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May 11 Mar Menor Craft Market in Santiago de la Ribera
A day of handmade, artisan delights in San Javier
The always-popular Mar Menor Craft Market returns to Santiago de la Ribera this Sunday May 11. Head on down to the Explanada de Barnuevo between 10am and 2pm and you’re sure to bag a unique, handcrafted bargain.
The market will be crammed full of stalls featuring one of a kind handmade treasures including jewellery, artisanal soaps, beautiful home decor, clothes and more.
Organised by the Department of Culture and Crafts of San Javier Town Council and the Regional Guild of Crafts, this market promises to be a fantastic day out for all the family.
Stall holders
- Susana Hernández (Nonduermas) – Natural products
- Laura Romero (Nonduermas) – Custom T-shirts
- Fran Bueno (San Pedro del Pinatar) – Leather goods
- Gloria Piñol (Pinatar) – Decorative items
- Eulalia García (Cartagena) – Handmade décor
- Wendy Goncalves (Los Alcázares) – Polymer clay creations
- Julio César Cubri (Pinatar) – Wood carvings
- Wilson Aguilar (Pacheco) – Jewellery
- Novia de Wilson (Pacheco) – Macramé
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Dulces Brocal (Caravaca) – Confectionery
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Chocolate artesano (Caravaca) – Chocolate
- Dzhamal Shakhverdiev (Abanilla) – Silverwork and hats
- Fina Vidal (La Palma) – Textile crafts
- Anna Gambín & Paper Paintings (Los Nietos) – Recycled art
- Dayli Hernández (Mazarrón) – Fashion design
- Encarna Heredia (Los Urrutias) – Textiles
- Laura Cabello (Balsicas) – Handmade candles
- Nico Nicolas (Pinatar) – Custom recordings
- Patti García (Alcantarilla) – Woodwork
- Conchi Soler (Águilas) – Bonsai
Whether you’re after a thoughtful gift, a treat for yourself or just a lovely Sunday outing, the Mar Menor Craft Market is well worth a visit.
For more local information go to the home page of San Javier Today
Images: Ayuntamiento de San Javier
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
