El origen del Mar Menor

Paseo por esta bella localidad costera donde descubriremos sus lugares emblemáticos. Recorreremos sus calles conociendo su historia desde su fundación a través de sus edificios emblemáticos. Desde la Torre Mínguez que dio lugar al pueblo pesquero que es hoy, la Academia General del Aire donde se han formado y forman los pilotos de combate españoles, Casa Grande origen del veraneo Ribereño. Palacete modernista del conde de Campillo así como otros edificios destacando su Real Club de Regatas, un edificio cuya arquitectura fue revolucionaria en su tiempo y hoy sigue siendo un ejemplo de vanguardia. Durante el paseo nos acompaña el Mar Menor y podremos disfrutar de las maquetas de los aviones que han hecho historia en la Academia General del Aire. Llegaremos por su gran paseo marítimo a la Ciudad del Aire lugar de residencia de los miembros de la academia, terminando nuestro paseo en la playa de Castillico.

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San Javier: the hercUlean way (english guided tour)

SAN JAVIER "The Vía Herculea"Guided tour starts at the San Javier Museum, where we can learn about the town's history from the early days as well as knowing the life of illustrious people born in the municipality. The different objects exhibited there, such as an airplane donated by the San Javier Air Base, will take us on a journey through the past. The Nativity Scene (Belén), one of the main tourist attractions in San Javier as well as a tradition with deep roots in the whole Region, is featured at the museum. After leaving the museum we will have a walk to the parish church of Saint Francis Xavier, one of the first churches built in the Mar Menor area. The temple houses several works of art by renowned artists, like the sculptor Sánchez Lozano or the painter Muñoz Barberán. Strolling on we arrive at the Almansa Park, located on the former Tomás Maestre estate. Nowadays this park is a cultural landmark in the municipality, where important festivals such as the International Jazz Festival and the Interantional Festival of Theatre, Music and Dance are held.  And last but not least we will access the heart of the Town Hall, the Plenary Hall, from where the members of the local government administer San Javier.

Myths and stars, the sky in ancient times

Enjoy a magical night, accompanied by your family, under the starry sky in Caravaca de la Cruz, in unmatched surroundings: the Archaeological Site of the Ermita de la Encarnación. Astroversia and the Caravaca de la Cruz City Council invite you as part of the Jubilee Experiences on the occasion of the Jubilee Year 2024: After the star of Bethlehem. Enjoy a magical night with your family under the starry sky of Caravaca de la Cruz, in an incomparable setting: the Archaeological Complex of the Ermita Santuario de la Encarnación. Start dates and time:- December 14, at 7 p.m.- January 4, at 7 p.m. On this journey to the past you will discover what astronomical phenomenon is behind the Star of Bethlehem that guided the three Wise Men of the East. We will discover how the sky was perceived in the ancient world and the winter constellations through fun mythological stories. We will continue enjoying the dark skies with telescope observation where we will bring stars closer and with the help of a Starlight guide from Astroversia, to finish with a photograph under the stars to capture this family memory. Reserve your place now and live an unforgettable experience.Astroversia, bringing you the stars.