San Javier - Murcia Province
Town beside the Mar Menor with an airport
The small town of San Javier is situated just a couple of kilometres inland and originated as a village in the 17th century around a hermitage dedicated to Saint Francisco Javier. The village has grown into a small town and is now joined by a series of urbanizations to Santiago de la Ribera, where in fact the airport of San Javier is situated. San Javier has always been famous for the Spanish Air Force Academy; King Juan Carlos was stationed here in 1959.
Apart from the traditional fiestas, for example the bonfires on the 23rd June, the night of San Juan and the fiesta dedicated to San Francisco Javier on 3rd December, there are many cultural events celebrated here especially throughout the summer months.
During July and August, San Javier is host to the International Festival of Theatre, and the Annual jazz festival, which has some well respected jazz musicians every year. the Music and Dance festival over the last 26 years the theatre groups, singers and dancers have delighted the crowds with their talent and the event is now bigger and better than ever. The variety of performances means that there is something for everyone to enjoy, and helps to make of San Javier an important place to visit for those who want top class entertainment during their summer holidays.
The airport
General Information
Airport Name: Murcia San Javier Airport Phone #: (34) 968 17 20 25
Airport Code: MJV Website: www.aena.es
Location: The airport is located 5km from the city centre.
Address: Murcia Airport
Airport facilities
Airport Info: There is an Aena information desk and a tourist information desk located in the terminal building.
Baggage: There is a lost luggage facility located in the terminal building.
Money: The airport has a bank, with bureau de change facilities and an ATM, located in the terminal building.
More Services: The airport has a first aid centre, meeting area and a children's play area.
Eating & Drinking: The airport has two shops in the terminal building, a multi-shop and a gift shop.
Shopping: The airport has one cafe, the Casa Tomas Cafeteria , located in the terminal building.
Disabled Facilities: The airport is accessible by disabled passengers, but there is no lifter facility for wheelchair passengers to embark/disembark from aircraft. And while there are disabled toilets, they are on the landside so you have to return (and subsequently re-enter) security if you are airside and wish to use a disabled toilet. There is reserved parking in the car park.
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Useful Information
Airlines Served: Aero Lloyd Air 2000, Air Berlin, Air Europa, Air Nostrum, Austrian Airlines, British Airways, Deutschlands British Airways, British Midlands, Condor, European Excell, Futura, GB Airways, German Wings, Germania, Hapag Lloyd, Iberia Iberworld, LOT - Polish Airlines, LTE, LTU, Lauda Air, Maersk Air, Monarch Airlines, MyTravelLite, MyTravel, Sobelair, Spanair, Thomas Cook, Thomas Cook UK, Transavia
Airport Taxes: none
Activities in the Airport: Passengers delayed at the airport don't have a lot of things to do at the airport, the only options open are to go to the cafe and have something to eat or drink; or go to one of the shops and look for something interesting to buy. There is a play area for children, to keep them busy and a public meeting point where you can relax and watch the airport in action.