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According to José Carlos Castejón, the councillor for Festejos, the aim is to bring even more youngsters back to the parks and squares of Los Alcázares to enjoy the summer.
CARAVACA DE LA CRUZ is set to host ‘Music and Wine’ this summer in its monumental spaces. The town council of Caravaca de la Cruz and the Regulatory Council of the Designation of Origin Bullas have joined forces to organise these exciting events, which will take place on Thursdays in August and September.
made at the Tourist Office of Caravaca de la Cruz from the Monday of the week prior to each tasting The schedule for the ‘Music and Wine’ events will be:
Thursday, August 3: Bodegas del Rosario will set up outside the Archaeological Museum ‘La Soledad’, with a delightful saxophone performance by Sergio Ortega.
Attendees can engage in a range of activities, including playing with laser guns, riding pedal karts, trying out fluorescent makeup, and showcasing their dancing or singing talents.
These exciting events will be held at various locations, such as the garden of the Las Claras del Mar Menor Municipal Centre on Saturday, July 15, and the Manuel Floreal Menárguez Square on Sunday, July 30.
The event will consist of four openair tastings in iconic locations, featuring Bodega Balcona, Bodegas del Rosario, Bodegas San Isidro, and Bodega Carrascalejo. The wine tastings will be accompanied by live music.
There are limited spots available for 60 people, on a firstcome, firstserved basis. The cost is €10, and registrations can be
Thursday, August 24: Bodega San Isidro will lead the tasting in the Cloister of the Compañía de Jesús, complemented by a performance by Gloria Reina.
Finally, on Thursday, September 8, Bodega Carrascalejo, along with the musical group La Criba, will bring the cycle to a close with a memorable tasting outside the Museo de la Fiesta.
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