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December 18 to 31 Christmas market in Santiago de la Ribera
Children’s entertainment among the Christmas gifts, decorations and refreshments on the Explanada Barnuevo in Santiago de la Ribera
As has become the tradition in recent years the seafront promenade of Explanada Barnuevo in Santiago de la Ribera is holding a festive market throughout Christmas and the New Year, ending with the arrival of the Three Kings of Monday 5th January.
Once again the range of stalls will be selling all kinds of Christmas gifts, decorations and refreshments, and a number of events are programmed during the festive season:
Thursday December 18
18.00: Father Christmas arrives at the market, where he performs the official opening of the event and presents the “Belén Marinero” nativity scene.
Friday December 19
16.00: Día de Copito de Nieve, a children’s activity.
Saturday December 20
11.00: A demonstration of artisan products by Barbería E. Gallego.
12.00: El Hechizo del Turrón, children’s theatre.
16.30: Mi Cuadrito Navideño, a children’s workshop.
Sunday December 21
11.30: Magician Abel Magia.
16.30: Students at the Yaiza dance academy perform.
Wednesday December 24
12.00: Los Tres Copos de Nieve, children’s theatre.
Friday December 26
18.00: Singing, dancing and face-painting for kiddies.
Saturday December 27
11.30: The municipal dance workshop puts on a show at the Christmas market.
16.30: El Bosque Encantado, a children’s show.
Sunday December 28
11.30: Rock music for youngsters!
16.30: Children’s Christmas prints workshop.
Wednesday December 31
11.30: An early New Year party for youngsters at the market!
Friday January 2
16.00: Contigo, an immersive puppet show.
Saturday January 3
11.30: Crea tu Bola de Nieve Mágica, a children’s workshop.
16.00: Magician Guillermo Avilés.
Sunday January 4
11.30: Bailando con Lula, a show for children.
16.00: Diseña tu Estrella, a children’s workshop.
Monday January 5
18.00: The Three Kings, Baltasar, Melchior and Gaspar, arrive by boat at the Explanada Barnuevo!
For more local events, news and visiting information contact the tourist offices of San Javier (main contact number 661 572285) or go to the home page of San Javier Today.
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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
