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Eight civilian and one Navy sailing ships will depart from the Costa Blanca port on a nautical expedition under the title ‘JJ23, Jorge Juan, Marino Ilustre’ from June 8 to 21.

The voyage is organised by several institutions including the Spanish Armada and Army, the Maritime Service of the Guardia Civil and Calpe Town Hall and Yacht Club, as well as a group of sailing and history enthusiasts.

It will consist of four stages of sailing, namely from Calpe to Ibiza, Ibiza to Palma de Mallorca, Palma to Mahon and from Mahon to Santa Pola, and then it will continue by land to Novelda, the birthplace of Jorge Juan y Santacilla, where it will end on June 21 coinciding with the anniversary of his death.

day out visiting the exhibition and exploring the city (and shops!), not least because the sun shone brightly after days of torrential rain.

Participants will cover a total of 500 nautical miles. The opening act takes place today ,Thursday June 8 at Calpe Yacht Club.