MURCIA MAR MENOR & CARTAGENA

Los Alcázares writers' group is looking for new membersBeginners and experienced writers are welcome at a first coffee morning A new writers' group is being set up in Los Alcázares, and everyone from complete beginners to experienced scribblers is invited to get involved.   The group.. 08/10/2026

October 13 Coffee & Company with HELP Murcia Mar Menor in Los AlcázaresGo along to the café in Los Alcázares on the second Tuesday of the month for a cup of coffee with some friendly people HELP Murcia Mar Menor continues with its regular Coffee & Company event on the second Tuesday of every.. 08/10/2026

Last chance for June: Raquel Tours' Cartagena catamaran adventure is nearly fully bookedWith just two dates remaining this month, now's the time to grab your spot on the Region of Murcia's favourite summer excursion   If you've been meaning to book one of Raquel Tours' catamaran trips around Cartagena Bay and.. 03/06/2026

Sign up for one of six special haute cuisine evenings at La Manga Club this year: Limited spaces availableSix guest chefs recognised by the Michelin Guide and Repsol will host exclusive dining experiences between March and November A new series of fine dining events will bring some of Spain’s most celebrated chefs to La Manga Club this year, offering..

The Carthaginians and Romans fiestas, a legacy of the rich past of CartagenaFew cities can match the heady mix of history, culture and tradition in the September fiestas of Cartagena! Every year in September, when the heat of summer is beginning to die down, the city of Cartagena goes back to a time more than 200 years before the..

A huge variety of courses and activities at the San Javier time bank 2026-27From tennis to Spanish for foreigners, from yoga to patchwork, 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 21st season, an initiative in..

September 11 to October 12 Exhibition of historic paintings in San Pedro del Pinatar150 años de Pintura Murciana at the Museo Municipal Palacio Barón Benifayó Running until 12th October, the exhibition “150 años de Pintura Murciana” at the Museo Municipal Palacio Barón Benifayó in San..

September 18 to October 18 Marinera tapas route throughout the Region of MurciaThis typical Murcia and Cartagena tapa is among the most representative of the Region Among the most popular tapas in the Region of Murcia is the emblematic “marinera”, which consists of a generous portion of Russian salad balanced on a “..

September 25 to October 18 Annual fiestas in Pilar de la HoradadaAn extensive programme of activities has been put together to mark the annual patron saint festivities in the Vega Baja municipality, Alicante province Pilar de Horadada Council has organised two weeks of festivities to celebrate the annual fiestas of the..

Until October 31 Goya, Otras Miradas, an art exhibition in San JavierArtists from the Region of Murcia find connections between the great master and current artistic vogues An exhibition of artwork celebrating the career of the master Francisco de Goya (1746-1828) is being held this autumn at the YTAK art gallery in San Javier..

Until October 14 Photography and memorabilia exhibition to commemorate the 190th anniversary of San JavierThe municipality of San Javier was awarded independence from Murcia on 9th March 1836 The town of San Javier first came into existence in the 16th century (click here for a history of the area and the municipality) but it was not until 9th March 1836 that..

October 2 to 24 Annual fiestas in Los AlcázaresHighlights include the Día del Caldero on October 12 and the Gastromar festival the following weekend Los Alcázares celebrates 43 years of municipal independence on October 13 Every October the local fiestas of Los Alcázares are held..

Until October 18 Tourist train service during the fiestas of Pilar de la HoradadaThe celebrations are getting into full swing as the municipality celebrates the feast day of the Virgen del Pilar With the annual fiestas in Pilar de la Horadada now Beginning to gather momentum, the Town Hall has confirmed that the tourist train will be..

October 9 to 11 Oktoberfest in San JaverA weekend of live music with German beer and food on the coast of the Mar Menor  The annual Oktoberfest makes a welcome return to San Javier over the holiday weekend of October 9 to 11, bringing with it a series of live musical performance as well as..

Guided tours and activities at the Roman theatre in Cartagena October 2026Morning and evening visits for children and adults at the main historical sites of Cartagena The Cartagena Puerto de Culturas organization is holding an extremely wider range of guided tours and activities during October, with particular efforts being made..

October 10 A festival of flamenco and copla music in San JavierTopping the bill are Jesús Castilla and Maribel Castillo at the winter theatre in San Javier The annual San Javier Flamenco and Copla festival, celebrating two of Spain’s most representative musical traditions, is organized by the “Flamenco..

October 11 An undemanding cultural and historical hike in the Bay of PortmánA Roman villa, great views and a lovely walk in the fascinating countryside of the La Unión coastline Arguably one of the most attractive of the hundreds of events being held all over the Region of Murcia over the long holiday weekend of 9th to 12th..

October 16 Free boat trip on the Mar Menor from Santiago de la RiberaEnjoy an autumn excursion on the calm water of the largest saltwater lagoon in Europe A series of free guided boat trips on the calm water of the Mar Menor are setting out from the jetty next to the Miramar restaurant in Santiago de la Ribera (the same one..

October 16 to 18 Gastromar food and drink festival in Los AlcázaresA host of appetizing experiences at the annual gastro festival in the centre of Los Alcázares The annual Gastromar foodies’ festival in Los Alcázares, which is held shortly after the local holiday commemorating municipal independence on..

October 22 The Magic Flute by Mozart in CartagenaMozart’s comic opera at the El Batel auditorium on the seafront in Cartagena The Opera 2001 company present their version of Mozart´s Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute), which premiered in Vienna in 30 September 1791, only two months before..