The Day of Murcia Hydro-aviation

THE Mar Menor aims to be the third­largest hydro surface in Spain. The town council of Los Alcazares and the Spanish Hydro Aviation Association have started the process to bring seaplanes flying back to Los Alcazares more than 100 years after the first seaplane base was established in 1915.

“We have sent all the necessary documentation and we hope that in two months they will be able to land seaplanes in Los Alcazares, in the Mar Menor,” announced Miquel Buades, president of the association. The first step in the project is to make sure the deaplanes can land and take off in Los Alcazares while respecting the environment and the people of Los Alcazares. “The first thing is respect for the environment and the surrounding population. Hydro aviation is one of the most environmentally friendly means of transport,” added Buades. At the moment the plan is for private seaplanes, but they haven’t ruled out the possibility of establishing a commercial route. The project hopes to promote tourism in the area.

THE Day of the Region of Murcia (Día de la Región de Murcia) is celebrated on June 9 every year. It is an annual public holiday in the Region of Murcia only and it marks the anniversary of the statute of autonomy of Murcia on June 9, 1982.

Schools, businesses, and government offices usually close for this holiday.

This year the holiday falls on Friday. Many towns will arrange events such as arts and crafts ex­