MURCIA MAR MENOR & CARTAGENA

December 19 to January 6 The Belén de España in San JavierOne of the largest nativity scenes in Spain in the centre of San Javier The word “monumental” is used to describe many of the nativity scenes which are set up every year in the Region of Murcia, but the one in the Plaza de España in San..

Until January 6 Christmas, New Year and Three Kings in San Javier 2025-26Choral concerts and music and activities for children in San Javier, Santiago de la Ribera and Roda The monumental Belén (or nativity scene) in the Plaza de Españv alongside the Town Hall, which will be set up this year for the 58th time, is..

December 11 to January 9 The Nao Victoria galleon in CartagenaA faithful replica of the first vessel to sail around the world can be visited in the port of Cartagena Anyone with an interest in military or naval history will enjoy a visit to Cartagena between December 11 and January 9, when a replica of the Nao..

Until January 5 Christmas, New Year and Three Kings in Cartagena 2025-26Music and family entertainment as well as the grand parades of Father Christmas and the Three Kings as festive fever sweeps the city of Cartagena! As ever, the programme of events over Christmas and the New Year in the city of Cartagena is one of the most..

December 5 The grand Cartagena Christmas light switch-on: What to see in the city this year and whereA combination of new elements (such as a drone show) combine with traditional features like the almond branches to make a very promising Christmas in Cartagena Mark your calendar, as Cartagena City Hall has announced they will turn on the Christmas lights..

December 18 to January 6 Christmas market in Los AlcázaresMusic from Los Parrandboleros in the Plaza Real de la Feria in Los Alcázares The annual Christmas market opens in Los Alcázares on Thursday 18th December, bringing the traditional array of decorations, arts and crafts and food and drink to the..

December 5 to January 5 Christmas, New Year and Three Kings in San Pedro del Pinatar 2025-26The Christmas market and fair and loads of entertainment for children as San Pedro enjoys the festive season The programme of events over the holiday season in San Pedro del Pinatar this year features a host of entertainment for children, while adults might..

December 29 to January 4 Sleeping Beauty musical in the city of MurciaA classic tale with great music at the Teatro Romea in Murcia Starring Carla Almería, Alicia Miota, Adrián Romero, Vanessa Gil and Ángel Crespo, this production by Trencadis of "La Bella Durmiente" presents a musical version..

December 6 to January 5 Christmas, New Year and Three Kings in Los AlcázaresA host of activities and events for all ages over the festive period in Los Alcázares Don't miss the free guided tours over the holiday season! As the town of Los Alcázares grows in size and population so too do the range and importance..

Until May 24 San Javier Phoenician shipwreck exhibition at the ARQVA museum in CartagenaFenicios, Mercaderes del Mar show some of the items found on board the Bajo de la Campana wreck which was found off the coast of La Manga The ARQVA national museum of underwater archaeology in Cartagena is holding a special exhibition concerning the Phoenician..

La Palmera Bar & Grill: Your essential guide to winter entertainment and diningThe Los Urrutias bar serves up Sunday roasts, daily menus and lively events throughout December, January, February and March Christmas is in full swing at La Palmera Bar & Grill in Estrella de Mar, Los Urrutias, and the popular venue has lined.. 29/12/2025

Read the January edition of Home & Living magazine online nowWelcome to 2026 and the January issue of Home & Living! So what can you find in our latest edition?   • A fresh start, without pressure. Rather than New Year Resolutions, we offer you information on a ‘Health Re-Set&rsquo.. 29/12/2025

7 slow tourism experiences in the Region of MurciaTake your foot of the pedal as you wallow in the rhythms of Nature and local customs in rural Murcia! “Slow tourism” is a way of travelling which places the emphasis on tranquillity, getting in touch with Nature and showing respect for the environment..

The luckiest little town in Murcia for El GordoSan Pedro del Pinatar’s winning streak keeps shining as Murcia racks up Christmas Lottery prizes If you are the sort of person who buys a Christmas Lottery ticket every year, you might want to pay a bit more attention to San Pedro del Pinatar. In.. 24/12/2025

Desirable holiday home for sale at La Torre Golf Resort from Simply Spanish Homes - only €149,999A two-bedroom ground-floor apartment with terrace, garden and parking, in the secure La Torre Golf Resort in Murcia Simply Spanish Homes has a ground-floor, two-bedroom apartment for sale at the popular La Torre Golf Resort in Murcia, a property.. 24/12/2025

Spain's Christmas Lottery brings several big prizes to MurciaWinning tickets in Murcia this year were snapped up in Cartagena and San Pedro del Pinatar, even by some cruise visitors passing through The 2025 Christmas Lottery, Spain’s famous Lotería de Navidad, brought some big wins to Murcia.. 23/12/2025

La Manga Adventure Golf Christmas opening timesThese are the days and times that the popular minigolf centre is open over the festive season   La Manga Adventure Golf in Cabo de Palos has confirmed its opening times for the Christmas holiday period, staying open every day except Christmas.. 23/12/2025

Princess Leonor's first solo flight in MurciaAfter four months of training, Princess Leonor flew solo in a Pilatus PC-21 at the Air and Space Academy in San Javier Spain’s Princess Leonor has taken her first solo flight at the Air and Space Academy in San Javier, an important step in.. 22/12/2025

Pilar de la Horadada AP-7 tunnel upgrade completed after €3.5 million investmentEnergy efficient lighting and new safety systems have been installed on the busy Murcia-Alicante border road Spain’s Ministry of Transport has completed a major programme of upgrade works at the Pilar de la Horadada tunnel on the AP-7 motorway.. 22/12/2025

Murcia top winter spot for UK, German and Dutch travellersAccording to data released by Jetcost, British, German, and Dutch travellers are keeping Murcia at the top of their search lists this winter British tourists are once again leading the charge in Murcia. Despite what some international media.. 19/12/2025