Cabo de Palos (Cartagena)
11 JUL - 20 AGO
One of the summer favourites returns to Cabo de Palos for 2026 Since it was first held in 2015 the La Hormiga hippy market has become a fixture in the summer life of the Costa Cálida, and this year the event returns to area on the way to the lighthouse in Cabo de Palos (on the esplanade in front of the pharmacy) from 11th July to 20th August. Once again the area becomes a showcase for designers, arts and crafts and creative artists, opening at 19.30 and continuing until late. During July the market opens on Saturday 11th and the Wednesdays..
San Javier
11 JUL
A Spanish trombone great and two magnificent Dutch vocalists at the open-air auditorium of Parque Almansa in San Javier TICKETS FOR THE 28th SAN JAVIER INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL ARE NOW ON SALE ONLINE HERE (both season tickets and individual concerts) Over the course of a long career Spanish trombonist Rafa M. Guillén has played with the Malaga Philharmonic Orchestra, the Cordoba Orchestra and the Bilbao Municipal Band and has collaborated with great musicians such as Enrique Morente, Tomatito, Miguel Poveda, Joan Manuel Serrat, Miguel..
Águilas
12 JUL
A chance to learn about history and local wildlife on the fascinating coastline of Águilas The Los Cocedores Blue Trail in Águilas takes its name from the numerous pools in which esparto Grass was tried and treated prior to weaving in times gone by. These were known as ¿cocedores¿ (literally cookers!) and played an important part in an industry which was vital to the local economy for hundreds of years, giving the material its distinctive colour and texture. Once dried, the grass was cut into finer strips before use, and in the..
Águilas
12 JUL
A chance to learn about history and local wildlife on the fascinating coastline of Águilas The Los Cocedores Blue Trail in Águilas takes its name from the numerous pools in which esparto Grass was tried and treated prior to weaving in times gone by. These were known as ¿cocedores¿ (literally cookers!) and played an important part in an industry which was vital to the local economy for hundreds of years, giving the material its distinctive colour and texture. Once dried, the grass was cut into finer strips before use, and in the..
San Javier
12 JUL
The Pearl of the Mar Menor tour in Spanish illustrates the history of Santiago de la Ribera through its most important buildings 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 in the area. These include the tower of Torre Mínguez, which was the forerunner of the fishing village we know today, the Academia General del Aire (the officer training centre of the Spanish air force, whose alumni include the present King of Spain, Felipe VI..
San Javier
12 JUL
The Pearl of the Mar Menor tour in Spanish illustrates the history of Santiago de la Ribera through its most important buildings 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 in the area. These include the tower of Torre Mínguez, which was the forerunner of the fishing village we know today, the Academia General del Aire (the officer training centre of the Spanish air force, whose alumni include the present King of Spain, Felipe VI..
San Javier
12 JUL
The Playas de San Javier race is held over distances of 2000 and 4000 metres The 21st annual Playas de San Javier open water swimming event is being held on Sunday 12th July, beginning at km 12.3 in La Manga del Mar Menor at the Polideportivo Municipal (click for map) and featuring courses of 2000 and 4000 metres in the water of the Mediterranean. Registration is available online here at a price of 26 euros per swimmer. For more local events, news and visiting information contact the tourist offices of San Javier (main contact number..
San Javier
12 JUL
The Playas de San Javier race is held over distances of 2000 and 4000 metres The 21st annual Playas de San Javier open water swimming event is being held on Sunday 12th July, beginning at km 12.3 in La Manga del Mar Menor at the Polideportivo Municipal (click for map) and featuring courses of 2000 and 4000 metres in the water of the Mediterranean. Registration is available online here at a price of 26 euros per swimmer. For more local events, news and visiting information contact the tourist offices of San Javier (main contact number..
Mazarrón
14 JUL
A fairly difficult route offers marvellous views of some of the hidden coves beneath the headland of Cabo Tiñoso This testing hiking route covers a distance of some 7.3 kilometres around the spectacular gun emplacements on Cabo Tiñoso, known as Castillitos, as well as those of El Jorel and Atalayón, involving climbs totalling around 300 metres. For many years, ever since the guns and barracks were officially taken out of service in 1994, this has been a popular destination for visitors and locals alike due to the stunning views, interesting..
Águilas
15 JUL
Discover the secrets of Águilas museums with the help of medium guides Isabella and Fidel! This original tour of the main museums of Águilas on Wednesday 15th July allows you to discover some of the mysterious secrets they contain, with the visits conducted by two prestigious mediums, Isabella and Fidel, as they take visitors around the Archaeological Museum, the Carnival Museum and the Centro de Interpretación Paco Rabal. Along the route they pay homage to the achievements of various people associated with the museums, all of them much..
Caravaca de La Cruz
15 JUL - 15 AGO
¿Reinas¿ offers a great night out for all ages in the main beauty spot of the city of Caravaca The Las Fuentes del Marqués beauty spot in Caravaca de la Cruz is once again hosting evenings of theatrical entertainment for all the family this summer, with an immersive experience entitled ¿Reinas¿ (Queens) being performed four times a week from the middle of July to the middle of August. This is just one of around 100 activities events scheduled over the summer in and around Caravaca, but it is without doubt one of the highlights..
San Javier
15 JUL
The multi-talented Swedish entertainer and one of the legends of Spanish music at the open-air auditorium of Parque Almansa in San Javier TICKETS FOR THE 28th SAN JAVIER INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL ARE NOW ON SALE ONLINE HERE (both season tickets and individual concerts) Much-admired Swedish singer and multi-instrumentalist Gunhild Carling won the special award at San Javier Jazz in 2022 and made an extraordinary impression on the audience with her concerts and her charm. This hugely talented jazzwoman plays the trumpet, trombone, flute..
Águilas
17 JUL
Experience the life of esparto grass harvesters and weavers in Águilas in centuries gone by Following the success of the dramatized guided tours of the museums of Águilas which were introduced last summer, the tour resumes this year on Friday 17th July, focussing on the Esparto Grass Museum in the Molino de Sagrera windmill, on top of one of the hills in the old town. The tours are being held on every Friday of the month of July, taking participants back to the time when, prior to the arrival of the railway and iron ore exports in the..
San Javier
17 JUL
A master jazz pianist and one of the prime examples of ¿Yacht Rock¿ at the open-air auditorium of Parque Almansa in San Javier TICKETS FOR THE 28th SAN JAVIER INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL ARE NOW ON SALE ONLINE HERE (both season tickets and individual concerts) Luca Filastro is considered one of the world's finest interpreters of Piano Stride, the language created by jazz pioneers such as Willie The Lion Smith and Fats Waller, and is a living encyclopedia of classic jazz styles, such as those created by Teddy Wilson, Oscar Peterson..
Águilas
18 JUL
A 2-hour walk on the environmentally friendly route along the seafront of Águilas town centre The network of ¿Senderos Azules¿ is an initiative promoted in Spain by ADEAC, the Association of Environmental and Consumer Education, to recognize and promote sustainable and environmentally friendly walking paths, this contributing to the enjoyment and preservation of nature and ethnographic heritage. The ¿Tres Bahías¿ (Three Bays) route in Águilas has been named as one of these routes, and this guided walk on Saturday 20th June along..
Caravaca de La Cruz
18 JUL
Astronomy and fine local produce at the historic church and ruined Roman sanctuary of La Encarnación The special summer events in Caravaca de la Cruz continue on Saturday July 26 with a ¿Cata con Estrellas¿, which combines astronomy with wine and cheese tasting during an evening under the stars. The venue for this event is the old church of La Encarnación, which stands on the site of old 1st-century Roman ruins, while wines are provided by Bodega de Julia Casado and the cheese is a selection of homemade products Ruperto. The stargazing..
San Javier
18 JUL
Discover the history and most important buildings of San Javier The free ¿Vía Herculea guided tour, which on this occasion is offered in Spanish, starts at 9.30 on Saturday February 15 at the San Javier Museum, where participants can learn about the town's history from the very early days as well as getting to know about some illustrious people born in the municipality. The items exhibited here, such as an aeroplane donated by the San Javier air base, take us on a journey through the past. The huge Nativity Scene (Belén), one of..
Cabo de Palos (Cartagena)
18 JUL
Free traditional concert next to the iconic lighthouse of Cabo de Palos One of the most traditional events of the summer returns to Cabo de Palos on Saturday 18th July in the shape of the ¿Concierto de Habaneras¿, a concert at 21.30 in the parish church of Santa María del Mar. For many years this has been one of the most popular events in this part of the Costa Cálida, after the first concert took place in 1990 right at the foot of the iconic lighthouse. At that time the director of the Coral Polifónica Carthagonova, José Espinosa..
