May 17 Free guided visit to the home of Neanderthal Man in Torre Pacheco

Neanderthal remains have been found at the site of Sima de las Palomas

The Sima de las Palomas is a 20-metre Deep vertical shaft in the mountain of Cabezo Gordo, and has been in the spotlight of palaeontologists since 1991, when caver Juan Carlos Blanco Gago discovered part of a Neanderthal skeleton while he was descending into the cavity.

Since then, further investigation has confirmed that the shaft was used as a shelter by Neanderthals, and various more skeletal remains have been found, and this free guided visit on Sunday 17^th May is chance to see where they took shelter from the elements and from wild animals. The findings have made this the most important Neanderthal site along the Mediterranean coastline and the second most important in all of Spain, behind that of Atapuerca in the north of the Iberian Peninsula.

The visit begins at 10.00 in the car parking area on the southern slope of Cabezo Gordo and lasts approximately two hours. Registration costs only 3 euros and can be completed online here.

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Authenticity, taste and tradition at La Palmera Bar and Grill in Estrella De Mar, Murcia

La Palmera Bar & Grill is the place to enjoy smoky barbecue flavours in a lively, welcoming setting.

 

Guests can take advantage of free parking and a spacious outdoor dining area, perfect for al fresco meals. Inside, there’s a pool table, multiple TVs and a regular programme of events and promotions.

 

The venue also caters for celebrations and private hire, making special occasions memorable. For something more relaxed, the daily bowls green is always open for a friendly game.

 

No wonder La Palmera has become a favourite spot for both locals and visitors.

 

Opening hours & weekly highlights

 

• All-day breakfast served Monday-Saturday from 10am (no breakfast on Sundays)
• Daily menu served from 12 midday until 9pm
• Three courses for €10, Tuesday to Friday
• Saturday sharing platter specials from €20
• Sunday roasts from €9.95, served from 1pm to 5pm

 

Sunday roasts

Sundays at La Palmera are all about those incredible smoked roast boards that have become the stuff of local legend. The kitchen team slow-smokes succulent beef brisket, fall-off-the-bone ribs and tender chicken, then serves it all up on sharing platters alongside perfectly roasted potatoes and vegetables, fluffy Yorkshire puddings and rich Guinness gravy.

The boards come in three sizes: the 2 Bob Board at €33, the 3 Bob Board at €45 or go all out with the 4 Bob Board at €60.

 

Regular live entertainment

La Palmera knows how to keep the party going with their fantastic line-up of regular entertainment. You'll find silent discos where you can dance the night away to your own beat, live music that gets everyone singing along, and dance classes that are guaranteed to have you laughing and moving (even if you've got two left feet).

But the real highlight has to be Quingo every Tuesday. It's competitive, hilarious and the perfect way to test your knowledge while having a proper laugh with friends.

Contact details

 

• Website: https://lapalmerabarandgrill.com/
• Facebook: La Palmera
• Email: Infolapalmera@yahoo.com
• Phone: 0034 868 78 06 08
• Address: Calle Adelfas 1, Estrella de Mar, Murcia