Prado masterpieces hit Murcia's streets this summer
San Javier and three other towns to host travelling exhibition of 50 iconic works
San Javier is gearing up for a cultural treat, with the Region of Murcia and Iberdrola Foundation signing a deal to bring the "Prado in the Streets" exhibition to town from June 19 to July 19. It's one of four stops, alongside Cehegín, Murcia and Lorca, running March to July, featuring 50 stunning reproductions of Prado Museum masterpieces that promise to light up public spaces for everyone to enjoy.Culture Minister Carmen Conesa was delighted at the signing: "Making culture accessible to everyone is a highly commendable initiative, especially when it offers an effective and educational approach to the great masters of all eras and schools." San Javier's Mayor José Miguel Luengo was there too, beaming about the timing. He said it's "an honor" for his town to host during peak tourist season, giving visitors and locals alike a chance to soak up world-class art right on their doorstep.
The agreement was signed on Wednesday February 18 with Conesa alongside Iberdrola Spain Foundation president Jaime Alfonsín, plus mayors and reps from all four host towns. It's a smart move to pop these treasures out of the gallery and into everyday spots, making high art feel close and welcoming.
If you're in the area, keep an eye out: from historic scenes to timeless portraits, these blow-ups of Prado gems will be free to wander past. San Javier's slot lines up perfectly with summer crowds, so whether you're a local or popping by for the coast, it's a lovely way to blend culture with your day out.
It’s a real boost for the Region. Bringing a slice of Madrid's finest to our neck of the woods. Can't wait to see the smiles it brings.
Image: Ayuntamiento de San Javier
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
