May 9 and 10 La Grajuela fiestas in honour of the Virgin of Fatima

The San Javier village celebrates with dances, processions, food  and entertainment for all the family

The little village of La Grajuela, just two kilometres from the town of San Javier, has a varied programme of events for all the family during the 2026 fiestas in honour of its patron saint, the Virgin of Fátima.

Saturday May 9

8.30: A traditional “matanza” (the slaughter and eating of an entire pig, creating various different products) begins.

10.00 to 11.30: Breakfast featuring pork products from the matanza.

10.30: Children’s day, with bouncy castles, face painting, traditional games and a foam party.

14.00: A community lunch, again including various cuts of pork.

15.30: Traditional coffee made in the pot.

21.00: The procession in honour of the Virgen de Fátima, beginning at Los Jiménez.

22.00: Entertainment with magician Mago Charly at the Centro Cívico.

Sunday May 10

8.00: The 10^th annual hiking route gets under way, starting and finishing at the Centro Cívico and covering a distance of around 8 km. Along the way are the Ethnographic Museum of Julio Martínez, and music is provided by Charanga Huapango.

14.00: Community paella (2 euros per portion, including bread and a drink).

15.30: Traditional coffee made in the pot.

18.30: Prayers are offered to the Virgen de Fátima.

19.30: Holy Mass in honour of the Virgen de Fátima with music and singing fro the Grup de Coros y Danzas del Mar Menor.

22.00: Fireworks to mark the end of the fiestas.