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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.

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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.

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August 9 Free guided tour of Santiago de la Ribera in San JavierThe Pearl of the Mar Menor tour in Spanish is expected to be fully booked for its August edition! 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 historical buildings..

Powerful rainstorms bring a drop in temperatures: Murcia weekend weather forecast July 24-27This Thursday night is forecast to be very stormy, windy and rainy, but the rest of the weekend should be nice Murcia weather forecast, Thursday July 24 Brace yourselves for a full day of stormy weather and heavy rain as the State Meteorological.. 24/07/2025

La Manga beaches reopen after ship spill deemed harmlessWater quality tests have confirmed that there is no faecal or chemical contamination in the water, but authorities still advise caution due to choppy sea conditions The three La Manga beaches closed this Monday July 21 following a suspected sewage.. 22/07/2025

EU confirms start date for non-Schengen travellers Entry-Exit System as ETIAS fee nearly triplesUK visitors to the EU will face biometric checks starting from October 2025, followed by a new visa-waiver scheme with a higher fee British travellers heading to the EU will face significant changes at borders starting from this October, as the long.. 21/07/2025

Swimming banned on several La Manga beaches after sewage spill from ship this MondaySeveral kilometres of shoreline in La Manga are off-limits while health checks are carried out on the water quality A sewage spill from a ship has led to the closure of several kilometres of beach along the Mediterranean side of La Manga del Mar Menor.. 21/07/2025

Airport Buses wants your feedback: What new stops do you want to see?These are all the current stops along the way on Airport Buses’s three routes... but now they’re looking to add more! Since the Airport Buses private coach transfer service to and from Murcia Airport launched in May 2025, hundreds of passengers.. 21/07/2025

Boy, 9, one of two in ICU after boat propeller accident in La MangaThe child and his aunt were seriously injured while swimming near Ensenada del Esparto A 9-year-old boy is in a serious condition in the paediatric intensive care unit at the Virgen de La Arrixaca Hospital in Murcia after being struck by the propeller.. 21/07/2025

This is when the rain is forecast this week: Murcia weather July 21-24Aemet has forecast widespread rainclouds for later in the week that will bring temperatures down Murcia weather forecast, Thursday July 24 Get ready for a rollercoaster of weather this week in the Region of Murcia – from unusually.. 21/07/2025

San Javier homeowners need to pay their IBI nowProperty owners in San Javier can pay their IBI property tax at the Town Hall from April 21 to October 20, 2025 Property owners in the town of San Javier are reminded that the 2025 IBI Council Tax (Impuesto sobre Bienes Inmuebles) can be paid.. 15/07/2025

Pool heating and functional shaded carport products make going solar in Spain more attractiveSolar energy installation company Go Solar is expanding its reach with new installations in Murcia and Almería, helping homeowners to reduce energy bills and embrace renewable solutions Go Solar, a specialist in solar energy systems, has recently.. 15/07/2025

Estacio bridge break-down brings La Manga traffic to a standstill for two hoursLa Manga business owners and residents have once again called for a tunnel to replace the failing bridge The Estacio Bridge in La Manga del Mar Menor broke down once again on Sunday afternoon, July 13, causing major traffic disruption during one of.. 15/07/2025

Major earthquake off Almería-Murcia coast felt across southern SpainThe tremors originating in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea were felt in Murcia, Andalucía and beyond It was about 7am when the windows began to rattle in their frames and the crockery in the kitchen clinked. Those who were awake already.. 14/07/2025

Brits in Spain urged to make this change to avoid passport control headacheA new update on the UK government website urges British residents in Spain to swap their green certificate for a TIE card They highlight the risk of airport delays for those without the biometric residency card The UK government has updated the..

What are the pros and cons of voting to ban tourist rentals in my community?Communities across Spain are holding EGMs to decide whether or not to continue allowing tourist rentals in their buildings, resorts and urbanisations, which has left many people wondering: “What way should I vote?” Skip..

4-bed townhouse with underbuild in Los Alcázares for just €294,999Bright, bold and bursting with space, this dream home is brought to you by Simply Spanish Homes This impressive four-bedroom townhouse in Los Alcázares proves that exceptional value and prime positioning can go hand in hand. .. 08/07/2025

Smoke from Catalonia wildfire sparks panic in Orihuela Costa and Mar MenorResidents woke to smoke-filled homes and a sky thick with smog Widespread alarm reverberated across Orihuela Costa and the Mar Menor area of Murcia on Tuesday morning, July 8, when the sky filled with thick smoke and an acrid smell of burning. Shortly.. 08/07/2025

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