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June 13 Marina Day at the Puerto Tomás Maestre in La Manga
Food, sailing and fun at the biggest marina in La Manga del Mar Menor
On Saturday 13th June the Puerto Tomás Maestre in La Manga del Mar Menor becomes the hub not only of local nautical activity but also of the area’s social life with the holding of the annual Marina Day, an event designed to appeal to all members of the public.
The day begins at 11.00 with the official opening ceremony and an act of homage to the forces of security and emergencies at the “Muelle de espera” jetty, and from midday onwards other activities begin:
* From 12.00 visitors can enjoy outings on the Palmavisión tourist boat.
* Also at 12.00, there is a tasting of different beers and the traditional “El Pulpito” sarinde barbecue, together with ham tasting.
* At 13.00 a tapas route begins in nearby restaurants, and a display of sails and hulls opens, after which a regatta of traditional lateen sailing boats takes place, reaching the beach of Playa Mistral at km 12 of La Manga.
* Prize-giving is at 16.00 and the day ends at 18.30 with the prize-giving for the fishing competition.
Further details and registration forms can be found at www.puertomaestre.com.
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.
Address
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
