Airport limits

arts and crafts from 10am to 2pm.

Many exciting exhibitions and concerts happening throughout the summer. For families, a special tribute to The Lion King awaits, offering an enchanting experience for kids of all ages.

Learn traditional crafts, try your hand at painting, or participate in the folklore festival to immerse yourself in the local culture. If you prefer outdoor adventures, embark on guided walking and cycling routes through the breathtaking nature reserve.

Water enthusiasts will find plenty of activities with water sports such as paddleboarding, kayaking, and jet skiing. San Pedro del Pinatar has planned a summer like no other, filled with fun and excitement for everyone! Check out the Concejalía de Turismo San Pedro del Pinatar Facebook page for more details and timetables.

Catherine McGeer

THE main reason given for the closure of San Javier Airport was its timetable restrictions due to the fact it is under military management. The International Airport of the Region of Murcia (Corvera Airport) was inaugurated with the promise of round­the­clock operations. However, the reality has fallen short of expectations. The airport’s closure time is fixed at 22.30, with a slight possibility of extension at critical times. This constraint poses a significant challenge as it did when the same restrictions affected the flights leaving San Javier Airport. It prevents any operations beyond the stipulated time, resulting in diverted incoming flights and stranded passengers unable to board departing flights. And this is exactly what happened on Wednesday, June 14. An easyJet flight to London­Gatwick due to depart at 21.40 failed to take off before the cut­off, and because of this approximately 180 passengers were left stranded overnight. According to AENA, the Spanish airport management company, operations at Corvera Airport are carried out under special circumstances. The tower at Corvera airport controls the airplanes that taxi and take off but as soon as they are at 2,500 feet (almost immediately) they are transferred to approach control at San Javier.