Hornillo pier

sure the safety of the animals by providing veterinarians and it will begin at 6pm so that the weather conditions are better and they are not affected by the sun.’ The councillor for Sports Francisco José Garcia and a representative of the Canine Society also attended the presentation of the event. For more information or to register your dog for the show check out the following website: www.sociedadcani nademurcia.es.

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Catherine McGeer

THE first phase of the restoration work on the Hornillo pier, the old mineral wharf, in Águilas was completed a few days ago and will be open to both residents and visitors from June 3.

This pier has been declared an Asset of Cultural Interest and was one of the main bridges in Spain linking the sea and mining. The work in the first phase concentrated on reinforcing the iron structure and replacing wooden planks. The mayor

Mari Carmen Moreno and the councillor for Culture Maido Simó said “The first phase of remodelling has been completed after painstaking work which has allowed this imposing architectural work to recover all its splendour.”

You can take a free guided tour every Saturday morning, you just need to register with the Tourist Office and online registration will be available soon.

The first phase of the work cost approximately €1 million, made up of a grant from the central government and the local council added to that grant. They are now applying for a €3 million grant for the restoration of various buildings and for the completion of the pier.

MULTIPLE BENEFITS: The group meets twice a week.