. Registration for Aidemarcha 2025 opens on May 1, with 3,000 spots..

May 3-June 7 Fiestas Populares in Roldán Torre PachecoThis May and June, enjoy spectacular shows and family fun in Roldán Hot on the heels of Roldán’s month-long patron saint festivities in March comes Torre Pacheco’s May Fiestas Populares, an entire month filled with music, exciting..

May 15 to June 15 Model bird exhibition in Los Alcázares80 ceramic figures of native bird species in Las Aves del Mar Menor This unusual exhibition at the Town Hall of Los Alcázares features 80 miniature ceramic models of birds which inhabit the Mar Menor either all your round or seasonally, all of the pieces..

Full programme for the 2025 San Javier Jazz FestivalMarcus Miller, Mariza, Kenny Barron, D.K. Harrell and Judith Hill top the bill at the 2025 San Javier Jazz Festival The full line-up has been confirmed for the 27th edition of the San Javier Jazz festival, a truly international event which takes place this..

Free Sevillana dancing classes in Los Alcázares this summer!All elderly residents and visitors are welcome at this social, cultural and fun program in Los Alcázares The Town Hall department of the Third Age in Los Alcázares has announced free Sevillana dancing classes this summer at the Centro de Mayores..

June 3 Catch up over great food at the next Ladies' Lunch on La Torre Golf ResortA friendly afternoon organised by La Torre Social Committee on June 3 for local ladies to enjoy good company and a delicious meal   Looking for a relaxed afternoon out with friends? Ladies’ Lunch is happening on Tuesday June 3 at 2pm, hosted..

June 6-9 San Javier hosts the Great Medieval MarketStep back in time to the middle Ages at Almansa Park San Javier this weekend Get ready to travel back through the centuries as San Javier transforms into a vibrant medieval village for four magical days this June. From June 6 to 9, the town’s Almansa..

June 6 to 8 Free concerts at the 2025 Cartagena Folk FestivalA weekend showcasing the latest sounds in modern and traditional Spanish folk music Year after year the annual free folk music festival in Cartagena grows in size and popularity, and for the 2025 edition, which takes place between 6th and 8th June, a mount..

June 7 Palmera Fest alternative arts festival in Los AlcázaresA celebration of alternative artwork and fun activities for all the family at the Playa del Espejo in Los Alcázares The Palmera Fest event returns to the promenade alongside the Playa del Espejo in Los Alcázares on Saturday 7th June, celebrating..

June 8 Free bird-spotting walk in the salt flats of San Pedro del PinatarAn evening of ornithological sightseeing in the Regional Park of San Pedro In the course of this gentle two-hour walk around the salt flats of the regional park of San Pedro del Pinatar there are plenty of chances to observe some of the most representative..

June 14 Free guided tour of La Manga explaining the origins and history of the Mar MenorEl Origen del Mar Menor traces the ancient and modern history of La Manga del Mar Menor 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..

June 21 and 22 Exploramar, free nautical activities for children in Los AlcázaresFun in the Mar Menor to start off the summer in Los Alcázares Coinciding with the end of the school year, the Town Hall has organized Multiaventura EXPLORAMAR, a range of free water sports activities for children aged 6 to 16, at the Muelle de la Pescader..

June 21 Free guided tour of Santiago de la Ribera in San JavierThe Pearl of the Mar Menor tour coincides with the start of the famed Carnival celebrations in Santiago de la Ribera  This relaxed tour takes in the locality of Santiago de la Ribera on the shore of the Mar Menor and includes some of the most important..

June 21 Free guided tour IN ENGLISH explaining the origins and history of La Manga and the Mar MenorThe Origin of the Mar Menor 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..

June 27 Free live music concert in Roldán to celebrate LGBT PrideKeep the party going all night for this year’s Pride celebrations in Roldán   Late June is when most places in Spain and around the world celebrate their Pride events, coinciding with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ..

June 27 Pink Turtle at the 2025 San Javier International Jazz FestivalFrench superstars return to San Javier for a free concert in the Plaza de España TICKETS FOR THE 27th SAN JAVIER JAZZ FESTIVAL CAN BE PURCHASED ONLINE HERE Very rarely has a group generated such unanimous praise from both the audience and critics..