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| The special day is suspended on the occasion of 'Las Tears of San Lorenzo', or 'Rain of Stars' that was scheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 12, before the health situation | The Cabezo de la Jara Astronomical Observatory will expand its schedule of guided tours starting this week, offering this activity on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays in August at 10pm.
The facility opened its doors on July 1 following all the safety and prevention measures set by the health authorities in the face of COVID-19, and has had a great demand for reservations every week.
"The guided tours by the Association of Astronomers of the Region of Murcia were held until now every Wednesday and Saturday until September 30, but due to the success they are having, during the month of August they will be able to do Also on Fridays.
The rest of the year will be held on the last Saturday of each month, "explained the Councilor for Tourism; Toņi Navarro. Visitors to the Astronomical Observatory enjoy a unique experience, observing the constellations and the most important celestial objects, such as Jupiter, Saturn and the Moon, from the dome of the installation.
It is the only one in the Region of Murcia, and one of the seven in all of Spain, that has the certification of "Starlight Star Park" for the quality of its night skies and its clean atmosphere, which guarantees perfect visibility in the 90% of summer nights The groups for visits are reduced according to the regulations that indicate the current health situation, and prior reservation is necessary at the Puerto Lumbreras Tourist Office, at the email Oficinadeturismo@puertolumbreras.es and at the telephone number 652902268 from 09:00 hours: 00 to 14:00 hours It can also be done through the web www.murciaturistica.es in the section "your guided visit".
The amount of general admission is 2.50 euros and free for children up to 10 years old, and the visit lasts approximately 1 hour. On the other hand, one of the main activities of the summer campaign, such as the contemplation of the "Tears of San Lorenzo" or "Rain of Stars" scheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday August 12, has had to be suspended "due to the large number of Reservation requests and the prudence and responsibility required by the current health situation in the face of COVID-19 outbreaks that we are suffering throughout Spain, "said Toņi Navarro. Guided visits to themed cave houses, unique in the Region of Murcia The Department of Tourism of the Puerto Lumbreras City Council also proposes every Friday a different and attractive leisure alternative for this summer season: the guided visit to the cave houses, within the Medina Nogalte tourist complex.
An explanatory tour that Lumbrerenses and visitors from other cities can enjoy during the month of August at 8:30 p.m.
and in September at 8:00 p.m.
The tour starts from Casa Taller del Artesano, and the price is 3 euros, and free for children up to 10 years old.
For information and reservations, those interested can call 652 902 268 and 968 436 153.
"It is a journey through the history of Puerto Lumbreras,in which visitors can discover how our ancestors lived and how the municipality has evolved over time ", highlighted the Councilor for Tourism, Toņi Navarro.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Puerto Lumbreras
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