FERIA - MURCIA

This is a massive event in Murcia running from the 2nd of September to the 14th of September. With absolutely tons going on and well worth a visit or two!

1) The Feria - (Fun fair) - This starts on the 2nd and will run through to the 15th of September, It is being held at the "Recinto de la Fica" with has recently been enlarged to 46.000 m2 !

On the 7th of September it is "The day of the Child" so all the fairground attractions will be at a reduced price.

2) Festival Internacional de Folklore en el Mediterraneo - This runs from the 6th to the 10th of September in various locations and squares around the city. With exhibitions, performances, cinema and music. Click the foto below to go to the events page of what and where its being held.
3) Huertos del Malecon - Runs from the 2nd to the 13th of September. The Botanical garden of Malecon - turns into a place where the "huertanos" set up camp, and throughout this time, you can experience superb food, musical performances, exhibitions.
On the 12th of September its "Murcia Day" and you will be able to experience typical murcian food for free, there will be a mass, a parade with giants and bigheaded people?, childrens workshops and much more. This kicks of at 9.30am and runs through into the night.
Throughout the rest of the week, it starts at 7pm and Free muscial performances are on at 10pm. To see the full programme (in Spanish) click the foto of the lady in the big skirt.

Tagged on to this one is the "Food and wine tasting event" This has a cost of 8 euros to enter, and then once inside there are lots of different stands offering samples of their produce, mostly free but sometimes at a small cost. This is a great way to find new things to eat and drink. The Bodegas of Jumilla (12 in total) Bullas (2) and Yecla will be particiapting, alongside tapas, cheeses, meats and icecreams!
For more info and pictures of our trip to the exhibition click here
http://polarisworldandbeyond.blogspot.com/2010/09/feria-de-murcia-wine-and-tapas.html

4) Moros y Cristianos -(Moors and Christians) 5th to 14th September. This will take place on the camping ground of the Botanical garden, the same as the above events.
5th September - midday they will parade and hand out programmes to the festivities.
6th September - at 8pm, they will parade around Plaza Santo Domingo. Then at 10pm they will open the campment area and medieval market situated at the botanical garden.
7th September - from 6pm to 9pm. At the botanical garden there will be a childrens funfair and archery, both of these will be free.
8th September - from 6pm to 9pm. At the Botanical Garden there will be the childrens funfair, archery and a childrens painting competition. All free. At midnight there will be chocolate and donuts!
9th September . At 7.30pm there will be a big children's party and the prizes for the drawing competition will be handed out. And at Midnight there will be a Party for the older ones. All Free.
11th September- at 11am there will be a parade throughout the city and again at 9pm
12th September - At miday there will be a childrens parade
There is more going on but have just picked out the most interesting, to see the full programme in Spanish click the foto below.
5) The Feria of the Bull. 6th to the 18th of September, there will be various bullfights held. You can see the programme by clicking the picture below.

A programme of what bullfights are on is below

All will be held at the bullring in Murcia and tickets can be bought via internet
http://www.plazatorosmurcia.com/

So all in all absolutely tons to do, I will add everything onto the events calender so you can see by the day, whats going on.
Below is a google map with all the locations on.
The arrow is on where I pressume the Feria is, and then just to the right of the A30 road you can see the Jardin Botanico (where most of the above events are being held.)

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DELICIUS

ARE YOU READY FOR TAKE OFF???

Delicius is a discoteca near the Mar Menor Golf Resort. On the road that goes from Torre Pacheco to Los Alcazares. You can get a taxi there from any of the resorts.

They have opened up the outside summer area too, the inside area is called Delicius Theatre as they have entertainers and acrobats and dancers. scroll down for most recent events due to take place.

On Saturday 7th August night they are holding a special night "Delicius Airlines". With Airhostesses and pilots! and many surprises.
you can see fotos and videos on their website

http://www.saladelicius.es/

The following week they are holding (Saturday 14th August)


There will be all sorts going on, with an acrobat on a vertical rope, people dressed up as animals, they mention lots of animals, so be prepared that there may be a huge snake there, body painting, gogos, kenian boys ....

NOVEMBER SATURDAY 13TH AND 20TH , THERE ARE 2 SPECIAL NIGHTS HAPPENING, CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO: http://polarisworldandbeyond.blogspot.com/2010/11/delicius-discoteca-events-november.html

This is an over 18´s discoteca. Not a place for children!

LOS ALCAZARES, SANTIAGO DE LA RIBERA AND LO PAGAN

San Pedro de Pinatar - Lo Pagan

Holds a nightime "Artesan Market" on the 18th of July and 15th of August at Parque de España from 8pm to late.
The Rest of the year this is held at lo pagan on the seafront, every third sunday of each month from 10am till 2pm.
Location of Parque de España can be seen below.
http://maps.google.es/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=es&geocode=&q=Parque+del+Mar-Reyes+de+Espa%C3%B1a&sll=37.744861,-0.847492&sspn=0.017205,0.038409&g=Calle+del+Espejo,+Los+Alc%C3%A1zares&ie=UTF8&hq=Parque+del+Mar-Reyes&hnear=Espa%C3%B1a&ll=37.825108,-0.785351&spn=0.065356,0.153637&z=13&iwloc=A


Santiago de la Ribera

Throughout most of the summer there seems to be something on at this gorgeous beachside town.
Most of the activities take place at the "Explanada Barnuevo" Which is basically the seafront.Coming from San Javier Just continue down straight until you hit the Sea.

With the festivities of the Virgen Carmen coming to a close tommorrow, at 9.30 am there is a maritime procession where they take the virgen out to sea!
On the evening there is Gran Fiesta with a mobile disco on the seafront at 10.30pm

From the 19th to the 23rd of July from 7pm to 9pm it is "the week of beach fitness" down on the seafront!

Thursdsay the 22nd the band "Parrandboleros"will be playing at the seafront from 11pm


And on Saturday the 24th of July there will be a party at the seafront with the group BUDU
Starting at 10.30pm

On Sunday the 25th of July celebrating the Santiago Apostol.There will be a procession at 9pm finishing with a verbena at the seafront with SHOWBAND ORQUESTA playing

Lots more happening here on 25th July, click here to see
http://polarisworldandbeyond.blogspot.com/2010/07/day-of-santiago-apostol.html

On the 31st of July it is "childrens day" and down at the seafront there will traditional games with prizes, starts at 8pm

On the 3rd August the 40 principales radio station will be holding a free gig down at the explanada barnuevo for more details click here:
http://polarisworldandbeyond.blogspot.com/2010/07/free-pop-concert-40-principales.html

And on the 8th of August there will be a gathering of Classic Motorbikes

Los Alcázares is just a short drive away, and a great place to go for dinner or to chill out on the beach. The word Alcázares is very difficult for people to say when they first come over, and people often resort to calling Alcatraz or Alka Seltza. But actually means Palace in Arabic! The easiest way to learn how to say it correctly is by stressing the sylable "ca" = al CA zares.

Throughout the year there are some great fiestas and things going on.




In My Restaurant guide I have added various restaurants in this town.
http://polarisworldandbeyond.blogspot.com/2010/07/restaurants-in-region.html

The Restaurant Encarnacion (description of how to get there on link above) is an old Spa hotel and is beautiful old building, well worth going down just to have a coffee and look. On the 29th of July and 5th of August they will be having Jazz Musicians in the inner patio from 8pm onwards.
Entry free until full.

Circus Quiro in Los Alcazares 29th-9th August

for more info click the picture below


On the 8th of August there will be processions with bands playing, at Punta Calera in Los Narejos (los alcazares) at 6pm in honour of "The Patron Saint of Angeles", at 7pm there will be a mass with a procession, a firework display will finish off the festivities. (As far as I can see, Punta Calera is around where the Hotel los Narejos is and running down to the beach)

CHILDRENS GAMES AND ACTIVITIES IN THE SQUARES- AUGUST

There will be a variety of childrens games and activities, including varios workshops making summer ornaments, painted salt, facepainting, recycling, costumes, clay, traditional games, ballon crafting....
From 6pm to 8pm

Plaza del Espejo: 2nd to 6th of August.
Plaza del Espejo: 9th to 13th of August
Plaza del Ayuntamiento: 16th to 20th of August
Plaza del Ayuntamiento: 23rd to 30th of August
As a finale there will be a fiesta in the plaza del Ayuntamiento in los Alcázares, on the 31st of August from 6.30pm to 8.30pm

The plaza del espejo is located here
http://maps.google.es/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=es&geocode=&q=Calle+del+Espejo,+Los+Alc%C3%A1zares&sll=37.760978,-0.832558&sspn=0.017201,0.038409&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Calle+del+Espejo,+30710+Los+Alc%C3%A1zares,+Murcia,+Regi%C3%B3n+de+Murcia&ll=37.744861,-0.847492&spn=0.017205,0.038409&z=15

and the Plaza del Ayuntamiento is the square next to the townhall.

"Semana Internacional de la huerta y el mar" 13th August to 21st August in los Alcazares, performances, procession, handicrafts and tapas!

http://polarisworldandbeyond.blogspot.com/2010/08/fiesta-la-semana-de-la-huerta-y-el-mar.html

SUMMER FESTIVALS AROUND MURCIA 2010

The summer is upon us and so come the festivals, From Jazz to Flamenco there is something for everyone ...click on the links and click "descargar programas" to see the programmes and booking info.


San Javier Jazz Festival - 2nd July to 31st July
This festival is celebrated on fridays, saturdays and sundays throughout June and is thought to be one of the best Jazz festivals in Spain
http://www.murciaturistica.es/es/turismo.monografico?monografico=16-2010


Mar de Musicas - Cartagena - 9 July to 24th July

This year the 3 week music festival will be dedicated to Colombian music, exhibitions and literary performances around Cartagena.

http://www.murciaturistica.es/es/turismo.monografico?monografico=17-2010


Cante de las Minas -La Union -Flamenco - 3 August to 14th August

International Tourist Interest

Competition held in the mining town of La Unión. For a week, in the incomparable modernist setting of the Public Market, it is a succession of performances by aspirant beginners in quest of the coveted trophy - the miner's lamp - together with other famous singers.
Declared of International Tourist Interest
http://www.murciaturistica.es/es/turismo.monografico?monografico=19-2010

Cante de Flamenco -Lo Ferro (Roldan) 23rd August to 28th August

This Flamenco festival is celebrated in the small town of lo Ferro (which is adjacent to Roldan) and has a deep popular flavour to it.

http://www.murciaturistica.es/es/turismo.monografico?monografico=21-2010

Festival of Theatre Music and Dance - San Javier - 3rd August to 24th August
One of the most important summer festivals in the Murcia Region, which, here on the shores of the Mar Menor, combines classical and avant-garde theatre, ethnic music, prestigious soloists and classical and modern dance troupes from all over the world.
Declared of Regional Tourist Interest

http://www.murciaturistica.es/es/turismo.monografico?monografico=20-2010

FLAMENCO FESTIVAL IN SUCINA

From the 28th July to the 31st July, click here for more info
http://polarisworldandbeyond.blogspot.com/2010/07/free-flamenco-festival-sucina.html

For information on the running of the bulls around Murcia click http://polarisworldandbeyond.blogspot.com/2010/07/running-of-bulls-in-murcia.html

SUMMER 2010 LA TORRE GOLF RESORT - POLARIS WORLD

Summer is well and truely upon us...........................

The Resort is busying up and Bamboo is now open daily from 19:00 to 04:00
Serving food and holding events and music.

Monday nights are "ladies night" which will feature Male gogo dancers and ladies will receive a free glass of bubbly when arriving between 19:00 and 23:00

Sundays it is open from 13:00 with a sunday chillout "ibiza style" around the pool.



There is now also aquagym and pilates classes being held around phase 7 pool area (infront of supermarket) on tuesdays and thursdays

La Torre Golf Society are holding their "Summer Ball and Charity Auction" at "The Lago de la Torre" (conference centre) staring "Barrington" on friday the 13th of August from 19:30 till late. Booking is essential social.latorregs@gmail.com

GINGKO RESTAURANT is now open friday to tuesdays from 19:30 to 22:30 featuring a buffet for 20 euros, under 8´s pay 12 euros. This restaurant is located in the hotel, go down the stairs from the foyer.

LIMONERO RESTAURANT IS HOLDING WINETASTING NIGHTS !!!!


On the Thursday 5th of August and 26th of August at Bamboo by Baltus From 21:30 to 12:30, Polaris are holding an event called "The best Approach" cost 5 euros and you will receive 3 balls and a glass of Champagne. You take part in a competition to see who has the best approach shot! the winner takes home a bottle of Veuve Cliquot Champagne! This Event will also be held at El Valle Golf Resort at Sandalo bar on Saturday 17th July and 14th August.

To see an entertainment programme of what is on for the whole month of July and August on printable PDF (useful to print off and leave in property for renters)Click here http://www.murciagolfproperties.co.uk/files/la%20torre%20events%20calender.

On wednesday Nights from 28th Of July till 25th August, Bamboo will be holding a Salsa night from 8pm til 3.30am. Where you will be able to learn Salsa and Tango!

On Friday 23rd Of July there will be a special Casino Dinner at Limonero 8pm to 01:30am

COVER TIME will be playing Bamboo from 11.30pm on the 23rd July, 6th August and the 27th of August

On the 30th of July and 13th of August there will be a parade in the towncentre at La Torre golf resort from 10pm till midnight

On the 12th of August a "We will rock you" dinner is planned at the "lago de la Torre" from 8pm to 3.30am

On the 19th of August at the hotel there will be a flamenco Party from 8pm till midnight.

On the 2oth of August they will hold a special Casino night dinner at the Lago de la Torre from 8pm till 3.30amI will keep updating as i find out more of what is going on.....

Laurel Takeaway has reopened at weekends from 19:00 to 02:00 serving pizzas from 10 euros (slices 3 euros) also lasagna 9.50 and hamburgers from 4 euros.

Wednesday the 14th of July Limonero restaurant will be having a special HMC night with the normal menu or a buffet for 18 euros per head

Every Saturday throughout July and August, There will be a Summer outdoor Cinema, around the pool of the hotel for children, entrance is free; starts 10pm

Every evening at the towncentre in La Torre Golf Resort there will be a kids club between 18:00 and 24:00pm with activities for children. Cost is 3 euros for 2 hours.

The Winestasting on Wednesday 21st of July at Limonero is now FREEE!!!! 4 glasses of wine for free!


This weekend 15th July to Sunday 18th of July. Enjoy the Bristish Open at The Clover and the Woodhouse with a special of 6 bottles of Estrella beer for 10 Euros.

On Friday 16th Of July, 6th and 27th of August, There will be a Special Andalusian Flamenco Bewitched night at Bamboo from 21:30 to 01:00 am. Featuring Models and dancers, A Best dressed prize and many more surprises.!There will be an optional BBQ for 20euros (you can just go down and have a drink and see the entertainment. If this Is anything Like the event Polaris put on for Summer Solstice It should be good.

There will be a Brazilian Party at Limonero on the 10th of August from 8pm to midnight, and also a Mexican party at Limonero on the 24th Of August.

On 27th of July The Woodhouse will be holding a Mexican Party from 8.30pm which will have the option of a mexican buffet for 18 euros, there will be mariachi singers and a Best Hat prize! Margaritas will be 3 euros. Reservations 968032421

Click here for more info http://polarisworldandbeyond.blogspot.com/2010/07/mexican-night.html

There seems to be a little train going around the resort. Click the Image below for more info.

Friday 13th August - SUMMER BALL AND CHARITY AUCTION.Featuring "Barrington"


Click here for more details http://polarisworldandbeyond.blogspot.com/2010/08/summer-ball-and-charity-auction.html

Thursday 19th of August 2010, at 10.30pm Flamenco singers who will be performing at the festival Internacional de Cante Flamenco in Roldan, will be performing in Bamboo.
Click the picture Below for more info

To see what is on tonight or a specific period while you are over on the golf resorts and region of Murcia, click below to see an interactive events calender

http://polarisworldandbeyond.blogspot.com/2010/07/events-calender.html