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..

May 26 to June 1 the Blue Crab Show 2025 gastro event in Los Alcázares10 local restaurants compete to produce the best blue crab tapa on the coast of the Mar Menor! The second edition of the Blue Crab gastronomic event is being held in Los Alcázares from May 26 to June 1, featuring a tapas route, various show cooking..

May 29-June 1 Hot Rally Bike Festival in San JavierCelebrate the 25th anniversary of the Murcia Chapter with an exciting biker show in Santiago de la Ribera The roar of hundreds of engines in San Javier can only mean one thing: the Hot Rally Bike Festival is back. From May 29 to June 1, Santiago de la..

May 30 to June 1 Annual Potato Fiesta in La Puebla!4 days of potato celebration culminate in a giant Spanish omelette in the Cartagena countryside One of the facets of life in Spain which never ceases to surprise visitors and residents from northern Europe is the number of quirky (and, some might say, surreal..

May 30 to June 1 Fiestas of the Trinitarios and Berbers in Torre PachecoA grand parade, an arts and crafts market and plenty to eat in Torre Pacheco! Every year in late spring the town of Torre Pacheco holds its annual fiestas to commemorate the conflicts in the Middle Ages between the Order of the Trinitarians and the Berber..

May 31 Dramatized history and wine tasting tour in Torre PachecoLearn about the origins and history of Torre Pacheco This dramatized history tour in Torre Pacheco is based on the annual “Tritarios y Berberiscos” fiestas and takes visitors (and residents) on a trip back in time to the origins of the town...

May 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..

May 31 and June 1 Children’s tapas route in Cartagena23 local restaurants in Cartagena offer healthy snacks for youngsters The 4th annual children’s tapas route is being held in Cartagena over the weekend of May 31 and June 1 with 23 restaurants in and around the city centre taking part, offering a great..

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 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 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..