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September 16 and 17 UNVEX Unmanned flight event in San Javier
The future of unmanned flight at the former airport of Murcia-San Javier
Representatives of cutting-edge industry and the Spanish armed forces are holding a jointly organized event under the name of UNVEX at the former airport of Murcia-San Javier over on 16th and 17th September to showcase some of the latest development in the fields of unmanned flight, with industry contributors including Indra Group, Airbus, UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía, GMV, Arquimea and MBDA.
So important is the event that among those expected to be present is the Spanish Minister for Industry and Tourism, Jordi Hereu, along with regional government president Fernando López Miras, the Secretary of State for Defence, Amparo Valcarce, and air force general Francisco Braco.
This event comes at a time when the military role of unmanned aircraft has been placed in the spotlight by events in trouble spots such as Ukraine and Iran, and it is expected to be a combination of exhibitions, displays and networking among industry and military professionals. Two specifically themed conferences are being held concerning topics such as the threat of unmanned aircraft to critical infrastructures, the development of technology with a view to implementation in the civilian sector, the use of drones in rescue missions and public emergencies and specialized military applications.
Throughout the two days various demonstrations are being held.
Only a limited number of people will be allowed to attend and registration should completed online here. Further information is available from comunicacion@grupometalia.com.
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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
