By Natascha Rivera
Copyright euroweeklynews
THE municipality of Santa Pola is ringing in the Worldwide Day of Tourism by hosting a special series of events on the weekend of September 26, offering activities for visitors to get to know some of the most charming areas and historic sites in the town. This year, the celebration will also include a boat tour on the Dragon Boat, as well as a tour by Paella Travel that will invite two guests on a guided tour through charming Santa Pola.
On Friday, September 26, Santa Pola will host a guided tour of the port, with access to the traditional fish auction, which will immerse visitors in the day to day lives of residents of the seaside town. The next day, on Saturday, September 27, there will be a guided tour of the Portus Illicitanus Archaeological Site, an event that is sure to enchant history buffs. Finally, Sunday will bring a guided visit to the emblematic Fortress Castle and Maritime Museum, two sites in the municipality that are iconic to Santa Pola and will enchant newcomers and longtime residents alike.
In addition to these events, Parres Water Sports, will take visitors on a special journey on the Dragon Boat, a tour that will be fun for the whole family. The free tour by Paella Travel will also be a bonus this year, offering a visit through the whole of beautiful Santa Pola for two lucky people to enjoy.
Those interested can sign up for the activities through the official site of the Santa Pola Tourism Department, turismosantapola.es. To sign up for the Dragon Boat tour, visitors can contact Parres Water Sports at T. 663 45 73 20. To register for the Paella Travel tour, visitors can contact T. 645 25 52 77.
Visitors can also enter the following Santa Pola establishments free of charge:
Maritime Museum from Tuesday to Saturday – 10:00am to 1:00pm and 4:00pm to 7:00pm. Sunday – 11:00am to 1:30pm.
Santa Pola Aquarium from Tuesday to Saturday – 10:00am to 1:00pm and 4:00pm to 7:00pm. Sunday – 11:00am to 1:30pm.
Museum of Salt, open every day from 9:00am to 2:00pm.
