March 12 to 27 Fiestas of San Jose in Puerto de Mazarron

Concerts, medieval market, funfair and a tapas route to celebrate the return of the Fiestas of San José to Puerto de Mazarrón

After a hiatus of two years due to the coronavirus pandemic the Fiestas in honour of San José in Puerto de Mazarrón are once again being held in 2022, with a full program including concerts, a fairground, a medieval market and a tapas route.

The main focal point of the fiestas is Saturday March 19, the feast day of San José (and Fathers’ Day in Spain), when a large “falla” (papier mâché figure) will be ceremonially burnt at the fairground at the beach of El Rihuete at 23.00. Earlier on the same day there is a chance to attend a concert given by Rasel in the Puerto Deportivo (the marina).

The marquee at the Playa del Rihuete will also be hosting a medieval market and fairground attractions, while the tapas route lasts from March 12 to 27. 

Saturday March 12

The tapas route begins with a total of 10 bars and restaurants taking part within their normal opening hours.

Sunday March 13

19.00: Musical Mass in honour of San José in the church of San José in Puerto de Mazarrón.

20.00: Official opening ceremony at the church of San José.

Thursday March 17

17.00: The funfair attractions open at the marquee on the Playa del Rihuete.

Friday March 18

16.30: The marquee on the Playa del Rihuete opens with a live concert by the Zona Azul orchestra and DJs.

16.30: Guided tour of the fish market (duration 2 hours) (in Spanish). Registration at www.visitamazarron.com.

17.00: Funfair attractions open.

18.00: Opening of the medieval market on the Paseo del Rihuete.

Saturday March 19, the feast day of San José

11.00: The first part of the day’s processions, as the figure of San José is carried to the seafront from the church of San José along Calle Cartagena, Calle Trafalgar, Calle Progreso, Calle Mayor, Calle Hernán Cortés, Plaza del Muelle, Paseo Marítimo and the Plaza de las Comunidades.

11.00: Guided tour of the Phoenician Boats Interpretation Centre, the Roman house on Calle Era and the hill of Cabezo del Sagrado Corazón (approximately 2 hours). Registration at www.visitamazarron.com.

11.00: The medieval market opens on Paseo del Rihuete.

11.30: Musical entertainment for children at the marquee, El Musical de la Granja.

12.00: Funfair attractions open.

13.15: The processions continue as the figure of San José makes its way from the Plaza de las Comunidades back to the church of San José, along Plaza del Muelle, the Paseo Marítimo, Calle Hernán Cortés, Toneleros, Avenida Tierno Galván, Calle González Ballesta and Calle Mayor.

16.30: Live music from Aire Puro and DJs at the marquee.

19.00: Live concert by Rasel in the Puerto Deportivo.

23.00: The ceremonial burning of the Falla at the marquee by the Rihuete seafront.

Sunday March 20

11.00: Guided tour of the Phoenician Boats Interpretation Centre, the Roman house on Calle Era and the hill of Cabezo del Sagrado Corazón (approximately 2 hours). Registration at www.visitamazarron.com.

11.00 – 14.00: Fun workshops for all the family at the Rihuete marquee.

11.00: The medieval market opens.

12.00: Funfair attractions open.

12.00: La Espartera perform live at the Rihuete marquee.

12.00: Street parade starts in the Plaza de las Comunidades Autónomas, progressing to the marquee.

16.30: Aires de Veleta and DJs perform live at the marquee.

 

March 12 to 27 San José tapas route in Puerto de Mazarron

A tapa and a drink for 3 euros with great prizes on offer for those who fill out their route passport

To coincide with the Fiestas of San José in Puerto de Mazarrón, the high point of which is on March 19, a 2-week tapas route is being held at various local restaurants

At each of the establishments a designated tapa is available, together with a drink, for just 3 euros, and prizes are on offer for those who take their participation seriously! To enter prize draws ask for your “passport” at any of the restaurants, and then make sure it is stamped each time you try a new tapa in order to validate it for the draws.

When the event finishes on March 27 stamped passports should be handed in within 24 hours to the tourist office in Plaza Toneleros (Puerto de Mazarrón), and those with at least 7 stamped tapas will be entered for the draw. Those to complete the entire route will be competing for a 2-night stay at the luxury thermal spa complex of Archena, including full board and access to the thermal baths, while those with at least seven stamps will be able to win full gourmet dinners for two at the establishments taking part.

These establishments are the following:

Restaurante Los Porches

Restaurante Maracuyamba

Restaurante Nueva Bodeguita

Restaurante Hotel Playa Grande

Restaurante Bamboo

Restaurante Nosss Fuimos

Restaurante Prova Ear

Restaurante La Bienquerida

Restaurante El Timón de las Tapas