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January 31 Aeronautic history magazine presentation in Los Alcázares
An entire issue of the magazine Náyades is devoted to the history of aviation in the Region of Murcia
On Saturday 31st January at 12.00 a special presentation is being held at the Aeronautical Museum in Los Alcázares to showcase issue nº 19 of the magazine Náyades, which contains a monograph devoted entirely to the history of aviation in the Region of Murcia.
The skies over Los Alcázares may be quiet these days, particularly since the closure to passenger flights of the nearby airport in San Javier, but 100 years ago the town was at the forefront of Spanish aviation pioneering.
In 1916 the first military seaplane base in Spain was opened here, and over the following decades this was one of the most important installations of its kind in Europe, both from a military point of view and in the world of aviation.
The base was created in 1915 and was, along with the burgeoning tourism activity, a vital factor in the growth of the town in the early 20th century as personnel were stationed and civilian workers migrated to Los Alcázares in order to find employment. It was a strategically important centre during the Spanish Civil War (1936-39) and subsequently, but of course in the second half of the century its importance waned and seaplane or hydroplane flights ceased many years ago.
However, the buildings and facilities still remain at the southern edge of the town, and free guided tours are sometimes offered, during which insights can be gained into how the facility worked and the impact it had on the town. Also included are stories about some of Spain’s most important aviators, including Ramón Franco, brother of the man who was Spain’s dictator for decades although he never lived to see it – who lost his life while on a bombing mission during the Civil War, before Francisco Franco emerged the victor in the conflict.
For more local information in English including news, what’s on and visiting advice, contact the tourist offices in Los Alcázares (main telephone number 968 575756) or go to the home page of Los Alcázares Today.
Address
Avenida 13 de Octubre, 12, Los AlcazaresTel: 968 575756
Information for residents and visitors in Los Alcázares and Los Narejos
Despite being a relatively small municipality Los Alcázares relies to such a large extent on year-round tourism that it operates two tourist information offices, one in the town itself and the other in the seafront district of Los Narejos.
The fully qualified staff at both offices strive to provide you with all the information you need to make the most of your time in Los Alcázares, recommending places to visit, things to do and upcoming events in the area as well as practical help. The multitude of leaflets on offer will help you to fully enjoy the Costa Cálida and the Mar Menor!
Contact details:
Los Alcázares office
Avenida Trece de Octubre, 8, 30710 Los Alcázares, Murcia (click for map)
Open year-round weekdays 9.00 to 14.00.
Additional opening hours in summer during the afternoon, weekdays 17.00 to 19.00 and on Saturday and Sunday mornings 10.00 to 13.00.
Telephone: 968 575756
Email: turismo@losalcazares.es
Los Narejos office
Avenida Cartagena, esquina Calle Piscis (click for map)
Open on weekdays 9.00 to 14.00 throughout the year.
Telephone: 968 582119
Email: turismolosnarejos@losalcazares.es
