Date Published: 25/04/2024
Santiago de la Ribera park will be ready to open this autumn
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The works at the Príncipe de Asturias Park in Santiago de la Ribera should be completed by November at the latest
The remodelling works at the Príncipe de Asturias Park in Santiago de la Ribera “are going at a good pace and should be completed between October and November,” according to mayor José Miguel Luengo on a visit to the site this week.
The project, with a budget of 1,000,032.27 euros, began in March and was given a completion deadline of eight months, so it would appear that contractors Abala Infraestructuras are right on schedule.
Mayor Luengo underscored the benefits of the park renovations, namely the preservation of existing trees and the planting of even more vegetation. He also discussed the introduction of a versatile multi-purpose venue equipped with a reversible two-sided stage, substitution of the old concrete surfaces with porous ones and improved drainage for the entire park.
Set to open right around the time nearby streets receive their own facelift, the refurbished park also coincides with plans to incorporate a 200-car parking garage close to the Autonomous University of Murcia (AGA).
Architect Roberto Marín Lidón explained that “the element that gives identity to the remodelling of the park will be the cover of the sports track, which is based on the reinterpretation of military aeroplane hangars.”
The planned park improvements focus on using eco-friendly ways to manage rainwater through four garden areas. When it rains, these gardens collect water and stop it from pooling, in line with rules preventing wastewater flow into the Mar Menor.
Once finished, the park will have a fence around it and will close at night. During the day, everyone can enjoy a large play area, fitness space next to the Senior Centre, a gymnastics area and comfy spots for relaxing and hanging out. The middle of the park has a large open area, covered stages and a sports court for gatherings and events.
Side parking on Calle Padre Juan remains untouched, and walkways around the park will be wider with thoughtful landscaping.
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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