San Javier

Uniquely situated in Spain’s south west, this stretch of coast enjoys the especially warm waters of the Mar Menor and is surrounded by stunning natural habitats.

With access to the increasingly popular Costa Cálida and within easy reach of Murcia, San Javier offers a stunning climate, the great outdoors and the best of Spanish culture.

Until recently you might have only known San Javier as the location of Murcia airport and the gateway to the Costa Cálida (the warm coast). The airport’s closure in early 2019 and relocation half an hour to the west means a greater appreciation for the town’s other benefits is now possible. Not least of these is the proximity to the glorious Mar Menor, a stretch of calm lagoon water insulated from the Mediterranean by a long, narrow strip of land, which makes for an excellent alternative to the busy beaches of the Costa Blanca.

In San Javier you will find a modern, well organised town with excellent shops, cafes and restaurants. This is a town built on agriculture and you won’t struggle to find fine fresh fruit and veg here; try the local specialty, Caldero, a dish of rice and fresh fish spiced with ñoras, a sun-dried pepper grown in the Murcia region. People are drawn to the area for the excellent climate, cultural events like the annual jazz festival as well as golf and water sports facilities.